Thomas Martin - Interim - Head of Product

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Poing, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim - Head of Product at THE MARCOM ENGINE .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for THE MARCOM ENGINE , Pro7/SAT1 - Seven.One Media , and TecAlliance GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Automotive , and Information Technology . Thomas also has some experience in Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Project Management . Thomas also has some experience in Marketing and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment , Automotive , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

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

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Poing, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

8 months

Munich, Germany

Interim - Head of Product

THE MARCOM ENGINE

Leading 8 content teams and coordinating the tech teams
Ensuring quality requirements of the apps for BMW & MINI worldwide (customer rating 4.5/5)
25% more effective content delivery
Improved internal workflows
UX product improvements for 10% more reach and 5% more app users in 3 months

Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 3 months

Unterföhring, Germany

Product Manager / Product Owner

Pro7/SAT1 - Seven.One Media

Responsible for further development of the station apps (web & native app) in streaming and publishing
12% more returning users through new hypotheses and their validation/implementation
Clearing the bug backlog and introducing a "Zero-Bug Policy"
Using new technologies and eliminating technical debt

May 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 2 months

Ismaning, Germany

Chief Product Owner

TecAlliance GmbH

As Chief Product Owner responsible for cross-functional delivery of a B2B solution for a PIM application
Improved data delivery time by 75% through new technology
Reduced time-to-market to 6 months through incremental rollout

Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

1 year 7 months

Unterföhring, Germany

Product Manager / Product Owner

Pro7/SAT1 - Seven.One Media

Product manager for replacing an existing CMS system with a new "headless" software
Creating the backlog and implementing it in sprints
Managing and considering dependencies with other teams
Go-live for four out of seven station brands
Automated publishing reduced editorial effort by 50%
Shutting down peripheral services with seven-figure euro savings in operations

Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

2 years 3 months

Ismaning, Germany

Product Owner

TecAlliance GmbH

Product owner for replacing a cross-functional transaction platform
Building the backlog and sprint planning for four teams
Successful introduction of the new software for more than 1,000 customers (B2B)

Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 1 month

Salzburg, Austria

Senior Product Owner

Red Bull Media House

Successful relaunch of the Red Bull Content Pool and the photography platform
Improved performance by 90%
Automated workflows for content publishing and reduced time-to-market for content by 80%
Increased engagement by 22% and retention by 12%
Successfully implemented the real-time publishing solution for The New York Times

Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

6 months

Unterföhring, Germany

Product Owner

Pro7/SAT1 - Seven.One Media

Product Owner for a platform for media content and EPG data
Introduced Scrum events (sprint planning, review) and sprint goals
Established flow and transparent communication, reliable delivery of software increments
Definition of Done, acceptance, and ensuring quality software

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Information Technology, and Advertising.

Media and Entertainment

Automotive

Information Technology

Advertising

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management, Marketing, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development

Information Technology

Project Management

Marketing

Quality Assurance

Summary

As a product manager and product owner, I develop digital products that excite customers and businesses.

DISCOVER - DEFINE - DELIVER

With a proven track record since 2001, I have driven the development of successful digital products for industry leaders in media, e-commerce, and the automotive sector.

My experience includes working with well-known brands like Red Bull, Pro7/Sat1, BMW & MINI and many more.

Average engagement time is about 1.5 years per project over 25 years.

Customer focus and creating value: To develop an optimal application, it is essential to tightly link digital product development with all business areas.

Only through interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous exchange between teams can we create innovative and effective solutions that live up to the product vision and strategy.

Synergies and integrating different perspectives ensure developing an application that meets market demands, the company's goals, and users' needs in the best way.

Skills

User & Product Focus
Communication & Collaboration
Quick Market Understanding
Team Player
Analytical
Innovative
Technical Understanding
Fast And Consistent Delivery
Stakeholder Management
Design Thinking
User Story Telling
Scrum
Prioritization
Data Analysis
Jira & Confluence
Strategy & Okr

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Agile Business Analyst

Front Row Agile

Certified Design Thinking Coach

Agile Heroes / True Agile

Certified Product Owner

Scrum Alliance

Certified Professional Product Owner (CSP-PO)

Scrum Alliance

Certified SAFe 6 Agilist

True Agile / Agile Heroes

Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

Scrum Alliance

OKR Master

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Media and Entertainment 4 y

Avg length 1 y 2 m

Longest experience 2 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim - Head of Product, Product Manager / Product Owner, Chief Product Owner

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Information Technology

Main business areas Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

July 2023

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Poing, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Thomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim - Head of Product, Product Manager / Product Owner, Chief Product Owner.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim - Head of Product at THE MARCOM ENGINE.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for THE MARCOM ENGINE, Pro7/SAT1 - Seven.One Media, and TecAlliance GmbH.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Automotive, and Information Technology. Thomas also has some experience in Advertising.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management. Thomas also has some experience in Marketing and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment, Automotive, and Advertising.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

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

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Business Analyst, Certified Design Thinking Coach, and Certified Product Owner.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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