Björn Auel
Project Manager – Elevator Emergency Call Reorganization
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
7 months Berlin, Germany
Project Manager – Elevator Emergency Call Reorganization
DB InfraGO
- Evaluated and defined a new technical solution for connecting elevator emergency calls at all DB InfraGO passenger stations nationwide.
- Ensured a secure, redundant connection of all sites across Germany.
- Defined the technical solution and documentation.
- Managed technical and line organizations.
- Identified and commissioned technical solutions.
- Managed documentation and approval of the technical solution in DB regulations.
- Defined and tracked the roadmap for the solution description.
- Created a rollout plan to avoid service interruptions.
- Coordinated and implemented decision papers for steering committees.
- Communicated the solution to all boards and regional areas.
Oct 2024 - Feb 2025
5 months Berlin, Germany
Project Manager – Cost Reduction
DB InfraGO
- Identified cost-saving opportunities in telephony.
- Planned and executed specific measures to reduce costs.
- Analyzed data for cost reduction.
- Prepared a plan and management decision request.
- Implemented the selected option.
Feb 2024 - Present
1 year 6 months Berlin, Germany
Project Manager – ADSL Migration
DB InfraGO
- Executed a strategic project to maintain critical infrastructure.
- Optimized project management structures at DB InfraGO passenger stations.
- Led the internal team to ensure internet availability after technical changes by providers Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and DB Systel.
- Created project schedules (time and workflow plans) and risk management.
- Introduced and improved project structures and processes.
- Drove solutions for regional and nationwide open issues with internal and external suppliers.
- Produced project documentation.
- Prepared decision materials for steering committees.
Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
3 months Cologne, Germany
Project Management, Senior PMO – Copper-Glass Transformation
Plusnet GmbH
- Executed a strategic project and supported building project management structures for an ISP.
- Analyzed and implemented necessary measures for the strategic KGT / Netbridge project.
- Introduced and improved project structures and processes.
- Established a planning and execution process.
- Maintained a cross-departmental project plan and managed requirements.
- Prepared decision materials.
Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
1 year 1 month Munich, Germany
Project Management, Senior PMO – Travel
Deloitte Deutschland GmbH
- Managed a tax/software project for an automotive OEM client.
- Analyzed and implemented measures to improve the project and project control.
- Introduced and optimized project structures and processes.
- Built requirement management between the client and Deloitte departments.
- Created and tracked a technology-driven plan with partner streams.
- Planned and implemented QA measures to ensure compliance (security).
- Evaluated RPA for QA measures.
- Prepared decision materials.
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
5 months Munich, Germany
Project Manager / Technology – All-IP
Telefonica
- Mapped a new B2B product in mobile/fixed network access.
- Managed internal and external technology units to adapt systems for product processing.
- Ensured on-time technical product launch.
- Developed solutions within the Telefonica development process and handled escalations.
Jul 2022 - Feb 2023
8 months Munich, Germany
Project Manager / Technology – Fiber Optics
Telefonica
- Improved systems for processing fiber orders from external partners in Telefonica systems.
- Managed internal and external technology units to deliver adjustments and fixes.
- Goal: sustainable and significant reduction of manual processing rate (achieved).
- Coordinated between business, technology and external suppliers.
- Developed solutions within the Telefonica development process and handled escalations.
- Budget planning and resource management.
Nov 2021 - Jun 2023
1 year 8 months Cologne, Germany
Senior PMO – IRIS+
Deutsche Bahn RB West
- Introduced a new passenger information system in the West regional division.
- Developed and implemented new structures to track tasks for IRIS+/RIZ rollout.
- Prepared steering committee materials and facilitated meetings.
- Analyzed and realigned the project after the 2019 predecessor project's failure.
- Planned and executed the project approach and renewed the project structure.
Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
1 year 2 months Munich, Germany
Project Manager / Technology – GffV
Telefonica
- Implemented a regulatory requirement for cancellation options in pre- and postpaid plans for all Telefonica customers.
- Managed internal and external technology units to make necessary system changes in complex legacy systems.
- Led an international team (offshore in India, European partners).
- Coordinated between business, technology and external suppliers.
- Created and aligned project schedules and reports for various boards.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by July 2022, including support for nearshore work and add-on functions.
- Handled escalations within the Telefonica development process.
Feb 2021 - Sep 2021
8 months Oldenburg, Germany
Project Manager – ZuhauseTV
EWE Tel
- Selected, set up and launched a modern IPTV platform.
- Analyzed and realigned the project after a predecessor project failed in 2019.
- Planned and executed the project approach.
- Organized and conducted tenders and vendor selection for a full-service IPTV platform.
- Negotiated contracts with platform vendors.
- Managed stakeholders through new reporting and steering committees.
- Oversaw 5 subprojects (IT, data center & headend technology, sales, product management, content) and external suppliers.
Jun 2020 - Apr 2023
2 years 11 months Darmstadt, Germany
Robotic Engineer – Confidential Project (RPA)
Emma Wianco OTT Robotics
- Evaluated and set up robotic process automation (RPA).
- Analyzed necessary steps for automation.
- Planned and executed the project approach.
- Created an RPA prototype per requirements with EMMA (Wianco OTT Robotics).
- Trained and supported departments in building the automation.
- Assisted in introducing RPA into the regular operation.
Nov 2018 - May 2020
1 year 7 months Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Senior PMO and Subproject Manager – InTrain Repeater
Deutsche Bahn Fernverkehr AG
- Modified and installed mobile signal booster technology in the long-distance fleet (partners: Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefonica, Deutsche Bahn Fernverkehr).
- Introduced and established project management methods and tools.
- Led the PMO for three senior project managers.
- Created and aligned project budgets with controlling.
- Monitored project expenses and schedules.
- Prepared and aligned board, steering committee and decision templates.
- Supported EU-wide tenders.
- Provided consolidated reporting for internal and external governance up to C-level.
- Coordinated subprojects and interfaces.
- Facilitated workshops with partners.
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
1 year 8 months Munich, Germany
Project Lead “Stream StoreQ”, Technical PMO – Store Ethan/Q
Sky Deutschland GmbH
- Developed an OTT application (mobile apps, browser) as part of a multinational TV platform.
- Led and managed the “Store Q” workstream (approx. 15 people) for the customer-facing app.
- Achieved on-time go-live for approx. 1M customers.
- Delivered end-to-end StoreQ app and purchase content, integrating all internal & external partners.
- Managed vendor development (SCRUM) and content production.
- Orchestrated agile and waterfall processes.
- Facilitated specification & documentation creation.
- Handled escalations for critical schedule blocks.
- Developed organizational process solutions for SKY Technology.
- Reported to program and line management.
Feb 2016 - Nov 2016
10 months Munich, Germany
Subproject Lead – Peanuts/SkyStore
Sky Deutschland GmbH
- Developed the SkyStore OTT/video purchase portal app for STB and mobile devices on a multinational platform.
- Led and planned the subproject (12 people), go-live for approx. 1M customers.
- Coordinated and aligned measures to implement the app and integrate into the main project.
- Managed internal and external vendors.
- Reported to division management (cross-matrix).
- Facilitated requirements analysis, specification and test concept with IT and business departments.
- Developed (agile, waterfall, hybrid) project methods in technology and interfaces.
- Supported business trials and acceptance tests.
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
10 months Wiesbaden, Germany
Coordinator Quality Assurance Measures and Process Design – BOB / CSS
SOKA Bau
- Implemented a collective bargaining agreement (BoB) and a regulatory requirement in legacy systems.
- Implemented contribution calculation for companies without employees (BoB).
- Created and presented management reports.
- Developed the Customer Self Service Portal (CSS), integrating legacy systems and SAP-CRM.
- Created project plans, test concepts and test processes.
- Planned resources and coordinated across projects.
- Coordinated the test team as the interface between IT and business.
- Implemented supporting processes for the project approach.
Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
1 year 7 months Darmstadt, Germany
Project Coordination, PMO and Evaluation – Next Generation TV / OTT / STB
Deutsche Telekom
- Replaced and migrated an IPTV platform with STB and OTT (apps, browser) to a new Next Generation TV platform.
- Planned the QA workstream budget.
- Developed and validated project plans with vendors.
- Assisted in creating/evaluating RFQs for large platform manufacturers/SI.
- Managed international QA teams.
- Oversaw platform vendors on QA topics.
- Designed processes for a smooth deployment workflow.
Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
2 years 9 months Germany
Project Coordination, Team Lead, Release Management – T-Home Entertain (IPTV and SAT)
Deutsche Telekom
- Advanced, integrated additional features and ensured quality maintenance for an IPTV platform serving approx. 2M customers.
- Coordinated all quality measures in near-production test environments (Continuous Delivery/Integration).
- Led a 50-member test and environment management team including QA measures and environment availability.
- Planned and managed cross-project activities: testing, environment, release.
- Managed vendors, milestone tracking, reporting, defect management.
- Recommended release approvals.
- Coordinated all test activities and system updates, especially satellite projects.
- Facilitated team meetings, trainings & management reports.
- Solved problems to ensure ongoing operations.
- Adjusted processes for quality, timeline and success optimization.
- Supported hardware replacements – necessary updates for MS servers and Microsoft components.
- Reverse engineered the DTV architecture including AAA backend, Mediaroom, STB, OTA & VoD.
May 2008 - Aug 2010
2 years 4 months Essen, Germany
Test Coordination – AAW, IVR, Integration Vodafone & ARCOR
Vodafone AG Essen (ARCOR GmbH)
- Offshored test activities.
- Onboarded and managed vendors.
- Planned, coordinated and reported tests.
- Analyzed business concepts, created test concepts and specifications, estimated test efforts.
Mar 2008 - May 2008
3 months Darmstadt, Germany
Quality Manager – NetGateCore (Youth Protection - Online)
Dt. Telekom P&I
- Analyzed and reviewed functional specifications and development documentation.
- Designed and implemented test cases and test execution plans.
- Conducted tests, managed defects and reported.
- Created and maintained automated tests.
Dec 2006 - Feb 2008
1 year 3 months Bonn, Germany
Test Manager – Multi-Tenant Archiving and Retrieval System (MARS)
Postbank Systems
- Planned, coordinated and supported load and performance tests.
- Created test plans and concepts for performance checks in archiving digitized images.
Nov 2006 - Dec 2006
2 months Bonn, Germany
Test Analyst – SEPA
Postbank Systems / Dresdner Bank
- Conducted architecture reviews and provided recommendations.
- Identified test requirements for components of a legacy payment system after SEPA adjustment.
Oct 2006 - Present
18 years 10 months Germany
Graduate Computer Scientist, focus on Business Informatics
University of Koblenz-Landau
Summary
Mr. Auel offers you nearly two decades of consulting experience as a graduate computer scientist, senior implementation strength and the necessary finesse for your project management challenges.
He is highly familiar with managing large international programs, multi-project management and building effective PMO structures. He knows how to choose agile, traditional and hybrid project methods appropriately, combine them when needed and deliver the project goal.
His many years of experience in implementing planned measures for an adequate project approach and structuring projects with team and project leadership roles enable him to practice targeted stakeholder management and successful execution.
His consulting focus is on complex IT projects in telecommunications, financial services, transport, media and entertainment, and automotive.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 2001 - Jun 2006
University of Koblenz-Landau
Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science, focus on Business Informatics · Koblenz, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
ISTQB Certified Tester (CTFL)
Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
Scrum@Scale Practitioner
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