Thomas Nacke - IT Project And Program Manager, 20 Years

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May 2025 - Aug 2025

4 months

Geislingen, Germany

Interim Manager

Groupe SEB SA

Interim project management for the introduction of “o9 Demand Management” software
Communication: Establishment of continuous stakeholder communication
Project governance: Planning and meetings for/with key users, including preparation of input from the software development team
Leadership: Leading and motivating key users
Risk management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
Monitoring and control: Tracking project performance, regularly reviewing progress reports and holding status meetings
Documentation: Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including training materials
Conducting key-user information meetings
Introduction of training meetings
Introduction of a key-user community
Software test management and documentation (Squash)
Introduction of risk management, bug and issue tracking
Technical acceptance of the software product

Sep 2024 - May 2025

9 months

Münster, Germany

Project management and implementation of Customer Experience projects

MSM GmbH & Concertare GmbH

Clients in the automotive sector: Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Porsche AG, BMW AG, Daimler-Benz AG, Skoda, Renault, Hyundai
Clients in retail and gastronomy: ALDI, Tank & Rast, various telecommunications companies, DIY stores, ENI
Planning and coordination of individual Customer Experience assignments
Implementation of individual Customer Experience assignments according to the brief
Follow-up and reporting for individual Customer Experience assignments according to the brief
Approximately 120 successfully completed Customer Experience assignments

Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

11 months

Frankenthal, Germany

Project Manager

KSB SE & Co. KG aA

Planning and coordination of the KSB New Workplace 2024 transformation: Windows 11, cloud-only client, MS Intune, M365, hardware refresh Europe, application readiness
Overall project planning and conception, operational management
Communication
Escalation management
Reporting
Data inventory review and cleansing
Europe-wide rollout at KSB sites (F, UK, CH, NL, BEL, FIN)
Client provisioning
Client testing
Application provisioning and testing
Project and end-user communication

Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

4 months

Münster, Germany

Project management and implementation of Customer Experience projects

MSM GmbH & Concertare GmbH

Clients in the automotive sector: Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Porsche AG, BMW AG, Daimler-Benz AG, Skoda, Renault, Hyundai
Clients in retail and gastronomy: ALDI, Tank & Rast, various telecommunications companies
Planning and coordination of individual Customer Experience assignments
Implementation of individual Customer Experience assignments according to the brief
Follow-up and reporting for individual Customer Experience assignments according to the brief
Approximately 50 successfully completed Customer Experience assignments

Jun 2022 - May 2023

1 year

Neckarsulm, Germany

Sub-project Manager

Bechtle Managed Services GmbH

Sub-project management for infrastructure, “WLS (Workplace Lifecycle Services) Transition - Volkswagen AG”
Planning and coordination of the “Infrastructure” sub-project transition
Key-user coordination
Evaluation of the use of mobile devices
Development and formulation of use cases for software testing
Completion of logistics center planning
Preparing and informing key users about upcoming software tests

Jul 2021 - May 2022

11 months

Cottbus, Germany

Subproject Manager

LEAG Lausitz Energie- und Bergbau AG

Application Readiness M365 & WIN11
Ensuring, planning, and coordinating Application Readiness for the introduction of M365/Windows 11
Application Readiness for around 500 applications
Taking over the management of 3 company clusters
Coordinating interfaces with other subprojects (infrastructure, roll-out, software provision, IT security)
Stakeholder management

Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

2 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Project Manager

Audi AG

Servicing Plans Feature Update WIN10 1909
Development and piloting of “Feature Update for Windows 10 1909 on the GroupCoreClient” for VPN and LAN connections
Preparing the project proposal
Developing the Feature Update for the GroupCoreClient
Developing update functionality for VPN and LAN connections
Coordinating the development team
Reporting
Interface with stakeholders/IT department sponsors

Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

10 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Program and Project Manager

Audi AG

Program management “Project harmonization GroupCoreClient/BrandCoreClient & derivatives: hardware integration / active driver management / WIN10 Feature Update / Windows as a Service”
Program management to coordinate the harmonization of 4 subprojects as a key requirement for semiannual Windows 10 releases and subsequent Feature Updates
Successful introduction of the Volkswagen Group “GroupCoreClient” & GroupOfficeClient
Successful implementation of Feature Update WIN10 1903, including “sidegrade” from the AudiClient to the GroupCoreClient
Successful coordination of related supporting and parallel projects (HW integration, driver management, MCB setup)
Delivery on schedule and in line with approval requirements
Introduction of GroupCoreClient WIN10 1909
Pilot - Introduction of Windows as a Service

Feb 2016 - Jun 2019

3 years 5 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Subproject Manager

Audi AG

Project “WINDOWS10 Implementation & Releases”
Project management of the Project and User Communication workstream
Project management of release support, Feature Updates & Rollout
Internal coordination of the “LCM Client” team, order management, controlling
Creating the “Communication for Windows 10 Piloting” concept
Establishing an intranet communication platform “Pilot-Community Office Client”
Establishing an intranet communication platform “Pilot-Community in the production environment (production client)”
Managing and completing the Windows 10 pilots
Managing the development and implementation of the in-place upgrade
Managing the adaptation and approval of new WIN10 releases
Project communication management
Management of application tests and validations
Feedback management
Continuous coordination with Managed Services (operational services) of the IT service provider and business departments close to the company
Team and order coordination
Successful piloting of the introduction of the Windows10 client into regular operations in the office, production, and measurement areas
Successful introduction of the new Windows10 client into regular operations, support and project management of subsequent releases
Delivery of all required communication materials on schedule and in line with approval requirements
Successful development, integration, and implementation of “Feature Update Windows10” (releases 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1903)

Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

8 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Subproject Manager

PriceWaterhouseCoopers AG

Project CAMBIO12 - Operating system change to WIN8.1 and hardware replacement, “Communication & Late Exchange” workstream
Creating the “Communication” concept for pilot users/pilot locations
Designing flyers and posters; managing and planning the processes
Planning and conducting information events
Planning and organizing training for operations on the new platform
Planning and supporting the change process
Planning and conducting “Feedback” for both the pilot phase and the final rollout phase; evaluating and preparing the responses
Supporting the Project Manager
Preparing and coordinating the “Hardware Sale” tender
Tracking and managing Exchange “Late Exchange Notebooks”
Successful rollout of around 4,000 clients at 15 locations in Switzerland
Transparent communication with the customer and users
Evaluation and cost-benefit analysis of hardware brokers

Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

3 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Project Manager Change Management/Transition

BonMercato GmbH

Customer service process analysis
Customer service job analyses
Evaluation of measures
Handover of recommendations for action to management
Consistency check of internal evaluation results

May 2012 - Oct 2014

2 years 6 months

Meckenheim, Germany

Overall Subproject Manager (TPGV/TPKK)

BWI Informationstechnik GmbH

IT outsourcing project “Herkules” – WINDOWS 7 migration and rollout
Planning, coordination and implementation of the Windows 7 rollout, including new hardware and peripherals (PCs, printers, notebooks, monitors)
Daily rollout monitoring
Weekly reporting to the regional manager
Customer communication and change management
Management and planning of the onsite service team
Conducting information events at the customer’s premises
First level of escalation on the customer’s side
Commissioning and hardware refresh of approx. 14,000 clients at approx. 70 locations in Germany

Feb 2011 - Nov 2011

10 months

Bonn, Germany

Deputy Overall Project Manager

Telekom Deutschland GmbH

Project “KDG 2012”
Multiproject management for the development and expansion of fiber-optic networks
Approx. 800 commissioned services, approx. 5,000 subprojects
Project management
Crisis and escalation management
Order roll-in and roll-out management
Communication and change management planning
Monitoring
Reporting
Completion of the “KDG 2012” reference project within the Deutsche Telekom Group on the exact scheduled date
Handover of all services required by the customer to regular operations
Nationwide construction of two redundant backbone fiber-optic cable rings and associated connecting and intermediate sections

Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

6 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Project Manager

BB Bank

Design and implementation of a “direct bank” sales channel
Coordination and integration of 5 business units
IT integration
Successful integration of the direct banking channel into the bank’s structure
Handover to regular operations

Mar 2009 - Nov 2010

1 year 9 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Head of Structural Reforms Coordination and Economic Service

IETI Europa AG

Project management of various financing projects in the areas of renewable energy, waste and water management, and infrastructure through government or institutional financing providers
Development of eligible education and training concepts to improve the integration capacity of immigrants from Southeastern Europe
Presentation of a continuing education concept at the Bavarian Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Family and Women
Preparation of business presentations and plans to the required level of maturity in accordance with EU guidelines

Jun 2008 - Nov 2008

6 months

Cologne, Germany

B2C Project Manager

CAP Customer Advantage Program GmbH

Cooperation project between Happy Digits and EnBW’s regional bonus and customer loyalty program
Took over the management of the overall project between the partners involved and internal and external departments at short notice
Developed a customer club topic concept
Cooperation project for in-store couponing/check-out couponing with an external service provider
Completed the cooperation project on time and according to requirements and transferred it to regular operations
Completed the customer club concept on time for presentation to the advisory board

May 2007 - Nov 2007

7 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Business Development

BonMercato GmbH

Interim management for new business development: market research, supplier selection, product selection, ordering, coordination of national and international logistics, customs clearance
Interim management for wholesale: ordering, logistics, order controlling, development of supplier and customer relationships
Added new suppliers and products, defined standard processes
Established sustainable process structures and simplified and streamlined regular processes

Apr 2006 - Mar 2007

1 year

Brühl, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Nissan Center Europe GmbH

Nationwide responsibility for the development and implementation of strategic and operational, sales-focused marketing projects
Project development and controlling
Reporting
Key account management
Team coordination and staff management (6 field sales, 3 inside sales)
Agency management
Implementation of various flagship projects across the dealer network
Established a standardized online reporting system and ad hoc reporting tools

Oct 2005 - Apr 2006

7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Business Banking Consultant, Assistant Vice President

Deutsche Bank AG

Sales-oriented consulting and support for a business customer portfolio
Investment and financing matters
Lending business
Start-up formation
General payment transactions and investments
Cross-selling of private banking and insurance products
Expanded the customer portfolio by 23 new customers
Successfully completed various in-house sales training programs

Jan 2004 - Nov 2005

1 year 11 months

Munich, Germany

Financial Consultant

MLP AG

Private finance, advising high-net-worth private clients
Sales
Managed and advised an assigned customer portfolio
Acquired new customers
Completed the “Financial Consultant” and “Senior Financial Consultant” programs at MLP Corporate University

Oct 2002 - Nov 2003

1 year 2 months

Sulzberg, Germany

Interim Marketing Manager

Primavera Life GmbH

Realignment of corporate marketing and CI, integration of trade marketing
Development of a B2B and B2C customer loyalty program or customer club
Interim management of controlling
Implementation of various marketing concepts
Implementation of customer club

Nov 2001 - Sep 2002

11 months

Pleidelsheim, Germany

Head of Marketing/Brand Communications

Wellform Femira GmbH

Sales-oriented brand management for Wellform, Femira & Doerfert
Launch and product management of the Wellform product line
Relaunch and repositioning of the Femira and Doerfert brands
PR and CRM
B2B and B2C marketing, direct and trade marketing
Management of CI and CD
License management and product training
Budget management
Development and market launch of the “Wellform” sleep system range
Integration of “shop-in-shop systems”

Mar 1999 - Oct 2001

2 years 8 months

Brühl, Germany

Regional Project Manager for Trade Marketing, Strategy and Processes

Renault Nissan Deutschland AG

Conception and implementation of strategic and operational, sales-oriented marketing projects within the dealer network
Project development and controlling
Regional PR
Development and implementation of the largest regional media cooperation in the radio sector
Integration of “advertising toolkit” software within the dealer network
Implementation of various cooperation events for new product launches

May 1995 - Feb 1999

3 years 10 months

Munich, Germany

Consultant/Project Manager

DGM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Mittelstandsberatung mbH

BIC Industry Information Center for consulting and banking projects
Project manager for various banking projects: market, competitor and company analyses
Industry studies and various market studies/marketing consulting
Project management and controlling
Future forecasting for SMEs and industries/markets
BIC human resources
Expansion of the industry information hotline into a key information medium
Development and implementation of the “VUP” project (sales support program)
Preparation of approx. 100 industry reports

Aug 1994 - Apr 1995

9 months

Munich, Germany

Sales Assistant

Avis Fleet Services GmbH

Coordination and delivery of new leased vehicles for fleet customers
Scheduling of the collection, registration and delivery of new leased vehicles of all brands
Collection, registration and delivery of leased vehicles to customers in Germany

Jan 1986 - Dec 1986

1 year

Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany

Air Force Officers' School

Bundeswehr

OSLW Training Group Administration Office
Rank: Senior Airman

Jan 1985 - Dec 1985

1 year

Mengen, Germany

Basic Training, 6th LAR 4

Bundeswehr

Airspace Observer

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Professional Services, Information Technology, Energy, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Professional Services

Information Technology

Energy

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Marketing, Strategy, Sales, and Business Intelligence.

Project Management

Information Technology

Marketing

Strategy

Sales

Business Intelligence

Summary

I am a Senior IT Project and Program Manager with over 20 years of experience leading complex, international IT transformation programs. My focus is on end-to-end project management – from conception through governance and stakeholder management to successful implementation and transition into operations. In my previous assignments, I have managed extensive workplace transformations, cloud migrations and rollout programs with up to 14,000 clients. I bring particular expertise in Microsoft 365, Windows transformation, Microsoft Intune, application readiness and rollout management. What particularly qualifies me is the combination of strategic management skills and technical understanding. I quickly take responsibility in critical project situations, manage risks, escalations and international stakeholders with confidence, and ensure that projects are delivered reliably on time, within budget and to the required quality. I am experienced in working according to PRINCE2 as well as in agile environments, combining structured governance with pragmatic implementation. My focus is always on achieving sustainable results and successfully harmonizing complex project landscapes.

My focus is on managing complex projects in the private sector, large enterprises and large medium-sized companies in the automotive, financial services, telecommunications, IT, high-tech and consumer goods sectors, as well as for public-sector clients.

My strong communication skills enable me to ensure an efficient flow of information even in complex stakeholder structures.

My core competencies can be summarized as follows:

More than 15 years of extensive experience in IT project management
Interim management for rapid project delivery
Strategic project planning and management
Multi-project management and stakeholder coordination and communication
Sound knowledge of PMO and rollout management
Expertise in coordinating large IT transformation projects
Strong communication skills in German and English
Multilingual (German, English, French)
Many years of experience in transition and program management
Process optimization and change management
Project controlling and risk management
Communication management and team leadership
Experience in creating and maintaining project documentation according to internal standards, as well as preparing status reports and presentations for management
Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira and Confluence, as well as other collaboration tools
Analytical skills and a broad perspective
Creation and coordination of project schedules
Ensuring the timely delivery of project components
Effective communication with project participants at all levels
Moderation of workshops, training sessions and/or information events
Experience introducing software solutions and technologies
Knowledge of creating training and user documentation
Tender management

Skills

Microsoft Office
Office 365
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Project
Various Additional User-Level Skills (Sap, Lotus Notes, Databases)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1986 - Jun 1994

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität

Diplom-Kaufmann · Business Administration degree program · Munich, Germany

Jun 1985 - Present

Ignaz Taschner Gymnasium

Abitur · Dachau, Germany

Certifications & licenses

APMG International

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 27

Experience in Automotive 9.5 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 3 y 9 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager, Project management and implementation of Customer Experience projects, Project Manager

Main industries Automotive, Professional Services, Information Technology

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Member since

September 2025

Last update

September 2026

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Thomas is based in Munich, Germany.

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

Thomas has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 22 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Project management and implementation of Customer Experience projects, Project Manager.

Thomas's most recent position is Interim Manager at Groupe SEB SA.

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Groupe SEB SA, MSM GmbH & Concertare GmbH, KSB SE & Co. KG aA, Bechtle Managed Services GmbH, and LEAG Lausitz Energie- und Bergbau AG.

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Thomas also has some experience in Energy, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

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

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Information Technology.

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Customer Service.

Thomas holds a Master in Business Administration degree program from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität.

Thomas has 2 certificates. These include: Prince 2 Foundation and Prince 2 Practitioner.

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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