Jürgen Groen - Data Analysis & Harmonization

Q: Where is Jürgen based?

Jürgen is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Jürgen speak?

Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), Dutch (Advanced), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Data Analysis & Harmonization at Various clients/consulting partners .

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

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for Various clients/consulting partners , Bravado and a division of Universal Music GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Energy . Jürgen also has some experience in Construction , Transportation and Logistics , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Business Intelligence . Jürgen also has some experience in Marketing , Sales , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Professional Services , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Data Analysis & Harmonization

Various clients/consulting partners

Analysis and harmonization of master data
Analysis of product and customer portfolios and KPI identification
Preparation and harmonization of raw material master data for migration
Marketing and customer support as well as organization at real estate agencies

Feb 2020 - Apr 2023

3 years 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Lead / Data Management / Data Migration - ERP & PIM

Bravado, a division of Universal Music GmbH

Migration of a legacy system landscape (ProAlpha, FileMaker) to a new system structure: ERP (ProAlpha to MS Dynamics 365), PIM (PimCore), eCommerce shops and marketplaces
Integration of payment (Concardis), CRM integration (dotdigital), SAP corporate interfaces, and design and integration of the logistics provider (TM3)
Process and data migration, system configuration and management of master data maintenance
Definition, testing and analysis of all system data interfaces
Training and software testing
Comprehensive data migration of all master, transaction and control data, data analyses and optimizations, monitoring of system data interfaces and transition to operations (from mid-2021)

Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

1 year

Schwabach, Germany

Data Management & Process Optimization

Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Optimization of internal operations and data provisioning
Expansion and optimization of order management (OMS) and shop control (SIM), as well as all legacy processes
Design and implementation of the interface from OMS to SAP (ECC/FI)

Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

1 year 1 month

Schwabach, Germany

Project Lead: Omnichannel eCommerce Migration

Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Migration and data management of the omnichannel eCommerce solution (DE/AT) from Hybris to Commercetools
Implementation of a central order management system (ACL/OMS) and a new shop and product management system (SIM/PIM based on PIMCore)
Integration of legacy processes and systems (middleware, SAP ECC/EWM, POS)

Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

3 months

Schwabach, Germany

Project Lead: Omnichannel eCommerce - Austria Integration

Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Integration similar to the Apollo omnichannel project from May 2016

Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

8 months

Schwabach, Germany

SAP Transition & Task Forces

Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Support for all business units during the SAP transition phase
Quality assurance, process analysis, and optimization
Business coaching and preparation of management data
Reporting and BI checks

Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

6 months

Schwabach, Germany

Data Validation & Migration from Navision to SAP ECC/EWM

Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Coaching and support for all business units in validating master and transactional data
Optimization of procedures and export & import processes
Preparation of all migration data, including quality assurance, corrections, and repeatability
Parallel data preparation for SAP EWM and integration of the Hybris omnichannel solution into new processes

May 2016 - Apr 2017

1 year

Schwabach, Germany

Communication & Integration of an Omnichannel eCommerce Solution

Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Subproject management, communication and issue management between business and IT for the introduction of a Hybris omnichannel solution
Design and coordination of all end-to-end tests and integration into legacy systems (Navision, logistics/shipping, middleware, POS)
Coaching of project management, change management, and support of operational processes
Error analysis, reporting, and master data management

Jan 2015 - Oct 2015

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Management, Development of a Portal to Support Core Compliance Processes

KPMG AG

Project management and process and solutions consulting for developing a portal solution to optimize income tax filing, tax notice review, and tax equalization calculation for globally assigned employees of large KPMG clients
Interface between business, product owner, technical project manager, and KPMG internal IT
Application of PM and Scrum, scheduling, budget control, and forecasting
Close collaboration with steering committees and partners

Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

11 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Management, Data Management and Communication - Migration from eRoom to SharePoint 2013

KPMG IT Service GmbH

Offline migration of approx. 1,200 actively used eRooms into a SharePoint 2013 external collaboration environment
Data management and analysis, organization, change management, and communication with IT and business
Design and organization of the migration process, workflow and schedule planning, and management of communications
Budget control and forecasting; close collaboration with steering committees, works council, and executive management

May 2013 - Jan 2014

9 months

Berlin, Germany

Multi-project Management: SharePoint Collaboration Program

KPMG IT Service GmbH

Coordination and communication of sub-projects to build a complex SharePoint 2013 infrastructure: secure hosting, basis in the intranet and DMZ, external collaboration platform
Collaboration with steering committees, works council, management and board

May 2012 - Apr 2013

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Project Management & Data Management – Insourcing Migration IP Telephony

KPMG IT Service GmbH

Project management IPT insourcing: Cisco CUCM, UCCX, PeterConnects etc.
Transformation of all data from external to internal system structure
Recruitment and management of the IPT specialist team
Budget and schedule management with fixed deadlines and escalation management
Collaboration with steering committees, works council, management and board

Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Concept, Preparation and Setup of a Sales Structure

Startup company

Software service for automatic photo optimization and production workflow
Coaching management in marketing, sales and organization
Design of marketing and sales strategy

Mar 2010 - Dec 2011

1 year 10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Information and Data Management for the Occupancy and Relocation Planning and Execution at "The Squaire"

KPMG AG

Support and coaching of executives, partners and planning managers
Analysis and decision support for restructuring and space optimization
Optimization and organization of all planning data and integration into AutoCAD
Collaboration with planning committees, management and board

Feb 2009 - Jun 2011

2 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Information, Data and Process Management for Migration/Rollout of IP Telephony

KPMG IT Service GmbH

Support for the program manager, process optimization, quality assurance and controlling of the rollout team
Consolidation, analysis and optimization of all user and control data
Conceptualization of operations and services and development of software to optimize decentralized data capture
Presentations in steering committees and at management and board level

Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

1 year 1 month

Mainz, Germany

Project Management / Intranet Project Lead

SCHOTT AG

Completion and rollout of a global intranet based on RedDot® (CMS & LiveServer), Oracle, Windows, and Linux servers
Time, crisis, and escalation management with a strong focus on deadlines
Internal communication and 'selling' the project within the company
Planning and support for rollout, user training, and content integration according to ITIL
Collaboration with steering committees, marketing, management/executive board, and external general contractor

Mar 2002 - Dec 2014

12 years 10 months

Oldenburg, Germany

Partner and Managing Director

Information.Logistics KG

Management, sales, marketing, finance, and strategic partnerships
Information and data management including master and control data
Information logistics: ETL and BI
Content management and personalization services as well as email marketing
Operation of an internet service center

Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

4 years 1 month

Oldenburg, Germany

Interim Management / Managing Director

Handwerkerforum GbR

Operation and expansion of a tradesmen portal
Sales and marketing strategy and support for cooperation partners
Collaboration with CEOs of involved wholesalers and purchasing cooperatives
Successful presentations and trade show activities

Aug 2000 - Mar 2003

2 years 8 months

Bremen, Germany

Shareholder and Head of Marketing and Sales

NetEnergy AG

Design, implementation, and operation of the NetStom platform
Corporate identity planning, marketing campaigns, trade show and press work
Execution of a private placement with an investment bank
Preparation of all documentation for an IPO in cooperation with auditors
Contact person for investors

Apr 1998 - Mar 2002

4 years

Oldenburg, Germany

Founder and Managing Director

Information.Logistics e.K.

Establishment of the B2B internet solutions business segment
Concept, design, implementation, and operation of web-based OTC trading as well as inter-, intra-, and extranet platforms

Oct 1997 - Mar 1998

6 months

Oldenburg, Germany

IT Sales, Marketing and Consulting

IFF GmbH

Sales and marketing for IT companies
Custom programming, networks and groupware solutions
Design, development and sales of a CMS and knowledge-base system
Successful trade show work and customer presentations

Oct 1995 - Sep 1997

2 years

Bremen, Germany

Internal Sales Manager

Reidemeister & Ulrichs GmbH

Led, optimized and reorganized the internal sales department
Responsible for personnel and projects for 2 department heads, 12 staff members and one assistant
Optimized management and sales reporting and controlling with AS/400 integration (ETL, BI)
Improved annual sales planning through AS/400 export, Excel/Access planning and AS/400 import
Introduced the "half-day field service" sales concept
Initiated and led an expert team for strategic IT and management consulting

Apr 1993 - Sep 1995

2 years 6 months

Oldenburg, Germany

Executive Assistant to the Management Board/Sales Director and Head of Domestic and International Customer Service

CeWe Color AG & Co.

Led and reorganized domestic and international customer service
Responsible for personnel and projects for 2 department heads, 22 staff members and one assistant
Optimized management and sales control and reporting (ETL, BI)
Project lead for a delivery information system in the photo retail sector with rollout in Germany, Denmark and Norway
Collaborated with the board, sales, marketing, IT, controlling, development and production
Presented to the board, key accounts and specialty retail customers

Oct 1991 - Mar 1993

1 year 6 months

Bremen, Germany

Department Head IT Organization and System Development in Coffee Sales Management

Jacobs Suchard Erzeugnisse GmbH & CoKG

Developed strategic, sales-oriented IT systems
Coordinated internal and external system developers
Project lead for the design, implementation and rollout of a field-force visit and control system
Designed an action control system for key accounts, field force, sales management and marketing
Provided reporting, user support and training for the entire sales force

Jan 1991 - Sep 1991

9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Advisor - Trade Marketing Organization

BP Handel GmbH

Managed and optimized the nationwide trade network (oil trading system)
Integrated the oil trading middleware into Novell networks

Oct 1988 - Dec 1990

2 years 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Specialist – Service Station Technical Systems

BP Tankstellen GmbH

Design, implementation, and deployment of credit and debit card terminals
Rollout and training for technicians and users
Setup and operation of a service station technical helpdesk
Subproject management for the "BP Customer and Trucker Card" project

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 (19 years), Professional Services (10 years), Energy (5.5 years), Retail (4 years), Construction (4 years), and Transportation (4 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Energy

Retail

Construction

Transportation

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 Information Technology (29 years), Project Management (20.5 years), Business Intelligence (18 years), Marketing (17.5 years), Sales (12.5 years), and Customer Service (7 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Marketing

Sales

Customer Service

Summary

Experienced, highly qualified Senior Consultant with over 33 years of broad professional experience in IT and organization, eCommerce, and sales management/controlling. Entrepreneurial thinking & acting, strong communicator with pronounced social & team skills.

Skills

Project, Program And Interim Management
Data & Process Management, Transformation & Migration
Data Analysis, Optimization & Harmonization, Master Data Management
Process Analysis, Modeling And Reorganization
Workshop And Training Design And Delivery
Ecommerce, Sales/sales Controlling, Crm/marketing, Controlling/financial Accounting, Production/warehouse/shipping
Services, Various Ecommerce Segments, Wholesale & Retail / Sales Agencies, Oil & Energy Industry, Auditing, Photo Finishing, Optics, Music Merchandising
Strong Social And Team Skills & Strong Empathy
Entrepreneurial Thinking And Acting
Goal-, Solution- And Decision-oriented
Pragmatic & Hands-on Mentality
Organizational Talent
Strong Will And Assertiveness
Positive, Big-picture Thinking
Proactive, Versatile, Flexible And Very Resilient
Extensive Presentation And Stage Experience
Leadership Of Various Programs, Projects And Sub-projects, Conflict Management
Ability To Motivate And Inspire
Multifaceted Communication Skills
Personnel Responsibility / Management
Planning, Program And (Multi-)project Management
Budget Planning / Controlling / Forecasting
Commission And Incentive Systems
Business / Corporate Planning
Escalation And Crisis Management
Consulting And Data Analysis – Information Integration – Reporting / Pivot Solutions
Management, Optimization And Migration Of Master & Transaction Data
Information Logistics, Information Management
Organizational, Sales And It Concepts
Re-engineering Of Business Processes
Ebusiness Strategies, Concepts And Business Models
Portal Concepts And Internet Services
Helpdesk, Hotline And It Business Processes, Training
Sales / Sales Controlling And Inside Sales
Sales Management, Sales Planning And Controlling
Key Account, Sales Negotiations / Annual Reviews
Communication In Consulting And Sales
Product Presentations / Trade Shows
Development Of Corporate Identity
Product / Service Positioning
Planning, Execution And Controlling Of Campaigns And Trade Shows
Customer Cards, Clubs And Ecommunities (Portals)
Pr / Press Relations
Internet Marketing, Seo, Sea
Collaboration With Advertising, Event And Pr Agencies
Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Visiopro, Mindmgr, Powerbi, Chatgpt, And Others
Ms Project, Jira, Asana, Monday
Sharepoint, Documentum Eroom, Confluence
Avepoint, Custom Solutions Based On Csv-excel-access Toolsets
Outlook, Notes, Groupwise, Daybyday, Slack, Teams, Zoom, Monday
Frontastic, Reddot Cms/liveserver, Typo3
Premiere/xpedite, Dotdigital
Sap Hybris, Commercetools, Acl Ordermanagement
Corporate Planner, Various Excel Solutions (Pivot Etc.), Powerbi
Sap Ecc & Ewm, Hybris
Various Middleware Systems: Wawi, Erp (As-400, Navision/ms Dynamics 365), Crm
Various Graphics, Dtp And Cad Programs: Adobe/macromedia, Autocad, And Others
Ms Access (Extensive Hands-on Experience)
Sql, Ms-sql, Oracle
Olap (Basic Knowledge)

Languages

German

Native

Dutch

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Education

Mar 1985 - Jul 1988

Wilhelmshaven University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH) · Industrial Engineering · Wilhelmshaven, Germany

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

September 2025

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Where is Jürgen based?

Jürgen is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Jürgen speak?

Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), Dutch (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jürgen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jürgen would be well-suited for roles such as: Data Analysis & Harmonization, Project Lead / Data Management / Data Migration - ERP & PIM, Data Management & Process Optimization.

What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Data Analysis & Harmonization at Various clients/consulting partners.

What companies has Jürgen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for Various clients/consulting partners, Bravado and a division of Universal Music GmbH.

Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Energy. Jürgen also has some experience in Construction, Transportation and Logistics, and Retail.

Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Business Intelligence. Jürgen also has some experience in Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Professional Services, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

What is Jürgen's education?

Jürgen holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Wilhelmshaven University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Jürgen?

Jürgen will be available from May 2026.

What is the rate of Jürgen?

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