Lutz Klinkhammer
Senior Project Manager
Experience
Senior Project Manager
Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH
- Interims takeover project management for 3 projects within an innovative telecommunication net renewal program
- Introduction of a structured project approach including the implementation of reporting standards for the different projects within the program setup
- Manage jour fixes with the project teams to conclude the results within the program
Management Coach and Senior Project Manager
Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH
- Management coach and sparring partner for an IT department manager
- Project management coach for several IT projects around construction tools
- Project manager for service transfer of several construction applications
Project Manager “FI Workstream” for a Carve Out of four power plants with 17 enterprises in three European Countries and
Klinkhammer Consulting Services
- Took over role in a critical project phase
- Managed FI workstream with internal customer employees and external IT system provider
- Implemented requirements in the new SAP BYD ERP system with interfaces to material management, procurement and documentation management system
- Managed user acceptance tests for FI with integration of FI to the enterprise end-to-end process workflows
- Coached project managers to coordinate end customer projects according to established project management methodologies
Project Manager “Build” for an end-to-end product and service implementation for enterprise customers of various cloud &
Vodafone Deutschland GmbH
- Designed and implemented standardized build processes for various cloud & hosting services with/without technical access to the datacenter across various national and international organisations
- Implemented an online portal for order management
- Responsible for the enterprise-wide billing and invoicing process for customers and partner services
- Managed the work between international client organizations and partners (China, UK, US)
- Coached operational customer project managers to coordinate end customer projects according to established project management methodologies
Program Manager for BIRD (Business Improvement Real life Design)
ZTE Services Deutschland GmbH
- Set up and managed a company-wide business process optimization program for end-to-end business processes across all business units, currently comprising 4 subordinate projects
- Adapted processes to the eTOM model of the TM Forum and ITIL framework
- Selected and implemented a company-wide process-modelling tool
- Introduced enterprise KPI measurements and respective reporting
- Coached ZTE project managers in managing their projects according to an established project management methodology
Member of a team of experts to realize a digital national public authorities network
EPT Luxembourg
- Prepared operational ITIL process descriptions to set up a new process organization
- Responsible for ITIL processes, KPIs and SLAs, and customer-related IT systems, especially security management
Program Manager
Vodafone Group Service GmbH
- Managed VT-IS data centre UAM & SOX-related change program for data centers in North and South Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece)
- Led steering board meetings and reporting
- Analyzed requirements for various data centers; harmonized and standardized UAM processes
- Implemented uniform UAM documents and ensured compliance with SOX-related approval procedures
Member of team of experts to answer an EU-RFQ for a digital national public authorities network
EPT Luxembourg
- Prepared response to EU-RFQ questionnaire with nearly 3000 detailed questions for final bid
- Responsible for ITIL processes, KPIs and SLAs, and customer-related IT systems
- Managed quality of the RFQ response
Project Manager, Vodafone Global Enterprise
Pronovit AG
- Managed multi-project and escalation management for a global employee program
- Ensured smooth transition of IT usage for employees transferred into global sales and service organization
- Coordinated end-to-end business processes across national HR, global HR, OpCo IT, global IT, and sales/service departments
Principal Consultant, Head of Telecommunication
Pronovit AG
Project Manager, Vodafone D2
Pronovit AG
- Managed a churn management project using predictive analytics
- Defined product segment (MBB), bidding, contracting, project initiation
- Served as interface between business team and technical realization
- Implemented pilot project and transitioned into commercial operations
Program Management Office Lead
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants GmbH
- Led PMO for communication infrastructure project implementing 1600 high-encrypted broadband connections and mobile connections
- Ensured committed delivery and service management
- Coordinated multiple teams across locations
European Transition Manager, European Service Delivery Coordinator
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants GmbH
- Led pre-sales and sales for outsourcing managed services proposal; negotiated transition processes, SLAs, and security requirements
- Coordinated transition of managed services from customer to outsourcing datacenter
- Managed transition phase including risk assessment, mitigation, and process optimization post-operation
- Coordinated European service delivery: service level monitoring, incident reporting with root cause analysis, and service improvement program
- Managed integration of new applications onto managed services system and nonstandard service requests
- Served as client account lead with financial responsibility
Senior Business Analyst, Reverse Engineering of BI DWH for Royal Bank of Scotland
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants GmbH
- Set up new business reporting (external and internal reports) for consumer credit cards, commercial credit cards, revolving credits, and store card business
- Enabled DB experts to reverse engineer the data warehouse due to intellectual property rights
- Facilitated functional replacement of current environment to continue banking operations post-substitution of data processing center
Project Manager, Migration Project for Telefonica O2
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants GmbH
- Managed sub-project of migration project (>5 million residential customers, >700k tariff sets, order management, billing, CRM)
- Responsible for all interfaces between client and third-party software vendor
- Prepared acceptance papers for each delivered iteration
- Ensured fulfilment of client requirements in each software iteration
- Set up deployment planning for releases
- Managed transition of migration project organization into operative line organization for launch
Sub-Project Manager, Preparation of Launch of Unbundled Local Loop (ULL) in Germany for Tele2
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants GmbH
- Managed work packages: batchloader, administration tool, financial reporting, field service
- Coordinated teams and served as single point of contact for IT development teams
- Coached client on professional supplier management according to ITIL
Senior Management Consultant, Reorganisation Project of the IT Department for Polkomtel
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants GmbH
- Analyzed consolidated processes of four IT divisions
- Conducted two-day workshop at department manager level to map overall IT process landscape
- Presented recommendations for process and organizational changes to CIO
Project Manager, SOX-Compliance for Operation & Maintenance Software for Vodafone D2
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants GmbH
- Managed design and implementation of SOX-compliant business process
- Implemented workflow tool to track, document, and authorize activities across departments
Senior Manager
IDS Scheer AG
- Coordinated international activities of TIME business unit, including sales presentations in Europe and Asia
- Delivered reengineering project for wholesale business unit of a Swiss telecom company, realizing 10% cost savings and 15% personnel reduction, identifying further saving potentials up to 25%
- Evaluated customer-interacting processes for telecom launch in India
- Led reengineering project for international life insurance company: implemented 1st and 2nd level customer service operation
- Optimized customer operation/call center for a direct bank: established service level >75% and implemented new call center system
- Built and managed new consultancy team in Düsseldorf as Practice Manager Subsidiary
Project Manager
Freelancer
- Designed enterprise-wide communication concept for German power supply company
- Optimized business processes and prepared functional requirements for quotation process of outsourcing call center for e-business marketplace in engineering
Vice President
CURE AG
- Headed Strategy Planning and Process Design business suite
- Led telemarketing campaign for B2B customer acquisition for international internet provider in England and Germany, gaining 13,500 new customers in 6 months
- Optimized business processes and prepared functional specifications for outsourcing call center tender
- Designed functional specifications for customer care and billing system for regional telecom carrier; managed supplier selection and negotiations; co-managed implementation
Deputy Customer Operations Manager
Vebacom / o.tel.o communications
- Managed call center operations, change management, and reporting for residential and SME customers (~150 employees) with full financial responsibility
- Oversaw selection, implementation, and operation of call center technology and customer service interfaces to billing system
- Served on strategic planning committee, designing core business processes and interfaces for customer service
Consultant
Dr. Köcke Unternehmensberatung GmbH
- Implemented IT solutions for business applications for SME, mainly for German subsidiaries of Japanese clients
- Documented functional and technical user requirements
- Adapted customer organization and business processes
- Trained customer employees on new software
Summary
Professional well-experienced in the IT/telecommunication industry and intercultural team management, with a university degree in economics, proven track record of successful program, project and operations management.
Out of my 35 years of working experience I have worked in various industries for 30 years with a focus on end to-end customer processes for consumer and enterprise customers. My record includes 33 years in Management Consulting and 2 years as an operational manager for a telecommunication company. Since 11 years I am working as an independent management consultant for several customers in the TIME segment.
My main competences include program / project management, business process management, IT system implementation and personnel management. I could gain a wide range of industry experiences out of various tasks and projects conducted in the past, management skills by managing and motivating individuals and teams as well as a team player by contributing to the success of the projects.
I have worked in different countries in Europe and Asia, I am used to manage and work with virtual international teams, with a wide range of cultural and individual habits. Beside the project and operational know-how, I can add international business development and sales experience to my track record.
Skills
- Program And Project Management In Various, Complex Business And It Projects In Different Industries
- Delivery And Service Management For Ict
- Implementation Of Cloud Services For Enterprise Customers
- Transition And Delivery Management For Outsourced Managed Services
- Personnel Management Up To 150 Employees
- Business Analysis Of Complex Business And System Landscapes With The Focus On Business Process Optimization
- Managing Contrasting Interests Of Various Stakeholders And Providing A Common Consent
- Setup And Management Of A Customer Service Center
- Call Center Optimization
- Customer Care And Billing System Implementation And Enhancements
- Design And Implementation Of Sox Compliant Processes
- Crm To Classify Customers And Cross-selling
- Churn Management By Using Predictive Analytics
- Business Development And Sales In National And International Environments
Industry
- Telecommunication
- Information Technology
- Banking
- Energy
- Insurances
Areas Of Competence
- Program / Multi Project Management / Pmo
- Delivery / Service Management
- It System Implementation
- Managed Services Outsourcing
- Business Process Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Call Center Management
- Reorganisation
- Business Development / Sales
- Interim Management
Languages
Education
Diploma in Economics · Economics
Certifications & licenses
Senior Project Manager Ipma Level B Recertification
Senior Project Manager Ipma-Level B
Scrum Training
Certified Itil Bridge V.3
Cobit Practitioner Training
Certified Itil Practitioner
Certified Itil Foundation Training
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