Matthias Schneider - Senior Project Manager, Public Sector

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Bonn, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2025 - Mar 2026

1 year

Bonn, Germany

Overall Project Coordinator

Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)

PMO lead for Security Clearance 2 (SÜ2) cleared
Reporting to sub-program management GMN
System maintenance 25+
Functional control and coordination of Jira setup
Preparation of decision papers (e.g. project planning, steering model, communication plans, controlling models, role and responsibility matrices)
Development of program-wide knowledge management using Confluence, creation of Jira concept
Development of an access concept for all project tools
Analyzing existing processes, identifying improvement potential, and designing solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches in existing tools
Creating intranet articles as project marketing
Responsible for project governance through reporting and resource planning in the sub-program
Agile further development of the project method
Gathering customer requirements (requirements engineering)
Preparation and support of contract negotiations (7-year term, budget of over 500 million)

Jan 2024 - Mar 2025

1 year 3 months

Munich, Germany

Product Owner

Telefonica

Management and setup of the intake channel for data protection requests in Business Partner Management (DSK Service Hub)
Reporting to the data protection team lead
Ensuring agile, goal-oriented, and efficient execution of projects and initiatives in the data protection area
Development and establishment of an agile workflow for the optimized handling of data protection requests
Acting as the link between specialist departments and the agile data protection team
Gathering and analyzing requirements from the specialist departments (requirements engineering)
Using project management tools such as Jira and Confluence to optimize workflows
Preparing, moderating, and documenting lessons learned and retrospectives
Introduction of process mining and BPMN in Confluence
Analyzing existing processes, identifying improvement potential, and designing solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches in existing tools

Mar 2023 - Apr 2025

2 years 2 months

Bonn, Germany

Lead Project Manager

Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)

Leading and building the Business Management Office IT infrastructure
Security Clearance 2 (SÜ2) cleared
Reporting to project management LI11
Managing external employees in the areas of IT supply, provisioning, and IT operations for foreign offices
Functional control and coordination of commissioned partial services such as file service migration
Preparation of decision papers (e.g. project planning, steering model, communication plans, controlling models, role and responsibility matrices)
Gathering customer requirements
Development of program-wide knowledge management using Confluence, creation of Jira concept
Introduction of process mining and BPMN in Confluence
Analyzing existing processes, identifying improvement potential, and designing solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches in existing tools
Responsible for risk management, reporting, quality management, and resource planning in the program
Agile further development of the project method

Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year 7 months

Bonn, Germany

Co-Product Owner Cloud Security Team (agile project manager)

Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)

Budget responsibility: 10+ million, 15 FTE
Building and managing the Cloud Security Team
Responsible for delivery commitment LI19 work package 13 Encryption
Introduction of agile methods (SAFe)
Development of a Zero Trust concept (incl. IAM, PKI, and PAM) for cloud migrations and new data centers
Requirements management according to BWI and BSI regulations
Support for cloud software development projects with security requirements

Dec 2018 - Dec 2022

4 years 1 month

Bonn, Germany

Head of Program Management Office Cloud for Bundeswehr

Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)

Leading and building the Program Management Office Cloud for Bundeswehr (10 FTE)
Reporting directly to the Program Director Cloud (E2)
Responsible for the concept for the Bundeswehr Private Cloud strategy
Business planning and resource management in the program
On- and offboarding of employees
Management of external tenders in line with procurement law and personnel sourcing
Management of 4 internal employees and 6 external service providers incl. change, transformation, and conflict management
Partner and stakeholder management
Handling reporting structures toward management and presentations at C-level
Responsible for risk management and reporting in the program
Audience-appropriate communication, reporting, and consulting at top management level (management/C-level)
Management of documentation across all area projects according to ISO 9001, EPDF, and PM4BWI
Conducting international and external audits according to ISO 9001
Transformation of the project organization of the cloud program in hybrid mode
Restructuring PMO into Cloud OneTeam Enablement (COTE) and adapting classic processes using SAFe
Preparation, moderation, and documentation of lessons learned and retrospectives
Preparation of the SaaS layer to take on additional software development projects on the private cloud

May 2017 - Jul 2018

1 year 3 months

Würzburg, Germany

Business Development Executive

iWelt AG

Building strategic B2B sales
Reporting directly to C-level (COO) and owner
Full revenue responsibility (P/L €7.5m, revenue increased by approx. 5% p.a.)
Working with Controlling, Marketing, IT Infrastructure/Data Center, and Development (eCommerce, DBs, software development)
Building a sales pipeline and incoming orders
Structuring and further developing the sales process
Managing employees in the pre-sales process
Planning and carrying out customer acquisition and trade fair appearances
Managing the launch of a new cloud SaaS solution
Building a B2B partner network

Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year 2 months

Saarbrücken, Germany

Project Manager in the Executive Board Office

T-Systems

Project management in the executive board office of Dr. Ferri Abolhassan (Managing Director IT Division, approx. 30,000 employees)
Supporting strategic programs and projects
Developing the content and technical details of solution concepts through analyses and preparation of solution options
Managing governance structures, preparing and following up on executive board meetings and supervisory board appointments
Supporting the creation of decision papers and management briefings (internal and in the customer context), including M&A analyses
Creating briefings for senior management
Creating agendas, minutes, and task tracking for Management Committee meetings of the IT Division and T-Security

Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Subproject Manager & IT Business Analyst

T-Systems

Subproject management for the implementation of a target costing approach for IT collaboration services from the private cloud
Cost analysis in the production of IT services from the private cloud
Stakeholder management
Process and cost optimization
Documenting processes in Word and PowerPoint
Supporting problem management with analyses in Excel format
Supporting incident management with analyses in Excel format
Supporting reporting on the installation process

Feb 2012 - Dec 2013

1 year 11 months

Vienna, Austria

Technical Consultant Mobile Communications

T-Mobile Austria

1st and 2nd level support for technical customer inquiries
Setting up GSM and UMTS services
Hardware configuration of products and services
Administrator and 1st level support for sales in MS Dynamics CRM
Improving data quality in the MS Dynamics CRM customer database
Testing the incident platform according to ITSM
Collaboration, testing, and subproject management in the VoIP routing platform project

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Government and Administration, Telecommunication, and Aerospace and Defense.

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Telecommunication

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Operations, Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Customer Service.

Project Management

Information Technology

Operations

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Customer Service

Summary

Mr. Schneider has extensive experience in project management, agile methods, and the optimization of business processes in IT and cyber security environments in the public sector as well as in the private sector in the defense and telecommunications industries. He led initiatives that included the development of automated solutions, the implementation of agile workflows, and the management of resource planning and risk for budgets in the millions. His work included creating efficient tools and processes with Jira, Confluence, and BPMN, as well as improving communication and decision-making for large-scale programs.

He values a pragmatic and hands-on approach that combines technical insight with management strategies to achieve operational effectiveness and innovation. He is always looking for process improvements that increase productivity and support collaboration, ensuring that every project supports strong technical and organizational growth.

Skills

Qualifications

Since 2012, Mr. Schneider Has Gained Broad And Deep Expertise In Cloud Rollouts And It Security Projects - In Large-Scale Projects As Well As In Mid-Sized Companies - As A Consultant, Pmo Lead, Sub-Project Lead, Overall Project Lead, And Product Owner.
Special Knowledge In Agile Methods: Kanban, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Leadership (Cal), Agile Transformation, And Scaled Agile Environments (Safe) In Cloud Transformations.

Industry Experience

Mobile Communications
Telecommunications
Services
Publishing
Ecommerce
Fiber Optics
Public Sector (Defense, SÜ2 Cleared)

Soft Skills

Team Leadership
Commitment
Logical And Analytical Thinking
Structured Approach
Broad Methodological Expertise
Empathy
Problem-Solving Under Time Pressure
Team Spirit

Areas Of Expertise

Project Leadership And Sub-Project Leadership In National And International Projects
Risk Management
Incident Management
Governance And Reporting
Public Sector Tenders
Quality Management
Strategic Consulting
Resource Management And Procurement
Project Controlling Incl. Signing Authority (Up To €500k)
Budget And P/L Responsibility (€7.5m)
Personnel Management Since 2017 For Up To 10 Int./Ext. Senior Consultants And Senior Project Managers
Creation And Implementation Of Concepts For Cloud Transformations To Support Strategy Execution
Introduction Of Jira, Confluence, And Much More
Building Departments: Sales, Pmo, Cote, Cloud Security Task Force
Business Process Optimization
Organizational Consulting
Coaching
Reporting And Monitoring Of Operational Activities

Standard Software

Atlassian: Jira, Confluence, Service Management
Ms Office Products: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Visio, Sharepoint, Project, Skype4business
Sap: Cats, Srm, Mm
Others: Aris Tool Set, Ericsson Bscs Ix, Oracle Clarify Crm, Dynamics Crm, Sugarcrm, Hp Quality Center, It-Sps, Concludis, Mindjet Mindmanager, Par/Psr And Much More

Operating Systems

Windows
Macos
Debian
Ubuntu
Mandrake
Suse
Redhat

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

Steinbeis University Berlin

Master of Business Administration · General Management · Berlin, Germany

Entrepreneurship, Finance & Controlling, and Business Model Innovation

Oct 2005 - Sep 2011

Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel

Magister Artium · Political Science, Sociology & Public Law · Kiel, Germany

Focus on political game theory, media sociology, and EU law

Certifications & licenses

Strategy Execution

Harvard Business School

Agile Leadership

Product Owner

Scrum Master

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Information Technology 10.5 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 4 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Overall Project Coordinator, Product Owner, Lead Project Manager

Main industries Information Technology, Government and Administration, Telecommunication

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

August 2026

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

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

Matthias has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 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: Overall Project Coordinator, Product Owner, Lead Project Manager.

Matthias's most recent position is Overall Project Coordinator at Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH).

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH) and Telefonica.

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Telecommunication. Matthias also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense.

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Operations. Matthias also has some experience in Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Customer Service.

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Telecommunication.

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Information Technology.

Matthias holds a Master in General Management from Steinbeis University Berlin and a Master in Political Science, Sociology & Public Law from Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel.

Matthias has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Strategy Execution, ITIL v.3, and Agile Leadership.

Matthias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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