Christian Golecki - Product Owner – Redesign of an iOS and Android SaaS application platform

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Zeuthen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 30 different roles and for 20 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Product Owner – Redesign of an iOS and Android SaaS application platform at iApps Technologies GmbH .

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

In recent years, Christian has worked for iApps Technologies GmbH , Entrenco GmbH & Bioenergie Wegscheid GmbH , Süddeutsche Zeitung , SWP, LR und MOZ , and Tagesspiegel Verlag .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Information Technology (IT) , and Education . Christian also has some experience in Advertising , Transportation and Logistics , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management . Christian also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Operations , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Zeuthen, Germany

Experience

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

7 months

Product Owner – Redesign of an iOS and Android SaaS application platform

iApps Technologies GmbH

Led the redesign of an iOS and Android B2B SaaS solution.
Developed the product vision and strategy and designed the platform architecture.
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to build a user-centered and future-proof product.
Identified market trends and analyzed stakeholder and customer feedback.
Defined a well-thought-out feature set.
Led the product design and development process.
Created Balsamiq wireframes.
Conducted comprehensive market and competitor analyses.
Defined the product roadmap and feature scope, and managed and prioritized the backlog.
Conceptualized and wrote epics and user stories.
Briefed UI designers and reviewed and approved Figma layouts.

Jun 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 4 months

CIO Consultant – Development of an IT Strategy and IT System Landscape

Entrenco GmbH & Bioenergie Wegscheid GmbH

Developed and implemented an IT strategy and overarching system architecture for two internationally operating plant engineering companies specialized in combined heat and power plants.
Conducted as-is analysis of IT infrastructure and system landscape.
Carried out requirements analyses for adapting IT processes.
Gathered requirements through interviews, workshops, and meetings with key stakeholders.
Developed an overall IT strategy and defined fields of action (ERP, CRM, SharePoint, collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams), also considering a future merger of the companies.
Considered IT security aspects and requirements.
Created and tracked work packages in Asana for employees and external partners.
Collaborated with stakeholders and management to successfully integrate the measures.
Recorded and documented processes using BPMN modeling tools.
Supported change management and organized and facilitated workshops.
Prepared reports and presentations in PowerPoint and Word.

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

4 months

Requirements Manager – Backend platform with data migration

Süddeutsche Zeitung

Managed the requirements gathering process for various backend and data migration projects at the company.
Worked closely with stakeholders to analyze business requirements.
Developed the system architecture and translated it into technical specifications.
Led alignment meetings, workshops, and meeting series with clients and software architects.
Conducted detailed requirements analyses and created concepts and documentation.
Coordinated, defined, and tested the RESTful API with endpoints and JSON requests for content delivery.
Supported the virtualization of the infrastructure.
Prepared proposals and requirement specifications.

Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

1 year 9 months

Senior Project Manager – Digital Publishing Platform (Backend, Web, iOS and Android apps)

SWP, LR und MOZ

Responsible for developing and implementing a digital publishing platform with backend support and iOS/Android apps.
Led the cross-functional agile team of Java, Swift, HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, and Kotlin developers as well as the DevOps department.
Managed platform development in terms of time, cost, resources, and quality.
Created epics and stories.
Managed client acceptance and change requests.
Handled stakeholder management with the client.
Managed sprints and the backlog.

Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

1 year 9 months

Product Owner and Project Manager – Fully automated SaaS publishing platform

Led the development of a fully automated SaaS publishing platform for small and medium-sized publishers from ideation through conceptual design and implementation to market launch and release.
Documented necessary IT processes and designed the platform and its architecture.
Managed agile software development and test-driven development as well as the implementation strategy.
Identified and tracked technical project risks.
Carried out project documentation.
Coordinated test management and bug analysis.
Prepared and maintained project documents, including reports, meeting minutes, and documentation.
Defined the product roadmap and prioritized features.
Continued platform development based on customer feedback.

Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

1 year 7 months

Process Manager – Optimization of project management processes, Jira workflows, and Confluence

Led process analysis focusing on project management processes, Jira workflows, knowledge management, and documentation in Confluence.
Assessed action recommendations and coordinated with product owners and development teams.
Implemented Jira Scrum and Kanban boards as well as Jira workflows in coordination with product owners.
Introduced collaboration tools like Trello and Slack, replacing Skype.
Introduced standardized templates and checklists in Confluence to speed up and standardize project execution, improve release quality, and minimize launch risks.
Developed ticket templates for faster setup and standardized project execution.
Created and maintained process documentation, including reports.
Improved project scheduling, reduced costs, and enhanced project oversight for new developments.
Built a structured documentation architecture in Confluence.

Dec 2019 - Jul 2023

3 years 8 months

HR Recruiter – Executive and Team Acquisition

Specialized in recruiting IT executives as well as product and project managers in an HR consulting firm.
Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies.
Conducted interviews and evaluated candidates.
Acquired talent for C-level positions, team leaders, product and project managers.
Proactively reached out to potential candidates via recruiting platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter.
Coordinated and managed interview processes.
Prepared candidate reports for management.

Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

2 years 3 months

Senior Project Manager – Tagesspiegel iOS and Android news apps and portal

Tagesspiegel Verlag

Responsible for the development and ongoing improvement of the iOS and Android news apps as well as the e-paper portal in collaboration with Tagesspiegel product managers.
Created high-level and detailed concepts, considering agile methods and customer requirements.
Provided direct client support in an agency setting.
Led the technical implementation, including developing and adapting features in collaboration with frontend, backend, mobile, and DevOps teams.
Continuously improved and optimized the applications based on user feedback and new customer requirements.

Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

1 year 11 months

Technical Project Manager – Multimedia Premium Offering "Die ZEIT"

Zeitverlag Gerd Bucerius GmbH & Co. KG

Managed the technical project for developing the multimedia iOS and Android premium offering "Die ZEIT".
Responsible for implementing and adapting a new content management system (CMS) to editorial processes.
Conducted process analysis and documented editorial workflows.
Implemented the CMS for the client and set up the entire production pipeline with delivery via CDN.
Worked with REST (JSON) APIs between the CMS backend and frontend, integrating applications.
Implemented innovative features for a premium user experience.
Conducted training sessions and workshops for editorial teams.

Sep 2018 - May 2020

1 year 9 months

Product Manager and Project Manager – AI-based Text-to-Speech B2B SaaS Solution

iApps Technologies GmbH, Ippen Verlag, F.A.Z Verlag

Defined the product vision, and created the concept and requirements for an AI-based Text-to-Speech B2B SaaS solution.
Prioritized the backlog and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Rolled out the solution to clients such as F.A.Z. and the Ippen Group (Münchener Merkur, Frankfurter Rundschau, HAZ).
Developed a scalable cloud-based platform, adhering to IT security requirements.
Created a detailed project plan with milestones, timelines, and resource allocation.
Managed risks by identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies.
Established feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement of the AI tool implementation.
Planned and managed the infrastructure.
Provided regular reports to senior management on project progress, challenges, and results.

Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

1 year 6 months

Senior Project Manager – Audio CMS with iOS and Android applications "ZEIT Audio"

Zeitverlag Gerd Bucerius GmbH & Co. KG

Led the development of an audio CMS and related audio applications for "ZEIT Audio".
Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements.
Created epics and user stories.
Monitored the project budget.
Implemented innovative features to enhance user experience.
Ensured quality assurance and on-time product launches.

Mar 2018 - Oct 2022

4 years 8 months

Chief Product Officer (CPO)

iApps Technologies GmbH

Led the product management, project management, and QA teams.
Responsible for new and ongoing development of product strategies and products such as CMS systems, analytics platforms, portals, and iOS and Android applications.
Led the company's product strategy and vision as well as innovation management.
Developed and enhanced existing products and product lines, and planned product lifecycles.
Handled PMO tasks such as project planning and coordination (definition of milestones, tasks, and resources).
Identified potential risks and developed risk mitigation strategies.
Advised the executive board on the company's strategic direction.
Optimized software development processes and managed change management.
Provided direct customer support and stakeholder management, and moderated events.
Conducted pitches and prepared tender documents and proposals.
Coached and developed team members.

Jan 2018 - Jun 2022

4 years 6 months

Product Manager and Project Manager – p4p Analytics SaaS Business Intelligence (BI) platform

iApps Technologies GmbH

Responsible for developing and evolving the p4p Analytics analytics platform.
Utilized strong analytical skills and deep understanding of data structures and their interdependencies.
Efficiently prepared and presented large datasets.
Developed product features and the UX concept based on Balsamiq wireframes.
Created the product roadmap.
Wrote user stories and defined relevant acceptance criteria for the agile development cycle.
Assisted in modeling the database structure using UML.
Managed the product backlog, including prioritizing epics and stories with GDPR considerations.
Led the development teams using Kanban and resource planning.

Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

9 months

Senior Product Manager – SSO & paywall solution for paid offerings

iApps Technologies GmbH, Axel Springer SE, Ippen Verlag

Led the development and implementation of an SSO and paywall solution for paid offerings in the publishing sector.
Conducted requirements analysis and led the development team.
Integrated an external payment service provider (Payone).
Created documentation using sequence diagrams and test cases.
Worked closely with stakeholders to define the product roadmap and support rollout.
Implemented agile frameworks to optimize the development process.

Sep 2017 - Feb 2022

4 years 6 months

Senior Project Manager – e-publishing solution with web, backend, and iOS & Android apps

Ippen Verlag

Led the development and implementation of an innovative digital e-publishing platform for titles like Münchener Merkur and Frankfurter Rundschau.
Managed a cross-functional agile team consisting of Java backend developers, full-stack frontend developers, iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) developers.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams and the client's project management to seamlessly deliver 11 portal projects and 22 applications.
Created and maintained project documents, including reports, minutes, and other documentation.
Reported project status through status reports to management and clients.
Managed project budgets and release schedules.

Nov 2016 - Feb 2020

3 years 4 months

Senior Project Manager – Development of iOS and Android Apps for a Specialist Publisher

Handelsblatt Fachmedien GmbH

Responsible for the design and development of iOS and Android apps in collaboration with UX/UI designers and development teams.
Managed the project from concept through implementation to launch.
Analyzed, prioritized, and documented requirements.
Coordinated and aligned with external project partners.
Provided customer support and continuous product development after launch.
Developed software architecture using UML.

Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

1 year 10 months

Product Manager and Project Manager – SaaS CMS Publishing Platform (IT Service Provider / F.A.Z)

Designed and implemented a new CMS and publishing product as a SaaS solution.
Collaborated closely with a major client (F.A.Z) and with editorial and product teams.
Successfully managed the product and project from concept through launch.
Analyzed customer requirements and processes, and carried out requirement and process analyses with editorial teams and stakeholders.
Created and tested interactive prototypes using Axure RP.
Led the agile development process and developed test procedures and acceptance criteria.
Defined the product roadmap and prioritized features.
Managed stakeholder relationships.

Feb 2016 - May 2016

4 months

Strategy Consultant – Premium Educational Offerings

Cornelsen Verlag

Developed a comprehensive app strategy to increase revenue and reach for premium educational offerings.
Conducted market and competitive analyses.
Analyzed and developed new digital business models.
Conducted a current-state analysis of the existing offering and reported findings to management and program leadership.
Developed an app strategy.

May 2015 - Jun 2017

2 years 2 months

Senior Project Manager – Development of an SSO and Paywall Extension

Handelsblatt GmbH

Acted as senior project manager and development lead for an SSO and paywall extension for Handelsblatt.
Responsible for successfully integrating the app stores with the CCI and SAP systems.
Led project and requirements management for expanding the existing single sign-on and paywall solution for mobile applications.
Coordinated and managed interfaces with multiple service providers and the client.
Continuously monitored and controlled project progress with respect to time, budget, and quality requirements.

Mar 2015 - Mar 2018

3 years 1 month

Senior Project Manager – Platform for Digital Flyer Advertising

RP-Online / MhN Digital

Responsible for defining and developing client product requirements for a platform for digital flyer advertising.
Aligned product and project goals with project stakeholders.
Coordinated collaboration between the publisher, IT service providers, and UI/UX teams.
Ensured smooth project execution.

Dec 2014 - Aug 2022

7 years 9 months

Scrum Master – iKiosk.de platform (Web, iOS and Android apps)

iApps Technologies GmbH, Axel Springer SE, Schweitzer Fachinformationen

Responsibility for coordinating the Scrum development team to advance the iKiosk platform.
Introduced and established Scrum to improve collaboration and speed up development.
Led stand-up meetings, planning sessions, and coordinated sprint planning and retrospectives (dailies, review, retro, sprint planning).
Managed the backlog and prioritized sprints with the Product Owner and stakeholders.
Worked with development teams in Poland, Ukraine, and India, and QA teams in Germany and Romania.
Implemented agile best practices for continuous improvement.

Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Strategy Consultant – Mobile Online Services & Applications Hamburg.de

Hamburg.de / Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg

Focused on mobile online offerings and Hamburg.de apps in the public sector.
Developed optimization strategies for mobile online services and apps.
Identified and designed solutions for public administration.
Worked closely with teams and stakeholders.
Implemented actions to increase user and partner satisfaction.

Oct 2014 - Nov 2018

4 years 2 months

Leipzig, Germany

Lecturer – "Location Based Services as a Business Model"

Leipzig School of Media / Universität Leipzig

Developed curriculum and teaching materials in Location Based Services.
Taught lectures and seminars.
Supported students in project-based learning.
Prepared and conducted exams.
Showed the potential of Location Based Services as a business model and their impact on different industries.

Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

3 years 9 months

General Manager & Senior Consultant – Start-up Joint Venture

Axel Springer SE / Deutsche Bahn AG / Content Fleet (or Ströer SE & Co)

Responsible for the strategic direction and overall success of a start-up joint venture.
Developed and implemented the product strategy.
Reorganized the team.
Created business plans and implemented cost-saving measures.
Conducted market analyses and research.
Managed stakeholders, project sponsors, and top management of the involved companies.
Successfully launched the product after five months.

Jul 2010 - Sep 2014

4 years 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of Product Management / Platform Management BILD

BILD GmbH & Co. KG

Responsible for product and project management of BILD.
Developed and implemented the product roadmap.
Oversaw platform optimization and integration.
Managed IT program management and CI/CD product management.
Directed external suppliers and service providers, and drafted contracts and service agreements.
Prepared tender documents.
Led cross-functional teams.
Identified and leveraged market trends.

Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

10 months

Germany

Head of the BILDmobil Portal

Axel Springer SE

Leading the portal and application management team for BILDmobil.
Responsible for maintaining and improving the mobile portal.
Developing and optimizing iOS and Android apps for BILD.
Continuously enhancing the mobile portal.
Managing external vendors and service providers.
Leveraging and expanding extensive knowledge in digital media and mobile technologies.

Sep 2007 - Jul 2009

1 year 11 months

Germany

Head of Business Development for the WELT Group / Berliner Morgenpost

Axel Springer SE

Responsible for identifying and implementing new business opportunities to drive growth and revenue.
Leading a team of product managers for innovation projects.
Developing the WELT digital offshoots (mobile portals, apps, and smart TV applications).
Creating and executing strategic plans to increase revenue and reach.
Building transaction-based partnerships.
Designing content syndication and portal management for B2B clients like AOL and MSN.
Developing and implementing growth strategies.
Expanding market reach through partnerships.
Leading the tendering process for IT services and contract management (fixed-price contracts, service agreements).
Managing external vendors and service providers.
Leading a team in executing strategic plans.

Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

1 year 1 month

Germany

Senior Product Manager Content Syndication & Mobile – WELT Group / Berliner Morgenpost

Axel Springer SE

Developing and implementing a new content syndication strategy.
Designing and launching a mobile platform.
Managing external vendors and service providers, including contract management (fixed-price contracts, service agreements).
Overseeing tender processes.
Negotiating contracts and managing service providers.

Jun 2005 - Jul 2006

1 year 2 months

Germany

Key Account & Project Manager for International B2B Clients

Jamba GmbH

Building and maintaining relationships with international B2B clients like O2 (Germany), Vodafone (Netherlands, UK), and Proximus (Belgium).
Leading complex international projects from concept to completion.
Developing the first music flat-rate offering with over 3 million songs.

Feb 2002 - Nov 2009

7 years 10 months

Germany

Entrepreneur / Self-employed

Developing and hosting social media platforms such as Gratis-Forum.de, Free-Guestbooks.de, and Bulletin-Boards.de.
Responsible for operating one of the largest social media hosting web platforms in Germany.
Planning, developing, and ongoing maintenance of e-commerce projects.
Developing, implementing, and enhancing custom software solutions.
Hosting and administering self-developed platforms with system redundancy and database replication across multiple data centers (On-Premise).
Founding and building social media platforms with over 118,000 connected websites.
Extensive software development with PHP, Perl, HTML, CSS, and MySQL for responsive and user-friendly web applications and admin systems.

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 Media and Entertainment (17.5 years), Information Technology (16.5 years), Education (4 years), Professional Services (3.5 years), Advertising (3.5 years), and Transportation (3.5 years).

Media and Entertainment

Information Technology

Education

Professional Services

Advertising

Transportation

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 Product Development (21.5 years), Information Technology (21 years), Project Management (14.5 years), Strategy (8 years), Operations (8 years), and Research and Development (4.5 years).

Product Development

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Research and Development

Summary

With over 19 years of experience in product management and project management and as a CPO, Product Owner, Product Manager, and Senior Project Manager, I have successfully designed and implemented projects and solutions such as content management systems (CMS), SSO & paywalls, as well as backend applications, B2B/B2C portals, iOS, and Android apps.

In my previous roles as Head of Product Management at BILD, where I was also responsible for project management, and as Head of Business Development at the WELT Group, I managed complex digitalization projects with eight-figure budgets and led teams.

My expertise in agile software development such as SCRUM and Kanban and my confident use of project management tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Asana, and Trello enable me to successfully deliver projects.

Skills

Product Management
Project Management
Agile Development
Process Consulting

Technologies & Frameworks

Jira
Confluence
Scrum
Kanban
Asana
Trello
Redmine
Ms Project
Ms Visio
Microsoft 365 / Ms Teams / Ms Office
Slack
Figma
Balsamiq
Axure Rp
Mindmanager
Html
Uml
Bpmn
Css
Json
Xml
Rest Api
Php
Mysql
Mariadb
Sql
Chatgpt
Midjourney
Debian Administration
Opnsense

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Jena, Germany

Profile

Created

December 2023

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Zeuthen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Christian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 30 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Owner – Redesign of an iOS and Android SaaS application platform, CIO Consultant – Development of an IT Strategy and IT System Landscape, Requirements Manager – Backend platform with data migration.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Product Owner – Redesign of an iOS and Android SaaS application platform at iApps Technologies GmbH.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for iApps Technologies GmbH, Entrenco GmbH & Bioenergie Wegscheid GmbH, Süddeutsche Zeitung, SWP, LR und MOZ, and Tagesspiegel Verlag.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Information Technology (IT), and Education. Christian also has some experience in Advertising, Transportation and Logistics, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management. Christian also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian will be available full-time from January 2027.

What is the rate of Christian?

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