Bernd Buchwald - AI Manager and IMI Mediator Training

Q: Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Gmund am Tegernsee, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Bernd speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is AI Manager and IMI Mediator Training at Continuing Education .

Q: What companies has Bernd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernd has worked for Continuing Education and City of Munich .

Q: Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Government and Public Administration , and Information Technology (IT) . Bernd also has some experience in Automotive , Manufacturing , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations . Bernd also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Finance , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Government and Public Administration and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management .

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Gmund am Tegernsee, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

AI Manager and IMI Mediator Training

Continuing Education

Specialized training in AI-supported methods with AI Manager certification
IMI mediator training focusing on business and in-house mediation
Developed a bridge concept between people in projects and technology for stable handovers to operations

Jan 2017 - Dec 2024

8 years

Germany

IT Project Manager

City of Munich

ServiceNow-based optimization of the hardware lifecycle from procurement to disposal with clear roles, KPIs and end-to-end transparency
Management of procurement, inventory, assets and decommissioning including contract and provider coordination
Introduction of city-wide uniform login scripts with consistent policy enforcement and documented compliance
Creation of technical blueprints for reorganizations as well as new setups and divisions of departments with a clear change and communication plan
Planning and leading the Windows 10 rollout including lifecycle processes, release management and handover to operations
Stable operation of the Windows 10 rollout for about 30,000 clients
Consolidation of login scripts across 23 department-specific custom solutions

Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

1 year 4 months

IT Project Manager

Giesecke+Devrient

Supported overall project management by structuring governance, reporting and decision-making paths
Established a Development Competence Center in India with role models, knowledge transfer and quality assurance
Harmonized development and build processes with defined release and deployment steps
Coordinated architecture, security and operations with clear interfaces and responsibilities
Planned capacity, milestones and budget frameworks with ongoing risk management
Managed external partners and internal stakeholders with target-oriented communication
Delivered ready-to-operate site infrastructure with fully designed technical and organizational foundations for the new R&D location in India
Built competence by recruiting, training and mentoring about 50 engineers to develop highly integrated mechatronic systems
Ensured sustainable governance through clear framework agreements between headquarters and subsidiary and on-time, on-budget site launch

Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

5 months

IT Project Manager Migration and Outsourcing

Mercedes-Benz Technology

Planned and executed the migration from Lotus Notes to Exchange for 4,000 users
Developed migration concept, test plan and rollback scenarios with aligned communication strategy
Coordinated identity management, mail routing and client rollout with handover to operations
Prepared and supported the tender for outsourcing data center operations with service descriptions and SLA drafts
Supported a carve-out by defining transition processes and access models
Managed stakeholders from business units, IT security and works council with regular status reports
Achieved a smooth migration of about 4,000 users from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Exchange within agreed time and quality targets
Delivered a stable handover through migration concept, test plan and rollback scenarios with clear communication and coordinated transition to standard operations

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

IT Project Manager Payments

Dörres AG

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Technical Project Manager CMS

afb Application Services AG

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

2 years

IT Project Manager - Payments

Dörres AG

Mar 2003 - Dec 2016

13 years 10 months

IT Project Manager

UniCredit Group

End-to-end management of group-wide IT projects from requirements to operational handover with clear roles, KPIs and governance
Planning and execution of rollouts, migrations and integrations in regulated environments with defined quality gateways
Coordination of nearshore/offshore teams, vendors and business units with aligned milestones, budget and capacity planning
Establishment of operations, security and compliance processes including monitoring, reporting and audit readiness
Orchestration of complex interfaces, data flows and authorization concepts across countries and sites
Development of a group-wide MDM platform with security, compliance and operational guidelines, regulated enrollment and a 24/7 support model (01/2016–12/2016)
Global transition path from Solaris to Linux via virtualization, partly implemented with external partner Inlog GmbH, including cutover and rollback scenarios (01/2015–12/2015)
Implementation of Virtual Account Manager in Global Transaction Banking with end-to-end requirements management, test strategy and formal acceptance (01/2014–12/2014)

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Project Manager / Consultant

TecCom GmbH

Jan 1998 - Dec 2001

4 years

IT Project Manager

GE CompuNet

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (14 years), Government and Administration (8 years), Information Technology (7 years), Automotive (2.5 years), Manufacturing (1.5 years), and Education (1 year).

Banking and Finance

Government and Administration

Information Technology

Automotive

Manufacturing

Education

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (28 years), Information Technology (25 years), Operations (14 years), Supply Chain Management (8 years), Finance (2 years), and Product Development (1.5 years).

Project Management

Information Technology

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Finance

Product Development

Summary

Experienced IT manager focusing on large-scale projects in banking, industry and public administration. Strategic program manager with proven ability to steer complex rollouts and transitions across locations and service providers. Empathetic people leader with clear communication, an ownership culture and a focus on team effectiveness. Analytical problem solver with strong structure and clean risk and decision management. Results-oriented driver of standardization, process clarity and stable handovers to operations. Reliable in collaborating with compliance, data protection, audit and works council.

Skills

Change Management
It Service Transition
Program/portfolio Management
Rollout Management
Strategy Development
Requirements Management
Project Management
Quality Management
Release Management
Stakeholder Management
Jira
Confluence
Ms Project
Ms Excel
Ms Word
Ms Visio
Sap Hr
Sap Bw
Swift Rma
Bacs
Windows Client And Mdm Environments

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

GBS Business Academy Munich

Business Administrator (VWA) · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

AI Manager

IMI Mediator

Project Award 2004

HypoVereinsbank

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Gmund am Tegernsee, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Bernd speak?

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

How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bernd be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bernd would be well-suited for roles such as: AI Manager and IMI Mediator Training, IT Project Manager, IT Project Manager Migration and Outsourcing.

What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is AI Manager and IMI Mediator Training at Continuing Education.

What companies has Bernd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernd has worked for Continuing Education and City of Munich.

Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Government and Public Administration, and Information Technology (IT). Bernd also has some experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Education.

Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Operations. Bernd also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, and Product Development.

Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Government and Public Administration and Education.

Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Bernd's education?

Bernd attended GBS Business Academy Munich.

Does Bernd have any certificates?

Bernd has 3 certificates. These include: AI Manager, IMI Mediator, and Project Award 2004.

What is the availability of Bernd?

Bernd is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bernd?

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