Hartwig Kosbab - SME Enterprise Agility & Multi-Project Management

Q: Where is Hartwig based?

Hartwig is based in Magdeburg, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Hartwig speak?

Hartwig speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Hartwig have?

Hartwig has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Hartwig has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Hartwig may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Hartwig's latest experience?

Hartwig's most recent position is SME Enterprise Agility & Multi-Project Management at Demicon GmbH .

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

In recent years, Hartwig has worked for Demicon GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Hartwig most experienced in?

Hartwig is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Professional Services . Hartwig also has some experience in Advertising and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Hartwig most experienced in?

Hartwig is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Marketing . Hartwig also has some experience in Product Development , Human Resources (HR) , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Hartwig worked in recently?

Hartwig has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Hartwig worked in recently?

Hartwig has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Human Resources (HR) .

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Magdeburg, Germany

Experience

Apr 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Berlin, Germany

SME Enterprise Agility & Multi-Project Management

Demicon GmbH

Project management in various digital transformation projects for the client Mercedes-Benz
Development of solutions in (scaled) agile project management, requirements management, and maturity assessments
End-to-end improvement and automation of the program and project landscape (methods, tools, and software)
In-house consulting to support external project teams
Management of the migration of internal tools to SaaS solutions
Development of company-wide governance for process control of change requests and enhancement requests in the new target system
Streamlined the internal project management tool and established associated governance
Successfully implemented an AI-based maturity assessment solution

Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

2 years 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Teamlead & IT Senior Consultant

Demicon GmbH

Direct leadership of a 10-member team comprising project managers, developers, and consultants
Managing multiple client projects in digital transformation, agile/traditional/hybrid project management
End-to-end development and improvement of program and project landscapes (methods, tools, and software) for various clients
Project controlling, including time, cost, and quality management
Conducting internal and external training on agility
Enhancing requirements management, project automation, project monitoring, and control
Scrum Master in a public sector project requiring high-level security clearance (SÜ3)
Further development of a project automation solution and successful implementation for clients
Training and development of trainees into junior consultants and associates into senior roles
Building a 10-member expert team
Successful rollout of a customer-tailored SAFe solution based on Atlassian tools

Apr 2018 - Jan 2021

2 years 10 months

Berlin, Germany

Atlassian Consultant

Demicon GmbH

Managing client projects throughout the entire product lifecycle
Implementing tailored IT solutions
Providing methodological consulting and technical implementation in project management, agile transformation, and ITSM
Conducting internal and external training in the Atlassian domain
Designed and implemented a Single Point of Truth platform for managing and tracking projects, developments, and ITSM requests, including the establishment of a central CMDB
Led and executed a complex project to migrate requirements management to an integrated tool solution

Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

2 years 1 month

Wiesbaden, Germany

Atlassian Consultant

//Seibert/Media GmbH

Technical consulting and implementation of customized client solutions in the Atlassian domain

Oct 2014 - Feb 2018

3 years 5 months

Wiesbaden, Germany

Digital Media Consultant

Stadtleben GmbH

Leadership and organization of a digital media team
Managing client inquiries and commissioned projects
Development and training of new digital media consultants
Execution of commissioned work

Dec 2011 - Jul 2012

8 months

Wiesbaden, Germany

Office Manager

IMK Anton GmbH

Oct 2011 - Mar 2016

4 years 6 months

Wiesbaden, Germany

Self-employed

Tomahawk Gbr

Execution of media projects, including the creation of websites, photography, and print media (catalogs, marketing materials)
Developed a web platform for a globally operating non-profit organization

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 Information Technology (14.5 years), Media and Entertainment (6.5 years), Professional Services (3.5 years), Advertising (3.5 years), and Automotive (3 years).

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Professional Services

Advertising

Automotive

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 (14.5 years), Project Management (11 years), Marketing (6.5 years), Product Development (4.5 years), Human Resources (3 years), and Operations (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Marketing

Product Development

Human Resources

Operations

Summary

Comprehensive expertise in agile, traditional, and hybrid project management, as well as in the automation and development of project and process management landscapes.
Leadership of teams with up to 10 FTEs, including project managers, developers, and consultants.
Expert knowledge in Scrum, SAFe, Scrum@Scale, Kanban, PRINCE2, and Atlassian tools.
Led and executed over 180 digital transformation projects for more than 30 clients.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Feb 2018

Hochschule RheinMain

Media Informatics · Wiesbaden, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2013

Lee University

Master of Arts · Biblical Studies · Freudenstadt, Germany

Oct 2004 - Jun 2007

European Theological Seminary

Bachelor · Theology · Freudenstadt, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Prince 2 Agile Practitioner

Prince 2 Practitioner

Safe Practice Consultant

Scrum Master

Scrum@Scale Practitioner

Atlassian Certification ACP-CA

Atlassian Certification ACP-JA

Atlassian Certification ACP-JSD

Atlassian Certification ACP-JSW

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Hartwig based?

Hartwig is based in Magdeburg, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Hartwig speak?

Hartwig speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Hartwig have?

Hartwig has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Hartwig has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Hartwig may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hartwig be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hartwig would be well-suited for roles such as: SME Enterprise Agility & Multi-Project Management, Teamlead & IT Senior Consultant, Atlassian Consultant.

What is Hartwig's latest experience?

Hartwig's most recent position is SME Enterprise Agility & Multi-Project Management at Demicon GmbH.

What companies has Hartwig worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hartwig has worked for Demicon GmbH.

Which industries is Hartwig most experienced in?

Hartwig is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Professional Services. Hartwig also has some experience in Advertising and Automotive.

Which business areas is Hartwig most experienced in?

Hartwig is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Marketing. Hartwig also has some experience in Product Development, Human Resources (HR), and Operations.

Which industries has Hartwig worked in recently?

Hartwig has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Automotive.

Which business areas has Hartwig worked in recently?

Hartwig has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Human Resources (HR).

What is Hartwig's education?

Hartwig holds a Master in Biblical Studies from Lee University, a Bachelor in Theology from European Theological Seminary and a Bachelor in Certified Office Administrator from Hounsing Association of the City of Delitzsch.

Does Hartwig have any certificates?

Hartwig has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: Prince 2 Agile Practitioner, Prince 2 Practitioner, and Safe Practice Consultant.

What is the availability of Hartwig?

Hartwig is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Hartwig?

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