Janko Böhm
Agile Transformation Coach
Experience
Agile Transformation Coach
Haufe Group SE
- Joined an SAP S/4HANA migration program running for several years as an Agile Transformation Coach
- Transformed program organization from six sub-projects into a scaled agile structure with multiple agile teams
- Built up product owner roles with team leads and optimized end-to-end business processes
- Established agile reporting, key figures and performance metrics
- Introduced DevOps practices to create team responsibility for live operation
- Iteratively delivered business transactions early to reduce big-bang go-live risk
- Reduced delivery cycle times and improved forecast stability
- Increased delivery rate of SAP transports and earlier user feedback to build stakeholder trust
Agile Coach
Bosch.IO GmbH
- Coached several software development teams in a joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH and OEMs to create Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving solutions
- Integrated multiple teams worldwide into a common scaled framework combining LeSS, Kanban and SAFe
- Worked with agile teams and leadership to develop goals formulated as OKRs
- Changed performance metrics from cost tracking to measuring valuable product increments
- Improved feature delivery times and increased delivery rate through shorter cycle times
- Enhanced team collaboration, reduced dependencies and accelerated response to market information
Agile Coach
Bosch GmbH
- Accompanied transformation of Bosch eBike product organization (hardware and software) from project-phase model to agile product organization across 16 teams and 180 people
- Defined goals via OKRs and established review cycles
- Shaped Agile Release Train based on SAFe 5 and changed performance measurement to value increments
- Increased release frequency to deliver features faster to OEMs, dealers and workshops
- Improved cross-departmental cooperation, faster testing and approval processes
- Reduced error rates and shortened product cycle duration through smaller product units
- Enhanced accuracy of delivery date forecasts and reduced financial risk
Scrum Master / Agile Coach
Porsche AG
- Transitioned Porsche AG vehicle ordering system development from classic project organization to cross-functional agile product organization using LeSS principles
- Formed product teams with multiple development teams and specialist representatives
- Changed performance measurement from cost tracking to delivery items and success criteria to product deliveries
- Significantly increased release frequency and responsiveness to user feedback
- Improved cooperation across departments, faster testing and approvals
- Enhanced focus on high-value features and eliminated low-benefit requirements
Agile Coach
Daimler AG
- Prepared conversion of SAP HANA Order Management and PLM development processes from waterfall to agile
- Developed scaled agile working model with Finance, Logistics, Pricing, IT and Purchasing representatives
- Piloted agile practices, introduced Jira, defined OKR map, KPI performance measurement and draft contracts for agile procurement
- Coached over 60 people in international organizational transformation
- Shortened approval processes, reduced standard meetings, introduced agile tools for requirement prioritization
- Sharpened product development goals and created a unified product roadmap
Strategy and Organizational Consultant Cloud Service
Daimler AG
- Advised Central IT department on establishing hybrid public & private cloud service infrastructure
- Developed product portfolio of cloud offerings as billable self-services with integrated security, contracts and billing mechanisms
- Supported leadership team to reorganize technology-oriented units into product teams
- Facilitated retrospectives on product portfolio and implemented OKR-based decision making
- Established profitability key figures aligned with company goals
- Improved internal communication, reduced team conflicts and accelerated service delivery
Product Owner
Porsche Digital GmbH
- Served as Product Owner for an iOS app mapping customers as digital twins and delivering AI-based recommendations using TensorFlow and SageMaker on AWS
- Coordinated strategy, target systems and organizational transformation across three locations in Germany and the USA
- Examined and integrated external investment companies and technologies into product development
- Structured decision making as late as possible to maintain flexibility and agile values
- Accelerated decision cycles by incorporating technical results into investment evaluations
- Onboarded acquired companies and integrated their products into Porsche Digital’s portfolio
Enterprise Agile Business Coach
Deutsche Bahn AG
- Coached product owners, executives and development teams on scaled Scrum processes and tooling
- Developed and delivered BI solution for near-real-time calculation of Group KPI “Punctuality” using data lake and Qlik Sense applications
- Collected and processed raw data on availability, failures and construction sites across divisions
- Enabled interactive KPI evaluations for DB AG board with filters and timelines
- Facilitated cross-departmental prioritization through management workshops visualizing complex relationships and performance metrics
- Optimized costs transparently across divisions and established early-value delivery focus
Product Owner & Agile Team Coach
Thales AG
- Provided product ownership for safety-critical TelCo control center subsystem used by police, fire brigade and emergency call centers
- Coached in transforming requirements management from V-model specifications to agile backlog and user stories
- Transitioned incident management processes to DevOps principles across eight scaled teams and three management departments
- Organized four Scrum teams per LeSS principles and integrated safety-critical tests and multi-stage acceptance into agile workflow
- Early testing of development increments at control center sites reduced rollout risks and costs
- Improved system architectural decisions through real-condition validations and iterative feedback
Summary
I create clarity around success criteria and make teams predictable. We get better at meeting delivery dates and cost commitments. My strength: this builds trust between the team, management, and clients.
- quickly grasp situations, even in complex environments
- strong questioning skills with a focus on essentials
- focus on finding solutions and alternatives instead of dwelling on problems
Experienced coach with over 20 years of hands-on experience in large-scale organizations, digital transformation, and agility. I combine technology and business for predictable, measurable results.
Automotive, transportation, publishing, manufacturing, pharma, defense
fluent, authoritative, goal-oriented, with experience at different organization levels
flexible and highly committed, interdisciplinary, resilient
assertive and authentic
My book "Erfolgsfaktor Agilität" ISBN 978-3-658-25085-0, Springer Vieweg
My blog "Agile Mindset"
My podcast "Agility for Independent Thinking"
Online program Product Master & VIP Online Coach
Skills
- Agile, Safe 6, Safe 5, Rte, Scrum-master, Scrum, Kanban, Less, Art, Portfolio Management, Okr's
- Agile Kpi Systems, Agile Contract Models, Pmi, Prince2©
- Active Managing Director Of Methodenfabrik Gmbh
- Personnel Responsibility As Interim Managing Director And Owner
- Agile Contracts, Investment Calculation
- Release Train Engineer (Rte), Team Manager, Product Owner (Po)
- Jira, Atlassian, Git, Azure Devops, Ado, Bpel, Sap S/4, R/3, Ecc
- Qlik Sense, Bi, Alm/plm, Firstspirit, Cms, Intrafind, Intelligentviews, Virtuoso, Iviews, Uml, Salesforce
Languages
Education
MBA International Business · International Business
Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration and Computer Science
Certifications & licenses
Certified SaFe 6 Practice Consultant
Scaled Agile
Certified SaFe 5 Program Consultant
Scaled Agile
SaFe 4.0 Scrum Master Certification
Professional Scrum Master Certification
Scrum.Org
PMI Certification
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