Gro Geert-jørgensen
Senior Executive, Agile & Process
Experience
Jul 2023 - Present
1 year 8 months Munich, Germany
Senior Executive, Agile & Process
apinity GmbH
apinity is a multi-line insurance SaaS provider specializing in AI-powered risk assessment solutions.
- Spearheaded the design and execution of enterprise Agile frameworks, enhancing delivery alignment across leadership and operational teams, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency
- Mentored senior executives and managers on leveraging OKRs for strategic goal-setting, strengthening alignment with organizational objectives
- Established a growth framework for Product Engineering leadership, leading to a 15% improvement in retention and professional development outcomes
May 2021 - Aug 2023
2 years 4 months Munich, Germany
Principle Manager, Agile Coach
Riskmethods GmbH
RiskMethods (currently Sphera Supply Chain Risk Management) is a supply chain risk management leader that provides SaaS solutions and AI-powered analytics to global organizations.
- Partnered with C-level executives to design cross-departmental Agile frameworks, enabling cohesive strategic planning and execution. Established OKRs, improving strategic focus and organizational transparency
- Directed organizational topology optimization, aligning key business units and leadership teams to reduce decision-making cycles by 30%
- Championed sustainable transformation initiatives, embedding Agile practices into leadership structures to enhance scalability and adaptability
Dec 2020 - Jun 2021
7 months Munich, Germany
Principle Agile Coach
Xempus AG
Xempus AG provides financial software solutions focused on pension and life insurance digitization, leveraging SaaS and AI technologies.
- Facilitated SAFe implementation through PI planning and tailored training sessions for leadership teams
- Coached engineering leaders on Agile practices, driving improved productivity and collaboration across departments
Oct 2018 - Dec 2020
2 years 3 months Munich, Germany
Senior Agile Coach
HolidayCheck Group AG
HolidayCheck Group AG is a leading digital travel and booking platform in the DACH region, specializing in consumer services and innovation.
- Shortened the learning cycle for new initiatives from three months to three weeks through Agile framework realignment
- Optimized organizational topology, reducing time-to-market and system waste. Coached department heads and senior managers to foster a culture of innovation and strategic agility
- Led Flight Levels integration with OKRs, enabling leadership teams to scale processes and support individual growth
Sep 2015 - Aug 2018
3 years Munich, Germany
Senior Agile Coach & Nearshoring Manager
AutoScout24 GmbH
AutoScout24, a flagship company within Scout24 Group, is a European leader in automotive marketplaces that offers digital classifieds and online services.
- Contributed to Scout24's successful IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, establishing AutoScout24 as a critical digital asset in the marketplace. Supported the EUR 2.9 billion acquisition of AutoScout24 in 2019, enhancing its position as a key player in the European automotive market
- Designed and implemented cross-functional processes based on Flight Levels to enhance delivery and collaboration. Mentored 12 product and engineering leaders in Agile practices, fostering continuous improvement and strategic foresight
- Established and managed a nearshore setup, leading vendor evaluations and building strong partnerships
Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
2 years 1 month Munich, Germany
Founder, Nearshore and Processes Consultant
GrooConsulting
- Advised organizations on establishing nearshore teams and aligning them with Agile practices
- Delivered recruitment and process optimization solutions, achieving high-quality and cost-effective results
- Engaged by Westwing Home & Living (DACH; EUR 433M annual revenue, 2,000+ FTEs) to support executive-level initiatives to improve organizational processes for the product engineering teams
Oct 2008 - Aug 2013
4 years 11 months Kyiv, Ukraine
Business Process & Client Service Manager
Ciklum
An international IT service provider specializing in building and scaling distributed Agile teams for global clients, focusing on enhancing productivity and satisfaction.
- Supported 40+ clients in building distributed Agile teams, enhancing productivity and satisfaction. Delivered outsourcing strategies that optimized workflows and strengthened client relationships
- Grown business from a small Ukraine Nearshoring vendor with 70 FTEs to a Global Business with 5,000+ FTEs
Summary
- Innovative and results-oriented senior executive leader with 17+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide Agile transformations, fostering cross-functional team alignment, and empowering leadership teams to adopt forward-thinking strategies.
- Adept at implementing frameworks like Flight Levels, LeSS, and SAFe to enhance business agility and organizational scalability. Successfully aligned multinational leadership teams with Agile principles, driving strategic agility across organizations.
- Spearheaded transformation and Agile initiatives for organizations ranging from 30 to 5,000+ FTEs across industries, including SaaS, E-commerce, Automotive, Consumer Goods, and IT Services.
- Recognized for delivering measurable outcomes in efficiency, cost reduction, and time-to-market while cultivating sustainable organizational change that delivered quantifiable outcomes, such as reducing decision-making cycles by 30% and improving team satisfaction by 15%.
- Fluent in four languages, combining global perspectives with expertise in leadership development and strategic execution.
- Played a pivotal role in driving organizational agility for a high-growth digital marketplace with notable milestones, such as Scout24’s IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the further sale of AutoScout24 for EUR 2.9 billion in 2019 to private equity.
Languages
Danish
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate
Education
Oct 2008 - Jun 2008
BEC Business Education College
Project Management · Copenhagen, Denmark
Oct 2004 - Jun 2006
Aarhus University
Master’s Degree · Russian, Culture, Communications, Gender · Aarhus, Denmark
Oct 2003 - Jun 2004