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Maximilian Gracz-Transformation project manager with focus on establishing a global collaborative culture and modern leadership
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
1 year 8 monthsReutlingen, Germany
Transformation project manager with focus on establishing a global collaborative culture and modern leadership
Global semiconductor corporation
Position Summary
Transformation project manager with focus on establishing a global collaborative culture and modern leadership at Global semiconductor corporation
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Project Management
Strategy
- Developed a 5-chapter change story and vision and communicated it in a global virtual town hall to 800 people
- Set up a transformation team and co-created an organizational analysis to identify strengths and challenges for strategy implementation
- Conducted a top management workshop to reflect the analysis results, develop change measures, and create ownership for transformation implementation
- Developed a PO and tribe concept to establish (agile) practices and roles that promote global collaboration across different sites and plants
- Organized an offsite event to activate the top 60 leaders for transformation execution and to implement the vision and strategy
- Handled multi-stakeholder management and project management for all interest groups (HR, C-level, works council)
- Designed and conducted communication events ("roadshows") at all plant locations to inform about the organizational analysis and involve them in the path forward for strategy implementation (from awareness to ownership to commitment)
Jun 2021 - Sep 2022
1 year 4 monthsBerlin, Germany
Project manager for a leadership development program for research managers
Global network of public sector research institutes
Position Summary
Project manager for a leadership development program for research managers at Global network of public sector research institutes
Industries
Education
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Project Management
- Co-created a program framework for emerging leaders
- Delivered various training modules in the learning journey on team, self, and organizational leadership in a research environment (on-site)
- Conducted interactive digital formats (e.g., live voting and quizzes)
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 yearHamburg, Germany
Project manager for transformation support and change implementation
Global media corporation
Position Summary
Project manager for transformation support and change implementation at Global media corporation
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Project Management
- Designed and delivered activation formats (e.g., with the top 200 leaders) on leadership model, purpose, and strategy to bring them to life in daily work
- Developed change measures (e.g., impact analysis, bar camps, agile pilots)
- Conducted management workshops (10 to 200 participants) and communication formats (town halls, pop-up events)
- Project steering and project management
- Stakeholder management with C-level executives, leaders, and the works council
Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
1 year 6 monthsMunich, Germany
Project manager for cultural change, leadership development, and agile transformation
International bank
Position Summary
Project manager for cultural change, leadership development, and agile transformation at International bank
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Human Resources
Project Management
- Supported the cultural change process and agile transformation, including culture diagnosis, change workshops, communication initiatives, and workshops with top management
- Designed and delivered a leadership development program on providing clarity and direction, agility, delegation, and empowerment
- Introduced New Work concepts that promote hybrid working (e.g., flex desk policy, technical structures, agile teams in domains)
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023
5 yearsHamburg, Germany
HybridProject manager & trainer for leadership development of junior group leaders
Global financial services provider
Position Summary
Project manager & trainer for leadership development of junior group leaders at Global financial services provider
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Human Resources
Project Management
- Designed a modern interactive hybrid leadership development program
- Delivered four modules on: (1) leading in uncertain times and VUCA, (2) agile leadership and empowerment, (3) coaching & enabling, (4) digitalization basics
Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year 5 monthsGütersloh, Germany
Consultant & Facilitator for transformation support
Global IT and logistics services company
Position Summary
Consultant & Facilitator for transformation support at Global IT and logistics services company
Industries
Information Technology
Transportation
Business Areas
Human Resources
Project Management
Strategy
- Set up and guide a transformation team to kick off change with impact analysis (e.g. hypothesis and synthesis workshops, mirror workshop with executives to review the analysis results)
- Design and implement change initiatives (e.g. establishing a leadership academy, leadership mission statement, value workshops, strategy development)
- Conduct communication campaigns (e.g. town halls at all sites) with 100 to 200 participants each, including a gallery walk on the impact analysis results
Jul 2018 - Oct 2019
1 year 4 monthsStuttgart, Germany
Change Consultant & Trainer / Facilitator for Leadership Activation
Global machinery and plant manufacturer
Position Summary
Change Consultant & Trainer / Facilitator for Leadership Activation at Global machinery and plant manufacturer
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Human Resources
- Designed a two-day workshop series as part of the digital transformation, focusing on leadership and change
- Developed interactive formats, including a time-travel exercise with storytelling, building an app in one hour for an agile experience, and a competency card game
- Trained 1,500 leaders in large group settings (around 50 participants per session) in Germany and the USA
- Awarded "Best of Consulting" by WirtschaftsWoche in the SME category "Organization"
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Education, Government and Administration, Information Technology, and Transportation.
Banking and Finance
Manufacturing
Education
Government and Administration
Information Technology
Transportation
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Human Resources, and Strategy.
Project Management
Human Resources
Strategy
Summary
- Enthusiastic about supporting change in times of uncertainty and complexity
- 9+ years of experience as a senior consultant, trainer, and coach specializing in change management, transformation, talent development, culture diagnosis, and multi-project management
- Training focus including coaching & enabling, delegation, conflict resolution, agile leadership
- 1-on-1 coaching for top management, department heads, team leads, and employees
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2011 - Jun 2017
Technische Universität Berlin, Tongji University, Queensland University of Technology
B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Brisbane, Australia
Certifications & licenses
Systemic, WingWave® and emTrace® Coach
Besser-Sigmund Institute and the Eilert Academy
Neuro-Resonance Master Practitioner
Denys Scharnweber
Management Trainer®
Steinbeis University Berlin and the expert format Gedankentanken
Statistics
Experience
Total positions 7
Experience in Banking and Finance 5 y
Avg length 1 y 10 m
Longest experience 4 y 11 m
Global Experience
Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany
Expertise
Recent roles Transformation project manager with focus on establishing a global collaborative culture and modern leadership, Project manager for a leadership development program for research managers, Project manager for transformation support and change implementation
Main industries Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Education
Main business areas Project Management, Human Resources, Strategy
Qualifications
Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 3
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Where is Maximilian based?
Maximilian is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
What languages does Maximilian speak?
Maximilian speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Maximilian have?
Maximilian has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Maximilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Maximilian be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Maximilian would be well-suited for roles such as: Transformation project manager with focus on establishing a global collaborative culture and modern leadership, Project manager for a leadership development program for research managers, Project manager for transformation support and change implementation.
What is Maximilian's latest experience?
Maximilian's most recent position is Transformation project manager with focus on establishing a global collaborative culture and modern leadership at Global semiconductor corporation.
What companies has Maximilian worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Maximilian has worked for Global semiconductor corporation, Global network of public sector research institutes, Global media corporation, International bank, and Global financial services provider.
Which industries is Maximilian most experienced in?
Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Maximilian also has some experience in Transportation, Education, and Government and Administration.
Which business areas is Maximilian most experienced in?
Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Strategy.
What is Maximilian's education?
Maximilian holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin, Tongji University, Queensland University of Technology.
Does Maximilian have any certificates?
Maximilian has 3 certificates. These include: Systemic, WingWave® and emTrace® Coach, Neuro-Resonance Master Practitioner, and Management Trainer®.
What is the availability of Maximilian?
Maximilian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Maximilian?
Maximilian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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