Vadim Romanenko - Senior Product Owner & IT Project Manager | Mobile Banking · PSD2 · AI Product Development | 19M+ Users

Q: Where is Vadim based?

Vadim is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Vadim speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Vadim have?

Vadim has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Vadim has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Vadim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Vadim's latest experience?

Vadim's most recent position is Product Owner – Mobile Banking App at Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe .

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

In recent years, Vadim has worked for Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe , Finanzdienstleister , Frankfurter Finanzinstitut , Genossenschaftliche FinanzGruppe , and Leading National Sports Organization .

Q: Which industries is Vadim most experienced in?

Vadim is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Sport , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Vadim most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Vadim worked in recently?

Vadim has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Sport .

Q: Which business areas has Vadim worked in recently?

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

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 6 months

Product Owner – Mobile Banking App

Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe

End-to-end product responsibility for one of Germany's leading mobile banking apps with approx. 19 million customers — from backlog prioritization and roadmap planning to rollout and quality assurance.
Functional leadership of a cross-functional squad (Android, iOS, QA, UX, Compliance, Architecture) including a nearshore development team in a scaled agile environment (tribe/squad model); responsible for time-to-market and quality.
Design and implementation of an intent-based semantic search logic (“Intelligent Search”) — including user intent taxonomy, ranking logic, and iterative improvement based on usage data.
Delivery of core features: savings pots, deep links, BFSG accessibility — translating regulatory requirements into structured epics and user stories.
Primary interface between business, IT, and regulatory stakeholders — accelerating feature release processes through clear communication structures.

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

11 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Product Manager / Product Owner

Finanzdienstleister

End-to-end management of implementing digital application processes for banking and insurance products (incl. consumer loans) — from requirements gathering to technical acceptance; focused on conversion optimization and user-centric UX design.
Gathering and structuring business requirements in workshops and interviews; converting them into prioritized user stories (Jira) and technical documentation (Confluence).
Stakeholder management across multiple departments to ensure consistent and timely delivery.

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

1 year 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

IT Project Manager – IT Transformation (Program Lead)

Frankfurter Finanzinstitut

Led a €2.5M program to optimize IT configuration management and address an ECB finding — delivered on time, reducing error rate by 30%.
Full budget responsibility: personnel, software licenses, hardware, and training — ensured comprehensive financial control and transparency to top management.
Established governance structures and escalation paths — sustainably reduced unplanned incidents and strengthened cross-functional accountability.

Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 3 months

Product Owner / Business Analyst – Robo-Advisory

Genossenschaftliche FinanzGruppe

Co-responsible for building and further developing a robo-advisory platform — digital application flows, custody and junior custody account openings, and follow-up advisory processes.
Analyzed and prioritized business requirements considering user experience, regulatory guidelines, and sales logic.
End-to-end support for feature implementation from requirements gathering and specification to acceptance in the Scrum team.

Feb 2019 - Sep 2021

2 years 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Manager Digitalization & Strategy

Leading National Sports Organization

Led strategic digitalization initiatives with a seven-figure total budget — business case, budget control, resource planning, and management reporting.
Replaced a legacy HR system with a scalable SaaS HR system — achieved six-figure cost savings and significant process acceleration.
Introduced a customer-centric approach; achieved measurable improvements in service quality and satisfaction through structured needs analysis and feedback loops.
Managed 5+ parallel workstreams; aligned various stakeholder groups to a unified product roadmap.

Apr 2018 - Jan 2019

10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Founder & Product Owner – Multibanking FinTech (Stealth)

FinTech Start-up

Founded a B2C fintech focusing on multibanking and digital financial management — account aggregation based on PSD2 interfaces, transaction analysis, financial planning.
Designed and developed an MVP in close collaboration with design and development partners; go-to-market strategy in a regulated environment.

Jan 2015 - Mar 2018

3 years 3 months

Kronberg, Germany

Senior Management Consultant

Accenture GmbH

Advised financial institutions and corporations on technology implementation, automation, and business model innovation.
Served as Product Owner Lead on a digital transformation project for a German bank — led a team of 10 German analysts and consultants.
Managed collaboration with near- and offshore development teams — coordinated requirements, quality assurance, and delivery across locations.
Developed digital strategy for an international large bank (>€50M program volume).
Led project and workstream responsibilities at a leading European financial services provider; contributed to recovery and resolution planning for a Swiss financial institution.
Mentored six junior consultants; supported pre-sales and RFP processes.

Nov 2013 - May 2014

7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Consultant

FIS GmbH

Analyzed and optimized business processes for implementing new IT systems; defined technical solutions based on client requirements.

Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

7 months

Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Trainee – Private Banking

Kaiser Partner Privatbank AG

Managed UHNW clients from the CEE region; supported the relationship management team.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Sport, and Information Technology.

Banking and Finance

Sport

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Marketing

Summary

I have over ten years of experience driving digital transformation, developing IT strategies, and implementing data-driven solutions in regulated sectors. My work focuses on generative AI, digital business models, and agile project management, ensuring that every strategy is practical and focused on user needs.

I excel in simplifying complex challenges through clear communication and stakeholder management. My background in consultancy and strategic roles has sharpened my skills in agile leadership, technical conception, and the creation of effective customer journeys that enhance digital experiences.

Skills

Product Ownership: Creation And Maintenance Of Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Management, Backlog Management
Project Management: Leading Complex Projects In International Corporations
Agile Methods: Certified In Kanban And Scrum
Leadership & Communication: Strong Communication Skills In Cross-Functional Teams Office 365, Draw.Io, Jira, Confluence, Miro, Mural

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mar 2011 - Jul 2013

University of Salzburg (AUT), HSG St. Gallen (CH), San Diego State University (USA)

Master of Law and Economics · Law and Economics · San Diego, United States

Mar 2007 - Feb 2011

HfWU Geislingen-Nürtingen

Bachelor of Law and Economics · Law and Economics · Nürtingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Managing Machine Learning Projects

Duke University

AI For Business

UPenn - Wharton Business School

Google AI / Digital Transformation And Innovating With Data And Google Cloud

Scrum@Scale Fundamentals / Scrum With Kanban

Professional Process Management (BPMN 2.0)

Professional Scrum Master & Professional Scrum Product Owner

Design Thinking

Kanban And Scrum

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Banking and Finance 9.5 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 3 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Liechtenstein)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Product Owner – Mobile Banking App, Product Manager / Product Owner, IT Project Manager – IT Transformation (Program Lead)

Main industries Banking and Finance, Sport, Information Technology

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

March 2025

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Vadim based?

Vadim is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Vadim speak?

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

How many years of experience does Vadim have?

Vadim has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Vadim has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Vadim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Vadim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Vadim would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Owner – Mobile Banking App, Product Manager / Product Owner, IT Project Manager – IT Transformation (Program Lead).

What is Vadim's latest experience?

Vadim's most recent position is Product Owner – Mobile Banking App at Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe.

What companies has Vadim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vadim has worked for Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, Finanzdienstleister, Frankfurter Finanzinstitut, Genossenschaftliche FinanzGruppe, and Leading National Sports Organization.

Which industries is Vadim most experienced in?

Vadim is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Sport, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Vadim most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Vadim worked in recently?

Vadim has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Sport.

Which business areas has Vadim worked in recently?

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

What is Vadim's education?

Vadim holds a Master in Law and Economics from University of Salzburg (AUT), HSG St. Gallen (CH), San Diego State University (USA) and a Bachelor in Law and Economics from HfWU Geislingen-Nürtingen.

Does Vadim have any certificates?

Vadim has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Managing Machine Learning Projects, AI For Business, and Google AI / Digital Transformation And Innovating With Data And Google Cloud.

What is the availability of Vadim?

Vadim is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Vadim?

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