Microsoft Project Expert in Hamburg

The online service "Special Use of Streets and No-Parking Zone" was in a partially completed state. The following tasks had to be carried out to reach final completion:

• Preparation of an expert report on the status of the online service, and recommendations for action
• Ensuring that all LEIKAS to be used are available (service catalog / service descriptions of the authorities)
• Creating and aligning concepts for complex IT projects (business/IT concepts, architecture, interfaces, roadmaps)
• Requirements management
• Multi-project management with 3 stakeholders (Police, Dataport, development company)
• Determining resource needs
• Coordination to identify technical requirements through the IT architects
• Creating use cases and test cases
• Creating action items
• Managing external IT service providers
• Coordination and management of all activities
• Conflict resolution / business mediation
• User Acceptance Test (UAT) and acceptance by Hamburg Police (Traffic Directorate, Policy Department, Central Road Traffic Authority)

Technical environment: .NET, EfA minimum requirements, Leikas, Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG), HWG (Hamburg Roads Act), Atlassian Jira, Confluence, MS Office

• Defined and established the areas of responsibility
• Built a governance model for the department and its areas of responsibility
• IT strategy, project management, process management, and quality and sustainability management
• Developed a communications strategy for the group
• Created the IT strategy
• Designed templates, guidelines, and processes for consistent ways of working
• Recorded strategic guidelines and grouped ongoing projects – derived a roadmap for strategic planning
• Reviewed ongoing projects
• Prepared staffing calculations and capacity planning
• Defined job profiles

• Responsible for the overall planning, concept development, and operational implementation of content production for Queisser Pharma and Doppelherz International, including the coordination of video and photo productions for international content.
• Strategic planning, management, and implementation of the D2C content strategy for Doppelherz Germany, especially for platforms such as Amazon, to increase reach, engagement, and conversion.
• Independently developed and implemented the collagen beauty campaign and organized and managed the Doppelherz brand film project, including close coordination with internal departments, external agencies, and production service providers.
• Ensured deadlines, budgets, and quality standards while consistently following the Doppelherz guidelines.

• Improving processes in the purchasing area
• Digitizing purchasing processes
• Optimizing end-to-end manufacturing processes

• Goal: further development of existing end-to-end data distribution, from development partners to dealers and remotely into vehicles; design and implementation of future data distribution in a globally distributed cloud
• Budget / scope undisclosed (approx. 47 external employees)
• Result: The project is running and is on time, in scope, and on budget.
• Responsibility: As part of the management team in a leading role for planning and carrying out project management tasks; scope and time management (from mind map to network plan to project plan); interface to the group finance department, recruiting, budget acquisition (e.g. from model series management, production, IT budgets, etc.), demand management.

• Introduced test management with SolMan
• Implemented test automation with TOSCA
• Analyzed, created, and automated test cases
• Built regression test portfolio
• Stakeholder meetings and alignments
• Financial management

• Development and further development of e-invoicing solutions, interfaces for invoice processing, and implementation of regulatory requirements

Technology & methods: XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, EN 16931, XML, API integration, backend development, cloud services, automation, compliance, AI-supported document analysis

• Gathering, evaluating, and prioritizing strategic demands from the Electronics and Power Systems business units
• Supporting the digitalization of business processes for Electronics and Power Systems
• Process digitalization and IT architecture planning, including network infrastructure
• Reviewing demands with regard to existing solutions in coordination with IT and business departments
• Designing and implementing possible business architectures
• Planning implementation projects, in particular supporting import control through the introduction of SAP GTS
• Acting as the interface between business departments and IT
• Creating and implementing concepts for IT security, compliance, data protection, and the protection of classified information
• Conducting workshops, process analyses, and training sessions
• Stakeholder management and change management
• Technologies used: SAP GTS, SAP MM, SAP SD, MS Office 2016, MS SharePoint, ServiceNow, SharePoint

• Consulting, training, and coaching in the financial sector on strategy, organization, and IT topics

• MorgenFund: Advising the operator of a fund platform on software selection for a sub-ledger "Cash Accounts" based on Virtual IBANs (VIBAN)

• Structuring requirements, market screening, creating RfIs, communicating with vendors, and conducting the selection process

• UniCredit/HypoVereinsbank: Workstream lead "Booking and Customer Reporting" in the payment transformation project "PULS"

• Business analysis, creating business requirements and aligning solution items as part of the functional specification with the bank's IT service providers

• Business analysis of SEPA CT and SWIFT MX (.camt, .pain, and .pacs formats), change management, team lead for a virtual team of fifteen line experts, and stakeholder management

• equensWorldline Germany: Program management for three projects of the SWIFT service bureau (CBPR+, ESMIG, and Euro1Step1 migration) as part of the SWIFT MX migration

• Managing individual project managers regarding overarching goals and requirements; reporting to internal and external committees and stakeholders; coordinating with dependent projects and programs

• Project management/PMO: interim project management, stand-in for project managers, resource planning, budget and cost management, general PMO tasks

• Introduced a service management system
• Optimized processes
• Introduced an agile way of working
• Implemented and configured Atlassian Jira Service Management
• Prioritized features
• Coordinated with stakeholders and the business unit
• Managed the backlog and created user stories
• Managed the budget
• Coordinated a Scrum team
• Used Atlassian Jira and Confluence
• Used Microsoft Teams
• Worked with Scrum and Kanban

• Poliks – State Police System for information, communication, and case management and other state variants (ViVa, Bravo, customs)
• Developed a test framework for test automation to replace an existing proprietary test client for new developments, focusing on easy maintenance and simple extensibility for new technologies
• Designed the architecture
• Implemented the architecture
• Created a proof of concept by migrating existing test cases into the new test framework
• Platform: C#, .NET, Jira, XRay, Confluence, Playwright, Selenium, UI Automation, Appium, HTML, Git, VMWare, Windows 11, Linux

• Strategic Transformation & Value Creation: Initiated and implemented a company-wide transformation program to establish a scalable, process-oriented organization. Focus on strategic agility, cost leadership and long-term financial resilience in a volatile market environment.
• Operational Excellence & Digitalization: Introduced digital management tools and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and speed up decision-making. Designed a modern operating model to promote data-driven leadership and transparency across the value chain.
• Finance, Controlling & Performance Management: Built an integrated finance and controlling framework with clear KPI structures to manage profitability, OPEX and cash flow. Developed a rolling forecast model and established robust reporting mechanisms as a basis for strategic decisions at the C-level.
• Working Capital, Liquidity Management & Treasury: Optimized working capital and managed the cash conversion cycle through targeted measures in inventory, receivables and payables management. Established an integrated treasury architecture for active liquidity planning and strengthening financial flexibility.
• Global Integration & ERP Transformation: Led the global harmonization of systems and processes by implementing a scalable ERP platform. Promoted synergies and transparency across borders to strengthen the global finance architecture.
• Growth Strategy, Efficiency Improvement & Executive Sparring: Responsible for designing and implementing group-wide initiatives for cost reduction, efficiency gains and sustainable growth, directly impacting EBITDA and overall financial performance. Worked closely on developing and executing investment strategies, resource allocation and transformation priorities to strengthen long-term competitiveness and return on capital.

• Planning, managing, and executing IT projects in network architecture, hybrid cloud solutions, asset management/CMDB implementation, and system hardening (clients, servers, databases)
• Ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Identifying and managing risks and proactively resolving issues
• Collaborating closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved
• Defining and tracking KPIs and progress reports for all project phases

• Planning, steering, and monitoring the Corporate Responsibility Tech Enablement project for IT
• Concept and implementation of the EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation)
• Concept and implementation of the Eco-Design Regulation
• Continued support of projects within the Corporate Responsibility strategy
• Definition and review of guidelines (e.g. governance, success metrics) and, if needed, analysis of issues and their solutions
• Overall project management, marketing, communication, and quality assurance for the projects
• Creation of the project plan including timeline/roadmap, budget, and resources
• Ensuring compliance with budget and deadlines
• Defining guidelines for project control, methods, and priorities
• Planning and tracking resources and effort, also together with other IT teams
• Evaluation of projects and preparation of results (reporting to management)
• Identification and reduction of risks
• Regular communication with stakeholders
• Steering internal and external stakeholders and service providers (Jira, Confluence, backlog management, task tracking, SharePoint, MS 365 platform etc.)
• Development of standards and process automation

Label: Azure Cloud, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, SAP BW, AWS, Miro, Bee360, Draw.io, SharePoint, MS 365 platform, Trello etc.