Alexandra Essler - Expert in Product & Innovation

Q: Where is Alexandra based?

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

Q: What languages does Alexandra speak?

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

Q: What is Alexandra's latest experience?

Alexandra's most recent position is Expert in Product & Innovation at Deutsche Telekom AG .

Q: What is Alexandra's education?

Alexandra attended TU Stuttgart for Business Administration (technical focus) .

Q: Does Alexandra have any certificates?

Alexandra has 3 certificates . These include: Prompt Engineering (IHK) , AI Manager (IHK) , and Certified Scrum Master® .

Q: What is the availability of Alexandra?

Alexandra will be available full-time from March 2026 .

Q: How to hire Alexandra?

To hire Alexandra, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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Unterhaching, Germany

Experience

Expert in Product & Innovation

Deutsche Telekom AG

Adapting the business plan for network-based service quality products for Telekom Germany
Developing an internal cost allocation model for the development of service quality products in 14 T-Mobile countries
Building a generic pricing structure/pricing model for performance-based pricing
Providing monthly KPI reporting

Key Account Manager

European Computer Telecoms AG

Managing key accounts (Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone) in the value-added services area
Acquiring new clients in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Creating and maintaining client development plans
Preparing proposals, negotiating offers, and structuring contracts
Organizing and leading client workshops and presentations
Coordinating and overseeing project execution
Internal reporting on sales activities, project controlling, and revenue and results plans

Group Leader

Siemens AG, Mobile Networks

Disciplinary and technical leadership of 12 employees
Technical responsibility for preparing proposals and responding to tenders for network architectures and system solutions with budgets in the hundreds of millions
Managing and assigning staff at the Munich headquarters and branches in Portugal, Czech Republic, and Italy to projects
Continuous optimization of performance plans

Tribe Lead

Tech Mahindra GmbH

Establishing and coordinating the agile teams (analysis & implementation) in the "Leave tribe" with 3 value streams: cancellation processes, campaigns, and loyalty programs
Ensuring agile working methods in demand and implementation teams ("squads"); supporting them in reaching sprint goals
Aligning within the organization on team setup and agile process implementation
Collaborating with product owners and epic owners on product backlog alignment
Coordinating solution finding for technical dependencies
Daily reporting at program level

IT PMO

Telefonica GmbH und Co.KG

Directly supporting the program management of the "RAITT Shared Domains" stream, e.g., preparing management presentations and facilitating director-level steering meetings
Collaborating directly at the program level with Indian suppliers Wipro and Tech Mahindra; coordinating weekly status meetings on program progress, tracking action items, and monitoring technical transformation progress
Weekly reporting on defect status and defect trends of technical applications across all test phases
Maintaining program management tools such as risk management and action tracking dashboards
Providing standardized tools and templates for program management and technical teams (setting up and maintaining Confluence workspaces)
Providing dashboards for regularly reviewing the progress of technical system transformations
Providing standardized reporting templates for the technical domains, partially automated

IT PMO in the e-plus & Telefonica merger migration project

Telefonica GmbH und Co.KG

Budget forecasting and monitoring for a €280M project volume
Documenting project progress, identifying risks, coordinating solutions for critical issues
Weekly project status reporting to program management
Operational and administrative support for project managers, providing standardized tools

IT Project Manager

Telefonica GmbH und Co.KG

Planning, management and controlling of two infrastructure upgrade projects (Oracle database and application upgrade) across multiple IT environments: development, testing and production
Project planning, management and controlling from analysis to implementation, including overseeing an offshore team (India) and a large IT service provider (Atos)
Budget tracking for each €1.35M project

IT Project Manager

Telefonica GmbH und Co.KG

Technical implementation of "o2 Free Connect" (plan for up to 10 devices) for web & app, €6M project volume, successful commercial launch in June 2018
Introduction of value-based contract renewals, €4.5M project volume
Implementation of device sales push programs (e.g. installment plans) for retail, web and hotline

Process Manager in the Finance Department

Telefonica GmbH und Co.KG

Defining processes for the intake and evaluation of new project ideas based on value contribution, time and cost (pre-project phase)
Planning and executing a proof of concept for the defined pre-project phase using selected project ideas

Functional Project Lead, Mobile Devices / Sales Management

Telekom Deutschland GmbH

Planning and coordinating business requirements for new mobile device services across all sales channels: device buyback, insurance, new bundles for mobile plans with devices
Coordinating requirements with business units, IT and a new service provider
Preparing presentations and decision documents for monthly management meetings

Project Lead – Implementation of legal requirements in the telecom environment

e-plus GmbH und Co.KG

Implementation of requirements from the Telecommunications Act regarding debt collection and the blocking of premium-rate services
Analysis of requirements and derivation of business impacts with business units and legal
Completion of the specification phase (debt collection project)
Project implementation and completion (blocking of premium-rate services)

Subproject Lead – Finance Purchase Project

e-plus GmbH und Co.KG

Subproject management of 'Business Process Adjustment' and 'Operational Transition' up to the technical launch in the 'Bundled Mobile Offers + Financed Devices' project
Requirements management and product definition in feasibility and specification phases; interface with business units, development, and IT
PMO for overall project management: prepared decision documents and committee materials, represented the project management

Skills

Project Leadership / Project Management (Traditional/agile) / Pmo
It Transformation Projects
Organizing And Coordinating Complex Tasks, Structured Problem Solving
Product Management, Requirements Management, Analysis & Writing User Stories
Crm, Account Management, Sales
Proposal Management, Bid Management
Business Planning, Business Plans, Controlling
Ms Office Programs (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Ms Project, Thinkcell)
Workflow Tools Jira, Confluence

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

TU Stuttgart

Diploma in Business Administration, technical focus · Business Administration (technical focus) · Stuttgart, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Prompt Engineering (IHK)

IHK

AI Manager (IHK)

IHK

Certified Scrum Master®

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Alexandra based?

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

What languages does Alexandra speak?

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

What roles would Alexandra be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexandra would be well-suited for roles such as: Expert in Product & Innovation, Key Account Manager, Group Leader.

What is Alexandra's latest experience?

Alexandra's most recent position is Expert in Product & Innovation at Deutsche Telekom AG.

What is Alexandra's education?

Alexandra attended TU Stuttgart for Business Administration (technical focus).

Does Alexandra have any certificates?

Alexandra has 3 certificates. These include: Prompt Engineering (IHK), AI Manager (IHK), and Certified Scrum Master®.

What is the availability of Alexandra?

Alexandra will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Alexandra?

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