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Arno Klein

Digital Projects & Agile Leadership

Arno Klein
Bensheim, Germany

Experience

Nov 2016 - Present
9 years 3 months
Bensheim, Germany
Hybrid

Digital Project Management & Agile Consulting

Arno Klein Digital Projects & Agile Leadership

Jul 2016 - Oct 2016
4 months
Wiesbaden, Germany
On-site

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.
Feb 2011 - Jun 2016
5 years 5 months
Frankfurt, Germany
On-site

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.
May 2004 - Jan 2011
6 years 9 months
Frankfurt, Germany
Hybrid

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.
Jul 2003 - Jan 2011
7 years 7 months
Bensheim, Germany
Remote

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.
Oct 2000 - Jun 2003
2 years 9 months
Frankfurt, Germany
On-site

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.
Jun 1999 - Aug 1999
3 months
Meschede, Germany
On-site

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

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Elementary

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

Technical University of Clausthal

Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik)

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Product Owner

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