Jörg Ludwig - Project Coach, PMO, Agile Coach, Scrum Master

Q: Where is Jörg based?

Jörg is based in Worms, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Jörg speak?

Jörg speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jörg have?

Jörg has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Jörg has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Jörg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jörg's latest experience?

Jörg's most recent position is Project Coach, PMO, Agile Coach, Scrum Master at DVAG .

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

In recent years, Jörg has worked for DVAG , Rewe Digital (Rewe Group AG) , BWI GmbH , and Barmenia Versicherungen a.G. .

Q: Which industries is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Government and Public Administration , and Insurance . Jörg also has some experience in Fashion and Apparel , Banking and Finance , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in industries like Insurance , Banking and Finance , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

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Worms, Germany

Experience

May 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Hybrid

Project Coach, PMO, Agile Coach, Scrum Master

DVAG

Project coach (hybrid) with an end-to-end view of the entire project, including external managed services
Interim project management due to staffing change
Team coach for two agile development teams using Scrum
Improvement of communication culture and structure
Initiation and facilitation of stakeholder workshops
Moderation of agile events from daily stand-ups to Scrum of Scrums (Smart SAFe®)
Analysis and improvement of process and project documentation
Coordination of Atlassian applications (Confluence and Jira)
Support for product owners in backlog tasking
Organization and facilitation of retrospectives at different levels
Coaching of the project manager in a hybrid environment
Intensive communication and coordination with portfolio management
Tools and methods: Scrum, Scrum of Scrums, Smart SAFe®, Jira, Confluence, Salesforce, Concept Board, BPMN 2.0, MS 365, PRINCE2®

Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

10 months

Cologne, Germany

Hybrid

Project Management Officer, Deputy Project Manager, Scrum Master

Rewe Digital (Rewe Group AG)

PMO and agile project coach in a hybrid program context (SAFe® environment)
Deputy project manager in requirements management for integrating retail stores
Support for the program manager on organizational and methodological challenges
Support for transforming the project into a program
Agile coaching and mentoring of two product teams as Scrum Master
Guidance for product owners in agile requirements management
Analysis of the core team's agile maturity level
Design and documentation of processes (project workflows)
Implementation of project-specific documentation
Organization and facilitation of Program Increment Planning (PI Planning)
Design and facilitation of cross-team retrospectives and stakeholder workshops
Tools and methods: SAFe®, Jira, Confluence, Kanban, SAP, Concept Board, BPMN 2.0, MS 365, MSP®, traditional project management

Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

9 months

Meckenheim, Germany

Scrum Master, Project Coach

BWI GmbH

Training of the development team and other stakeholders in agile practices according to Scrum
Setup and facilitation of all Scrum events
Coaching of project leadership in a hybrid approach
Stakeholder and communication management (including project radio)
Support in requirements management for business analysts
Support for the product owner in backlog tasking
Initiation and management of continuous improvement
Identification and removal of impediments
Collaboration in coordinating user training for MS Dynamics
Tools and methods: Jira, Scrum, hybrid project management, MS Office, Citrix, GoToMeeting

Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

2 years

Wuppertal, Germany

Project Manager, Scrum Master

Barmenia Versicherungen a.G.

Review and assessment (maturity assessment) of processes for project and service management
Initiation of project setup with a hybrid focus
Implementation and staffing of the PMO
Content management of the PMO (project documentation, meetings and communication, project manual, stakeholder management)
Teaching an agile mindset and basic methodological knowledge (ITIL® v3 and v4, Scrum, PRINCE2®, Kanban)
Integration of tools like Jira, Confluence, and Projektron
Agile coaching of the core team in practical implementation
Support of the development team over multiple sprints as Scrum Master
Tools and methods: Scrum, Jira, ITIL®, PRINCE2®, MS Office, Kanban, Confluence

Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

1 year

Cologne, Germany

Project Manager, Agile Coach, Scrum Master

Carl Remigius Fresenius Education AG

Project management for the setup and guidance of the initial project phases
Intensive planning workshop following PRINCE2® Agile for an infrastructure project
Establishment of the PMO and temporary takeover of PMO activities
Creation of role descriptions, team staffing, and governance framework
Activity management with Atlassian Jira and creation of the product backlog
Assumed the Scrum Master role for a development team (Data Integration Layer)
Establishment of agile events
Servant leading and train-the-Scrum-Master (agile coaching)
Documentation in Confluence
Tools and methods: Scrum, PRINCE2®, Jira, Confluence, MS Office, Visio, MS Project

Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year

Düsseldorf, Germany

Hybrid

PMO and Project Coach

Information and Technology North Rhine-Westphalia (IT.NRW)

Implementing and operating the PMO in a hybrid context
Managing the use of Atlassian applications (Jira and Confluence)
Establishing hybrid project documentation
Coaching project management on hybrid approaches
Creating an agile mindset in the development team
Training the development team in agile work methods using Scrum
Stakeholder management and stakeholder meetings
Coordinating the alignment of supporting teams using Scrum of Scrums
Setting up and facilitating Scrum events for two development teams
Expanding ITSM process documentation and workshops to roll out the ITSM process model
Coordinating user training for the ITSM tool
Tools and methods: Scrum, ITIL® v3, Prince2® Agile, MS Project, Jira, MS Office

Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

PMO and Project Coach

Office for Information and Communication Technology

Reviewing and evaluating (interviews, maturity assessment) existing IT service management processes
Defining the target vision and modeling future processes
Checking the capacity and scalability of the existing tool
Initiating the project setup with a hybrid focus
Implementing and staffing the PMO
Teaching basic methodological knowledge (ITIL® and PRINCE2®)
Integrating Jira and Confluence for project control
Conducting management information sessions
Designing and delivering training for different user groups
Creating all training materials
Interim Scrum Master for a development team (tool customization)
Tools and methods: Scrum, ITIL® v3, Prince2®, Jira, MS Office, Concept Board, hybrid project management

Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

9 months

Munich, Germany

Program Management Officer

metafinanz Information Systems GmbH

Following the MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) framework
Workshop to achieve a unified stakeholder commitment
Supporting multi-project management through a program and project management office (PMO)
Evaluating and adapting the internal project management method
Maturity assessment of the existing approach
Setting up and temporary leadership of the PMO
Adapting the method to current and future requirements (including processes and templates)
Developing and implementing a training concept for project staff
Coaching project managers in project workshops
Tools and methods: classical project management (waterfall), MSP®, Jira, MS Office, Concept Board

Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

2 years

Braunschweig, Germany

Project Manager

NEW YORKER SE

Introducing a PRINCE2®-based project management method in the spun-off IT organization
Assessment to determine the current maturity levels
Defining the objectives with program management
Motivating and training a core competency team
Coaching the core competency team
Adapting and optimizing processes, tools, and templates
Appointment and onboarding of the PMO
Supporting ongoing projects as a coach
Tools and methods: Concept Board, Scrum, PRINCE2®, Jira, MS Office, MS Project

Apr 2011 - Mar 2012

1 year

Frankfurt, Germany

Hybrid

Agile Coach and Project Management Trainer

Infomotion GmbH

Developing a target model for hybrid project management for clients
Conducting target workshops with management
Developing a project framework including defining processes and templates
Training in hybrid project management based on Scrum and PRINCE2®
Training on adapting the method to client needs
Conducting certification training for consultants
Supporting and coaching consultants in practice with clients
Tools and methods: Scrum, PRINCE2®, Jira, MS Office

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 (3 years), Government and Administration (2.5 years), Insurance (2 years), Fashion (2 years), Banking and Finance (1.5 years), and Retail (1 year).

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Insurance

Fashion

Banking and Finance

Retail

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 (12 years), Information Technology (9.5 years), and Product Development (1 year).

Project Management

Information Technology

Product Development

Summary

With over 15 years of hands-on experience, I have extensive skills in both classic and agile IT project management, as well as IT service management. In various projects, I have held different roles: consultant, trainer, team coach, Scrum Master, project coach, project officer (PMO), and project manager. Over the past years, I have supported and managed projects using agile, traditional, and hybrid approaches. In addition, I have solid knowledge and experience in implementing agile and traditional project management methods in IT organizations. I also help with change management, project marketing, and developing training concepts. Recently, I focused on managing project management offices (PMO), hybrid project coaching, agile team coaching, and the role of project manager in digitalization and software development projects, including scaled environments following SAFe®.

Skills

Motivating, Challenging, And Supportive Team Player
Proactive And Results-oriented Work Style
Lean Thinker And Doer
Entrepreneurial And Customer-focused Mindset
Strong Analytical Skills
Solid Methods Combined With Solution-oriented Flexibility
Servant Leader With A Hands-on Mentality

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

Certifications & licenses

BPMN 2.0 Certification

Business Trainer

Federal Association of Certified Trainers & Business Coaches e.V. (BZTB)

COBIT® 5.0 Foundation

Certified Jira Power-User

Jira

GDPR Fundamental

DevOps Foundation

ISO 9000

ITIL® 4 Managing Professional

ITIL® 4 Trainer

ITIL® V3 Expert

ITIL® V3 Trainer

KMP1 Professional Scrum Master

Kanban

Conflict Management

Dr. Eysel Institute

MSP® Foundation

MSP® Practitioner

Mediator

Federal Mediation Association e.V.

NLP Practitioner

Dr. Eysel Institute

PRINCE2® AGILE Practitioner

PRINCE2® AGILE Trainer

PRINCE2® Practitioner

PRINCE2® Trainer

Rhetoric

Dr. Eysel Institute

SAFe® Certified Practitioner

SAFe® Certified SPC

SCRUM Trainer

Train the Trainer

TAM Munich Business Trainer

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Jörg based?

Jörg is based in Worms, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Jörg speak?

Jörg speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Jörg have?

Jörg has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Jörg has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Jörg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jörg be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jörg would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Coach, PMO, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Project Management Officer, Deputy Project Manager, Scrum Master, Scrum Master, Project Coach.

What is Jörg's latest experience?

Jörg's most recent position is Project Coach, PMO, Agile Coach, Scrum Master at DVAG.

What companies has Jörg worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jörg has worked for DVAG, Rewe Digital (Rewe Group AG), BWI GmbH, and Barmenia Versicherungen a.G..

Which industries is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Government and Public Administration, and Insurance. Jörg also has some experience in Fashion and Apparel, Banking and Finance, and Education.

Which business areas is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

Which industries has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in industries like Insurance, Banking and Finance, and Retail.

Which business areas has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

Does Jörg have any certificates?

Jörg has 27 certificates. Among them, these include: BPMN 2.0 Certification, Business Trainer, and COBIT® 5.0 Foundation.

What is the availability of Jörg?

Jörg is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jörg?

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