Im Bereich Freelancing
2021-11
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PUMA is a German multinational cooperation that manufactures athletic footwear and apparel. Responsibilities include leading roles in different IT Retail projects focussed on global rollout strategies, IT vendor management and the enhancement of current processes and software solutions in various international markets.
Vendor management and definition of KPIs for new design and process standards for PUMA?s global Point of Sale (POS) provider, including mobile solution
Lead Project Manager responsible for the development of rollout strategies for a new Restock Tool application in diverse international markets
Analysing current vendor engagements and developing long-term strategic recommendations for executive stakeholders in IT Retail and related business functions
2021-03
2021-10
Zalando is the leading E-commerce company in the European fashion retail industry. Responsibilities include roles in different organizational excellence projects related to change and process implementations. Lead roles in strategic initiatives to support growth targets and international expansion with change initiatives focussing on automation on Zalando?s leading platform in the European E-commerce fashion market.
Development of an integrated approach for automated communication and order management channels with Zalando?s major global suppliers
Developing behavioural change materials and conducting workshops (200+ buyers) to introduce automated communication and new order management processes
Establishing standard delivery lifecycle methodology for an integrated approach for data exchange with Zalando?s Top 5 suppliers
Managing all senior enterprise stakeholders to drive execution and lead re-scoping exercises for large scale, multi-year, change initiatives
2019-11
2021-02
Founded a FinTech start-up to provide a solution for a structural problem in the UK revolving credit market. {Firmname on request} aims at avoiding debt-accumulation and social
problems by connecting savers with borrowers to reduce reliance on traditional banking, allowing for positive profits on deposits and lower credit charges at both ends.
Relationship management and stakeholder engagement including UK regulators and 3rd parties specialised in legal, compliance, finance, IT and data security
Led the recruiting process and line management of a team of up to 10 professionals working on workstreams including product, operations, regulatory and finance
Preparation of a business plan, product roadmap, cost & revenue forecasting, HR planning, marketing strategies and regulatory roadmap
2016-10
2019-10
Developed standard delivery lifecycle methodology from a project and portfolio perspective in a ~£1bn, multi-year, enterprise outsourcing agreement. Addressing the complexity and fragmentation of operational change initiatives related to Cloud. Managed stakeholder engagement and executive reporting functions in all stages of a large-scale outsourcing deal.
Programme Communications Lead for a portfolio of ~£400m annual transformational change projects
Assisted the preparation of quarterly funding drawdowns for ~£400m annual transformation programme
Established robust governance structures utilising JIRA to ensure attainment of objectives throughout Cloud Target Operating Model projects
2016-07
2016-10
Strategic planning for the deployment and implementation of Target Operating Model changes to achieve technological and operational benefits through Private Cloud. Specialised in stakeholder engagement and executive PMO focused on organisational infrastructure services and technology outsourcing.
As-is/to-be analysis of current operating model prior to operational and technical transformation initiatives
Supported large-scale change implementations including readiness for and rollout of Private Cloud
2014-08
2014-08
Semester abroad at Peking University HSBC Business School in Shenzhen, China
2012-08
2012-08
Semester abroad at Jönköping International Business School in Jönköping, Sweden
INTRODUCTORY PROFILE
Bilingual (German & English) Management Consultant specialised in managing the delivery and supervision of transformational change projects. Adept in all stages from
project scoping to business plan development, transformation execution and multi-project Programme Management Office (PMO) responsibilities. Enabling on time and in
budget project execution with major experience in senior stakeholder engagement. I find excitement in driving data analytics from internal and external stakeholders
across multiple projects to facilitate day to day change coordination, swift management reporting and senior decision making. Responsibilities included the delivery and
documentation of management information to the executive steering committee for a ~£1bn, multi-year, enterprise outsourcing agreement and acting as Communications
Lead in a ~£400mn, multi-project, change programme.
Built governance around and ownership of various internal change management tools to ensure compliance with baselined targets including plan, scope and budget
KPI tracking and milestone quality assurance at all project stages related to product, operations, regulatory and finance
Experienced in supporting waterfall and agile (scrum) delivery methodologies, particularly progress tracking against baselined change execution
E2E process management for vendor service engagements including process optimisation, change implementation and regular reviews
Experienced in the delivery of organisational restructuring and operating model changes specialising in organizational change
Developed and maintained a central reporting dashboard derived from various project initiatives as well as introducing Agile methods to implement and oversee ~£10m Cloud Target Operating Model programme
Chaired formal governance forums including weekly working groups, service delivery reviews and daily stand-ups
Experienced in setting up weekly governance forums for full RAIDD (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies, decisions) management and internal documentation
Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications and vast experience in stakeholder management which includes writing minutes and actions to support executive planning, decision-making and change implementation for projects including the rollout of cost, information security, automation, testing and risk controls
Excellent oral communication and people management skills to ensure active stakeholder engagement and managing teams with a high number of project managers and multiple workstreams
High willingness to travel paired with a high degree of experience in working abroad and adapting to new teams and cultures quickly
Team player with the ability to motivate teams and raise productivity by implementing robust governance structures to support ad hoc requests and assure delivery in high-pressure project phases
CORE COMPETENCIES
Agile
Transformational Change
Executive Management Information Reporting
Project Plan Development
Milestone Planning & Dependencies
Delivery Governance
Cost Forecasting
Full Reporting Lifecycle Management
Change & Programme Risk Management
Process Development & Implementation
Change Portfolio Management
Project Lifecycle Management
Stakeholder Engagement & Management
Vendor Management
Project Communications
Technical experience
MS Office
Jira
Confluence
Clarity
CMT
SharePoint
PREVIOUS WORK PLACEMENTS
2014-10 - 2015-01
Role: Debt and Credit Markets Analyst
Customer: Crédit Agricole CIB, Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
Tasks
Advised on debt issuances and debt restructuring for international corporations with capital demand between ?50-500m
Experience includes bond market pricing sheets, currencies, market updates & pricing indicators, data bank updates and deal documentation
2014-07 - 2014-09
Role: Project Manager
Customer: Just Spices Dusseldorf (Germany)
Tasks
Assisted the Board of Directors to develop strategic planning and cost modelling to access the domestic retailer market for a range of groceries and related products
Analysing cost-saving potentials from various strategic partnerships focused on corporate expansion and outsourced production stages in diverse European markets
2011-03 - 2011-07
Role: Management Consultant - Financial Services
Customer: Accenture Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
Tasks
Project strategy and analytics on service innovations for financial institutions as part of Accenture?s High Performance Business Programme
Experience includes strategic planning, resource allocation, cost forecasting, project planning, stakeholder engagement and reporting
Additional work experience includes Commerzbank ? Transaction Banking and the Supreme Court of India ? Legal Assistant