Lisa Schlindwein - Partner | Transformation & Change Lead

Allershausen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Present

9 months

Allershausen, Germany

Partner

Verenburg Consulting GmbH

Expertise in IT consulting with focus on:

Change Management
Organizational Development
Project and Process Management

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

4 months

Lead Consultant

Retail (NDA)

As part of PCM project, "Single Source of Truth" solution was created that was used by various retail areas, suppliers and marketing agencies to centrally manage customer-oriented, product-related marketing content. It enabled content delivery for digital channels and efficient print production. PCM was intended to standardize marketing processes internationally.

Responsibilities:

Analysis of current PCM processes
Requirements analysis
To Be process modeling and design documentation
Ensuring implementation and integration of solution into existing systems is possible
User training and support during rollout
Change enablement of affected parties
Formulation of business rules
Documentation of results and improvement potentials

Technologies:

Agile project management (SCRUM)
Quality assurance processes
Technical conception
Process analysis and modeling (BPMN)
Change management

Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

10 months

Project Manager

Retail (NDA)

The project had two main goals: introduction of trackable and reportable structure for master data management in procurement and drastic increase in data quality for efficiency improvement. Key activities included analysis of current state, development of tracking and reporting structure, tool implementation, governance development, employee training and continuous monitoring and improvement. The project aimed to significantly increase efficiency and reliability of procurement processes and strengthen company's competitiveness.

Responsibilities:

Holistic project management for conception & implementation
Planning & execution of workshops
Definition and tracking of work packages during implementation
Technical conception
Management reporting
Quality management

Technologies:

Agile project management
Quality assurance processes

Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

6 months

Project Manager

National Insurance Group

This project involved conception and implementation of modern developer environment aimed at increasing efficiency, collaboration and innovation capability of developer teams. Through introduction of new tools, processes and work methods, workflows were optimized and software solution development accelerated. Project aimed to create contemporary work environment that meets requirements of software development in digital age.

Responsibilities:

Requirements analysis and detailed project planning
Change management measures
Preparation for user communication
Ensuring sufficient resources: personnel, budget, technology
Selection of suitable tools and technologies
Assembly and leadership of project team
Board reporting
Regular communication and stakeholder management
Implementation of quality standards and processes
Risk identification and management

Technologies:

Agile project management
Quality assurance processes
Technical conception / requirements analysis
Process modeling (BPMN)

Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

10 months

PMO

National Insurance Group

As part of this project, virtual work environment and new work concept were designed and introduced at group-wide level. Project included development and provision of modern digital workplaces, as well as establishment of innovative work methods and cultures. Through holistic design and implementation of this initiative, important step towards future-oriented and agile way of working was realized throughout company.

Responsibilities:

Supporting subprojects in compliance with governance requirements within project
Coordination and communication between various subprojects
Conducting and documenting meetings and managing risks and dependencies
Preparation of board presentations for project progress reporting
Support in project planning and coordination throughout program

Technologies:

Classic project management (Prince2)
Quality assurance processes
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Jan 2020 - Present

4 years 3 months

Lead Consultant

Retail (NDA)

The Sourcing & Contracting project aims to create and implement uniform procurement and contract processes for all product groups. Standardization should enable efficiency increases, cost savings and improved supplier relationship to optimize overall performance of procurement activities. Particularly noteworthy is first-time introduction of end-to-end process modeling within this project.

Responsibilities:

Development and implementation of change management strategies to ensure employee acceptance and readiness
Communication of goals, benefits and impacts of changes
Identification of change impact and risks, and development of risk mitigation measures
Training and coaching employees to adapt to new processes and technologies
Monitoring progress of changes and adapting strategies
Analysis of existing processes and identification of optimization potential
Development of concepts for uniform process design and modeling (BPMN)
Leading consulting team in implementation and quality assurance of solutions

Technologies:

Agile project management
Quality assurance processes
Process modeling (BPMN)
Change management

Jan 2020 - Apr 2023

2 years 4 months

Rollout & Change Manager

Retail (NDA)

This project aimed at centralizing internationalization of individual international purchasing processes through a unified international procurement approach to maximize scale effects and efficiency potential. Through harmonization and standardization of procurement activities at international level, optimized resource utilization should be enabled, leading to significant cost savings and improved purchasing management. This strategic change aimed to strengthen company's competitiveness and create sustainable foundation for future growth and success.

Responsibilities:

Change management planning and implementation
Rollout planning and coordination
Interface management between various internal and external stakeholders
Workshop organization and execution including lessons learned
Performance tracking and reporting
Risk management

Technologies:

Classic project management
Quality assurance processes
Test process and methods
Informatica P360, SAP ARIBA

Oct 2018 - Dec 2020

1 year 3 months

Change Manager

Energy

The company implemented international operating system migration supported by change and transformation team to keep organization continuously informed. Project included needs analysis and requirements definition, project plan development, employee training, continuous communication and feedback loops, IT infrastructure and data security adaptation, testing and quality assurance, and implementation of support and maintenance strategies. Monitoring, progress evaluation and risk management were also central components.

Responsibilities:

Planning and management of Windows 10 hardware rollout for international locations
Implementation of effective change management to prepare and support users before, during and after migration
Coordination of hardware procurement and provisioning and ensuring client readiness for migration
Active participation in SteerCo meetings to monitor rollout progress and align strategic decisions
Collaboration with various service providers to prepare and conduct cross-location classroom training
Converting technical concept into user-friendly documents
Control and quality assurance within project team
Leading customer workshops
Regular review meetings with client on implementation status

Technologies:

Classic project management
ServiceNow
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

8 months

Change & Organization Developer

Chemical Processing Corporation

As digital transformation is drastically changing the chemical industry, the goal was to prepare the group for upcoming continuous change through change management and communication. From the workforce perspective, new technologies should be perceived as work simplification to have more time for value-creating tasks. The company should thus become smarter and increase productivity, connectivity and innovation power.

Responsibilities: