Gro Geert-jørgensen

Senior Executive, Agile & Process

München, Deutschland

Erfahrungen

Juli 2023 - Bis heute
2 Jahren
München, Deutschland

Senior Executive, Agile & Process

apinity GmbH

apinity is a multi-line insurance SaaS provider specializing in AI-powered risk assessment solutions.

  • Spearheaded the design and execution of enterprise Agile frameworks, enhancing delivery alignment across leadership and operational teams, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency.
  • Mentored senior executives and managers on leveraging OKRs for strategic goal-setting, strengthening alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Established a growth framework for Product Engineering leadership, leading to a 15% improvement in retention and professional development outcomes.
Mai 2021 - Aug. 2023
2 Jahren 4 Monaten
München, Deutschland

Principle Manager, Agile Coach

Riskmethods GmbH

RiskMethods (currently Sphera Supply Chain Risk Management) is a supply chain risk management leader that provides SaaS solutions and AI-powered analytics to global organizations.

  • Partnered with C-level executives to design cross-departmental Agile frameworks, enabling cohesive strategic planning and execution. Established OKRs, improving strategic focus and organizational transparency.
  • Directed organizational topology optimization, aligning key business units and leadership teams to reduce decision-making cycles by 30%.
  • Championed sustainable transformation initiatives, embedding Agile practices into leadership structures to enhance scalability and adaptability.
Dez. 2020 - Juni 2021
7 Monaten
München, Deutschland

Principle Agile Coach (Interim)

Xempus AG

Xempus AG provides financial software solutions focused on pension and life insurance digitization, leveraging SaaS and AI technologies.

  • Facilitated SAFe implementation through PI planning and tailored training sessions for leadership teams.
  • Coached engineering leaders on Agile practices, driving improved productivity and collaboration across departments.
Okt. 2018 - Dez. 2020
2 Jahren 3 Monaten
München, Deutschland

Senior Agile Coach

HolidayCheck Group AG

HolidayCheck Group AG is a leading digital travel and booking platform in the DACH region, specializing in consumer services and innovation.

  • Shortened the learning cycle for new initiatives from three months to three weeks through Agile framework realignment.
  • Optimized organizational topology, reducing time-to-market and system waste. Coached department heads and senior managers to foster a culture of innovation and strategic agility.
  • Led Flight Levels integration with OKRs, enabling leadership teams to scale processes and support individual growth.
Sept. 2015 - Aug. 2018
3 Jahren
München, Deutschland

Senior Agile Coach & Nearshoring Manager

AutoScout24 GmbH

AutoScout24, a flagship company within Scout24 Group, is a European leader in automotive marketplaces that offers digital classifieds and online services.

  • Contributed to Scout24’s successful IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, establishing AutoScout24 as a critical digital asset in the marketplace. Supported the EUR 2.9 billion acquisition of AutoScout24 in 2019, enhancing its position as a key player in the European automotive market.
  • Designed and implemented cross-functional processes based on Flight Levels to enhance delivery and collaboration. Mentored 12 product and engineering leaders in Agile practices, fostering continuous improvement and strategic foresight.
  • Established and managed a nearshore setup, leading vendor evaluations and building strong partnerships.
Aug. 2013 - Aug. 2015
2 Jahren 1 Monate
München, Deutschland

Founder, Nearshore and Processes Consultant

GrooConsulting

  • Advised organizations on establishing nearshore teams and aligning them with Agile practices.
  • Delivered recruitment and process optimization solutions, achieving high-quality and cost-effective results.
  • Engaged by Westwing Home & Living (DACH; EUR 433M annual revenue, 2,000+ FTEs) to support executive-level initiatives to improve organizational processes for the product engineering teams.
Okt. 2008 - Aug. 2013
4 Jahren 11 Monaten
Kiew, Ukraine

Business Process & Client Service Manager

Ciklum

An international IT service provider specializing in building and scaling distributed Agile teams for global clients, focusing on enhancing productivity and satisfaction.

  • Supported 40+ clients in building distributed Agile teams, enhancing productivity and satisfaction. Delivered outsourcing strategies that optimized workflows and strengthened client relationships.
  • Grown business from a small Ukraine Nearshoring vendor with 70 FTEs to a Global Business with 5.000+ FTEs.

Zusammenfassung

  • Innovative and results-oriented senior executive leader with 17+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide Agile transformations, fostering cross-functional team alignment, and empowering leadership teams to adopt forward-thinking strategies.
  • Adept at implementing frameworks like Flight levels, LeSS and SAFe, LeSS to enhance business agility and organizational scalability. Successfully aligned multinational leadership teams with Agile principles, driving strategic agility across organizations.
  • Spearheaded Transformation and Agile initiatives for organizations ranging from 30 to 5,000+ FTEs across industries, including SaaS, E-commerce, Automotive, Consumer Goods, and IT Services.
  • Recognized for delivering measurable outcomes in efficiency, cost reduction, and time-to-market while cultivating sustainable organizational change that delivered quantifiable outcomes, such as reducing decision-making cycles by 30% and improving team satisfaction by 15%.
  • Played a pivotal role in driving organizational agility for a high-growth digital marketplace with notable milestones, such as Scout24’s IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the further sale of AutoScout24 for EUR 2.9 billion in 2019 to private equity.

Sprachen

Dänisch
Muttersprache
Deutsch
Verhandlungssicher
Englisch
Verhandlungssicher
Russisch
Verhandlungssicher

Ausbildung

Okt. 2004 - Juni 2006

Aarhus University

Master’s Degree · Russian, Culture, Communications, Gender · Aarhus, Dänemark

Okt. 1998 - Juni 2004

Aarhus University

Bachelor of Arts · Russian and Literature · Aarhus, Dänemark

Okt. 1998 - Juni 2004

Aarhus University

Bachelor of Arts · Culture, Communications, Gender Studies · Aarhus, Dänemark

Zertifikate & Bescheinigungen

Badass Agile Coaching Certification

Conflict Management

CultureQ Facilitator

Cynefin (Dave Snowden)

Flight Levels (Klaus Leopold)

OKR Master Certification

SAFe and Coaching