Gregor Schimmele - IT Project Manager

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

6 months

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

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

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

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

Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

8 months

Manage implementation of Application Performance Management solution for 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

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 goal, order and communicate product backlog items and ensure transparency and visibility

Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

1 year 11 months

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

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

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