Achim Reiners - Project and Program Manager, PMO Lead

Q: Where is Achim based?

Achim is based in Leverkusen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Achim speak?

Achim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Achim have?

Achim has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Achim has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months . Note that Achim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Achim's latest experience?

Achim's most recent position is Project and Program Manager, PMO Lead at Freelancer / Interim Manager .

Q: What companies has Achim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Achim has worked for Freelancer / Interim Manager .

Q: Which industries is Achim most experienced in?

Achim is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology (IT) , and Aerospace and Defense . Achim also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Healthcare , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Achim most experienced in?

Achim is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development . Achim also has some experience in Customer Service and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Achim worked in recently?

Achim has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Banking and Finance , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Achim worked in recently?

Achim has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Leverkusen, Germany

Experience

Dec 2017 - Present

8 years 3 months

Project and Program Manager, PMO Lead

Freelancer / Interim Manager

Project management for the site consolidation of a large telecommunications provider (Client: Telefonica) since 2023
IT multi-project management for a large leasing company (Client: Athlon) from 2021 to 2022
Migration of applications to the cloud and to another data center
Expansion and optimization of the application landscape through additional projects
Project management for developing an in-flight internet access platform for various airlines (Client: m3Connect/Deutsche Telekom) in 2021
Responsible management of an IP network consolidation (infrastructure project) at a large telecommunications provider (Client: Cisco/Vodafone) from 2017 to 2020
Planning and coordination of migrations and rollouts
Team leadership integrating different teams (network operators, hardware and service suppliers)

Mar 2010 - Oct 2017

7 years 8 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Delivery & Program Manager

Tech Mahindra

Execution and coordination of two large programs focused on customer management, commercial management, and team management
Responsible leadership of a device testing program (Client: Vodafone) from 2013 to 2017 with 55 employees in six European countries
Management of a testing program for rating and billing applications (Client: T-Mobile) from 2010 to 2013 with 40–45 team members at onsite and offshore locations

Aug 2009 - Feb 2010

7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Consultant & Project Manager

Sytel Reply

Project management and software development
Development of a web application for Deutsche Telekom
Introduction and use of new technologies

Jan 2000 - Jun 2009

9 years 6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Project Manager TelCo

Amdocs

Project lead for the software development of “Online Billing” (Client: T-Mobile)
Project management and consulting for ClarifyCRM (Client: T-Online)
Testing and consulting concepts for Customer Care & Billing as well as coordination (Client: Vodafone)

Oct 1998 - Dec 1999

1 year 3 months

Neuss, Germany

Head of Consulting Department

Template Software

Management of the Database Systems Competence Center
Personnel responsibility for a team of seven developers and technical project managers

Oct 1994 - Sep 1998

4 years

Cologne, Germany

Team Lead Software Development

Schleupen

Product development of software for healthcare
Development of client/server applications on UNIX and Windows platforms
Data modeling and general responsibility for the RDBMS
Application modeling using the CASE tool StP

Jul 1993 - Sep 1994

1 year 3 months

Cologne, Germany

Database Expert

/M/A/I

Development of software for healthcare
Development of client/server applications on UNIX and Windows platforms
Data modeling and responsibility for the RDBMS

Dec 1989 - Jun 1993

3 years 7 months

Maintal, Germany

Software Developer & Deputy Project Manager

Honeywell

Software development for building automation
Development of client/server applications on UNIX platforms
Responsibility for the data model

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Telecommunication (26 years), Information Technology (13.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (8 years), Banking and Finance (8 years), Healthcare (5 years), and Real Estate (3.5 years).

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Aerospace and Defense

Banking and Finance

Healthcare

Real Estate

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (30.5 years), Information Technology (28 years), Product Development (17 years), Customer Service (9.5 years), and Quality Assurance (7.5 years).

Project Management

Information Technology

Product Development

Customer Service

Quality Assurance

Summary

Over 30 years of experience as a project and program manager, PMO lead, consultant, and software developer
National and international team leadership of 50 employees in intercultural settings with different management cultures
Customer-focused, commercial thinking and actions
Solution-focused, flexible, and mediating team and customer communication
Solid, up-to-date expertise in computer science and mathematics with strong analytical skills
Team player
Leading projects and programs in software development, software testing, network technology, device testing, migrations

Skills

Customer Management: Consistent Approval From Internal And External Customers By Maintaining Excellent Customer Relationships At All Levels Of The Hierarchy
Team Management: Successful Leadership Of Mixed Teams With Different Qualifications And Cultural Backgrounds At The Local Site And Worldwide, Long Experience In Leading Teams Online
Financial Management: Focus On The Profitability Of Programs And Projects, Budget Responsibility
Telecommunications: Decades Of Diverse Experience In The Telecommunications Service Provider Sector, Deep Understanding Of The Market And Customer Needs Through Various Roles And Topics
Technical Experience: Various Programming Languages Including Java And C/c++
Operating Systems: Unix And Windows
Database Systems: Oracle, Informix, Sybase, Mysql With Deep Understanding Of The Underlying Concepts
Use Of Standard Tools: Qualitycenter, Sharepoint, Jira, And Confluence
Ms Office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1984 - Nov 1989

Clausthal University of Technology

Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany · Grade 1 – Very Good

Aug 1974 - Jun 1983

Cusanus Gymnasium

German Abitur · Erkelenz, Germany · Grade 1.3

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

Clarify Certified Web Developer

Negotiation Skills

Profile

Created

December 2024

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Achim based?

Achim is based in Leverkusen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Achim speak?

Achim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Achim have?

Achim has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Achim has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months. Note that Achim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Achim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Achim would be well-suited for roles such as: Project and Program Manager, PMO Lead, Delivery & Program Manager, Senior Consultant & Project Manager.

What is Achim's latest experience?

Achim's most recent position is Project and Program Manager, PMO Lead at Freelancer / Interim Manager.

What companies has Achim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Achim has worked for Freelancer / Interim Manager.

Which industries is Achim most experienced in?

Achim is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology (IT), and Aerospace and Defense. Achim also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Healthcare, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Achim most experienced in?

Achim is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development. Achim also has some experience in Customer Service and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Achim worked in recently?

Achim has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Achim worked in recently?

Achim has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Achim's education?

Achim attended Clausthal University of Technology for Computer Science.

Does Achim have any certificates?

Achim has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®), Project Management Professional (PMP®), and Clarify Certified Web Developer.

What is the availability of Achim?

Achim is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Achim?

Achim's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.