Recommended expert

Lasse Wagener

Managing Director | Agile Consultant | Scrum Master | Business Analyst

Lasse Wagener
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2023 - Present
2 years 11 months

Managing Director | Agile Consultant | Scrum Master | Business Analyst

Wagener Consulting GmbH

  • Spearheaded the transformation of Telefonica Germany’s cloud journey into a self-service, automated marketplace by leading process analysis and design efforts; facilitated UX/UI collaboration and served as Scrum Master for cross-functional agile teams to ensure timely and quality delivery
  • Designed, launched, and managed an enterprise-wide Learning & Development program focused on cloud-native skills, upskilling over 1,500 employees; undertook full vendor management including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, and ongoing partnership to ensure curriculum alignment with evolving organizational needs
  • Implemented cloud migration processes aligned with corporate compliance and process governance; improved process transparency and audit readiness while reducing operational risks
  • Architected and led a cross-divisional communication strategy to enhance organizational engagement; developed multiple channels including newsletters and intranet content, acting as single point of contact for all departmental communications to ensure consistency and alignment
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
7 months

Business Analyst | PMO Consultant | Learning & Development Lead

Think Consult Managementberatung

  • Advanced self-service cloud training initiatives by leading vendor negotiations and expanding program portfolio by 50%, resulting in a 250% increase in trained cloud professionals; managed end-to-end training lifecycle including content adaptation and delivery scheduling to optimize employee participation and learning outcomes
  • Developed and maintained cost models and automated sophisticated PMO reporting tools for senior management, resulting in annual savings of 150,000 € and enhanced visibility into program performance and project KPIs
  • Designed and implemented an agile, end-to-end cloud migration process framework in Confluence and Jira, collaboratively refining workflows that reduced lead times by 10%, improved team accountability, and strengthened interdepartmental collaboration
Oct 2021 - Aug 2022
11 months

PMO Consultant | Learning & Development Lead

Think Consult Managementberatung

  • Led the creation and rollout of a comprehensive, self-service departmental cloud training program impacting 1,500+ employees, with full control of vendor selection, contract negotiation, program roadmap, communication strategies, and stakeholder alignment
  • Supported budgeting and resource allocation within the PMO office, enhancing management reporting structures and accelerating decision-making processes through timely and data-driven insights across business units
  • Analyzed, documented, and streamlined cloud migration processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in lead and process time and markedly increased transparency and customer satisfaction
Aug 2018 - Sep 2021
3 years 2 months

Compliance & Risk Management Consultant | QA Lead

Think Consult Managementberatung

  • Led digitization and automation of SOX ITGC control processes for projects valued up to 10m €, significantly reducing control execution time by 20% and minimizing audit errors by 10%; consulted with process owners and senior management to remediate control gaps and improve compliance posture; developed and executed change management plans facilitating the adoption of updated compliance procedures; engaged cross-functional teams to sustain continuous process improvement
  • Managed quality assurance and risk mitigation testing for the redesign and launch of PSD2-compliant banking applications serving more than 4 million users, coordinating a team of five consultants and creating detailed UAT plans to ensure regulatory compliance and system stability
Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
10 months

QA Consultant

Freelance

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive QA and UX testing frameworks for the o2 Banking App with over 60,000 active users, collaborating closely with product owners, developers, and UI designers to enhance user experience and product quality, resulting in a 20% improvement in app store ratings
  • Streamlined OTT, App, and Web testing processes for a streaming service by standardizing test plans and scripts, reducing overall testing duration by 15% while maintaining high quality standards across releases
May 2016 - Sep 2017
1 year 5 months

PMO Consultant

Think Consult Managementberatung

  • Supported customer readiness during the major merger of Telefonica Germany and E-Plus Mobilfunk by coordinating sprint planning and executing end-to-end testing of telecom products, ensuring seamless integration and service continuity
  • Developed detailed reporting structures and dashboards that provided stakeholders with real-time visibility into testing progress, defects, and risk status, driving data-informed decisions
  • Promoted agile ways of working by introducing collaborative workflows and tools that enhanced cross-team communication and project transparency

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 Professional Services (7.5 years), Telecommunication (4 years), Banking and Finance (4 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), and Media and Entertainment (1 year).

Professional Services
Telecommunication
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment

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 (6 years), Project Management (5.5 years), Quality Assurance (5.5 years), Procurement (3.5 years), Audit (3 years), and Business Intelligence (2 years).

Information Technology
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Procurement
Audit
Business Intelligence

Summary

I help organizations drive IT and business transformation through expertise in Business Analysis, PMO, Agile, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Cloud and Learning & Development. With experience in several roles and different industries, I partner with clients to optimize processes, mitigate risks, and deliver successful technology and business initiatives.

Skills

  • Jira

  • Confluence

  • Sap Successfactors

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Powerpoint

  • Microsoft Sharepoint

  • Figma

  • Psm1 (Scrum Master)

  • Pspo1 (Product Owner)

  • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

  • Google Cloud Digital Leader

  • Aws Technical Essentials

  • Digital Transformation With Google Cloud

  • Google Generative Ai

  • Okr

  • Scrum

  • Safe

  • Less

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

University of Münster

Politics & Law · Münster, Germany

University of Münster

Economics · Münster, Germany

Certifications & licenses

PSM1

Profile

Created
Last Update
Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.
Try FRATCH GPT
More actions

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions? Here you can find further information.

Where is Lasse based?

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

What languages does Lasse speak?

Lasse speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Lasse have?

Lasse has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Lasse has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Lasse may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lasse be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lasse would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director | Agile Consultant | Scrum Master | Business Analyst, Business Analyst | PMO Consultant | Learning & Development Lead, PMO Consultant | Learning & Development Lead.

What is Lasse's latest experience?

Lasse's most recent position is Managing Director | Agile Consultant | Scrum Master | Business Analyst at Wagener Consulting GmbH.

What companies has Lasse worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lasse has worked for Wagener Consulting GmbH and Think Consult Managementberatung.

Which industries is Lasse most experienced in?

Lasse is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Banking and Finance. Lasse also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Media and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Lasse most experienced in?

Lasse is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA). Lasse also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Audit, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Lasse worked in recently?

Lasse has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Lasse worked in recently?

Lasse has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Procurement and Purchasing.

What is Lasse's education?

Lasse attended University of Münster for Politics & Law.

Does Lasse have any certificates?

Lasse has 1 certificate: PSM1.

What is the availability of Lasse?

Lasse is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Lasse?

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

How to hire Lasse?

To hire Lasse, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

Average rates for similar positions

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

1000
750
500
250
Market avg: 780-940 €
The rates shown represent the typical market range for freelancers in this position based on recent contracts on our platform.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.