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Stephan F.-Project Management and Coordination

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Verl, Germany

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Jan 2024 - Present
Germany

Project Management and Coordination

B2B-Chemiehandel & Produktion

Position summary
Project Management and Coordination at B2B-Chemiehandel & Produktion
Industries
Chemical
Manufacturing
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Project Management
  • AI strategy development: Concept and roadmap for the pragmatic introduction and establishment of AI
  • AI use cases: Evaluation and piloting of AI and ML use cases for process automation
  • ML-supported data cleansing: Conceptualization and prototypical implementation of data cleansing with ML support to prepare for the SAP S/4HANA transformation
  • Master data management: Requirements analysis and preparation for the cross-system harmonization of the global product/material master data logic
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
Gütersloh, Germany
Hybrid

Director Data Intelligence

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions/ Bertelsmann AG

Position summary
Director Data Intelligence at Arvato Supply Chain Solutions/ Bertelsmann AG
Industries
Transportation
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Strategy
  • Member of the Arvato SCS Digital Management Committee
  • Strategic transformation: Reorganization into a hybrid organization with decentralized consulting teams and cross-functional digitalization, analytics, and technology expertise
  • Company-wide strategy program: Needs analysis, definition, and implementation consisting of technical infrastructure renewal, data standardization, governance, and international collaboration
  • Cloud migration: Successful introduction of the cloud data science platform on MS Azure and evaluation of cloud data platforms
  • Innovation & automation: Generation, testing, and introduction of new digital data use cases using machine learning and RPA
  • B2B customer support: Responsibility for SLA reporting for a three-digit number of B2B customers
Jan 2009 - Dec 2019
Karlsruhe, Germany

Head of Information Management

1&1 Mail & Media GmbH/ United Internet AG

Position summary
Head of Information Management at 1&1 Mail & Media GmbH/ United Internet AG
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Marketing
  • Competence center development: Reorganization and professional realignment into a competence center for customer behavior analysis and predictive analytics
  • Data science establishment: Establishment of the Data Science/Machine Learning area within the organization
  • ML target group models: Development and introduction of machine learning models for the automated creation of target groups for CRM and sales
  • Infrastructure excellence: Design and implementation of a highly available smart data infrastructure for digital analytics based on open-source software
  • Compliance & governance: Introduction of governance processes to ensure EU GDPR and IFRS auditing
Jan 2001 - Dec 2009
Gütersloh, Germany

Senior Manager CRM

Lycos Europe GmbH

Position summary
Senior Manager CRM at Lycos Europe GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Customer Service
Information Technology
  • International matrix organization: Responsibility for data management, business intelligence, and CRM
  • Platform implementation: Design and implementation of the central platform for customer data management and analysis
  • Process optimization: Continuous optimization based on comprehensive KPI sets
  • Call center reorganization: Relocation and reorganization of the call center for 6 European countries, selection and management of service providers
Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
Hanover, Germany

Head of Decentralized Data Warehouse System

dvg Hannover Datenverarbeitungsgesellschaft mbH

Position summary
Head of Decentralized Data Warehouse System at dvg Hannover Datenverarbeitungsgesellschaft mbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Jan 1999 - Dec 2000
Hamburg, Germany

Data Warehouse Consultant

Mummert + Partner Unternehmensberatung AG

Position summary
Data Warehouse Consultant at Mummert + Partner Unternehmensberatung AG
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
Cologne, Germany

Business Intelligence Consultant and Subproject Manager

Promatis Informatik GmbH

Position summary
Business Intelligence Consultant and Subproject Manager at Promatis Informatik GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Project Management

Industry experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Transportation, Chemical, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Information Technology
Transportation
Chemical
Manufacturing
Professional Services
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Experienced in Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Marketing, Customer Service, Project Management, and Strategy.

Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Marketing
Customer Service
Project Management
Strategy
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Summary

I support companies as an interim manager and consultant in successfully implementing data- and AI-driven transformation initiatives. My approach combines strategic excellence with pragmatic implementation, organizational development, and cultural change.

Over 25 years of leadership experience in international corporations and medium-sized companies form the basis for enabling organizations to effectively integrate and sustainably embed data management, machine learning, and (Generative) AI into value chains.

My goal is to enable companies to generate measurable value from data and AI.

Skills

Core Competencies

  • Development & Implementation Of Holistic Data And Ai Strategies
  • Pragmatic Phase Models For The Company-Wide Introduction And Professionalization Of Ai And Data Management
  • Building And Reorganizing Organizations
  • Establishing New Areas Of Expertise
  • Change Management And Cultural Transformation Toward Data-Driven And Ai-Integrated Organizations
  • Design Of Governance Structures And Processes For Data Management, Analytics, And Ai
  • Design And Establishment Of Innovation Processes For Evaluating And Implementing Ai Use Cases
  • Selection And Management Of Technology And Service Partners

Professional Expertise

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai), Machine Learning (Ml), And Data Science
  • Digitalization And Automation
  • (Master) Data Management
  • Business Intelligence And Kpi Reporting
  • Digital/ Web Analytics
  • Governance & Compliance (Including Eu Gdpr, Eu Ai Act)

Focus Areas & Industries

  • (Digital) B2b And B2c Sales
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Experience Management
  • E-Commerce
  • Digital Platform Business Models
  • Industries: Logistics & Supply Chain, Media, Telecommunications, E-Commerce, Chemicals/Production, It Services

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Universität Gesamthochschule Kassel

Diplom-Ökonom · Economics · Kassel, Germany

Universität Gesamthochschule Kassel

Diplom-Ingenieur · Mechanical Engineering · Kassel, Germany

Universität Gesamthochschule Kassel

Interdisciplinary Supplementary Studies · Innovation Management with Consideration of Technology and Product Impact Assessment · Kassel, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Information Technology 22 y
Avg length 4 y 7 m
Longest experience 10 y 11 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Management and Coordination, Director Data Intelligence, Head of Information Management
Main industries Information Technology, Transportation, Chemical
Main business areas Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Stephan is based in Verl, Germany.

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

Stephan has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Stephan would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Management and Coordination, Director Data Intelligence, Head of Information Management.

Stephan's most recent position is Project Management and Coordination at B2B-Chemiehandel & Produktion.

In recent years, Stephan has worked for B2B-Chemiehandel & Produktion and Arvato Supply Chain Solutions/ Bertelsmann AG.

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Transportation, and Chemical. Stephan also has some experience in Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Marketing. Stephan also has some experience in Customer Service, Project Management, and Strategy.

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Chemical, and Manufacturing.

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Strategy.

Stephan holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Universität Gesamthochschule Kassel.

The availability of Stephan needs to be confirmed.

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