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Eric Wenzel

Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Business Developer

Eric Wenzel
Eschbach, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Mar 2025
1 year 7 months

Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Business Developer

GranValora

  • Spearhead product strategy and development, driving innovation across digital platforms
  • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities
  • Foster partnerships and steer the product lifecycle from ideation to market launch while maintaining scalability
  • Leverage background in digital transformation, process modeling and leadership
  • Build and empower a cross-functional team to ensure products meet evolving market needs
  • Enhance user experience and achieve business growth objectives
Nov 2020 - Aug 2023
2 years 10 months

TPM/IT-Security Consultant

ProSec

  • Address underlying rationale behind actions and surpass customer expectations
  • Deliver accurate and comprehensive information to all stakeholders
  • Ensure seamless execution of audits
  • Oversaw more than 120 distinct projects in 2021 across diverse organizational scales
  • Managed a comprehensive audit of the federal government, identifying vulnerabilities in technical, physical, social and organizational domains
Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
6 months

Project Manager/Product Owner via Sdui

Factory Berlin

  • Perform requirements engineering: identify, define and estimate all user stories with the development team
  • Navigate an Extreme Programming environment and oversee iterative development
  • Deliver a fully functional MVP for the member platform within four months
  • Lay the foundation for the “community as a service” business model
Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
9 months

Head of Product

Sdui

  • Navigate gathering requirements, devising solutions and assessing use cases, data privacy and security standards
  • Guide the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Achieve a 1000% expansion of the client base
Feb 2018 - Nov 2019
1 year 10 months

Head of Product

dirico.io

  • Guide the entire product lifecycle from ideation through implementation, quality assurance, release notes and customer onboarding within a three-week sprint framework

  • Provide coaching and guidance to foster agile workflows and methodologies

  • Introduce the Scrum Master role to enhance collaboration, efficiency and project success

  • Monitor and address market and client needs for BMW Group, Vodafone, Thyssen Krupp, Lanxess, Deutsche Börse and other DAX companies through requirement engineering and management

  • Lead a team of product managers, UI/UX designers and concept designers using self-developed processes and standards

  • Customize the SaaS platform for clients including BMW Group, Deutsche Telekom, Sixt and Vodafone by implementing corporate design, special workflows, custom environments, features and tool interfaces

  • Play a pivotal role in the global rollout of dirico.io within BMW Group, ensuring seamless adoption across departments and locations

Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
6 months

Technical Project Manager

Lords of Creation

  • Serve as single point of contact for technical projects for Kia Motors, Hyundai and DB Systel
  • Bridge communication between development teams and clients
  • Manage intricate technical aspects and address challenges to facilitate successful outcomes
  • Foster strong relationships with teams and clients to enable efficient project execution
Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
4 months

Technical Project Manager & UX-Designer via Lords of Creation

Kia Motors Europe

  • Lead the project lifecycle for the Facebook chatbot launch campaign of the new Kia Stinger across European markets
  • Align stakeholders including Kia Motors, the agency and Facebook Business Account Management
  • Manage communication and collaboration for integrated campaign execution
  • Provide first and second level technical support to stakeholders throughout the campaign
Mar 2017 - Jul 2017
5 months

UX-Consultant

BMW Group

  • Extend the BMW ConnectedDrive App experience from dealer interaction to vehicle delivery
  • Create end-to-end solutions providing factory production steps and real-time order status updates
  • Enhance customer engagement and satisfaction throughout the purchasing and delivery process
Oct 2016 - Feb 2017
5 months

Project Manager & Product Owner

bcomplete.eu

  • Lead a project for a European furniture retailer’s B2C e-commerce platform as product owner, solution engineer, client support and project manager
  • Manage requirements elicitation, quoting, setup and overall project management within budget and timeframe
  • Implement a hybrid approach combining Lean Scrum for developers and waterfall for project management
  • Deliver a high-quality e-commerce platform that meets client expectations
Aug 2016 - Feb 2017
7 months

Project Manager & UX-Designer

BMW Group

  • Lead development of the UI for the “Connected Catalog” PIM and offer administration tool for BMW ConnectedDrive worldwide
  • Define use cases, create user stories and develop overall concept
  • Utilize Sketch and Invision for design workflows
  • Manage the nearshore project as international TPM
  • Oversee test management and defect resolution to deliver a high-quality product
Nov 2015 - Jul 2017
1 year 9 months

Project Manager & Product Owner

BMW Group

  • Act as product owner for the BMW ConnectedDrive Case Management Tool
  • Coordinate and prioritize requirements from internal/external stakeholders and suppliers
  • Create use cases, user stories and estimates for the global rollout
  • Write interface contracts and conduct security assessments for an application using PHP, Angular and Mongo in a Java legacy environment
Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
2 years

Project Manager and Executive Assistant of the CEO

acrontum

  • Manage appointments, prepare presentations, set reminders and consolidate information
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer within the team
  • Act as single point of contact for the team to ensure efficient communication and coordination
  • Support the CEO in day-to-day activities and strategic decision-making
Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
2 months

Test Case Manager

BMW Group

  • Develop approximately 600 end-to-end test cases for the BMW financial service portal using HP ALM
  • Conduct thorough testing to validate functionality, performance and user experience
  • Contribute to overall quality and reliability, instilling confidence in end users
Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
2 months

IT-Consultant

BMW Group

  • Create and integrate user manual and help documentation for a BMW Group B2B shop system
  • Develop comprehensive documentation and a non-technical step-by-step user manual
  • Deliver manuals in document format and HTML to meet ITPM standards
  • Enable users to navigate features and functionalities effectively

Skills

I Love Code. In My Early Days, I Successfully Designed And Developed Several Client Projects, Ranging From Bespoke Sites For Small Businesses To Complex E-commerce Platforms For Large Online Retailers, Each With Its Own Unique Set Of Requirements. My Expertise Spans A Variety Of Content Management Systems (Cms) And E-commerce Solutions, Including Custom Theme Development For Wordpress, Kirby Cms, Magento, And Shopware. I Am Proficient In Javascript And Several Javascript Libraries Equipping Me With A Robust Foundation In Web Development Technologies. My Personal Projects Are Predominantly Centered On The Creation Of Full-stack, Real-time Web Applications. This Endeavor Not Only Showcases My Passion For Web Development But Also Demonstrates My Commitment To Staying At The Forefront Of Technological Advancements And Best Practices In The Field. My Ability To Manage And Deliver Complex Projects From Concept To Completion Is A Testament To My Technical Proficiency, Creative Problem-solving Skills, And Dedication To Excellence And Accessibility. Lately, I Am Developing An Application Using Flutter. This Experience Is Enhancing My Skills In Creating Cross-platform Mobile Applications With A Focus On High Performance And A Dynamic User Interface. Flutter’s Unique Framework Allows Me To Craft Visually Attractive Apps That Are Both Responsive And Intuitive For Users. My Involvement In This Project Demonstrates My Adaptability To New Technologies And My Commitment To Leveraging The Latest Advancements In App Development To Produce Superior Digital Solutions.

I Love Design. In Addition To Developing Comprehensive User Stories, I Have Also Created Ux Designs And Wireframes, Reflecting My Deep Commitment To Crafting User-centered Interfaces. I Possess A Strong Passion For Beautiful Ui And Compellingly Narrated User Journeys. For Me, Good Design Transcends Aesthetics, Embodying Functionality And Intuitiveness That Exceed User Expectations. This Philosophy Drives My Approach To Product Development, Ensuring That Each Project Not Only Looks Appealing But Also Delivers An Exceptional And Seamless User Experience. My Dedication To The Principles Of Effective Design Is Evident In My Work, Demonstrating A Blend Of Creativity, Technical Skill, And A User-centered Mindset.

I Love Strategy And Leadership. In My Professional Career, I Have Developed Extensive Strategy And Leadership Skills That Enable Me To Successfully Navigate Dynamic And Challenging Business Environments. My Strategic Mindset Enables Me To Develop Long-term Visions And Turn Them Into Tangible Results Through Effective Planning And Implementation. My Expertise In Strategic Analysis Enables Me To Cut Through Complex Problems, Identify Opportunities And Minimize Risks, Which Helps To Increase The Company’s Competitiveness And Sustainable Growth. As A Leader, I Have Demonstrated A Strong Aptitude For Building And Nurturing High Performing Teams. I Foster A Culture Of Openness And Mutual Respect In Which Innovation And Creativity Can Flourish. My Leadership Philosophy Is Based On The Principle Of Servant Leadership, Focusing On Developing And Empowering My Team Members To Reach Their Full Potential. Through Effective Communication And Motivational Leadership Techniques, I Inspire Others To Excel And Achieve Strategic Goals Together. My Approach To Leadership And Strategy Development Is Characterized By A Proactive, Goal-oriented Attitude, Supported By My Ability To Respond Quickly To Change And Implement Flexible Solutions. This Combination Of Strategic Vision And Effective Leadership Has Enabled Me To Achieve Significant Success In My Career And Make A Measurable Contribution To The Success Of The Companies I Have Worked For.

I Am A Human. As An Individual Living With Both High Functioning Autism And Adhd, I’ve Learned To Transform My Unique Abilities Into Strengths. With Two Lively Toddlers Keeping Me Constantly On My Toes, I Have Developed Remarkable Organizational And Time Management Skills. In My Free Time, I Passionately Engage In Making Music And Enjoy Spending Time With Friends And Family. My Early Side Projects Ranged From Producing Music Videos To Starting My Own Clothing Line, Highlighting My Creative Flair And Entrepreneurial Spirit. Discovering Lean And Agile Methodologies Marked A Turning Point In My Life. I’ve Adapted These Concepts Not Just Professionally, But Also Personally, To Act More Efficiently And Purposefully. My Passion For Continuous Learning Drives Me To Constantly Evolve And Acquire New Knowledge. My Technological Journey From A Windows User To A Dedicated Mac Enthusiast Reflects My Adaptability And Eagerness For Personal Growth. Among My Personal Interests Are A Love For Coffee, Pizza, And Pasta, As Well As A Strong Commitment To Health And Fitness Through Running, Which Helps Me Stay Focused And Balanced.

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