Okyung Yoon - Agile Transformation & Lean Portfolio Manager

Q: Where is Okyung based?

Okyung is based in Remseck am Neckar, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Okyung speak?

Okyung speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Okyung have?

Okyung has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Okyung has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Okyung may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Okyung's latest experience?

Okyung's most recent position is Agile Transformation & Lean Portfolio Manager at Mercedes-Benz AG .

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

In recent years, Okyung has worked for Mercedes-Benz AG , E.ON AG (Westnetz GmbH) , and Wolters Kluwer .

Q: Which industries is Okyung most experienced in?

Okyung is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Education , and Government and Administration . Okyung also has some experience in Retail , Automotive , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Okyung most experienced in?

Okyung is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Project Management , and Finance . Okyung also has some experience in Information Technology , Research and Development , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Okyung worked in recently?

Okyung has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Okyung worked in recently?

Okyung has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Remseck am Neckar, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Agile Transformation & Lean Portfolio Manager

Mercedes-Benz AG

Analyze and optimize the IT product portfolio for R&D vehicle development
Implement tools and processes for IT product planning and value management
Conduct operational and digital value creation analyses
Introduce and coach agile teams, including Agile Release Trains
Set up and run quarterly planning and SAFe events

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

6 months

Senior IT Portfolio Manager

E.ON AG (Westnetz GmbH)

Advising, building and enhancing a professional IT portfolio management
Modeling processes for demand, prioritization and controlling
Scenario, impact and cost analyses
Preparing and following up on committee meetings and creating reports and decision papers
Tool analysis and requirements gathering

Feb 2020 - Jan 2023

3 years

Digital Strategy Manager

Wolters Kluwer

Set up and lead the Digital Transformation Office (PMO), including standardizing agile and traditional project/portfolio methods
Develop the digital strategy with senior management
Program management: prioritize, monitor and control digital initiatives
Act as Product Owner for Salesforce CRM (Service Cloud)
Implement CRM: Salesforce Sales Cloud and Service Cloud
Global website relaunch, including introduction of Sitecore CMS
Customer insights: NPS and natural language processing

Jun 2017 - Jan 2020

2 years 8 months

Digital Technology Project Manager

Kaiser + Kraft Europa GmbH

Perform financial and business development analyses and support the strategic growth of the business unit
Project portfolio management: manage and professionalize the group-wide project and portfolio management standards based on SAFe, Scrum and PRINCE2
Cost controlling for digital technology: forecasting / annual planning, cost analyses such as cost splits, business case analysis, flexibility measures

Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

7 months

Head of Quality Control

Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH

Design and implementation support for a digital procurement system: build process and quality management for compliance-related processes, including contract and partner management

Feb 2013 - Jun 2016

3 years 5 months

Senior Consultant

PD - Public Sector Consultant GmbH

High-level and detailed design of business models, scenario analyses and business plans (including market entry; outsourcing, M&A, PPP, shared services)
Development of market and product strategies
Financial modeling: cash flow and return forecasts, WiBen; due diligence

Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

1 year

Project Manager

Marcus Evans Ltd.

Design and execution of primary and secondary market studies
Design of sales and marketing measures: target group analysis; competitor analysis; definition of KPI

Feb 2011 - May 2011

4 months

Freelance Research Assistant

Interval GmbH

Feb 2005 - May 2010

5 years 4 months

Research Associate; PhD Candidate

University of Loughborough

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Education, Government and Administration, Retail, Automotive, and Energy.

Professional Services

Education

Government and Administration

Retail

Automotive

Energy

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Strategy, Project Management, Finance, Information Technology, Research and Development, and Business Intelligence.

Strategy

Project Management

Finance

Information Technology

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

University of Loughborough

Ph.D. Economics · Economics · Loughborough, United Kingdom

University of Warwick

MA in European Cultural Policy and Management · European Cultural Policy and Management · Warwick, United Kingdom

University of Lancaster

Bachelor of Arts Psychology · Psychology · Lancaster, United Kingdom

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

IPMA® Level C Project Manager

SAFe® Program Consultant 6

Six Sigma Green Belt

Scrum Master

ITIL Foundation

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Professional Services 7 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 5 y 3 m

Expertise

Recent roles Agile Transformation & Lean Portfolio Manager, Senior IT Portfolio Manager, Digital Strategy Manager

Main industries Professional Services, Education, Government and Administration

Main business areas Strategy, Project Management, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Okyung based?

Okyung is based in Remseck am Neckar, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Okyung speak?

Okyung speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Okyung have?

Okyung has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Okyung has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Okyung may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Okyung be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Okyung would be well-suited for roles such as: Agile Transformation & Lean Portfolio Manager, Senior IT Portfolio Manager, Digital Strategy Manager.

What is Okyung's latest experience?

Okyung's most recent position is Agile Transformation & Lean Portfolio Manager at Mercedes-Benz AG.

What companies has Okyung worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Okyung has worked for Mercedes-Benz AG, E.ON AG (Westnetz GmbH), and Wolters Kluwer.

Which industries is Okyung most experienced in?

Okyung is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Government and Administration. Okyung also has some experience in Retail, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas is Okyung most experienced in?

Okyung is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Project Management, and Finance. Okyung also has some experience in Information Technology, Research and Development, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Okyung worked in recently?

Okyung has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas has Okyung worked in recently?

Okyung has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Okyung's education?

Okyung holds a Doctorate in Economics from University of Loughborough, a Master in European Cultural Policy and Management from University of Warwick and a Bachelor in Psychology from University of Lancaster.

Does Okyung have any certificates?

Okyung has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: IPMA® Level C Project Manager, SAFe® Program Consultant 6, and Six Sigma Green Belt.

What is the availability of Okyung?

Okyung is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Okyung?

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