T B - Release Manager / Project Manager

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Sep 2025

1 year 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Overall responsibility for the successful planning, implementation and continuous improvement of a security-critical mobile banking app (iOS & Android) for several million end users
Leading and coordinating interdisciplinary teams (development, UX/UI, IT security, operations, support, external service providers)
Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and security requirements
Managing release and rollout for iOS and Android including monitoring, KPI analysis and continuous optimization
Building and maintaining active stakeholder management; transparent communication with internal and external partners
Identifying, evaluating and managing project-specific risks and implementing countermeasures
Responsible for budget planning, cost control and efficient resource management

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

11 months

Bremen, Germany

Setting up the necessary structures to operate an EfA-capable (cross-state) online service under the Online Access Act (OZG)
Developing and establishing multiple processes for the support structure to ensure smooth operation of the newly developed online services
Designing and implementing change and release processes according to ITIL 4
Managing communication with project members, stakeholders and relevant parties to synchronize progress, requirements and risks
Coordinating price calculations of online services to serve as the basis for shared use by subsequent federal states
Aligning necessary contracts with states and municipalities for EfA online services
Acting as single point of contact for implementation projects and involved parties, as well as liaison to the operations coordination of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
Agile project management for commissioning two Scrum-developed focus services in the area of corporate management and development
Preparing agile teams for changing requirements, facilitating meetings, workshops and retrospectives
Advising agile teams on implementing Scrum processes and conducting team building activities

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Release and multi-project management by combining traditional and agile approaches for the Sparkasse app and Sparkasse Business app
Creating detailed project plans considering available resources and milestones
Monitoring financial resources, focusing on quality, scope, time and budget (magic square)
Aligning requirements and milestones with internal and external stakeholders
Regularly reviewing project progress and monitoring product quality
Identifying and mitigating project risks, creating and presenting project reports
Continuous releases of a mobile banking app with over 11 million users across Europe and extensive certification
First release of a mobile banking app for small business owners
Supporting teams as Scrum Master and Agile Coach, building teams and collaboration structures
Conducting trainings on Scrum techniques, facilitating agile meetings and workshops
Defining and monitoring relevant metrics (burndown charts, velocity, lead time)
Stakeholder management and ensuring regular software deliveries

Feb 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Developing and implementing long-term strategies to ensure growth and profitability
Defining, tracking and ensuring achievement of company objectives
Leading operational business units and managing cross-functional collaboration
Responsible for financial management: budgeting, liquidity and tax planning, as well as revenue and profit planning
Recruiting and developing employees
Coordinating and optimizing cross-departmental project activities
Maintaining customer and supplier contacts to ensure requirements and expectations are met
Developing marketing and sales strategies for acquiring new customers
Responsible for legal affairs and compliance

May 2017 - Sep 2021

4 years 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Leading the project to develop custom software for a wholesale module in the petroleum wholesale sector
Conducting technical and functional system analysis based on market observations
Gathering, analyzing and prioritizing client requirements and integrating them into the ERP system
Creating the technical concept, detailed project planning with milestones, resource and cost planning
Assembling and leading an interdisciplinary team of developers, designers and testers
Introducing and optimizing test processes and comprehensive risk management
Quality management to ensure all requirements and standards are met
Contract negotiations and budget/resource management according to the magic square
Migrating customer data and porting the software into the client's IT environment
Creating and conducting user trainings, establishing support processes
Leading a team of 20 and coaching as Scrum Master and Agile Coach
Introducing agile principles, visualization tools (scrum board, burndown charts) and feedback mechanisms

Mar 2011 - Dec 2017

6 years 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Setup and administration of IT infrastructures, networks, and online shops for media production agencies
Selection and contracting of third-party providers
Acquisition of new customers and client care for training companies
Assistant to the management: market analyses, marketing strategies, and optimization of learning concepts
Project management for introducing new software (ERP systems, online shops, websites)
IT consulting for SMEs on all Apple products, data backup, data security, and purchasing decisions
Coordination of IT projects in crafts businesses, oil companies, and software engineering
Support for new gas station construction, payment support, supplier management, and accounting via SAP
Preparing market analyses, event and travel planning, schedule coordination, and preliminary bookkeeping