Lorena Kraft
Senior Service Development Manager “Service & Operations”
Experience
Mar 2020 - Oct 2021
1 year 8 monthsMunich, Germany
Senior Service Development Manager “Service & Operations”
Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH
- “Product COO” for Public Charging, leading a team of 3 experts and managing the service portfolio, KPIs, and cross-functional initiatives to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Coordinated diverse stakeholders to develop and optimize customer-focused business and service processes across internal and external touchpoints
- Defined and implemented KPIs and product requirements for post-sales and service operations, driving Customer Care excellence and business growth
Jul 2019 - Present
6 years 7 monthsDirector of Customer Success
AWAKE Mobility GmbH
- Led a team of 3 experts to expand Customer Success and Support, building and executing a CSM strategy
- Optimized post-sales operations by improving hardware setup, onboarding and incident management processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Enhanced scalability and customer experience through improved documentation, digital touchpoints and structured prioritization of customer requirements
Jul 2019 - Present
6 years 7 monthsCustomer Success Manager, Creative & Document Cloud for Enterprise
Adobe Systems GmbH
- Built trusted relationships with strategic B2B enterprise customers to enhance satisfaction, adoption and long-term partnership
- Drove value realization by analyzing customer usage data, organizing tailored enablement events and showcasing new features and workflows
- Orchestrated cross-functional Adobe teams and managed escalation cases to ensure a customer-focused, efficient operational approach
Jul 2019 - Present
6 years 7 monthsCustomer Success Manager, Creative & Document Cloud for Higher Education
Adobe Systems GmbH
- Built trusted relationships with Higher Education customers to enhance satisfaction, adoption and long-term partnership
- Drove value realization by analyzing usage data, organizing tailored events and presenting new product features and workflows
- Orchestrated cross-functional Adobe teams and managed escalations
Jul 2019 - Present
6 years 7 monthsIT Project Manager
Telefónica GmbH
- Release Management
- PMO for Digital Transformation Project
Jul 2019 - Present
6 years 7 monthsCustomer Success Manager
Trafineo GmbH
- Designed a Customer Success strategy for BP/Aral’s EV Fleet Management payment platform
- Acted as Process Owner for customer onboarding, enhancing the experience through process optimization and automation
- Defined and prioritized requirements as user stories to continuously improve the onboarding journey and platform usability
Sep 2012 - Aug 2018
6 yearsMunich, Germany
Consultant
Pixida GmbH
- Project Manager at MAN Truck & Bus AG: Development of “Climate control system”
- Team Lead at BMW Group: Leading 10 experts responsible for ConnectedDrive B2B 2nd Level Business Support
- Quality Manager: successfully rolled out a QM system acc. to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 at Pixida GmbH
- Project Manager at BMW Group: Product Management for ConnectedDrive Services
- Management Assistant: HR management, office management, accounting and implementing MS Dynamics for HR management processes
Jul 2009 - Sep 2012
3 years 3 monthsWürzburg, Germany
Key Account Manager B2B
Gildemeister Energy Solutions GmbH
Jun 2008 - Dec 2008
7 monthsBuenos Aires, Argentina
HR Analyst
Siemens Enterprise Communication S.A.
Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
7 monthsMunich, Germany
Customer Care Assistant
ZMM Zeitmanager München GmbH
Summary
Customer Success and Operations Leader with 15+ years of international experience driving scalable growth, operational excellence and exceptional customer experiences in SaaS and digital transformation environments. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams across global markets, optimizing processes, and implementing governance frameworks that align business strategy with customer success outcomes.
Skills
- Microsoft 365, Ms Dynamics, Hubspot, Atlassian Jira & Confluence, Salesforce Crm, Asana, Bmc It Management Suite, Sap, Miro, Notion, Milanote
Languages
German
NativeSpanish
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
Open University in Hagen
Diploma Degree · Business Administration (IWW) · Hagen, Germany
Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich
Diploma Degree · Sociology · Munich, Germany
German School Barcelona
High School Graduate · Barcelona, Spain
Certifications & licenses
Certification In Change Management Foundation
APMG international
Certification In Introduction To Digitalization & Communication, Conversation Management And Presentation
Agile Scrum Foundation
EXIN
Certification As Agile Scrum Product Owner And Agile Scrum Master
EXIN
Certification As Quality Officer And Internal Auditor
DGQ e.V.
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