Michael Röhle - Scrum Master and Agile Coach

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Goslar, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Scrum Master and Agile Coach at ITZ-Bund .

Q: What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for ITZ-Bund , Fairbridge GmbH , DB Netz AG , Telefónica , Dataport, and Phoenix .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Government and Administration . Michael also has some experience in Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Product Development . Michael also has some experience in Strategy , Finance , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Government and Administration , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Information Technology .

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Goslar, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Scrum Master and Agile Coach

ITZ-Bund

Advising management
Process analysis and modeling
Implementing Kanban
Preparing and conducting presentations and workshops
Vendor coordination / interface management
Team and individual coaching
Facilitating and supporting agile events

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Managing Director

Fairbridge GmbH

Strategy planning and vision
Financial management
Market analysis and sales
Product and service development

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

11 months

Project Manager, Product Owner, Agile Coach, Scrum Master

DB Netz AG

Leading the project as a Project Manager
Designing and guiding the transition from a project structure to a permanent team in SAFe
Taking on the responsibilities of a Product Owner in SAFe
Agile coaching and know-how transfer to new Product Owners
Preparing the migration to SAP S/4 HANA
Driving and optimizing Scrum events
Agile requirements: Story mapping
Facilitating and supporting agile events
Documenting Scrum events
Team and individual coaching

Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

9 months

Agile Coach

Telefónica

Coaching management
Introducing agile ways of working
SAFe scaling
Preparing and conducting workshops
Workshops on SAFe
Implementing an agile way of working at Telefónica and transferring know-how to internal employees
Agile requirements: creating lean business cases, personas, and story maps
Vendor coordination / interface management
Shaping the agile management team
Coaching Product Owners
Coaching stakeholders
Team and individual coaching
Facilitating and supporting agile events

Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year

Responsible for strategic portfolio and release planning, Release Manager, Requirements Engineer, Product Owner

Dataport, Phoenix

Requirements engineering; impact analysis and documentation
Coordinating agile processes with external suppliers and internal partners
Preparing and conducting presentations and workshops
Developing a vision for the overall project
Presenting a mid-term high-level plan on a roadmap
Creating the quarterly plan
Developing a secure office solution using agile security practices
Monitoring planning
Stakeholder management
Workshops on Design Thinking and product vision

Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

1 month

Agile Coach, Scrum Master

Vector Informatik GmbH

Preparing and delivering presentations and workshops
Conducting workshops and training on Scrum, agile working, Kanban, Design Thinking, project management, agile estimation
Team and one-on-one coaching

Sep 2018 - Mar 2021

2 years 7 months

Agile Coach, Product Owner

Sick AG

Agile transformation of an interdisciplinary hardware and software development team for human-robot collaboration
Setting up and introducing Scrum and Kanban for embedded systems and electronics development
Coaching and facilitating SAFe workshops for agile product development
Standardizing agile practices and handing them over to teams for independent use
Removing organizational impediments and mediating between hardware and software teams
Coaching leaders and product owners towards an agile mindset
Advising and actively supporting the setup of a customized Scrum process
Setting up various Kanban boards at management and team levels
Design Thinking
Agile requirements: developing personas
Agile requirements: leading lean business case workshops
Optimizing development processes
Advising and actively supporting scaling in the project environment
Monitoring and controlling external factors affecting the Kanban team
Facilitating and guiding agile events
Workshops on Scrum and Kanban
Communicating with stakeholders
Coaching stakeholders
Team and one-on-one coaching

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

1 year

Agile Coach, Product Owner

metricminds

Agile coaching for a hardware and software development team in VR healthcare
Workshops and training for interdisciplinary teams (software developers, UX, medical technology, hardware)
Introducing Scrum and Kanban for hardware integration
Developing agile methods for embedded software and sensors
Creating a project plan
Leading a development team
Coordinating various project partners
Developing app design using techniques like Design Thinking
Creating a roadmap and milestone planning for the overall project
Creating IT concepts
Workshops on Scrum and Kanban

Mar 2012 - Oct 2014

2 years 8 months

Product Owner / Head of Game Development / Production Director / Change Manager

Travian

Identifying the need for change
Designing and implementing a change strategy
Stakeholder analysis and management
Developing and executing a communication strategy
Training and coaching teams and individuals
Defining new business processes
Embedding an agile company culture

Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

7 months

Scrum Master, Agile Coach

Wizard 101

Leading a development team
Creating the localization and the German version of the program
Requirements management
Creating technical specifications
Developing web-based applications, a web shop, and apps
Monitoring and controlling external factors affecting the Kanban team

Mar 2009 - Nov 2018

9 years 9 months

Lecturer, Agile Coach

Games Academy

Preparing and delivering presentations and workshops
Teaching, producing, and project management for agile software development
Supporting student teams with their projects
Design thinking
Educational support
Team and one-on-one coaching
Leading student projects

Feb 2009 - Jun 2010

1 year 5 months

Product Owner, Agile Coach

Crysis 2

Leading an AAA IT development team
Setting up development in a scaled Scrum (Scrum of Scrums); LeSS-like approach
Creating and maintaining the product backlog as Product Owner
Improving processes, capacity planning, and pipelines to support and enable large agile projects
Introducing Scrumban and managing multiple agile development teams working in parallel
Requirements management
Creating technical concepts
Agile testing (TDD)
Backlog management

Jul 2008 - Jan 2009

7 months

Product Owner, Agile Coach

CryEngine 3

Scrum Master in the Engine Demo team
Setting up the team with Scrum
Monitoring and controlling external factors affecting the Kanban team
Conflict management
Team coaching
Backlog management

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Government and Administration, Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Transportation.

Information Technology

Education

Government and Administration

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development, Strategy, Finance, and Sales.

Project Management

Information Technology

Product Development

Strategy

Finance

Sales

Summary

Senior Agile Coach and Change Manager with over 25 years of experience in agile transformation projects for software and hardware development. Specialized in introducing and scaling agile methods in cross-functional product development teams (software, hardware, electronics). Solid experience in SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Management, as well as facilitating workshops and coaching for cross-functional teams. Expert in process standardization and agile scaling strategies.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to learn quickly. Empathetic, solution-oriented, and strong in strategic thinking.

Skills

Several Years Of Expertise In The Gaming Industry Enable Me To Support Teams In Integrating The Unique Dynamics, Customer Focus, And Innovation Culture Of This Industry Into Their Agile Practices To Achieve Optimal Results.

Many Years Of Experience Coaching Teams During The Transition To Agile Ways Of Working
Experienced Project Manager Responsible For Leading Large Teams And Budgets
Expert In Various Agile Project And Product Management Approaches, Including Scrum, Kanban, And Lean Management
Specialist In Agile Scaling Methods And Their Successful Implementation
Experience As A Product Owner And Requirements Manager
Training Teams, Scrum Masters, And Product Owners
Experience With Design Thinking
Implementation And Application Of Kpi Models
Advising On Impediments And Continuous Process Improvement
Experienced In Managing Small And Large Projects Across Multiple Teams
Successfully Led International Teams
Experienced In Conflict Mediation
Extensive Experience With Facilitation Techniques
Proficient With Tools Like Jira And Confluence For Efficient Collaboration

Languages

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2008

Games Academy

Game Producing · Germany

Certifications & licenses

NLP Practitioner

Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist

Product Owner

Scrum Master

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Information Technology 13 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 9 y 8 m

Expertise

Recent roles Scrum Master and Agile Coach, Managing Director, Project Manager, Product Owner, Agile Coach, Scrum Master

Main industries Information Technology, Education, Government and Administration

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

February 2025

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Goslar, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Scrum Master and Agile Coach, Managing Director, Project Manager, Product Owner, Agile Coach, Scrum Master.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Scrum Master and Agile Coach at ITZ-Bund.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for ITZ-Bund, Fairbridge GmbH, DB Netz AG, Telefónica, Dataport, and Phoenix.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Government and Administration. Michael also has some experience in Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development. Michael also has some experience in Strategy, Finance, and Sales.

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Information Technology.

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Bachelor in Game Producing from Games Academy.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: NLP Practitioner, Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist, and Product Owner.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michael?

Michael's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.