Damian D.

Senior Project Manager and Consultant

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Dec 2025
6 years

Senior Business Consultant

foryouandyourcustomers

  • As a specialist in Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), and Digital Supply Chain, I led international projects and guided clients strategically through their digital transformation.
  • My in-depth expertise with Stibo STEP enabled the successful implementation of complex PIM/MDM solutions, while I also served as project manager for challenging SAP S/4HANA transformations in the master data area.
  • Using the ExplodedView methodology, I translated complex digital landscapes into understandable structures and enabled informed decision-making.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 years

Program Manager & Senior Product Owner

thyssenkrupp

  • Responsible for a B2B e-commerce solution within the corporate environment based on SAP Commerce Cloud and SAP ERP.
  • As Product Owner, I managed a complex B2B project with demanding interfaces and pricing requirements and coordinated strategic planning with various stakeholders.
  • A special challenge was building an agile development team in India, which I personally supported through multiple on-site deployments in Mumbai.
  • I also supported the project team in North America with on-site presence in Detroit to ensure a seamless transition and user adoption of the new platform.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2018
6 years

Partner & Consultant

KPS AG

  • At KPS, I led an Innovation Center and built a specialized team around SAP Marketing Cloud.
  • I guided several SAP S/4HANA transformations to success and simultaneously supported various SAP Commerce implementations in both retail and B2B environments.
  • I expanded my consulting scope with expertise in Adobe Marketing Cloud and Experience Manager, allowing me to offer clients holistic solutions and seamlessly connect processes.
  • As a strong advocate for methodological approaches, I played a key role in developing the company's consulting and project methodology, shaping the success of complex digital transformation projects.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
3 years

Project Manager & Consultant E-Commerce

Softlution / Osudio / SQLI

  • As project lead for Hybris PIM & eCommerce and Heiler Enterprise PIM projects, I owned requirements analysis, design, and specification in facilitated workshops.
  • I coached team members and developed scalable enterprise solutions for B2B and B2C clients.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 years

Project Manager

ITProtect GmbH

  • My journey at ITProtect began as a software reverse engineer, where I analyzed and optimized complex systems.
  • I quickly took on responsibilities in quality assurance and management until I ultimately led an ambitious software development project for a leading automotive group.
  • I coordinated a 15-person development team building a tailored enterprise solution based on the Java stack.
  • In this role, I managed release, change, and defect management as well as continuous process optimization, and served as the interface between the development team and corporate structures.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
4 years

Digital Marketing Expertise

Planetactive / Neo@Ogilvy & Webeffekt

  • In these roles, I gained valuable experience in online marketing, including ad server management, campaign management, SEO, web analytics, and the development of online projects.
  • This early exposure to digital touchpoints forms the basis of my comprehensive understanding of the customer perspective.

Summary

WHY? HOW? WHAT? SIMPLIFY. STRUCTURE. SOLVE CONTACT ME!

WHY? My belief is structure over complexity: Your digital trailblazer. In today's digital world, companies struggle with fragmented data landscapes, confusing system environments, and inconsistent customer experiences. My passion is to bring clear structures into this layered complexity. With my proven digital and analog toolbox and my expertise – from SAP, PIM and MDM systems to e-commerce platforms and crafting seamless touchpoints – I shed light into the darkness. I transform opaque information flows into value-adding architectures and connect backend data with compelling customer experiences. The result: a coherent digital landscape that not only restores your overview but also opens up concrete action options. My promise: turning digital complexity into strategic clarity that empowers you to make sound decisions and delights your customers.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Polish
Intermediate
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