Matthias Lachmann - Senior Product Management Consultant

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Diepholz, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Development of a product-based operating model

Event Destinations GmbH

New roles
Leadership methods
Governance
Operating model
Employee involvement and training

Jan 2025 - Jan 2025

1 month

GDPR compliance

Rolf Brzezina Mineralölhandel GmbH

Data protection impact assessment for video surveillance
Record of processing activities
Data protection concept
Technical and organizational measures (TOM)

Nov 2024 - Nov 2024

1 month

Realignment of corporate strategy

easy Cube GmbH

Strategic realignment
Development of corporate vision
Governance strategy
Operating model

Aug 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Executive Coaching

Diverse Kunden

Leadership methods
Governance
Operating model
Product portfolio

Aug 2024 - Aug 2024

1 month

Realignment of corporate strategy

easy Cube GmbH

Strategic realignment
Development of corporate vision
Governance strategy
Operating model

Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

9 months

Head of Product Management ad interim

Euregon AG

New roles
Quality assurance in product development
Continuous process optimization and strategy development
Reworking the roadmaps and Euregon's overall strategy
Leadership coaching
Status report with key figures for product development
Strategic software product management
Internal training program for product managers
Go to market strategy
Market readiness analysis
Product business case
Risk management
Optimization of the software development process: Team 1: realignment of the end-to-end development process to Scrum with Jira incl. capacity planning and control through key figures; Team 2: restructuring of the end-to-end development process from Scrum to Kanban incl. capacity planning and KPI-based control
Test concept
Release management
Cyber Resilience Act

Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

2 months

GDPR compliance

On request

Data protection impact assessment for video surveillance
Record of processing activities
Data protection concept
Technical and organizational measures (TOM)
Information obligations
GDPR employee guidelines

Feb 2024 - Feb 2024

1 month

Business model development and product development

Soliman IT Management Consulting

Business Model Canvas
Target group definition
Value Proposition Design
Market and environment analysis
Offer structure
Pricing
Go to market strategy

Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

8 months

Operation Officer ad interim

CANCOM CZ

Operating model for Energy Competence Center
Restructuring and realignment of the development team
Implementation of Operation Officer
Operational management of Competence Center ad interim (> 50 employees)
Project roadmaps
Quality assurance
Test management
Software development process and operational procedures
Strategy and development standards
Business development
Feasibility analyses
Cost planning and controlling
Team building and enablement
Benchmark analysis
Continuous improvement process
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Governance

Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

2 months

Realignment of corporate strategy

Event Destinations GmbH

Shareholder structure
Strategic realignment
Development of the company vision
Governance strategy
Operating model

Apr 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 9 months

Interim Head of Product Management

CANCOM AT

Transformation from project-driven to product-driven organization
End-to-end delivery in software development
DEVOPS way of working (SCRUM, KANBAN, agile disciplines) at several European locations
Introduction of new roles
Introduction of software product management
Portfolio management
Internal training program for product managers
Go-to-market strategies and business plans
Standardization
Leadership and management coaching
Audit-compliant documentation for role and process
Crisis management
Governance and compliance

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

3 months

Further development of agile ways of working in product management and software development

Euregon AG

Introduction of end-to-end software development processes
Introduction of new roles
Requirements management with JIRA
SCRUM
Training in requirements management with user stories and epics

Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

2 months

Implementation of the data protection area within TISAX certification

PDMM Holding GmbH

Creation of data protection guidelines
Documentation of affected business processes
Documentation of data structures in IT systems
Blocking and deletion concept/data catalog
Data governance
Record of processing activities
Technical and organizational measures (TOM)
Work instructions, manuals, training materials
Employee training

Dec 2021 - Oct 2023

1 year 11 months

Managing Director and Product Owner

Praxion GmbH

Business model development
Software development (Scrum)
Process model for dental practices to comply with the IT security guideline according to § 75B SGB V
Online checklists, learning videos, manuals and help based on the BSI IT Baseline Protection Compendium
Blocking and deletion concept
Data governance
Data protection concept
Record of processing activities
Educational preparation of specialist information and templates
IT security
Writing and testing user stories
Go-to-market strategy

Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

1 year 3 months

Strategic consulting for focusing the product portfolio

Vajotec GmbH

Strategy development
Market analysis
Positioning of the product portfolio
Business Model Canvas
Executive coaching

May 2021 - Sep 2021

5 months

GDPR compliance for an international web portal

Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH

Data protection impact assessment
Measures catalog for risk reduction
Business process documentation
Blocking and deletion concept
Record of processing activities
Data governance

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

7 months

Transfer of GDPR documentation and data protection impact assessments after a company acquisition

MediaFinanz GmbH

Data protection impact assessment
Data governance
Record of processing activities
Compliance consulting for documentation and GDPR processes

May 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year 5 months

Head of Product Management DACH ad interim

Lowell Group DACH

Building up the product management department
Training, coaching, and leading a team of six junior product managers
Introducing portfolio management
Introducing central requirements management
Optimizing the software development process "New Way of Working" (Spotify model, SAFe)
Stakeholder management at P-, D-, and C-level
Market readiness analysis
Helping shape all-hands calls
GDPR by design
Audit and IT security activities
SWOT analysis
Process management

Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 1 month

Introduction of agile ways of working

Euregon AG

Optimizing the software development process
Running the workshop "Getting started in the agile world with Lego4scrum"
SCRUM
Employee training
Support and coaching for planning, reviews, retrospectives, and refinements
Agile leadership
Introducing product management
Coaching the CEO

Sep 2018 - Feb 2020

1 year 6 months

Introduction of data protection impact assessments and development of a blocking and deletion concept at all locations

Lowell Group DACH

Development of a model for structuring and creating data protection impact assessments
Process house
Selection of software (PIA tool)
Creating text modules
Training materials in cooperation with the Head of Legal DACH and an external consultant
Team building in 7 DACH subsidiaries
Quality control and introduction of a creation and approval process
Model for creating and maintaining the blocking and deletion concept
Blocking and deletion concept
Data governance
CMDB

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

5 months

GDPR compliance

Lowell Group DACH – mediaFinanz

Assessment of the project
Follow-up work on GDPR compliance for the in-house debt collection system INKOS
IT security check
Steering of requirements management
Realignment of GDPR process documentation with SCRUM
Process documentation of work processes
TOM
Register of processing activities
PEN test coordination
Employee training on GDPR

Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

8 months

Project manager GDPR implementation

Lowell Group DACH – Zyklop

Implementation of GDPR requirements in the debt collection system AIS
Requirements management
Process documentation in ARIS with SCRUM
Introduction of working methods for GDPR requests
Register of processing activities
Employee training on GDPR

Dec 2017 - Jul 2018

8 months

Project manager GDPR implementation

Lowell Group DACH – Tesch

Implementation of GDPR requirements in the debt collection system WinkPC
Requirements management
Process documentation in ARIS with SCRUM
Introduction of working methods for GDPR requests
Employee training on GDPR

Sep 2017 - Oct 2017

2 months

Support with the tender for the federal program "rückenwind"

St. Johannesstift gGmbH

Workshop on project design
Drafting of a change management approach for employees
Writing the project application based on agile methods
Project planning and cost calculation
Submission of the application

Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

2 months

Consulting the Chief Product Officer on strategy sharpening

Sykosch AG

Review and sharpening of the existing strategy and company vision
Definition of target groups
Market positioning
Process management and process map
Value Propositions Design Canvas
Go to market strategy
Provision of tools and methods knowledge on business process analysis, target group definition, and pricing model development

Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 3 months

Head of Product Management Non Profit

Haufe-Lexware GmbH

Strategic analysis of the business area
Potential and product portfolio analysis
Cash-out of the business unit, split of the divisions, sale of the products and transfer to other business units

Jan 2014 - May 2017

3 years 5 months

Head of Product Management Real Estate

HLRE AG

Realignment of the product portfolio strategy incl. licensing and pricing models
Leading a team of six
Methodical realignment of the department
Agile product management
Partner management
Change process in the company
Optimization of the software development process (SCRUM)
Strategic management of the product portfolio
Cooperation strategy for the WEB ERP system Axera
Definition and monitoring of company-relevant KPIs
Responsibility for revenue and results
Building cost center accounting
KPI development
Strategy process across the entire group
Supporting the CTO and VP with technology, design and content strategy

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Head of Product Management

VRG GmbH

Strategic realignment of the ERP software suite MICOS.konzept
Introduction of portfolio management
Structural development of the department
Leading a team of 5
Training product managers
Steering product life cycles and portfolio development
Business model development for a spin-off

Oct 2011 - Present

14 years 11 months

Lecturer

Leibniz FH School of Business

Process and system modeling
EEPK
BPMN 2.0
ARIS-Express

Apr 2010 - Dec 2013

3 years 9 months

Product Manager Industry Software BEVIA.betreuung

VRG GmbH

New development of the industry product into the highest-revenue product
Introduction of an upgrade strategy and support for pilot partners
Requirements management
Business process analysis
Offer structure and market readiness analysis
Business plan
Stakeholder management for pilot customers

May 2006 - Mar 2010

3 years 11 months

Project Lead and Internal Product Manager for Software Rollout

SOS Children's Village e.V.

Assessment at all (46) locations
Process analysis
Functional concept development
Involving relevant departments
Vendor selection
Requirements management
Project planning and controlling
Change management
Service level and configuration management according to ITIL
Operating concept and documentation
Rollout planning
Employee training and stakeholder management

Oct 2000 - Feb 2003

2 years 5 months

Technical Project Lead (PO) for Building a Press Portal

Verlag Dieter Zimpel - Part of Bertelsmann Springer

Coordination and monitoring of internal and external IT service providers
Specification document and requirements management
Technical product consulting

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Information Technology, Professional Services, Government and Administration, Banking and Finance, and Real Estate.

Education

Information Technology

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Banking and Finance

Real Estate

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Operations, Strategy, Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development

Operations

Strategy

Information Technology

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Summary

As an experienced Senior Product Management Consultant with over 20 years of expertise, I support companies in building high-performing, market-oriented product management. My focus is on profitable software products, clear structures, and resilient business models. When product ideas fail or portfolios need to be reshaped, I create the structure needed for sustainable market success. Specialized in turnarounds of failed IT projects and in establishing Product Management as a C-level discipline in medium-sized companies.

Skills

Go To Market Strategy
Stakeholder Management
Business Case Development
Gdpr
Scrum
Cyber Resilience Act (Cra)
Kanban
8-Step Model By Kotter
Devops
Scarf Model
Design Thinking
Bpmn 2.0
Requirements Management (Etoe)
Eepk
It/Software Development (15 Y)
Debt Collection / Legal And Financial Services (3 Y)
Real Estate Industry (3 Y)
Publishing And Media (5 Y)
Social Services (6 Y)
Elderly Care (2 Y)
Energy / Smart Meter (2 Y)
Transport (1y)

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 2000

Diploma in Social Pedagogy · Social Work; Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science · Kassel, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 32

Experience in Education 15 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 14 y 10 m

Expertise

Recent roles Development of a product-based operating model, GDPR compliance, Realignment of corporate strategy

Main industries Education, Information Technology, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Operations, Strategy

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

August 2026

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Matthias is based in Diepholz, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

Matthias has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 27 different roles and for 26 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Development of a product-based operating model, GDPR compliance, Realignment of corporate strategy.

Matthias's most recent position is Development of a product-based operating model at Event Destinations GmbH.

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Event Destinations GmbH, Rolf Brzezina Mineralölhandel GmbH, easy Cube GmbH, Diverse Kunden, and Euregon AG.

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Matthias also has some experience in Government and Administration, Banking and Finance, and Real Estate.

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Operations, and Strategy. Matthias also has some experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Product Development.

Matthias attended education in Social Work; Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science.

Matthias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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