Andreas (Thomas) Hofbauer

Technical Project- & Transformation Manager

Andreas Hofbauer
Allershausen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Sep 2024
2 years 9 months

Rollout and Transition Manager

International Retailer

Managed worldwide rollout of Identity Access Management (IAM) solution as Minimum Viable Product across all divisions and countries. The solution was developed to handle employee identities and access to applications and buildings, with data from over 2000 different SAP systems.

  • Analyzed existing IAM solutions and defined MVP functionality scope
  • Coached and managed internal rollout team for international deployments
  • Handled stakeholder communication across countries & divisions including works council approvals
  • Designed and operationalized change management and release management processes
  • Supported migration from legacy solutions
  • Led rollout execution and documentation in Confluence
Feb 2018 - Jul 2019
1 year 6 months

Project Manager

European Chemical Corporation

Led implementation of Serviceware Financial tool to optimize IT Financial Management processes including cost planning, price calculation, internal cost allocation and management reporting.

  • Managed project using Scrum framework
  • Steered involved parties including consulting, development and business teams
  • Handled process design and requirements engineering
  • Provided technical and business consulting
  • Established standardized project methodology
  • Delivered stakeholder-specific reporting
May 2017 - Nov 2017
7 months

Vendor Manager

Laboratory Service Provider

Managed vendor relationship for service billing software implementation project to centralize and automate cross-service charging across all locations.

  • Served as technical escalation point for application issues
  • Built 1st and 2nd level service organization
  • Implemented Jira & Confluence
  • Supported staff with application and process handling
  • Coordinated between internal departments and tool vendor
  • Assisted with new location implementations
  • Ensured application operations monitoring
Dec 2016 - Oct 2017
11 months
Munich, Germany

Management Consultant & Team Lead

Global Financial Services Provider

Led strategic consulting team to establish structured IT Service Management organization. Addressed challenges including lack of standardized operations processes, heterogeneous tool landscape, unclear roles and interfaces.

  • Provided C-level management consulting
  • Led organizational development
  • Managed project and agile transformation
  • Designed and optimized ITSM processes
  • Prepared RFIs/RFPs
  • Handled sourcing and requirements management
Oct 2016 - Feb 2017
5 months

Agile Coach & Scrum Master

International Automotive Corporation

Led agile transformation from classic phase model to Scaled Scrum (Multiple Product Owner Organization) in technical methodology development. Implemented agile framework to address issues with long approval cycles and suboptimal communication.

  • Analyzed existing project methodology and defined new agile approach
  • Trained & coached team on Scrum roles & platforms
  • Modeled future collaboration between roles & stakeholders
  • Set up agile Product/Sprint Backlog in Jira and documentation in Confluence
  • Managed transition to agile organization
Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
9 months

Product Owner

National Power Provider

Led product ownership for 1stAnswer service management system enhancement project to optimize technician dispatching and facility error handling.

  • Managed project and development scope
  • Created and prioritized backlog with stakeholders
  • Translated business requirements into technical requirements
  • Created deployment plans
  • Managed change and release processes
  • Coordinated testing phases & go-live

Implemented key improvements like mass incident closure functionality to increase productivity. Worked with development team of 7 developers & UX designers.

Summary

I specialize in driving complex IT projects and transformations with a focus on Agile methodologies, IT Service Management, and Financial Management. My expertise includes leading global rollouts, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing scalable solutions that deliver measurable results. Key achievements include managing the worldwide rollout of an Identity Access Management solution for a multinational retailer, optimizing IT Financial Management processes with Serviceware Financial, and leading agile transformations for organizations transitioning from traditional methodologies. I excel in stakeholder communication, process design, and operationalizing change and release management. With certifications in ITIL, PRINCE2, SAFe, DevOps and Scrum, I bring a structured yet flexible approach to project delivery. Whether it's aligning IT services with business goals, coaching teams on Agile practices, or streamlining vendor management, I focus on delivering value and ensuring sustainable outcomes.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Dutch
Elementary

Education

Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

Lessius University College Antwerp/ Mechelen (now: Thomas More University)

European Business Studies (IT & Business Management) · Antwerp, Belgium

May 2011 - Sep 2014

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden

Bachelor of Arts · Handels- und Dienstleistungsmanagement (Schwerpunkt: Wirtschaftsinformatik) · Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Beraterzertifizierung

Certified Safe Agilist

Certified Scrum Product Owner

Devops Master

Itil Expert

Axelos

Itil Foundation

Axelos

Itil Intermediate Certificate In It Continual Service Improvement

Axelos

Itil Intermediate Certificate In It Service Operation

Axelos

Itil Intermediate Certificate In It Service Strategy

Axelos

Itil Intermediate Certificate In It Service Transition

Axelos

Itil Managing Across The Lifecycle

Axelos

Prince2 Foundation

Axelos

Sap Warenwirtschaft Zertifizierung

Scaled Agile

Exin

Stärkentrainer