Bensan Öndül
Product Owner, Project Manager, People Partner, HR Business Partner
Experience
Product Owner
Project Management
- Argonauten GmbH: Project Manager and Product Owner for website relaunches for Brillux, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, and Genesis Hyundai Europe.
- cosmoblonde GmbH: Project Manager for relaunches and digital development projects for DGKJ, the Wadden Sea National Park, the University of Regensburg, and museums in Bavaria.
- Scholz & Friends Berlin GmbH: Project Manager for the launch of zusammengegencorona.de, dasimpfbuch.de for the Federal Ministry of Health, and further development of INQA.de for the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. osb-Berlin GmbH: Workshop lead for needs analysis of website relaunch, project management, and UX design for the relaunch.
Coaching
- Google for Startups – Immersion Women Founders: Consulting sprints for the startup Peppy Pals, a Lego Venture. Development of a company pitch deck together with the CEO.
Human Resources
- RaySono AG: Interim Expert Lead Human Relations. Conceptualization and support for restructuring/refocusing the Human Relations department, introduction of new titles and areas of responsibility, as well as new communication processes within the department. Development of concepts for vacation and overtime policies, variable compensation, benefits, retention KPIs, and a happiness index for the entire company.
- la red GmbH: Interim HR Management. Responsibility for the entire employee life cycle. Workforce planning, active sourcing, employee development, management consulting, contract drafting, and salary negotiations. Onboarding of the new HR Manager.
Client Service Director and Location Lead
Fork Unstable Media GmbH
- Management and expansion of the Berlin office.
- Leadership and development of employees in Berlin.
- Strategic consulting, conceptualization, and facilitation of workshops, as well as project management (agile, waterfall, Kanban, Lean) for digital projects, including clients such as BARMER.i, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community, Fintropolis/Fiducia & GAD IT AG, and Terre des Femmes.
- New business, finance, and controlling.
- Interface function for partner agencies within the fischerAppelt group in integrated projects and pitch consulting.
- Development of digital competencies at fischerAppelt’s Berlin office. Training of project managers across locations at Fork Unstable Media during semi-annual offsite workshops (1-2 days).
Human Resources Director
rethink GmbH
- Management of the HR department.
- Responsible for HR strategy, employer branding, employee development, recruiting, contract drafting, and development of bonus agreements. Implementation and enforcement of GDPR processes and guidelines.
- Process development. Consulting for management and leadership teams
Speaker
TU Berlin – Centre for Entrepreneurship, commissioned by osb Berlin GmbH
- Each a 2-day module: "Leadership Challenges – Management Seminars, Module 2: Developing Employees and the Organization"
- Conceptualization, implementation, and leadership of the module in collaboration with Dr. Glatzel from osb Berlin GmbH for CfE startups at TU Berlin.
Human Resources Director
Hi-ReS! Berlin GmbH
- Establishment of the HR department with up to six additional employees and disciplinary leadership of the team.
- Conceptualization and implementation of HR processes.
- Development and implementation of KPIs, employee surveys, benefits, bonuses, and sabbatical policies.
- Responsible for HR strategy, employer branding, employee development, organizational development, and change management.
- Consulting for the executive team, leadership sparring, and coaching.
- Responsible for recruiting during a period of rapid growth, from 13 employees in 2013 to over 100 by the end of 2015.
- Active recruiting of full-time employees and freelancers.
- Contract and salary negotiations, representing management in settlement hearings, and advising on labor law matters.
HR and Process Consultant
Interim HR management, establishing and expanding HR departments, recruiting in the interactive sector, process development, leadership coaching, coaching for individuals in transition processes, coaching of HR managers. Conducting various workshops, such as on company structure, team composition, and year-end workshops (review and preview (changes in collaboration). Sample client list: flora&faunavisions GmbH, Hi-ReS! Berlin GmbH, Razorfish GmbH, Scholz & Friends Interactive GmbH, DDB Tribal Group GmbH, G2 Germany GmbH and Argonauten G2 GmbH, interactive tools GmbH, Playframe GmbH.
Head of Human Resources Management
Fork Unstable Media GmbH
Built the HR department, developed and implemented HR processes, responsible for recruiting, employee development, HR marketing, and strategy. Conducted feedback discussions with managers, consulting management on topics such as staff development, leadership, and strategy. Direct responsibility for up to 5 employees.
Projekt Manager
Fork Unstable Media Ost GmbH
Responsible for consulting, planning, budgeting, resource management, controlling, documentation, and quality assurance for international and national projects in the field of digital media and strategic brand communication. Clients included: adidas AG, Federal Agency for Civic Education, Gruner + Jahr AG & Co KG Hamburg, Urban Media GmbH, Otto GmbH & Co KG, and various pitches
Project Manager
inity.interactive branding
Responsible for project planning, execution, controlling, documentation, and quality assurance for digital media projects. Clients: Bayer Vital AG (brands Aspirin, Aktren, Canesten, Lefax, Talcid), blowUP Media AG, Ströer Out-Of-Home-Media AG
Project Management Event and Sales Promotion Sector
Responsible for consulting, planning, organizing, and conducting VKF training, casting of promotion staff, budgeting and resource planning, reporting and analysis. Clients: Standpunkt Kommunikation GmbH, rainbow communication & marketing GbR, ITS Kommunikations GmbH Projects for: D2-Vodafone, Ford-Werke, Goodyear, Coca-Cola
Summary
I have over 20 years of experience in the digital industry, with more than 12 years as a consultant, project manager, and product owner, and over 12 years specializing in human resources. In my previous roles in project management, client consulting, and as a product owner, I operated at the intersection of stakeholders, project teams, and service providers. Given the complexity of the projects I managed, I honed a high level of communication, needs analysis, and context evaluation, all while maintaining a strong solution-oriented mindset. These skills, along with my ability to work effectively in teams, are among my core strengths. As a freelancer, I have also taken on consulting roles such as pitch consulting, advising startups in the Google for Startups – Immersion Women Founders Program, and collaborating with the Centre for Entrepreneurship at TU Berlin. My portfolio spans clients in diverse sectors, including ministries, environmental, social, and health organizations, as well as the automotive industry. In addition to my consulting work, I have conducted workshops, coached individuals, and led teams both functionally and technically. These experiences have further solidified my ability to deliver impactful results in dynamic environments. In the HR field, beyond traditional management, I have successfully guided organizations through various phases of change, whether during periods of rapid growth or in the development and implementation of structures, processes, and roles. I have also coached employees transitioning into leadership positions and spearheaded the digital transformation of HR processes.
Languages
Education
Institut for Digital Communication - L4
Diplom Media Designer · Media Design · Berlin, Germany
University of Applied Sciences Dortmund
Foundation Course · Architecture · Dortmund, Germany
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