My work focuses on leading complex IT and AI delivery projects, driving Agile transformations, and coaching teams and leadership to improve delivery.
Aktualisiert am 19.11.2025
Profil
Freiberufler / Selbstständiger
Remote-Arbeit
Verfügbar ab: 01.12.2025
Verfügbar zu: 100%
davon vor Ort: 50%
Kollaboratives Projektmanagement
Agile Coach
Agile Transformation
Agile Transformation Leadership
IT Project & Program Management
Scrum Mastery (Advanced / PSM II readiness)
SAFe Facilitation & Team Coaching
AI & SaaS Delivery Management
Stakeholder Alignment & Executive Communication
Agile Maturity Assessment & Roadmap Design
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Project Governance Setup & Optimization
Risk & Dependency Management
Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
Requirements Gathering (incl. AI-assisted methods)
Vendor & Delivery Partner Coordination
Change Management & Coaching for Resistant Teams
Technical Understanding of APIs & Integrations
Backlog Management & Prioritization
Workshops Design & Facilitation
Hybrid/Remote Team Enablement
Outcome-Based Metrics (EBM
OKRs

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

10 months
2025-02 - now

AI automation program

Freelance IT Project Manager & Agile Coach
Freelance IT Project Manager & Agile Coach
  • Took immediate ownership of a ?3M+ AI automation program, establishing project governance across 20+ concurrent workstreams from day one.
  • Steered a 6-person cross-functional team and coordinated external partners (Capgemini), aligning all parties with strategic goals.
  • Introduced a scalable Agile ecosystem with Jira-based backlog management, leveraging generative AI to streamline requirement gathering.
  • Delivered critical UAT and production readiness milestones on schedule through proactive, AI-assisted risk management.
DeepOpinion GmbH, Innsbruck
Remote)
1 year
2024-01 - 2024-12

Agile transformation

Freelance Agile Coach & Product Owner
Freelance Agile Coach & Product Owner
  • Spearheaded the Agile transformation of 3 teams, implementing Scrum to enhance productivity and iterative value delivery for the "Atoss Time Control" tool. 
  • Acted as the key liaison between stakeholders and development, translating business needs into a strategically prioritized backlog. 
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement leading to a signifi cant reduction on release defects and increasing delivery speed.
ATOSS Software AG, Munich
Remote
2 years 1 month
2021-10 - 2023-10

Integration of an AI SaaS engine

Freelance Senior Project Manager
Freelance Senior Project Manager
  • Managed mission-critical projects to integrate an AI SaaS engine, a key initiative in building Europe's largest Ad Network.
  • Led remote, multi-team projects to deliver a generalized API, launching the fi rst release (LIDL Plus) to 5 million shoppers on time and to quality.
  • Orchestrated a seamless second delivery (Kaufl and Kard), managing scope changes effectively to meet the quality criteria.
SMP GmbH (Schwarz Group), Berlin
Remote
5 months
2021-03 - 2021-07

Development of customized AML/ATF software solutions

Freelance Senior IT Project Manager
Freelance Senior IT Project Manager
  • Led short-term projects delivering customized AML/ATF software solutions for the banking sector, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Bridged the gap between business analysts and development, approving functional analyses to meet stringent client expectations.
  • Employed a hybrid Waterfall-Agile methodology, enhancing project adaptability to evolving client needs.
CRIF GmbH, Vienna
Remote
2 years 6 months
2018-03 - 2020-08

Inverse Text Normalization (ITN)

Freelance IT Project Manager/ R&D Consultant
Freelance IT Project Manager/ R&D Consultant
  • Directed the Inverse Text Normalization (ITN) department for Samsung's BIXBY AI speech recognition tool in a Linux environment.
  • Owned and managed the ITN backlog using SCRUM/Kanban, optimizing sprint planning to maintain strict deadlines and quality.
  • Utilized a diverse toolset (Python, Docker, Git, JIRA, Jenkins) to manage a complex AI development ecosystem.
Samsung AI, Munich
2 years 3 months
2016-01 - 2018-03

Project Management

Project Manager
Project Manager
  • Orchestrated the end-to-end project lifecycle for key clients like Volkswagen Group, from tender and contract negotiation to execution of integrated online/offl ine marketing solutions.
  • Acted as primary client interface, gathering technical requirements and translating them into actionable plans for the internal PMO, ensuring seamless project delivery.
  • Managed the rollout and operation of a proprietary customer loyalty platform, enabling clients to launch data-driven, personalized campaigns for targeted segments.
  • Held approval authority for functional analyses, product concepts, and IT release schedules, ensuring alignment with client objectives and expectations.
LDB Gruppe, Berlin
6 months
2014-10 - 2015-03

IT Project Management

IT Project Manager BI
IT Project Manager BI
  • Owned and optimized the Ad Tech & Tracking team's SCRUM board, implementing Agile project management (Confl uence/Jira) to streamline workfl ows and increase team effi ciency.
  • Supported the conception of BI tools and a Data Warehouse, enhancing the organization's capacity for data-driven decision-making. 
  • Acted as the key liaison between business users and development, managing Tracking/BI systems and ensuring data integrity across sources using SQL.
Digital Performance, Berlin
2 years 6 months
2012-02 - 2014-07

international customer loyalty projects

Key Account Project Manager
Key Account Project Manager
  • Led international customer loyalty projects for Volkswagen AG across 4 European markets, ensuring high customer engagement and KPI satisfaction. 
  • Launched and scaled a customer loyalty platform to 90+ dealerships, improving issue resolution times and elevating customer satisfaction metrics. 
  • Managed projects with annual revenue exceeding ?1 million through effective change management, up-selling, and cross-selling strategies.
LDB Gruppe, Berlin
7 months
2011-06 - 2011-12

Due diligence reviews

Research Associate
Research Associate
Identifi ed and qualifi ed industry experts for institutional investors conducting due diligence across EMEA.
Coleman Research Group, London (UK)
2 years 3 months
2009-04 - 2011-06

Collection, analysis and digitization of language data

Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Provided technical assistance in the collection, analysis, and digitization of speech data for linguistic research.
University of Glasgow
2 months
2010-02 - 2010-03

Support - Radio production teams

Researcher Intern
Researcher Intern
Supported radio production teams through research, contributor sourcing and fact-checking.
BBC Scotland Radio Features, Edinburgh

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

2008 ? 2009
English Language & Linguistics
University of Glasgow
MA, Postgraduate Master

2004 ? 2008
Foreign Languages and Literatures
University of Salerno
BA (Hons)

Position

Position

Freelance IT Project Manager, Product Owner & Agile Coach

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Kollaboratives Projektmanagement Agile Coach Agile Transformation Agile Transformation Leadership IT Project & Program Management Scrum Mastery (Advanced / PSM II readiness) SAFe Facilitation & Team Coaching AI & SaaS Delivery Management Stakeholder Alignment & Executive Communication Agile Maturity Assessment & Roadmap Design Cross-functional Team Leadership Project Governance Setup & Optimization Risk & Dependency Management Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization Requirements Gathering (incl. AI-assisted methods) Vendor & Delivery Partner Coordination Change Management & Coaching for Resistant Teams Technical Understanding of APIs & Integrations Backlog Management & Prioritization Workshops Design & Facilitation Hybrid/Remote Team Enablement Outcome-Based Metrics (EBM OKRs

Schwerpunkte

  • Agile Transformation & Coaching (Scrum, Kanban, Nexus, SAFe) 
  • IT Project Management
  • AI & SaaS Implementation
  • Stakeholder Management 
  • DevOps & CI/CD
  • Tools: Jira, Confl uence, Asana, Monday. com, Notion, Trello, etc.

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Profile
Freelance IT Project Manager & Agile Coach who drives digital transformation for scaling startups and Fortune 500 companies for 13+ years. I specialize in taking over complex, high-stakes IT programs (?3M+), establishing Agile delivery structures from scratch, and leading distributed teams to deliver critical SaaS, large-scale products (5M+ users) and AI agentic solutions on time. My focus is on delivering measurable value, reducing time-to-market, and building lasting Agile capabilities within your organization.
  • Certifi ed Agile Expert: PSM II, PSPO II, PAL-EBM, Prince2, ITIL, PMI, etc.
  • Technical: Docker, Git, SQL.
  • Multilingual & International: Fluent in English, German, Italian, Russian.
  • Remote & Hybrid Collaboration: Experienced in managing distributed teams worldwide.

Interests and achievements
  • Entrepreneurship
    • Founder of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Li Santi - artisanal EVO production
    • Certified Traditional Thai Massage Therapist (Wat Po Traditional Medicine School Bangkok)
  • Sports & Athletics
    • Marathon Runner: Berlin (2013, 2014), Saint Petersburg (2016), Moscow (2017)
    • Muay Thai, Skiing, Yoga, Swimming, Dancing,
  • Personal Interests
    • Travel, Photography, Jazz, Theatre, Classic Cinema, Physics
    • ?Meditation, Mentoring, Volunteering

Experiences
DeepOpinion GmbH | Interim Leadership for a ?3M+ AI Program 
  • Challenge: Provide immediate structure and leadership for a complex AI automation program for a key insurance client, coordinating 20+ workstreams and external partners. 
  • Action: Established project governance, implemented Agile planning cadences, and introduced AI-assisted risk management. 
  • Result: Secured on-time delivery of critical UAT and production milestones, putting the high-value program on a clear path to success. 
Atoss Software AG | Agile Turnaround for a 1M+ User Product 
  • Challenge: Revitalize 3 stalled Agile teams developing the fl agship "Atoss Time Control" workforce management tool. 
  • Action: Implemented a full Scrum framework, fostered a quality-fi rst culture with automated testing, and acted as strategic Product Owner. 
  • Result: Achieved a 50% reduction in post-release defects and accelerated sprint delivery by over 30% within 6 months, ensuring the successful launch of a tool used by over 1 million users. 
Schwarz Group (LIDL/Kaufl and) | Launching Europe's Largest Ad Network 
  • Challenge: Integrate a proprietary AI engine (SaaS) with external channels to build a new, scalable advertising platform. 
  • Action: Led remote, multi-team projects to deliver a generalized API, managing complex stakeholder landscapes and scope changes. 
  • Result: Successfully launched the AI solution to 5 million users via LIDL Plus and a subsequent release for Kaufl and, meeting 100% of quality criteria and establishing a major new business vertical.

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

10 months
2025-02 - now

AI automation program

Freelance IT Project Manager & Agile Coach
Freelance IT Project Manager & Agile Coach
  • Took immediate ownership of a ?3M+ AI automation program, establishing project governance across 20+ concurrent workstreams from day one.
  • Steered a 6-person cross-functional team and coordinated external partners (Capgemini), aligning all parties with strategic goals.
  • Introduced a scalable Agile ecosystem with Jira-based backlog management, leveraging generative AI to streamline requirement gathering.
  • Delivered critical UAT and production readiness milestones on schedule through proactive, AI-assisted risk management.
DeepOpinion GmbH, Innsbruck
Remote)
1 year
2024-01 - 2024-12

Agile transformation

Freelance Agile Coach & Product Owner
Freelance Agile Coach & Product Owner
  • Spearheaded the Agile transformation of 3 teams, implementing Scrum to enhance productivity and iterative value delivery for the "Atoss Time Control" tool. 
  • Acted as the key liaison between stakeholders and development, translating business needs into a strategically prioritized backlog. 
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement leading to a signifi cant reduction on release defects and increasing delivery speed.
ATOSS Software AG, Munich
Remote
2 years 1 month
2021-10 - 2023-10

Integration of an AI SaaS engine

Freelance Senior Project Manager
Freelance Senior Project Manager
  • Managed mission-critical projects to integrate an AI SaaS engine, a key initiative in building Europe's largest Ad Network.
  • Led remote, multi-team projects to deliver a generalized API, launching the fi rst release (LIDL Plus) to 5 million shoppers on time and to quality.
  • Orchestrated a seamless second delivery (Kaufl and Kard), managing scope changes effectively to meet the quality criteria.
SMP GmbH (Schwarz Group), Berlin
Remote
5 months
2021-03 - 2021-07

Development of customized AML/ATF software solutions

Freelance Senior IT Project Manager
Freelance Senior IT Project Manager
  • Led short-term projects delivering customized AML/ATF software solutions for the banking sector, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Bridged the gap between business analysts and development, approving functional analyses to meet stringent client expectations.
  • Employed a hybrid Waterfall-Agile methodology, enhancing project adaptability to evolving client needs.
CRIF GmbH, Vienna
Remote
2 years 6 months
2018-03 - 2020-08

Inverse Text Normalization (ITN)

Freelance IT Project Manager/ R&D Consultant
Freelance IT Project Manager/ R&D Consultant
  • Directed the Inverse Text Normalization (ITN) department for Samsung's BIXBY AI speech recognition tool in a Linux environment.
  • Owned and managed the ITN backlog using SCRUM/Kanban, optimizing sprint planning to maintain strict deadlines and quality.
  • Utilized a diverse toolset (Python, Docker, Git, JIRA, Jenkins) to manage a complex AI development ecosystem.
Samsung AI, Munich
2 years 3 months
2016-01 - 2018-03

Project Management

Project Manager
Project Manager
  • Orchestrated the end-to-end project lifecycle for key clients like Volkswagen Group, from tender and contract negotiation to execution of integrated online/offl ine marketing solutions.
  • Acted as primary client interface, gathering technical requirements and translating them into actionable plans for the internal PMO, ensuring seamless project delivery.
  • Managed the rollout and operation of a proprietary customer loyalty platform, enabling clients to launch data-driven, personalized campaigns for targeted segments.
  • Held approval authority for functional analyses, product concepts, and IT release schedules, ensuring alignment with client objectives and expectations.
LDB Gruppe, Berlin
6 months
2014-10 - 2015-03

IT Project Management

IT Project Manager BI
IT Project Manager BI
  • Owned and optimized the Ad Tech & Tracking team's SCRUM board, implementing Agile project management (Confl uence/Jira) to streamline workfl ows and increase team effi ciency.
  • Supported the conception of BI tools and a Data Warehouse, enhancing the organization's capacity for data-driven decision-making. 
  • Acted as the key liaison between business users and development, managing Tracking/BI systems and ensuring data integrity across sources using SQL.
Digital Performance, Berlin
2 years 6 months
2012-02 - 2014-07

international customer loyalty projects

Key Account Project Manager
Key Account Project Manager
  • Led international customer loyalty projects for Volkswagen AG across 4 European markets, ensuring high customer engagement and KPI satisfaction. 
  • Launched and scaled a customer loyalty platform to 90+ dealerships, improving issue resolution times and elevating customer satisfaction metrics. 
  • Managed projects with annual revenue exceeding ?1 million through effective change management, up-selling, and cross-selling strategies.
LDB Gruppe, Berlin
7 months
2011-06 - 2011-12

Due diligence reviews

Research Associate
Research Associate
Identifi ed and qualifi ed industry experts for institutional investors conducting due diligence across EMEA.
Coleman Research Group, London (UK)
2 years 3 months
2009-04 - 2011-06

Collection, analysis and digitization of language data

Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Provided technical assistance in the collection, analysis, and digitization of speech data for linguistic research.
University of Glasgow
2 months
2010-02 - 2010-03

Support - Radio production teams

Researcher Intern
Researcher Intern
Supported radio production teams through research, contributor sourcing and fact-checking.
BBC Scotland Radio Features, Edinburgh

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

2008 ? 2009
English Language & Linguistics
University of Glasgow
MA, Postgraduate Master

2004 ? 2008
Foreign Languages and Literatures
University of Salerno
BA (Hons)

Position

Position

Freelance IT Project Manager, Product Owner & Agile Coach

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Kollaboratives Projektmanagement Agile Coach Agile Transformation Agile Transformation Leadership IT Project & Program Management Scrum Mastery (Advanced / PSM II readiness) SAFe Facilitation & Team Coaching AI & SaaS Delivery Management Stakeholder Alignment & Executive Communication Agile Maturity Assessment & Roadmap Design Cross-functional Team Leadership Project Governance Setup & Optimization Risk & Dependency Management Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization Requirements Gathering (incl. AI-assisted methods) Vendor & Delivery Partner Coordination Change Management & Coaching for Resistant Teams Technical Understanding of APIs & Integrations Backlog Management & Prioritization Workshops Design & Facilitation Hybrid/Remote Team Enablement Outcome-Based Metrics (EBM OKRs

Schwerpunkte

  • Agile Transformation & Coaching (Scrum, Kanban, Nexus, SAFe) 
  • IT Project Management
  • AI & SaaS Implementation
  • Stakeholder Management 
  • DevOps & CI/CD
  • Tools: Jira, Confl uence, Asana, Monday. com, Notion, Trello, etc.

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Profile
Freelance IT Project Manager & Agile Coach who drives digital transformation for scaling startups and Fortune 500 companies for 13+ years. I specialize in taking over complex, high-stakes IT programs (?3M+), establishing Agile delivery structures from scratch, and leading distributed teams to deliver critical SaaS, large-scale products (5M+ users) and AI agentic solutions on time. My focus is on delivering measurable value, reducing time-to-market, and building lasting Agile capabilities within your organization.
  • Certifi ed Agile Expert: PSM II, PSPO II, PAL-EBM, Prince2, ITIL, PMI, etc.
  • Technical: Docker, Git, SQL.
  • Multilingual & International: Fluent in English, German, Italian, Russian.
  • Remote & Hybrid Collaboration: Experienced in managing distributed teams worldwide.

Interests and achievements
  • Entrepreneurship
    • Founder of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Li Santi - artisanal EVO production
    • Certified Traditional Thai Massage Therapist (Wat Po Traditional Medicine School Bangkok)
  • Sports & Athletics
    • Marathon Runner: Berlin (2013, 2014), Saint Petersburg (2016), Moscow (2017)
    • Muay Thai, Skiing, Yoga, Swimming, Dancing,
  • Personal Interests
    • Travel, Photography, Jazz, Theatre, Classic Cinema, Physics
    • ?Meditation, Mentoring, Volunteering

Experiences
DeepOpinion GmbH | Interim Leadership for a ?3M+ AI Program 
  • Challenge: Provide immediate structure and leadership for a complex AI automation program for a key insurance client, coordinating 20+ workstreams and external partners. 
  • Action: Established project governance, implemented Agile planning cadences, and introduced AI-assisted risk management. 
  • Result: Secured on-time delivery of critical UAT and production milestones, putting the high-value program on a clear path to success. 
Atoss Software AG | Agile Turnaround for a 1M+ User Product 
  • Challenge: Revitalize 3 stalled Agile teams developing the fl agship "Atoss Time Control" workforce management tool. 
  • Action: Implemented a full Scrum framework, fostered a quality-fi rst culture with automated testing, and acted as strategic Product Owner. 
  • Result: Achieved a 50% reduction in post-release defects and accelerated sprint delivery by over 30% within 6 months, ensuring the successful launch of a tool used by over 1 million users. 
Schwarz Group (LIDL/Kaufl and) | Launching Europe's Largest Ad Network 
  • Challenge: Integrate a proprietary AI engine (SaaS) with external channels to build a new, scalable advertising platform. 
  • Action: Led remote, multi-team projects to deliver a generalized API, managing complex stakeholder landscapes and scope changes. 
  • Result: Successfully launched the AI solution to 5 million users via LIDL Plus and a subsequent release for Kaufl and, meeting 100% of quality criteria and establishing a major new business vertical.

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