Jens Wiswede
Interim Executive (CIO ad interim)
Experience
Interim Executive (CIO ad interim)
SENEC GmbH
- Brought back passion and motivation to corporate IT, initiating a new self-understanding of roles and responsibilities
- Marketed the CIO domain and restored dysfunctional communication between CEO and IT and other C-level executives
- Addressed issues such as lack of demand management and budget challenges
- Rolled out an IT roadmap for each C-level domain
- Established IT governance and a new target operating model
Lead Complex Mergers & Acquisitions Projects
ZF AG
- Led multiple high-value IT M&A projects spanning all phases: screening, strategy, due diligence, signing, closing, and day-one integration
- Conducted strategic exploration, risk assessment, SWOT analysis, and deal preparation
- Managed virtual data room processes and Q&A sessions
- Negotiated TSA contracts in collaboration with legal teams
- Oversaw program management, technical and organizational change management, and restructuring in an agile, top-management environment under NDA
Board Member, Crisis Management
SSI Schäfer IT Solutions
- Performed as temporary board member commissioned by CEO for crisis management of a 1,200-FTE IT subsidiary within an 8,000-FTE logistics holding group
- Conducted as-is analysis uncovering deep-rooted behaviors amid extensive politics and history
- Initiated a task force for short-term stabilization and transparency of issues
- Implemented organizational changes, process improvements, and quality initiatives authorized by holding CEO
- Developed a short-term strategy including product portfolio reduction, harmonization, standardization, and budget adjustments
- Restructured skills and academy programs, improved internal and external collaboration, and managed internal communication and change management
Program Turnaround Manager
DXC Technology
- Restarted a faltering high-level agile development program under strong management scrutiny at Vodafone Germany
- Addressed critical issues to regain program momentum and stakeholder confidence
ERP Turnaround Project Leader
Aichelin Heat Treatment Systems (Beijing/Tangshan)
- Led a multi-side, cross-department ERP implementation turnaround in China
- Took over a failing project and drove it to successful completion
Critical IS-Program CIO-level Lead
SAP AG
- Integrated newly acquired SAP business units into technical governance with high C-level attention
- Managed complex program requirements across multiple geographies
Core IT Strategy Consultant
Iran Telecommunication Company (TCI)
- Defined core IT strategy at C-level for a national incumbent telco holding with 32,000 employees
Crisis Manager
Hewlett Packard Inc.
- Led multiple major rescue operations across Europe managing projects over $10 million, including the Itanium Supercomputer program
Summary
A resourceful, cost-conscious quality and performance-minded, lateral Crisis Manager, with extensive Business & IT Management skills. Capable of and performing at all levels in restructuring, strategic planning, in tactical, operational & support domains on a national & international scale, in blue chips or SME’s.
Skills
Turnaround Experienced Crisis Manager
Acting Cross-company As Chief Restructuring Officer (Cro), Temporary Board Member, Cio Or Head Of Department
Turning Critical Red-flags Into Success
Proven Ability In Reorganizations Or Transformations
Acts As Mediator In Difficult Times Or Strategic Changes
Flexible But Systematic Change Management Approach Customized To Specific Situations In The Digital Age
Experienced In Strategy & Target Operating Models
Shapes Future-oriented Value Propositions Across Units
Capable Of Operationalizing It (Strategic Program Management And Implementation Into The Organization)
Long Standing Project & Program Management Experience
Acts In Both Worlds: Agile (Kanban, Scrum, Etc.) And Waterfall Or Even Mixed, Customized Environments
Agile Approach On Company-level According To Safe
Fluent In Intercultural Environment
Has Carried Out Onsite Missions All Over The World
Open To International Travel As Needed (On-site)
Experienced Professional With A Sound Understanding Of Tech
Combines Business (Even Legal/contractual/restructuring Aspects) And Tech Skills (Bss, Sap, Erp, Sw, Dev)
Operates Independently, Self-managing, Quick Learner
Leadership Based On Respect & Trust
Business & It Strategy (Short/long Term)
Turnarounds / Crisis & Change Management
Portfolio & Program Management, Controlling
Agile Processes, Governance & It Alignment
Digitalization, Ai, Cutting-edge Technology
Turnaround, Crisis Management
Restructuring / Change Management
Management & Leadership
Strategy / Business Management
Merger & Acquisitions / Sourcing
Eam (Technical)
Can-do Attitude, Hands-on
Leadership, Team Building
Mediator, Negotiator
Hardliner
Languages
Education
Humboldt University
Law, Economics, Business Informatics · Berlin, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified Insolvency Management
Hewlett Packard Inc.
Certified Six-Sigma - Black Belt
Certified SAFe Leader
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