Dieter Stefanowitz
Head of Transformation
Experience
Head of Transformation
Competence Centre Software Solutions
- Led change from a project-centric into a product-centric organization
- Built the operational model: aligning team, setup, resource planning and roadmap processes
- Established interfaces to global sales and service organization
- Introduced global forecasting and prioritization boards
- Initiated operational change for customer projects and R&D
- Standardized processes, deliverables, estimation and forecasting methodologies
Mobility Product Owner
Mobility Provider
- Launched a new mobile proposition incorporating all business-critical processes in a contextual and user-friendly way
- Retired the existing hardware solution for controlling tickets with a new app for all on-board colleagues
- Initiated a transformation of work within the organization
- Established robust agile processes from Scrum Teams towards a DevOps model
Industrial Product Owner Connected Manufacturing – Industrial IoT / Azure Cloud Transformation
Industrial Manufacturing
- Orchestrated business, UX, service technicians, and cloud architects in product definition and roadmap exercises
- Established product planning and user acceptance processes
- Introduced key performance indicators for product performance
Energy Agile Coach – Agile Transformation, Introduction of OKRs
Energy Provider
- Coached across various departments based on context and business demand
- Introduced Kanban, Scrum, Scaled Scrum
- Introduced OKRs for product, IT, marketing and UX departments
- Trained trainers (Agile Coaches)
Mobility Program Manager – UX Strategy Transformation, Omnichannel Strategy, Prototype and Brand Development
Mobility Provider
- Defined the user experience strategy based on a customer-centric approach
- Resulted in an omnichannel strategy across all digital and physical touchpoints
- Translated strategy into a mobile proposition prototype
- Enhanced existing brand strategy with digital
- Established organizational setup to operationalize the strategy using scaled Agile
Product Owner Connected Products – IoT and API Management
Manufacturing
- Built new business opportunities using Design Thinking, Value Proposition Canvas, Lean Startup, customer validation and prototyping
- Helped set up a digital lab
- Served as Product Owner for one scrum team
- Collaborated with legal and procurement to identify and source an API management solution
- Reported to CIO and Head of Service and Spare Parts
Product Owner
Telco
- Introduced a Business Model Canvas approach to identify new non-core revenue streams
- Helped build the beacon project for the overarching digital transformation
- Reported directly to CEO and Board
- Supported mindset change from a mobile operator to digital player
- Initiated a product owner organization and customer engagement practices
- Managed relationships with 9 operational companies, including pilot market Italy
Agile Transformation Lead, Product Owner, Consultant
Self-employed
- Facilitated organizational change through Agile and Lean principles
- Introduced and managed innovation practices from early product lifecycle stages through go-to-market and customer development phases
Agile Coach
Manufacturing
Created and implemented a lean transition model
Trained and coached 6 Scrum and Kanban pilot teams
Conducted executive workshops and communication structures
Supported building an Agile PMO
Reported directly to the Executive Board and CIO
Achievements:
Built 6 stable pilot teams
Achieved official client commitment to Agile values, resulting in new job descriptions and roles
Established an Agile PMO
Increased collaboration with business organization
Improved employee morale and delivery quality
Associate Program Management Director (Unit Manager & Head of Project Management)
frog Design Europe GmbH
- Worked with businesses to drive innovation, identify opportunities, and design meaningful products and experiences that grow brands and delight customers
- Managed projects in Germany, Italy, China, Dubai, Ukraine
Agile Coach
Telco
- Provided Agile leadership for a 2-year engagement on global website relaunch, video on demand store and mobile app suite
- Defined holistic user experience across platforms and devices
- Led CMS selection, development and integration into legacy systems through 2 Scrum teams
- Managed an Agile PMO for 3 associated work packages of 4-8 FTE
- Coached the designated Product Owner to adopt Agile mindset, values and tools
International Scrum Master
Optical Lenses and Frames Company
- Introduced requirements and scope management to develop solid product specifications
- Set up and coached a Scrum team to deliver against aggressive timelines and quality expectations
- Cut the release cycle to 2-week sprints with increased quality and team morale
- Provided change management and client consulting to continuously improve the product and create new business opportunities
Mobile Scrum Master, Agile Coach
Startup
- Defined next-generation location-based services with an interdisciplinary team of designers, business analysts, product owners, technical architects and visual/motion designers
- Supported the organizational transition from waterfall to Scrum
Senior Manager / Agile Evangelist
Publicis Sapient
- Helped clients transform in the areas of business, marketing and information technology
- Managed projects in Germany, India, Sweden, United Kingdom, and Singapore
Project Manager, Business Analyst
NetFederation GmbH
- Focused on internal and corporate communications as well as investor relations
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services (25 years), Information Technology (9 years), Manufacturing (7 years), Transportation (4 years), Telecommunication (4 years), and Automotive (1.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Project Management (25 years), Product Development (15 years), Information Technology (15 years), Marketing (14 years), Strategy (5 years), and Finance (5 years).
Summary
I am a seasoned professional with a proven track record of successful and delivered results. Over the last twenty years, I have worked for clients of many different industries and cultural environments.
My strengths are strong interdisciplinary thinking and acting, the ability to connect business, technology, marketing and design with the customer and her needs. I can guide through ambiguity and complexity and like find solutions for complex problems – at times to help customers to unstuck challenged projects.
My aim in what I do: create a work environment of intrinsic motivated individuals aligned by shared values and focused on meaningful goals.
Skills
Building Integrating And Adaptive Organizations. Bringing It All Together To Make The Dna Of Your Company Your Competitive Advantage. I Look At The Why, The Goals, The Culture – And More Specifically At The Ways Of Communication And Decisions. My Smart Interventions And Appreciative Inquiries Are Part Of My Toolbox As An Agile Transformation Manager.
Bringing Products To Market That People Love. What Is The Value Your Company Provides To The Customer? I Work With The Market, The Data And The Strategic Context. I Steer Interdisciplinary Teams And Facilitate Customer Co-creation Of Your Product – Product Ownership.
Achieving Excellence In Delivering Continuous Results. How Is Your Company Creating Value For Your Customer? I Work With The Formal And Informal, The Team And The Periphery – Quite Often As A Scrum Master / Agile Coach.
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Certifications & licenses
LEGO© SERIOUS PLAY© Facilitator
Metaplan Professional - Discursive Leadership And Consulting
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Certified Scrum Master
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