Mahmoud Tadjallimehr - Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer

Q: Where is Mahmoud based?

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

Q: What languages does Mahmoud speak?

Mahmoud speaks the following languages: German (Native), Persian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mahmoud have?

Mahmoud has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Mahmoud has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Mahmoud may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mahmoud's latest experience?

Mahmoud's most recent position is Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer at Netcom BW / EnBW .

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

In recent years, Mahmoud has worked for Netcom BW / EnBW , Federal Motorway Company of Germany , Fiber Direct , German Fiber , and Vodafone .

Q: Which industries is Mahmoud most experienced in?

Mahmoud is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Manufacturing , and Information Technology (IT) . Mahmoud also has some experience in Energy , Banking and Finance , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas is Mahmoud most experienced in?

Mahmoud is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Operations . Mahmoud also has some experience in Sales , Product Development , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Mahmoud worked in recently?

Mahmoud has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication , Government and Public Administration , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Mahmoud worked in recently?

Mahmoud has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations .

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Bedburg, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025

8 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer

Netcom BW / EnBW

Analysis of the fiber market with a focus on FTTH
Advising management on strategy planning for the next 10 years
Analysis of product portfolios and services
Identification of cost-saving opportunities
Planning restructuring measures as part of a transformation program
Designing a "Fit For Profit" program structure to implement the planned restructuring and achieve strategic goals

Sep 2023 - Jul 2024

11 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Senior Manager Services for Fiber Infrastructure

Federal Motorway Company of Germany

Adviser to the management board on restructuring regional service organizations from a distributed, federal structure to a centralized IT service company, in line with the federal government's decisions on the strategic direction of the Federal Motorway Company of Germany
Strategic planning of the service organization as a provider of fiber infrastructure (dark fiber), DWDM, and MPLS services
Planning and implementation of on-site services, end-to-end ticket processing, and related process planning according to ITIL
Supporting regional organizations during the restructuring

Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

6 months

Cologne, Germany

Interim Senior Manager for Fiber Network Expansion

Fiber Direct

Management consultant for further expansion of the organization and business area
Head of the "Construction" business unit for building fiber networks at multiple sites (interim)
Designing an end-to-end solution for Network Level 4 (NE4) for FTTH networks for product management in municipal and commercial markets
Preparing the content of a general contractor agreement together with a lawyer
Reviewing high-level and detailed plans, approving and coordinating general contractors for building passive fiber networks
Overseeing the integration of a document management system and specifying the development of necessary interfaces to combine planning data from various tools into one documentation system

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Interim Program Manager Cybersecurity in the SOC

German Fiber

Leading the cybersecurity program in the Security Operations Center (SOC) to implement comprehensive security measures
Building the program organization from scratch, including individual project streams and the PMO
Setting up and integrating the following projects into the SOC, based on the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls: SIEM, IAM, Security & Monitoring, BCM, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response Management, Network Monitoring & Defense, Malware Defense, Inventory & Asset Management, and ISO 27001 certification

Jun 2017 - Jan 2024

6 years 8 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Program Manager SDN, Wholesale Voice, FTTx, IT & LAN Integration

Vodafone

Leading an SDN/SD-LAN program with multiple projects to set up a VPN service over HFC/DOCSIS for business customers
Leading the build and deployment of a wholesale voice service platform for transit traffic and termination over the cable network in NRW, BW, and HE, including data connections between external providers and data centers
Developing a technical-commercial concept for FTTH, FTTB, and FTTC fiber networks and leading the first pilot projects
Managing the network integration of ex-Unitymedia LAN infrastructure into Vodafone's infrastructure, including conducting extensive security assessments

Apr 2015 - May 2017

2 years 2 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Program Manager Digital Private Banking & Digitalisation

UBS (formerly Credit Suisse)

Leading a DevOps program with a focus on software development, integration, and IT operations
Agile-based management of multiple distributed software projects in Switzerland and Singapore
Setting up infrastructure, server landscape, and virtualizations on the VMWare platform
Developing mobile applications and integrating them into the bank's business processes (Switzerland and APAC) to enable remote multimedia and interactive communication
Ensuring IT security standards throughout the entire process

Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

7 months

Munich, Germany

Manager DOCSIS Network Planning and Segmentation

Vodafone (formerly Kabel Deutschland GmbH)

Establishing a central planning department for segmenting the existing cable network in 13 federal states and handing it over to the new division manager
Planning and segmenting the DOCSIS network in metropolitan areas using HFC, FTTH, and FTTB to provide 500 Mbps for cable customers (focus on Bavaria, Saxony, Thuringia, and Saxony-Anhalt)
Training newly hired network planners in DOCSIS, HFC, and fiber-optic networks

Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

1 year 8 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Tower Lead IT Transition and Transformation

ABB

Leading the global infrastructure area as a member of the sourcing team for contracting external service providers in 130 countries (British Telecom, AT&T, IBM)
Conducting workshops, contract work, and negotiations with potential operators
Preparing handover plans for individual sites as part of the contract to ensure ongoing operations

May 2012 - Nov 2012

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Head of Global Services

EANTC AG

Establishing and leading the new "Global Services" division to expand into the international IT market with a focus on the Middle East
Developing services for clients: testing IT infrastructure and data centers, virtualization platforms, IT security, network and full solution planning, supporting tender processes, and project management
Coaching employees to shift from a technology-focused to a solution- and service-oriented approach

Mar 2010 - Mar 2012

2 years 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Project Director Outsourcing & Global IT Transition at Hapag-Lloyd

SITA

Leading the outsourcing program for IT and telephony services, moving from internal departments and local network operators to SITA and Orange Telecom for Hapag-Lloyd at 130 sites in 40 countries
Transferring all local operations and maintenance contracts (165 service providers) to SITA and intensive contract management
Migrating LAN infrastructure to PoE and setting up a VoIP network on Cisco IPT in clusters in New York, Frankfurt, and Singapore
Migrating global call centers in the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to a global IP-based call center and establishing 25 new call center sites in Asia
Integrating existing and new services and applications while ensuring continuous network operations
Integrating global network operations into Orange NOC in Cairo, including operational processes

Sep 2009 - Feb 2010

6 months

Cologne, Germany

Senior Planning and Project Manager Radio Optimization

P3 Communications / Telefónica o2

Led a technical planning team for the nationwide 2G/3G mobile radio optimization project at Telefónica o2 Germany to improve network coverage and service quality

Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

1 year 3 months

Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Customer Project Manager Charging System & IN

Ericsson

Led the swap-out project for a charging system for the South African network operator MTN Irancell
Supported Ericsson pre-sales activities with potential foreign network operators during the government tender for the 3G license and provided project management expertise

Dec 2007 - May 2008

6 months

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Project Manager Value-added Services

Nokia (formerly Nokia Siemens Networks)

Built and integrated VAS platforms IPTV, IMS, VoD, location-based services, and security for the Saudi 3G mobile operator Zain

Dec 2006 - Nov 2007

1 year

Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Senior Planning and Project Manager Mobile Networks

Nokia (formerly Nokia Siemens Networks)

Member of the management team to set up Nokia's organization in Iran for the turnkey build of the second mobile network for MTN South Africa with 160 employees
Led the "National IP Backbone", "Security" projects and the first mobile internet in Iran under challenging conditions
Coordinated between Nokia, Alcatel, Ericsson, Huawei, and local contractors

May 2005 - Nov 2006

1 year 7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Service Account Manager for Vodafone and Regional Network Operators DACH

Huawei Technologies Germany

Member of the management team, building the "Vodafone Business Department"
Conducted a global requirements analysis for Vodafone Global and developed a strategic service concept
Set up the service organization in Düsseldorf and integrated external providers
Built the service organization (L1, L2, L3) for regional network operators in DACH and Sweden
Negotiated with external suppliers for L1 service and spare parts delivery to ensure nationwide coverage and gold service contracts
Drafted, negotiated, and implemented service contracts

Jun 2002 - Mar 2005

2 years 10 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Director Customer Support EMEA

Commscope Inc. (formerly ADC Telecommunications)

Built and led a service organization for cable network operators in Düsseldorf, London, Paris, Brussels, and Madrid with 65 employees
Ensured 24/7 global support in coordination with the service organization in the USA

Oct 1993 - May 2002

8 years 8 months

Nokia (Alcatel-Lucent)

Period covers roles at Alcatel SEL and Lucent Technologies (now Nokia)

Lucent Technologies (03/2001–05/2002): Senior Account Strategist & Solution Architect in Fiber Optics (SDH and DWDM networks) for pan-European optical network operators in Hilversum, NL
Lucent Technologies (09/1999–02/2001): Technical Sales Support Manager for optical transmission systems (SDH and DWDM networks) in EMEA based in Bonn
Alcatel SEL (03/1995–08/1999): Solution Designer and Technical Consultant for cable TV and HFC, fiber networks (FTTH, FTTB, FTTC) in Stuttgart and worldwide
Alcatel SEL (09/1993–02/1995): Software Developer and Designer for optical transmission systems, SDH and PDH systems in Stuttgart

Feb 1990 - Sep 1993

3 years 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Certified Research Assistant

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Equipment and Design Technology

Contributed to research work in factory automation focusing on network technologies and protocols in production and manufacturing environments (PLC systems)

Summary

A seasoned senior manager in the IT and telecommunications industry with over 30 years of experience in international companies. Proficient in leading large, complex infrastructure projects, with solid technical, commercial, and management skills. A multilingual and multicultural executive with extensive know-how in digitalization and its application across the entire business value chain.

Skills

Management Knowledge

Establishing And Leading New Organizations
Restructuring Existing Organizations
Change Management
Sustainability
Organizational Complexities
Organization Theories And Structures
Conflict And Crisis Management

Technical Expertise

Fiber Networks (Planning, Construction, Operation), Gpon, Ftth, Fttb, Fttc
Cis Controls
Siem
Devops, Ci/cd Methodologies (Engineering, Organization, Management, Culture); Kaizen
Data Centre (Build And Migration)
Project & Programme Management (Pmi/pmp)
Agile, Scrum, Kanban
Virtualization (Proxmox, Docker, Vmware, Virtualbox, Etc.)
Iso 9001 Assessor, Iso 19011, Iso 17021
Iam
Bcm
Iot, Industry 4.0, 5g, Siemens Plcs
Outsourcing (Infrastructure, Services, Vendor Selection)
Itil, Itsm V3
Mobile Networks (2g, 3g, 4g)
Optical Transmission, Sdh, Pdh, Dwdm
Cable Tv, Hfc, Iptv, Vod, Ott, Docsis, Bsod
Ip/mpls, Voip, Cisco Ipt, Sdn, Sd-lan
Gdpr, Iso 27001
Ubiquiti Unifi Network Infrastructure (Expert)

It Skills

Teams, Sharepoint, Ms Office, Office 365
Pm Tools (Ms Project, Epm, Oneppm)
Atlassian (Confluence, Jira)
Various Devops Tools, Cloud Services, Git, Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, Aws, …
Firewalls (Hw, Sw, Ipfire, Pfsense)
Linux, Windows, Ms Office, Lotus Notes
Various Applications (Servicenow, Clarity, Sap)
Google G Suite (Admin)

Languages

German

Native

Persian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

University of Liverpool, Management School

Doctorate in Business Administration · Business Administration · Liverpool, United Kingdom

Oct 1989 - Jun 1993

Technical University of Berlin

Dipl.-Ing. (TU) in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology · Electrical Engineering and Information Technology · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1989

Cologne University of Applied Sciences

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) in Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Cologne, Germany

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Certifications & licenses

ISO 9001 Assessor

intellcert GmbH

PMP Certification

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mahmoud based?

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

What languages does Mahmoud speak?

Mahmoud speaks the following languages: German (Native), Persian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Mahmoud have?

Mahmoud has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Mahmoud has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Mahmoud may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mahmoud be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mahmoud would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer, Interim Senior Manager Services for Fiber Infrastructure, Interim Senior Manager for Fiber Network Expansion.

What is Mahmoud's latest experience?

Mahmoud's most recent position is Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer at Netcom BW / EnBW.

What companies has Mahmoud worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mahmoud has worked for Netcom BW / EnBW, Federal Motorway Company of Germany, Fiber Direct, German Fiber, and Vodafone.

Which industries is Mahmoud most experienced in?

Mahmoud is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT). Mahmoud also has some experience in Energy, Banking and Finance, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Mahmoud most experienced in?

Mahmoud is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Mahmoud also has some experience in Sales, Product Development, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Mahmoud worked in recently?

Mahmoud has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Government and Public Administration, and Energy.

Which business areas has Mahmoud worked in recently?

Mahmoud has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Operations.

What is Mahmoud's education?

Mahmoud holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from University of Liverpool, Management School, a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from Technical University of Berlin and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Cologne University of Applied Sciences.

Does Mahmoud have any certificates?

Mahmoud has 2 certificates. These include: ISO 9001 Assessor and PMP Certification.

What is the availability of Mahmoud?

Mahmoud is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mahmoud?

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