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Jan-Philipp Schiele

IT Project Management Coach (Freelance)

Jan-Philipp Schiele
Wunstorf, Germany

Experience

Sep 2022 - Present
3 years 6 months

IT Project Management Coach (Freelance)

The Project Coach

  • Set up and manage complex project and rollout structures (SAP, cloud, portfolio) for large public sector programs
  • Provide professional leadership to interdisciplinary teams (up to 30 people)
  • Coaching and advising project and program managers
  • Facilitation of national and international workshops and committees
  • Set up and manage backlog, risk, and dependency management; meeting and agenda structures
  • Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate steering formats
  • Coordinate individual transformation projects across multiple broadcasters
  • Use various project and portfolio management tools (ServiceNow, Planview, Cplace, Clarity, Jira, Confluence)
  • Develop rollout scenarios; manage pilot and full-scale go-live
  • Responsible for change and communication concept, as well as organizational training (train-the-trainer, key-user network)
  • Central control and harmonization of rollout activities across five broadcasters; standardization of project management methods, risk management, and integration management
Sep 2022 - May 2024
1 year 9 months

Manager Mindset Transformation (Team Lead)

re:think Innovations GmbH

  • Lead and coach a team in agile transformation
  • Lead and manage IT transformation projects at the client
  • Facilitation of meetings and workshops in various client projects
  • Strategic development of business development in the area of agile transformation (acquisition, proposal creation, cross-selling, client relations)
Apr 2022 - Sep 2022
6 months

Manager Digital Transformation – Head of the Procurement Department

ReqPOOL Deutschland GmbH

  • IT program and project management in digitization and software procurement
  • Process modeling, quality management, data analysis
  • Conduct workshops and advise clients at management level
Mar 2015 - Mar 2022
7 years 1 month

(Senior) Expert Portfolio Management & Controlling

Swiss Life Germany / Der Mittelstand. BVMW e.V.

  • Manage the strategic portfolio and digital transformation
  • Develop governance, design KPIs, and facilitate committees
  • Lead team members in the transformation team
  • Implement OKR, agile events, and cross-functional coordination

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Insurance (7 years), Media and Entertainment (3.5 years), Government and Administration (3.5 years), Information Technology (2 years), and Professional Services (1.5 years).

Insurance
Media and Entertainment
Government and Administration
Information Technology
Professional Services

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 Project Management (11 years), Finance (7 years), Information Technology (4 years), Sales (1.5 years), and Procurement (0.5 years).

Project Management
Finance
Information Technology
Sales
Procurement

Summary

I stabilize complex transformation programs, guide teams confidently through the project roadmap, and create transparency where others lose track. My drive: to steer digital change in a structured way and make it effective for organizations.

Skills

  • Various Project And Portfolio Management Tools (Servicenow, Planview, Cplace, Clarity)
  • Jira / Confluence
  • Ms 365 / Ms Power Bi / Ms Project
  • Itil (Rossmann Internal)
  • Sap S/4hana (High Relevance When There Are Sap Projects In The Portfolio)
  • Mural / Miro / Concept Board
  • Various Ai Tools (Chatgpt, Deepl, Notion Ai, Etc.)
  • Prompting
  • Atlas.ti
  • Ibm Spss
  • Unit4

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

M.Sc. Business Administration · Business Administration

B.A. Business Psychology · Business Psychology

PhD in Management · Management

Certifications & licenses

IREB (CREP)

ITIL (Rossmann internal)

Non-Profit PM (GPM)

PM Professional Training

University of Hagen

PSM II

SAFe 5.0 Agilist

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Where is Jan-Philipp based?

Jan-Philipp is based in Wunstorf, Germany.

What languages does Jan-Philipp speak?

Jan-Philipp speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Jan-Philipp have?

Jan-Philipp has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Jan-Philipp has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Jan-Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jan-Philipp be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jan-Philipp would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Project Management Coach (Freelance), Manager Mindset Transformation (Team Lead), Manager Digital Transformation – Head of the Procurement Department.

What is Jan-Philipp's latest experience?

Jan-Philipp's most recent position is IT Project Management Coach (Freelance) at The Project Coach.

What companies has Jan-Philipp worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jan-Philipp has worked for The Project Coach, re:think Innovations GmbH, ReqPOOL Deutschland GmbH, and Swiss Life Germany / Der Mittelstand. BVMW e.V..

Which industries is Jan-Philipp most experienced in?

Jan-Philipp is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Government and Public Administration. Jan-Philipp also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Jan-Philipp most experienced in?

Jan-Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Information Technology (IT). Jan-Philipp also has some experience in Sales and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Jan-Philipp worked in recently?

Jan-Philipp has recently worked in industries like Insurance, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas has Jan-Philipp worked in recently?

Jan-Philipp has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Jan-Philipp's education?

Jan-Philipp holds a Doctorate in Management, a Master in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Business Psychology.

Does Jan-Philipp have any certificates?

Jan-Philipp has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: IREB (CREP), ITIL (Rossmann internal), and Non-Profit PM (GPM).

What is the availability of Jan-Philipp?

Jan-Philipp will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Jan-Philipp?

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