Stefan H.-Freelancer, AI Consultant, Change Management, Project Management
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Experience
Interim Management, Project Oversight, Change & AI Consulting
Freelancer
- Focused on freelance interim assignments in project oversight, change management, organizational development, and AI implementation
- Designed formats for project oversight, stakeholder management, and communication during change processes
- Developed a consulting approach for the practical introduction of AI in small and medium-sized businesses, from strategy and implementation to employee training
- Built expertise in governance and compliance (GDPR, EU AI Act, IKS) to bridge the gap between business teams, IT, and management
- Practical implementation of automation and AI solutions (n8n, local language models)
- Qualifications: Change Management (CoTop), Organizational and Business Model Developer (dvct), AI Manager (IHK), AI Application Consultant
Funding Project Manager
Deutsche Telekom Geschäftskunden GmbH
- Sales support
- SAP BI
- Research and analysis of funding opportunities for business customers
- Use of Kanban methods
Consultant, Trainer, Coach
Wagegeist
- Financial and investment management
- AI consulting
- Change management
- Infrastructure projects (fiber-optic expansion)
- Funding management
Innovation Coach
Self-employed
- Stakeholder management
- Agile coaching
- Design Thinking
- Systemic coaching
- AI
- Scrum
Project Manager, More Broadband for Germany
Deutsche Telekom Technik GmbH
- Handling tenders for publicly funded fiber-optic expansion
- Preparing applications
- Project management and liaison with sales, planning, and finance
- Coordination with local authorities
Agile Coach/CX Navigator
Deutsche Telekom AG
- Innovation management
- Team coaching
- Change projects
- Organizational development
Project Manager, Taskforce Finance Controlling
Deutsche Telekom Technik GmbH
- Financial strategy projects (funding and restructuring of the Finance department)
- Project management
Project Manager, Asset Management
Deutsche Telekom AG / Telekom Deutschland GmbH
- ERP technology project management
- Project management for the transition from legacy systems to new systems
Head of IKS Design
Deutsche Telekom Technik
- Established and managed the Project Management Office
- Led the IKS team in Technology
- Liaison with Finance
Senior IKS/SOX Expert
Deutsche Telekom Netzproduktion
- Led the IKS/SOX team in Technology
- Liaison with Finance
Assistant Manager
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
- Internal control system/SOX/IFRS projects for DAX clients
- IT audit as part of the annual financial statements
- International projects in the USA, Netherlands and Switzerland
System Analyst
Vodafone
- IT administration of UNIX systems
IT Electrical Engineer
Siemens AG KWU
Industry experience
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Experienced in Telecommunication, Professional Services, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Energy.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Audit, Finance, Strategy, and Accounting.
Summary
I am Stefan Hinz and I support companies with transformation and change initiatives at the intersection of technology, organizations, and people. My work combines AI consulting, change management, organizational development, and project management to create practical solutions that work in everyday settings.
I assess current situations and stakeholders, develop sound strategies, and turn them into clear actions, communication, and oversight. I also support organizations in identifying and using funding opportunities, especially in the areas of digitalization, AI, and infrastructure, and ensure structured delivery across all project phases.
My goal is to reduce complexity, provide direction, and make change last—using data, taking a practical approach, and focusing on people, processes, and results.
Skills
- Budget And Resource Planning
- Financial And Investment Management
- Ai Consulting
- Change Management
- Infrastructure Projects (Fiber-Optic Expansion)
- Funding Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Coaching
- Design Thinking
- Innovation Coaching
- Systemic Coaching
- Ai
- Scrum
- Funding Project Management
- Kanban
- Sales Support
- Sap Bi
- Project Management
Languages
Education
Ruhruniversität Bochum
Systems Computer Scientist, Network Technology · Bochum, Germany
Siemens AG KWU
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering Technician
Certifications & licenses
Competence on Top
LVQ Akademie
Lego Serious Play Facilitator
Hello Agile
NLP Master Coach
DVNLP/ Tom Andreas
NLP Trainer
DVNLP/ Tom Andreas
Design Thinking Master
XDI 360 Institut
Scrum.org
Telekom
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Stefan is based in Wachtberg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Stefan has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Management, Project Oversight, Change & AI Consulting, Funding Project Manager, Consultant, Trainer, Coach.
Stefan's most recent position is Interim Management, Project Oversight, Change & AI Consulting at Freelancer.
In recent years, Stefan has worked for Freelancer, Deutsche Telekom Geschäftskunden GmbH, Wagegeist, Self-employed, and Deutsche Telekom AG.
Stefan is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Stefan also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Energy.
Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Audit. Stefan also has some experience in Finance, Strategy, and Accounting.
Stefan has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Product Development.
Stefan attended Ruhruniversität Bochum for Systems Computer Scientist, Network Technology.
Stefan has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Change Manager, KI Manager/ KI Anwendungsberater, and Lego Serious Play Facilitator.
Stefan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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