Julian Hillebrand
Erfahrener Projekt- und Programmmanager | Spezialist für internationale IT-Projekte
Experience
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
2 years Germany
Program Manager eSIM
1&1 Telecommunications SE
Context & Objective: Introducing new eSIM functionalities to improve the customer experience and integrate into existing networks and service processes.
- Development and management of the program to introduce new eSIM functionalities
- Communication and reporting to C-level
- Analysis and creation of customer journeys around the eSIM sales process
- Creating the end-to-end prerequisites for the integration of the eSIM into all new and existing customer and service processes
- Ensuring timely implementation in collaboration with development teams
- Coordination and reporting at board level with all relevant areas (technology, product development, marketing, logistics, customer service)
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years Germany
Program Manager GNSS Network Rollout
Swift Navigation Inc. / Deutsche Telekom
Context & Objective: Deployment and integration of precise positioning solutions in 14 European countries to improve network coverage and service quality.
- Project management for the deployment and integration of GNSS radio sites in 14 countries
- Cooperation with Deutsche Telekom and its partners
- Creation and maintenance of project and progress reporting for C-level management
- Escalation management within stakeholder and partner organizations
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years Germany
Program Manager Global Windows 10 Rollout
Lanxess AG
Context & Objective: Execute a company-wide IT transformation project to upgrade computers to Windows 10 for more than 14,000 employees in 33 countries.
- Responsible for the global rollout of Windows 10 for over 14,000 employees in 33 countries
- Coordination of rollout planning with area managers, users and site managers
- Establishment and support of communication within the framework of organizational change management (OCM)
- Definition of rollout processes (e.g. scheduling, technical preliminary analysis)
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years Germany
Project Manager/ Scrum Master Digital Product
Metro AG
Context & Objective: Develop a digital solution to support the hospitality industry by improving online presence and increasing efficiency.
- Development of an app for placing company profiles in networks, search engines and map services
- Development of the product vision and business case
- Project management of the development teams
- Budget responsibility (7-digit)
- Creation and maintenance of project and progress reporting for C-level management
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years Germany
Program Manager / Scrum Master New B2C Offer
Vodafone Group
Context & Objective: Development and market launch of a new B2C app to improve the customer experience and integration into the existing system landscape.
- Development of a new B2C app offering for customers
- Setting up the international delivery team and scheduling
- Integration of the new offer into the existing system landscape
- Responsible for team building, project management and integration with 8-digit budget
- Creation and maintenance of project and progress reports for C-level management
- Escalation management within stakeholder and partner organizations
Jan 2018 - Dec 2025
7 years Germany
Head of Program Management
Cocus AG
Context & Objective: Building and leading the Digital Services team to introduce agile methods and successfully implement complex customer software projects.
- Team management and disciplinary leadership of the 15-person Digital Services team
- Introduction of agile frameworks (SCRUM, SAFe) and agile coaching of teams
- Responsible for the proper implementation of various customer software projects (on time, on budget, on quality)
- Establishment of project management and governance structures
- Coaching and knowledge management of the team
- Profit and loss responsibility of the division with a 7-digit budget
- Stakeholder management and sales support
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
4 years Germany
Program Manager for Market Entry in the SEA Region
TUI AG
Context & Objective: Managing market entry and developing an international travel booking platform to increase market share in the SEA region.
- Management of the market entry of the travel group TUI in the SEA region
- Development of an international travel booking platform for flights and hotel travel
- Management of several international development teams with over 100 members (including stays in India and Malaysia)
- Setting the schedule, budgeting and monitoring progress
- Development of the product vision and business case
- Development of product and team processes and structures
- Coordination, prioritization and control of product development with C-level stakeholders
Summary
Experienced IT project and program manager with over 10 years of experience in leading large, international projects and teams. Specialized in the implementation of complex IT solutions, the introduction of new products and services and the management of global rollouts.
Core competencies:
- Project management: Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban), classic methods (Prince2, PMP)
- Multi-project management: Management of projects with 8-digit budgets and up to 100 employees
- Scrum Master & Agile Coaching: Introduction of agile frameworks (SCRUM, SAFe)
- International rollouts: Coordination of global projects in 33 countries for over 14,000 employees
- Stakeholder management: Collaboration up to the C-level, effective communication and negotiation
- Requirements management: Analysis and management of customer requirements, development of solution designs, change management, business process modeling (BPM)
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 2010 - Jun 2013