Lars Steinmann - Scrum Master & Agile Coach

Q: Where is Lars based?

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

Q: What languages does Lars speak?

Lars speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Lars have?

Lars has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Lars has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months . Note that Lars may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Lars's latest experience?

Lars's most recent position is Scrum Master & Agile Coach at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Lars has worked for Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Lars most experienced in?

Lars is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Information Technology (IT) , and Banking and Finance . Lars also has some experience in Professional Services , Real Estate , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Lars most experienced in?

Lars is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Sales , and Finance . Lars also has some experience in Project Management , Human Resources (HR) , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital .

Q: Which industries has Lars worked in recently?

Lars has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Lars worked in recently?

Lars has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Project Management .

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Andernach, Germany

Experience

Jan 2015 - Present

11 years 2 months

Scrum Master & Agile Coach

Self-employed

Scrum Master & Agile Coach in agile product development
Training, consulting, and coaching of project and product teams on Scrum and Kanban as well as agile values and principles
Implementing Scrum and other agile methods
Developing an agile mindset at the organizational level
Advising on setting up cross-functional teams

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Regional Director / Special Sales Director

1:1 Assekuranzservice AG

Developing a new sales territory
Recruiting and training financial advisors
Leading a team of around 50 employees and advisors
Sales monitoring and budget responsibility

Jan 2008 - Dec 2013

6 years

Entrepreneur, consultant, and founder in the finance & IT sector

Self-employed

Founded and built a startup in crowdfunding and crowdinvesting (Product Owner role)
Founded and built a community in the insurance sector (Product Owner role)
Supported and developed a startup in the insurance and investment sector as a Senior Consultant

Jan 2004 - Dec 2008

5 years

Head of Marketing, Sales & Services

FAS Finanz AG

Managing all marketing and sales activities
Building the sales force with around 950 freelance partners
Leading the entire internal service team of around 20 employees
Responsible for operations and business processes
Building an IT platform for insurance and investment

Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

5 years

Owner and Managing Director

FPC – Gesellschaft für Wirtschafts- und Finanzberatung mbH

Holistic financial advisory for clients as a multi-service agency (insurance, investment, real estate, financing)
Building and leading 20 financial advisors and 2 internal service staff
Implementing modern software products for client advising

Jan 1997 - Dec 2003

7 years

Independent Financial Advisor

Swiss Life Select Deutschland GmbH

Comprehensive financial advising for clients (insurance, investments, real estate, financing)
Development of new advisors including sales support
Specialist in heritage-protected real estate
Youngest manager in the corporation and member of the top 50 advisor circle

Jan 1996 - Dec 1997

2 years

Deputy Store Manager

Fink Schuhe & Sport GmbH & Co. KG

Assisted in managing a store with 40 employees
Provided customer advice and conducted sales
Responsible for training and participated in a leadership program to qualify as a retail store manager

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 Insurance (19 years), Information Technology (17 years), Banking and Finance (17 years), Professional Services (11 years), Real Estate (5 years), and Retail (2 years).

Insurance

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Real Estate

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 Product Development (17 years), Sales (16 years), Finance (14 years), Project Management (11 years), Human Resources (10 years), and Investments and M&A (7 years).

Product Development

Sales

Finance

Project Management

Human Resources

Investments and M&A

Summary

Agility in companies is not just a method or practice limited to teams or departments. It's a special way of thinking and acting according to certain values and principles, needed throughout the whole organization. The foundation is collaboration built on trust and transparency.

Skills

Get-things-done Attitude Combined With A Focus On Results
Practical Pragmatism Paired With A Keen Eye For Necessary Details And Method Discipline
Solution Orientation
Systemic And Holistic Thinking
Sensitivity To Team Mood
Willingness To Engage In Conflict
Strong Leadership
Atlassian Products: Jira, Confluence, Trello
Microsoft Products: Ms Teams, Ms Office, Ms Forms, And Other Microsoft Tools
Digital Whiteboards & Collaboration Tools: Miro, Mural, Conceptboard
Support For Individual Teams And Departments Up To Scaled Projects With 3 Teams And About 40 Employees
Active Stakeholder Management
Coaching Of Leaders

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, focus on Strategic Management and Business Valuation, · Business Administration · Bonn, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Agile Leadership

Scrum Alliance

Certified Lego Serious Play Facilitator

Certified Less Practitioner

Certified Scrum Product Owner

Scrum Alliance

Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master

Scrum Alliance

Kanban Professional

SAFe Agilist 6.0

Profile

Created

April 2024

Last Update

April 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Lars based?

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

What languages does Lars speak?

Lars speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Lars have?

Lars has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Lars has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months. Note that Lars may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lars be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lars would be well-suited for roles such as: Scrum Master & Agile Coach, Regional Director / Special Sales Director, Entrepreneur, consultant, and founder in the finance & IT sector.

What is Lars's latest experience?

Lars's most recent position is Scrum Master & Agile Coach at Self-employed.

What companies has Lars worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lars has worked for Self-employed.

Which industries is Lars most experienced in?

Lars is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance. Lars also has some experience in Professional Services, Real Estate, and Retail.

Which business areas is Lars most experienced in?

Lars is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Sales, and Finance. Lars also has some experience in Project Management, Human Resources (HR), Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.

Which industries has Lars worked in recently?

Lars has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Lars worked in recently?

Lars has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Project Management.

What is Lars's education?

Lars holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management.

Does Lars have any certificates?

Lars has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Agile Leadership, Certified Lego Serious Play Facilitator, and Certified Less Practitioner.

What is the availability of Lars?

Lars is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Lars?

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