Dušan Žeželj - Technology Consultant

Q: Where is Dušan based?

Dušan is based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Dušan speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Dušan have?

Dušan has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Dušan has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Dušan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dušan's latest experience?

Dušan's most recent position is Technology Consultant at Construction Company .

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

In recent years, Dušan has worked for Construction Company , Telecommunications Sector , and Corporate Innovation Division .

Q: Which industries is Dušan most experienced in?

Dušan is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology (IT) , and Construction . Dušan also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality .

Q: Which business areas is Dušan most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Dušan worked in recently?

Dušan has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication , Construction , and Tourism and Hospitality .

Q: Which business areas has Dušan worked in recently?

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

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Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Technology Consultant

Construction Company

Advised a mid-sized company on implementing a lean ERP system (11/2024)
Temporary founding support: sustainable tourism concept (private project)
Market potential and business model research
Approach based on effectuation
Preparation of pitch deck
Expert networking
Cost/revenue estimation in preparation for the first business case
Research on funding programs/impact investments

Apr 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 9 months

Munich, Germany

Business Project Manager

Telecommunications Sector

Led contract negotiations for an IT migration contract (approx. 400 pages)
Considered internal processes and guidelines with a focus on user perspective
Split work between legal and content requirements (tech, processes)
Requirements engineering for individual product topics, alignment of the operating model

Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

1 year 9 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Product Owner & Project Manager

Corporate Innovation Division

Led augmented & virtual reality development projects from idea to MVP
Demonstrated AR/VR potential for internal business units and their customers
Implemented MVPs based on existing strengths/partnerships
Agile development management of external technology partners (China) and internal teams

Jul 2016 - Dec 2018

2 years 6 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Product Owner & Project Manager

Deutsche Telekom AG

Developed a product strategy to redesign a B2C mass market product
Facilitated refinements, plannings, and reviews for structured prioritization of requirements and iterative-incremental delivery
Transformed the development model toward agile scalable, data-driven models

Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

2 years

Darmstadt, Germany

Project Manager

Deutsche Telekom AG

Led a transformation project to realign a digital product portfolio
Worked closely with product experts, designers, developers, and stakeholders to prioritize the backlog and ensure optimal resource allocation
Used Design Thinking, Lean, and Startup methods to foster innovative solutions

Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

1 year 1 month

Darmstadt, Germany

Product Manager

Deutsche Telekom AG

Cloud Storage Proof of Concept – migration of customer data from devices to the cloud
Virtualization Proof of Concept – using the technology to extend the life of customer devices without limiting function or performance

Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

2 years 8 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Project Lead & Product Manager

Products & Innovation

Leading a board-level project to launch a new mass-market B2C service
Screening and assessing market solutions, evaluating potential business models
Developing the product roadmap; managing the hybrid development project and providing on-site support at Microsoft in Mountain View
Contract negotiations
Running steering boards
Proactive stakeholder and risk management to ensure strategic and operational goals are met

Jul 2009 - Jan 2011

1 year 7 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Hardware Product Manager

Products & Innovation – DTAG

Requirements engineering in the development project
Interface with chip manufacturers and OEMs

Aug 2006 - Jul 2009

3 years

Darmstadt, Germany

Junior Hardware Product Manager

T-Online International AG

Definition of business requirements and implementation support (Wireless Devices, Set)

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 Telecommunication (12.5 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), Construction (2 years), and Tourism (2 years).

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Construction

Tourism

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 (16.5 years), Project Management (11.5 years), Information Technology (5 years), Strategy (4.5 years), Finance (2 years), and Operations (2 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Strategy

Finance

Operations

Summary

Senior IT manager with a strong focus on execution and many years of experience in the international IT and technology industry

15+ years of experience leading technology projects, stakeholder management, and leading international development partners and teams
Success in developing digital products and services from concept through development and testing to market launch
Many years of practical experience in organizational development aimed at optimizing processes for customer focus and delivery cycles

Thanks to my many years of project management experience in product and software development, I can anticipate friction in projects early and build effective teams. The combination of my engineering background and my MBA allows me to understand and successfully manage both technical and economic aspects of a project. As a goal-oriented communicator and experienced negotiator, I coordinate the flow of information between all parties and stakeholders. My drive is to develop goal-oriented solutions by analyzing complex challenges in a structured way and implementing them efficiently with engagement and commitment.

Skills

Interest In Technology Trends And Organizational Change
Scrum
Kanban
Safe
Prince2
Design Thinking
Lean Startup
Okrs
Jira
Confluence

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

ESSEC & Mannheim

Executive MBA · Executive MBA · Paris, France

Oct 2000 - Jun 2005

Offenburg University of Applied Sciences

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) · Media and Information Systems · Offenburg, Germany

Oct 1994 - Jun 1998

BASF

Energy Electronics Technician · Ludwigshafen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Prince2 Certification

SAFe Agilist Certification

Certified SCRUM Product Owner

Profile

Created

April 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dušan based?

Dušan is based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Dušan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Dušan have?

Dušan has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Dušan has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Dušan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dušan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dušan would be well-suited for roles such as: Technology Consultant, Business Project Manager, Product Owner & Project Manager.

What is Dušan's latest experience?

Dušan's most recent position is Technology Consultant at Construction Company.

What companies has Dušan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dušan has worked for Construction Company, Telecommunications Sector, and Corporate Innovation Division.

Which industries is Dušan most experienced in?

Dušan is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology (IT), and Construction. Dušan also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas is Dušan most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Dušan worked in recently?

Dušan has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Construction, and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas has Dušan worked in recently?

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

What is Dušan's education?

Dušan holds a Master in Executive MBA from ESSEC & Mannheim and a Bachelor in Media and Information Systems from Offenburg University of Applied Sciences.

Does Dušan have any certificates?

Dušan has 3 certificates. These include: Prince2 Certification, SAFe Agilist Certification, and Certified SCRUM Product Owner.

What is the availability of Dušan?

Dušan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dušan?

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