Sisco Schultis-Director Data Strategy
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Director Data Strategy
ProSiebenSat.1 Digital Data GmbH
- Strategic and operational responsibility for group-wide data management in the area of Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM).
- Business owner of the group-wide CIAM solution 7Pass and the netID SSO standard.
- Established and managed data governance structures and data processes.
- Defined and implemented policies for data quality, data security, and data usage.
- Planned, executed, and led a comprehensive organizational and process restructuring, including due diligence, tenders, and migration to the group's platforms (streaming, e-commerce, publishing).
- Successfully achieved ISO-27001 certification for the entire division.
- Led an interdisciplinary team and managed multiple external service providers.
- Responsible for B2B account management, contract negotiations, and partner management.
Freelance Consultant | Project Management Data Strategy
ProSiebenSat.1 Digital Data GmbH
- Helped build the European netID Foundation (identity and data ecosystem).
- Developed product, data, and governance concepts for CIAM and identity management.
- Accredited the CIAM solution 7Pass as an account provider in the netID system.
- Designed processes and interfaces for data protection, data security, and identity workflows.
- Supported the setup of ProSiebenSat.1 Digital Data GmbH as a center of expertise for data strategy, marketing, and technology for the ProSiebenSat.1 Group, including partnerships.
Interim Manager Contract and License Management
Schörghuber Unternehmensgruppe
- Ensured compliance and governance in software asset management.
- Optimized processes, audit management, and implemented standardized workflows.
- Introduced a central webshop for software licenses, hardware, and IT services.
Freelance Project Management Office (PMO)
Sky Deutschland GmbH
- Managed projects and stakeholder relations in digital transformation initiatives.
- Launched the pay-TV channel Sky Sport News HD as a free-TV station.
- Designed and implemented the sports portal skysport.de.
- Introduced dynamic ad insertion for OTT products.
Freelance Strategy Consultant | TV Channel Management
Autentic | ZDF Studios
- Handled international distribution of a pay-TV documentary channel.
- Developed the EMEA sales strategy, including partnerships and pricing.
- Set up and negotiated technical and distribution solutions.
Freelance Consultant | Project Management
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
- Developed and launched a global streaming platform.
- Responsible for pricing, CRM, payment service providers, marketing and go-to-market.
- Managed cross-functional teams.
General Manager
MGM Channel Central Europe (now AMC Networks International)
- Overall responsibility for TV channel operations in multiple Eastern European markets.
- Managed sales, ad sales, marketing, programming and finance departments.
- Achieved double-digit revenue and profit growth.
Director Finance
MGM Channel Central Europe
- Responsible for finance, legal, HR, administration and advertising sales.
- Set up controlling, reporting, accounting, pricing and compliance structures.
- Main contact for government authorities, auditors, tax advisors, lawyers and service providers.
Head of Sales Controlling
NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland
- Set up the sales controlling department, defined reporting, KPIs and pricing.
- Responsible for ad sales planning, reporting and pricing strategy for the TV channel portfolio.
- Supported the launch of a new free TV channel.
Group Controller
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
- Central responsibility for planning and reporting for multiple subsidiaries.
- Managed various projects and facilitated planning workshops.
- Administered the group-wide Management Information System (MIS).
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Experienced in Media and Entertainment and Information Technology.
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Experienced in Project Management, Finance, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Marketing.
Skills
- Interim & Project Management In Media, Technology & Digital
- Customer Identity & Access Management (Ciam), Data Strategy, Ad Tech
- Business Development, Strategy, Restructuring & Post-Merger Management
- Contract & License Management, Compliance & Iso-27001 Certification
- Tv & Streaming Management, International Marketing & Distribution
- Finance & Controlling
- Leading Interdisciplinary Teams And External Service Providers
Languages
Education
Bremen University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Business Administration · Bremen, Germany
Leeds Beckett University
B.A. (Hons) · European Finance & Accounting · Leeds, United Kingdom
University of Florence
International Marketing · Florence, Italy
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Sisco is based in Munich, Germany.
Sisco speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Sisco has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Sisco has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Sisco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Sisco would be well-suited for roles such as: Director Data Strategy, Freelance Consultant | Project Management Data Strategy, Interim Manager Contract and License Management.
Sisco's most recent position is Director Data Strategy at ProSiebenSat.1 Digital Data GmbH.
In recent years, Sisco has worked for ProSiebenSat.1 Digital Data GmbH.
Sisco is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment and Information Technology.
Sisco is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Business Intelligence. Sisco also has some experience in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Marketing.
Sisco has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment.
Sisco has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Sisco holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Bremen University of Applied Sciences, a Bachelor in European Finance & Accounting from Leeds Beckett University and a Bachelor in International Marketing from University of Florence.
Sisco has 1 certificate: ISO-27001 certification.
The availability of Sisco needs to be confirmed.
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