Gregor Schimmele - Senior IT Project Manager With Technical Background And Master Of Science Degree In Information Engineering & Management.

Q: Where is Gregor based?

Gregor is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Gregor speak?

Gregor speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Gregor have?

Gregor has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Gregor has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Gregor may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gregor's latest experience?

Gregor's most recent position is IT Project Manager at DZ Bank .

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

In recent years, Gregor has worked for DZ Bank , DBSchenker , Telefónica , and Deutsche Börse .

Q: Which industries is Gregor most experienced in?

Gregor is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Transportation and Logistics , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Gregor most experienced in?

Gregor is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning . Gregor also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Product Development , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Gregor worked in recently?

Gregor has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Transportation and Logistics , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Gregor worked in recently?

Gregor has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Strategy and Planning , and Project Management .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

6 months

IT Project Manager

DZ Bank

Define digitization vision and develop future IT architecture for core banking system landscape utilizing modern architecture standards
Coordinate results with all involved stakeholders including senior management
Define and plan comprehensive package of implementation measures

Sep 2022 - Nov 2023

1 year 3 months

IT Program Manager

DBSchenker

Plan and manage replacement and migration of a global IT platform with multiple sub-streams
Design business case, prepare and control tender and system selection phase
Manage solution design, implementation, test, as well as the global roll-out phase

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

7 months

IT Project Manager

Telefónica

Lead definition and execution of restructuring initiatives aimed at reshaping operational model of business department
Orchestrate definition and management of tenders, provide supervision and financial controlling of cost reduction measures

May 2019 - Mar 2022

2 years 11 months

IT Strategy Consultant

Deutsche Börse

As part of the Chief of Staff/IT Strategy team supporting the CIO in performing a digital transformation with a cloud first approach including definition and execution of extensive transformation initiatives
Define, conceptualize and manage group-wide measures to decommission and migrate legacy applications to realize significant cost savings benefits
Analyze competitors and market to define strategic positioning and enhance IT target operating model jointly with senior stakeholders including C-level

Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

6 months

IT Project Manager

Deutsche Börse

Manage implementation of Application Performance Management solution for a cloud solution consisting of 30+ monitored components
Manage resources to ensure requirements are implemented in time and to agreed quality criteria
Provide extensive functional product knowledge and support to customers

Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

1 year 4 months

IT Product Manager

Deutsche Börse

Identify customer needs and define value adding solutions following product strategy and company vision for data analytics solution through analysis with clients as well as industry, competitors, and regulatory framework
Own customer requirements from formal definition to development and go-live by managing cross-functional teams in an agile environment to ensure execution
Develop product goals, order and communicate product backlog items and ensure transparency and visibility

Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

1 year 11 months

IT Project Manager

Deutsche Börse

Define scope and manage project end-to-end working closely with stakeholders and vendors through complete life cycle including developing a plan, manage communication of progress and status towards client and senior management
Orchestrate RFPs with purchasing department, enterprise architects and business counterparts
Build strong relationships with implementation partners, subcontractors and vendors to ensure a mutual and in depth understanding of the solution and approach

Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

6 months

IT Solution Architect

Deutsche Börse

Define scalable and reusable IT architectures for major core banking system transformation
Advise customers on design of complex architecture strategies and on the integration of IT products into existing application landscapes

Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

7 months

Requirements Engineer

Deutsche Börse

Engage clients, engineers and partners to define business, functional and technical requirements through interviews, workshops and workflow analysis
Manage and coordinate business analysts and technicians to ensure project work is executed and implemented according to the plan and to agreed project management standards

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 Banking and Finance (8 years), Transportation (1 year), and Telecommunication (0.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Transportation

Telecommunication

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 Information Technology (9 years), Project Management (4 years), Strategy (3 years), Business Intelligence (1.5 years), Product Development (1.5 years), and Procurement (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Procurement

Summary

Senior IT Project Manager with technical background and Master of Science degree in Information Engineering & Management. Experience in managing digital projects and products, as well as in defining strategies in large organizations and in an international environment. Focus on business and customer analysis, requirements engineering, and managing projects end-to-end.

Skills

Industry

Banking
Capital Markets Services
Logistics
Telecommunication

Technical

Cloud, Big Data, Micro-
Data Analysis: Oracle, Splunk, No-sql
Uml, Bpmn

Functional

It Strategy & Digital Transformation
Program Management
Project Management
Change Management
Vendor Management
(Technical) Requirements Analysis & Management
Test Management

Methodical

Business Case Formulation & Financial Management
Data Management

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Master of Science · Information Engineering & Management · Karlsruhe, Germany

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Bachelor of Science · Information Engineering & Management · Karlsruhe, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Product Owner (KIT)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

November 2024

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Where is Gregor based?

Gregor is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What languages does Gregor speak?

Gregor speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Gregor have?

Gregor has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Gregor has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Gregor may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gregor be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gregor would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Project Manager, IT Program Manager, IT Strategy Consultant.

What is Gregor's latest experience?

Gregor's most recent position is IT Project Manager at DZ Bank.

What companies has Gregor worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gregor has worked for DZ Bank, DBSchenker, Telefónica, and Deutsche Börse.

Which industries is Gregor most experienced in?

Gregor is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Transportation and Logistics, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Gregor most experienced in?

Gregor is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Gregor also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Product Development, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Gregor worked in recently?

Gregor has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Transportation and Logistics, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Gregor worked in recently?

Gregor has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Strategy and Planning, and Project Management.

What is Gregor's education?

Gregor holds a Master in Information Engineering & Management from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and a Bachelor in Information Engineering & Management from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

Does Gregor have any certificates?

Gregor has 1 certificate: Certified Scrum Product Owner (KIT).

What is the availability of Gregor?

Gregor is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Gregor?

Gregor's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.