Achim Holzmann
Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC
Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC
Mercedes-Benz
Vehicle Architecture S-Class
- Introduced SAFe and set up an Agile Release Train with 11 teams
- Coached Business Owners, Product Managers, Scrum Masters, and teams
- Conducted value stream identification and roadmap workshops
- Enhanced agile collaboration through targeted trainings and coaching
SAFe Scrum Master & RTE
B/S/H (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte)
PLM Shape
- Implemented a SAFe ART with seven software and DevOps teams
- Prepared and facilitated PI Plannings
- Coached teams on rule-based configuration management (PLM, SAP, Mendix)
- Handed over the ART to the Product Manager for sustainable scaling
Senior Scrum Master
HUK Coburg / Generali
Digital Services & Customer Portal
- Built and coached three Scrum teams in a newly formed matrix organization
- Introduced the Spotify model for agile scaling
- Coached Product Owners on prioritization and MVP scope
- Optimized JIRA workflows in a SAFe environment
Scrum Master & Agile Project Management
Munich RE
Big Data / Insurance
- Agile management of a Big Data program with multiple Scrum teams
- Introduced Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD) for quality assurance
- Facilitated cross-team Scrum events
Senior Scrum Master
Burda AG / Focus Online
Web Portal / Media
- Introduced Scrum and Nexus for multiple nearshore/offshore teams
- Implemented OKRs for agile goal setting
- Established a company-wide Agile Community of Practice
Agile Working Trainer
BMW AG
Automotive
- Trained and certified internal staff as Scrum Masters and Product Owners
- Delivered over 30 agile trainings (PSM, PSPO, SAFe, BizDevOps)
Scrum Coach
DriveNow
Mobility
- Coached the Product Owner on MVP planning and backlog creation
- Introduced the BMW Agile Working Model and set up agile communities
Agile Coach
DKV Mobility AG
Web Portal / SAP / Logistics
- Introduced Nexus and the Spotify model to optimize product development
- Built an Agile Software Factory across four international tech sites
Agile Coach
ITERGO
Insurance
- Introduced agile methods in IT project management
- Coached internal project managers and Scrum Masters on agile frameworks
Scrum Master & Project Manager
General Motors Financial
Automotive
- Implemented JIRA and Confluence for multi-project management
- Coached teams on self-organization and agile principles
Experienced Agile Coach and SAFe Program Consultant with deep expertise in introducing and scaling agile methods in large organizations. Specialized in implementing the SAFe Framework, optimizing Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and coaching and mentoring RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners.
Many years of experience transforming organizations through agile methods, focusing on change management, agile leadership, and the sustainable establishment of agile principles. Well-versed in guiding companies in the automotive, insurance, finance, and IT sectors through their agile transition.
Berufsakademie München
Media Informatics · Munich, Germany
Design Thinking Advanced
ITIL Expert
LeSS Trainer
PRINCE2 Practitioner
Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
SAFe Scrum Master
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