Alexander Naumann - Transition Manager

Q: Where is Alexander based?

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

Q: What languages does Alexander speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Transition Manager at Volkswagen AG .

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

In recent years, Alexander has worked for Volkswagen AG and VW Financial Services .

Q: Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Professional Services , and Banking and Finance . Alexander also has some experience in Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Business Intelligence , and Human Resources (HR) . Alexander also has some experience in Marketing , Product Development , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Business Intelligence , and Human Resources (HR) .

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Braunschweig, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

Transition Manager

Volkswagen AG

Preparation, moderation and follow-up of project regular meetings and planning days
Documentation and tracking of planning and iteration goals, risks and decisions
Prequalification of issues and requirements
Creation and updating of stream-specific master plans
Setup, configuration and maintenance of project documentation in Confluence and Sharepoint
Maintenance, analysis and preparation of quantitative and qualitative project progress in Jira and Confluence dashboards
Creation of a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Preparation of recommendations for action and weekly project status reports for management and committees
Design of future-proof project structures in the context of concurrent SAFe transformation

Dec 2021 - Aug 2023

1 year 9 months

Braunschweig, Germany

Rollout Manager

VW Financial Services

Creation and maintenance of introduction and training concepts
Development of a support concept for digital signature
Support in defining escalation processes
Design and implementation of communication and training materials
Planning of rollout waves
Creation of KPI-based reporting and dashboards
Onboarding of rollout team (trainers, sales etc.)
Documentation and archiving of agreements, business approvals and technical releases
Provision of user requirements and complaints to the project
Tailored preparation of legal clarifications
Regular meetings with stakeholders to optimize rollout process, validate challenges, transfer knowledge and manage
Maintenance, analysis and preparation of quantitative and qualitative rollout progress in management reporting
Prequalification of issues and requirements
Preparation of recommendations for management

Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 11 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Rollout Manager

Volkswagen AG

Development of a global train-the-trainer rollout concept
Coordination of escalation processes
Design and implementation of communication and training materials
Creation of test cases and UAT planning of rollout waves
Creation of user stories and acceptance for development of an interactive KPI-based reporting and dashboard web app
Onboarding of cross-vendor rollout team
Documentation and archiving of agreements, business approvals and technical releases
Provision of user requirements and complaints to the project
Coordination of legal clarifications
Regular stakeholder meetings to optimize rollout process, validate challenges, transfer knowledge and manage
Maintenance, analysis and preparation of quantitative and qualitative rollout progress in management reporting
Prequalification of issues and requirements
Preparation of recommendations for top management

Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

4 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Rollout Coordinator

Volkswagen AG

Market-specific rollout kickoff and marketing pitch
Planning of market-specific rollout
Preparation and collection of market-specific participation declarations including timeline
Project management
Enablement of users at importer level
Enablement of local trainers for dealer rollout (train-the-trainer)
Early life support for first applications and dealer trainings
Prequalification and preparation of market complaints and requirements
Documentation and reporting of market-specific rollout progress

Nov 2016 - Sep 2018

1 year 11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Communication & Business Coach

C12Kommunikation

Personal coaching for over 20 executives across different industries
Workshops for personal and team development
Strategy workshops with executives (brand and corporate strategy, employer branding)

Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

6 months

Cologne, Germany

Project Manager Occupational Health Management

REWE Group

Conducting a comprehensive needs analysis
Budget planning and negotiations with corporate and trade
Conceptualization and planning of measures
Management of work packages via Monday
Research, acquisition and negotiations with external vendors
Coordination and communication with stakeholders from various markets and teams
Preparation of regular reports for management on project progress and status
Development of conflict resolution and problem-solving measures
Evaluation of project success

Dortmund, Germany

Digital Epic Owner

PRO Profil GmbH

Conceptualization, validation and implementation of communication and documentation processes
Provision of functional requirements for development of an AI-supported software for tracking contractual signing and accounting
Market research and preliminary negotiations with vendors for implementing a tailored CRM solution
Creation and maintenance of dashboards for tracking due incoming and outgoing payments

Braunschweig, Germany

Project Lead & Product Owner

Pro:Tec Solutions GmbH

Organizational and process management (planning, execution, controlling and optimization of functional and legal processes as well as internal structures)
Analysis of benefit approval processes at professional associations and accident insurance funds
Understanding customer needs and defining product requirements for inhouse cloud-based software development
Management and leadership of an interdisciplinary and multicultural team (20+ persons from 5 nations in 3 countries across business, IT and legal)
Introduction and rollout of software solutions with business-critical impact
Planning and execution of an investment round (proof of concept, six-figure)
Implementation of AWS and Google dashboards

Braunschweig, Germany

Restructuring Manager

Pro:Tec Solutions GmbH

Organizational and process management (planning, execution, controlling and optimization of functional and legal processes as well as internal structures)
Socially responsible reduction of personnel costs
Leadership and management of an interdisciplinary team (sales, support, legal)
Development and validation of business models
Budget and liquidity planning including implementation of automated dashboards in Commitly and Pipedrive
Reporting to shareholders including preparation of shareholder resolutions
Transition of the project into the line organization

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 Automotive (4.5 years), Professional Services (2 years), Banking and Finance (1.5 years), and Retail (0.5 years).

Automotive

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Retail

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 (7 years), Business Intelligence (3.5 years), Human Resources (3.5 years), Product Development (2 years), Marketing (2 years), and Strategy (2 years).

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Human Resources

Product Development

Marketing

Strategy

Summary

Hi, I'm Alex.

For over 10 years as a project manager, my clients in IT project management especially valued my entrepreneurial thinking, my ability to identify critical success factors early and solve problems, as well as my skill in leading interdisciplinary, multicultural teams.

Based on my experience as a communication and business coach, I bring together the needs and expectations of all stakeholders involved in the project or product and enable sustainable success for your project through needs-based project management.

Skills

Automotive & Suppliers
Finance
Wholesale & Retail
Healthcare
Insurance
Sports
Legal
Atlassian Products (Confluence, Jira)
Project Management (Clickup, Monday, Notion, Airtable)
Microsoft 365 (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Planner, Sharepoint)
Idea Management (Miro, Lucidchart)
Requirements Engineering (Hp Alm)
Crm (Pipedrive, Starhunter, Enski)
Liquidity Planning (Commitly & Agicap)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Communication Coach

Itil 4 Foundation

Prince2® Foundation

Professional Agile Leadership I (Pal I)

Professional Scrum Master (PsmI)

Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills (Pspbm)

Professional Scrum Product Owner Ii (Pspo Ii)

Strengths Compass Coach

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

March 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Alexander based?

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

What languages does Alexander speak?

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

How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexander be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: Transition Manager, Rollout Manager, Rollout Coordinator.

What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Transition Manager at Volkswagen AG.

What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for Volkswagen AG and VW Financial Services.

Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance. Alexander also has some experience in Retail.

Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Human Resources (HR). Alexander also has some experience in Marketing, Product Development, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Human Resources (HR).

Does Alexander have any certificates?

Alexander has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Communication Coach, Itil 4 Foundation, and Prince2® Foundation.

What is the availability of Alexander?

Alexander is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alexander?

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