Arno K.
Digital Projects & Agile Leadership
Experience
Digital Project Management & Agile Consulting
Arno Klein Digital Projects & Agile Leadership
Senior Product Consultant
DIU - DI Unternehmer
Proxy Product Owner – Web-based Clinical Trial Management System Worked in a regulated environment (CSV, GAMP 5, GxP).
- Acted as proxy for product ownership, managing backlog, priorities, and stakeholder alignment.
- Led the development team, coordinated requirements, and ensured clear delivery goals.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards and maintained high delivery quality.
Account Manager, IT Project Manager
SinnerSchrader
Led large-scale digital projects for clients in the finance and telecom sectors, combining account management, project leadership, and agile delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Client management & consulting: strategic account responsibility, requirements gathering, stakeholder alignment.
- Project leadership: managed cross-functional teams (design, development, QA) on complex Java, PHP, and CMS projects.
- Agile delivery: Scrum Master for a PHP-based platform project in telecom; promoted agile ways of working across teams.
- Content marketing & campaigns: delivered a high-profile content marketing platform for a leading mobile operator.
Impact
- Strengthened long-term client relationships with major financial institutions and telecom operators.
- Delivered high-visibility platforms under tight timelines and regulatory constraints.
- Built expertise at the intersection of enterprise clients, agile delivery, and digital platforms.
Freelance Software Developer & Technical Project Manager
SinnerSchrader
Delivered custom web applications as both lead developer (PHP) and technical project manager, with a focus on large-scale content and subscription platforms.
Highlights
- Lead developer & technical PM for a news and subscription portal of a major international media group.
- Full-stack development (PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS) and deployment in high-traffic environments.
- Managed requirements, architecture, and delivery in a small team.
Impact
- Gained deep expertise in end-to-end web development and hands-on project management.
- Built the foundation for later transition into agile methods and enterprise-scale digital projects.
Freelance Web Developer
Arno Klein
Worked as a one-stop web developer for small and medium-sized businesses while studying. Delivered full-service web projects including concept, design, development, and maintenance.
Scope
- Built websites, content management systems, and simple e-commerce solutions.
- Hands-on development with PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript.
- Provided end-to-end service: from requirements analysis and implementation to hosting and support.
Impact
- Established reputation as a reliable partner for digital presence.
- Gained extensive hands-on experience in web development, forming the basis for later professional roles.
Working Student – Application Development
KCM Kiefer Cross Media AG
Worked as a working student in application development on numerous client projects.
- Hands-on development with Perl, PHP, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
- Built and extended web applications and frontends in cross-functional project teams.
- Gained early professional experience in agency client work and digital project delivery.
Constituency Assistant (Vacation Replacement)
Deutscher Bundestag
Temporary replacement of the Constituency Office Manager for Dagmar Schmidt, Member of German Parliament.
- Handled citizens’ inquiries and correspondence.
- Coordinated with the parliamentary office in Berlin.
- Scheduled constituency appointments and prepared daily press reviews.
Summary
I lead critical software projects from idea to delivery—bridging business, product, and engineering. My focus: web & iOS, AI-enabled workflows, and agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) in complex stakeholder environments.
What I do
- Interim leadership: take over projects/programs at short notice, stabilize delivery, align teams and stakeholders.
- Agile delivery & coaching: Scrum/Kanban setup, team enablement, flow optimization, scaled collaboration.
- Product execution: from discovery to MVP, roadmap ownership, backlog & scope management, metrics.
- AI in practice: identify high-impact use cases, integrate AI tooling into product and delivery workflows.
Selected engagements
- Projects for BioNTech, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Kia, FCA/Stellantis, Metro, TUI fly, Jahn Reisen, dacoso.
- Collaborations with Jung von Matt, Accenture Song (SinnerSchrader), Merkle, Reply, Innocean, Sirius Consulting, Mavens.
How I work
- Hands-on PM with strong tech literacy (web, iOS, APIs, cloud).
- Clear governance, crisp comms, transparent reporting, measurable outcomes.
- Remote-first; fluent in German/English, working knowledge of French.
Availability
- 100% available at short notice. Book a meeting: arno-klein.com/meeting · Call: +49 171 7700010 or +33 6 79 63 62 35 · Email: hi at arno-klein.com
- Portfolio: arno-klein.com/#projects
Languages
Education
Technical University of Darmstadt
Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik)
Studied Business Information Systems with a curriculum bridging computer science and business administration. Key areas of focus: marketing, personnel management, internet economics, and software engineering.
Highlights
- Combined a technical foundation in software engineering, databases, and system design with business expertise in marketing and HR management.
- Specialized in internet economics, exploring digital business models and IT-driven value creation.
- Early exposure to project management and agile principles at the intersection of business and technology.
Impact
- Built the academic foundation for later professional roles as IT Project Manager, Product Owner, and Agile Consultant.
- Strengthened analytical and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills
Clausthal University of Technology
Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik)
Certifications & licenses
Certified Scrum Product Owner
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