Marc (R.) Esser
Scrum Master for Agile Transformation and Team Development - DevOps & Cloud Adoption
Experience
Scrum Master for Agile Transformation and Team Development - DevOps & Cloud Adoption
IT Business Unit of Leading European OEM
- Guided a large-scale agile transformation, improving team agility, DevOps adoption, and cloud readiness.
- Supported DevOps & CI/CD practices to optimize cloud deployment strategies and reduce time-to-market.
- Led agile coaching initiatives to enhance cross-functional collaboration between IT and business teams.
- designed agile governance structures to align executive leadership with cloud and digital transformation goals.
- Technologies & Frameworks: Agile (Scrum, SAFe), DevOps, Cloud Adoption, IT Governance, CI/CD, Change Management
Interim Manager | Digital Transformation | Business & IT Transformation
Momentum Transformation Partners
- Interim Manager and digital transformation expert with over 43 years of experience in complex business and IT transformations.
- Led significant ERP migrations (SAP S/CHANA, ServiceNow, Salesforce) and digitalization initiatives.
- Developed and executed strategic business and IT roadmaps.
- Experienced in agile (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban), hybrid, and traditional (Prince2) project management.
- Provided interim executive leadership for major transformations and strategic realignments.
- Expert in structured change management and agile coaching to embed sustainable organizational practices.
Program Director – Large-Scale Cloud SaaS Integration ServiceNow & Salesforce
Deutsche Glasfaser Group
- Led a complex cloud transformation program, integrating ServiceNow and Salesforce into a unified cloud ecosystem.
- Managed multiple IT projects simultaneously, ensuring agile execution and risk mitigation across multi-cloud environments.
- Designed a scalable IT architecture to replace on-premise CRM and ITSM tools with a cloud-native SaaS solution.
- Aligned business and IT stakeholders on cost-effective SaaS models, reducing IT service costs by DE%.
- Technologies & Frameworks: SaaS Transition, CRM Cloud Integration, ITSM, Governance, Multi-Cloud Strategy, Agile Implementation
Project Lead IT Carve-Out & Cloud Architecture
Daimler Truck
- Designed a cloud transition roadmap for the separation of Daimler’s R&D and PLM functions, ensuring business continuity during the spin-off.
- Led the assessment of existing hosting services, identifying consolidation opportunities and defining cost-effective cloud service models.
- Developed a governance framework to ensure compliance with security, operational, and financial requirements for hosting and cloud-based services.
- Drove alignment between IT & business stakeholders, managing executive-level discussions on hosting strategies and transition paths.
- Designed a cloud transition strategy supporting the carve-out of the R&D function, ensuring a seamless hybrid-cloud architecture for scalability and performance.
- Technologies & Frameworks: Cloud Architecture, SaaS Transition, Multi-Cloud Strategy, IT Cost Optimization, Risk Management, Agile
Project Manager SAP ERP System Implementation, Cloud Migration & Cost Optimization
Stadtwerke Zürich EWZ
- Led the transition from on-premise SAP systems to a cloud-hosted SAP ERP environment, increasing operational efficiency and flexibility.
- Conducted a financial assessment of cloud vs. on-premise costs, ensuring a CE% cost reduction in IT operations.
- Developed a benefits case for the cloud transition, quantifying efficiency improvements and aligning with corporate budget goals.
- Managed IT vendor negotiations to secure cost-effective cloud hosting and support contracts.
- Technologies & Frameworks: Cloud Hosting, SAP S/CHANA, IT Cost Management, Risk Mitigation, Agile Implementation
Project Lead Cloud Transition & IT Carve-Out
Siemens Energy
- Led the IT infrastructure transition strategy as part of a business carve-out with 8,EEE+ employees, ensuring seamless migration of on-premise systems to a cloud-based target operating model.
- Evaluated hybrid-cloud options (private, public, multi-cloud) to optimize scalability and security while reducing operational costs.
- Defined the governance model for IT service provisioning, aligning OpCo IT leaders with the central IT strategy.
- Managed stakeholder communication with senior executives and IT vendors to align on transition roadmaps and cost-efficiency strategies.
- Technologies & Frameworks: Cloud Migration, Hybrid Cloud, ITIL, Agile, IT Governance, Vendor Management
Project Manager SAP S/CHANA Rollout
Global Manufacturing Company
- Designed a hybrid-cloud migration strategy, consolidating multiple SAP legacy systems into a unified cloud-hosted environment.
- Ensured operational resilience and performance, balancing private cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
- Developed the implementation roadmap for cloud migration, considering legal, operational, and financial constraints.
- Collaborated with OpCo IT leaders and managed service providers to align architecture, governance, and security standards.
- Technologies & Frameworks: SAP S/CHANA, Hybrid Cloud, ITIL, Governance, Performance Optimization
Managing Partner
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
- Founded the business in 4E9D, successfully growing the consultancy to a team of DE consultants before selling my stake in 4E4C to explore new opportunities.
- Led comprehensive digital transformation initiatives, specializing in business and IT transformations leveraging SAP, Salesforce, and ServiceNow to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed and strengthened strategic relationships with C-Level executives, ensuring alignment with client business objectives and priorities.
Managing Consultant
Capgemini Invent
- Coordinated client engagements in digital transformation, business process analysis and design, and IT transformation.
- Guided clients in improving key business areas for performance, expansion, and profitability.
- Led projects in corporate strategy, digital transformation, process improvement, IT transformation, and culture change.
Senior Manager
Accenture
- Led projects to re-engineer and automate business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
- Ran programs to integrate ERP systems across a broad range of business units and to streamline operations, ensuring smooth adoption through comprehensive training and support.
- Conducted projects to define and execute digital transformation strategies that leveraged advanced technologies to optimize business operations and align with strategic objectives.
Manager
Strategy Consulting International
- Supported leading companies in the energy, telecommunications, and transportation sectors in the development of new business areas, market entry strategies, and organizational restructurings.
- Led and optimized projects focused on process improvement, service management, and IT initiatives for cost reduction and risk mitigation.
- Conducted extensive analysis and redesign of business processes, implemented ERP systems, and performed strategic reviews to identify efficiency gains and risks.
Business Analyst
Spectrum Strategy Consultants
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services (20 years), Energy (8 years), Telecommunication (7.5 years), Transportation (7 years), Information Technology (3 years), and Automotive (2 years).
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Experienced in Information Technology (23 years), Strategy (18 years), Project Management (13 years), Operations (12 years), Business Intelligence (3 years), and Finance (0.5 years).
Summary
As a Senior Advisor & Interim Manager, I specialize in IT transformation, cloud migration, and digital strategy execution. With a proven track record in leading large-scale cloud transitions, IT carve-outs, and SaaS integrations, I bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution.
I have successfully designed and implemented hybrid-cloud architectures, driven cost-optimized SaaS transitions, and aligned OpCo IT and business leadership with enterprise-wide hosting strategies. My expertise spans cloud governance, risk mitigation, vendor management, and agile transformation, ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-performing IT solutions.
With hands-on experience in IT program governance, financial optimization, and multi-cloud transition planning, I help organizations navigate the complexities of on-premise to cloud migrations while balancing compliance, security, and operational efficiency.
Leveraging Agile, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies, I drive high-impact transformations, enabling cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-native, resilient, and future-proof IT infrastructures.
Skills
Digital & Corporate Strategy – Designing Digital Strategies, Business Transformations, And Market-entry Roadmaps Aligned With Organizational Objectives.
Cloud & It Transformation – Managing Large-scale Cloud Migrations And It Carve-outs, Leveraging Sap S/chana, Servicenow, Salesforce, And Multi-cloud Solutions.
Agile & Devops Implementation – Driving Agile Transformations And Devops Adoption To Accelerate Delivery And Optimize Team Collaboration (Scrum, Safe).
It Governance & Compliance – Establishing Structured Governance Frameworks To Ensure Compliance, Operational Efficiency, And Risk Mitigation.
Change Management & Organizational Readiness – Leading Structured Change Management Initiatives, Preparing Organizations For Successful Digital Transformations.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management – Aligning Executive-level Stakeholders And Managing Strategic Vendor Relationships For Cost-effective It Solutions.
It Service Management & Process Optimization – Implementing Itsm Practices (Itil, Etom) To Enhance Service Delivery And Operational Efficiency.
Enterprise Architecture & Hybrid Cloud – Designing Scalable And Secure Hybrid-cloud Architectures Tailored To Enterprise Requirements.
Innovation & Emerging Technologies – Applying Innovative Industry C.e, Iiot, And Big Data Analytics Solutions To Deliver Measurable Business Value.
Strong Analytical And Problem-solving Capabilities.
Experienced Facilitator And Agile Coach.
Excellent Communication And Stakeholder Management Skills.
Skilled In Remote Team Leadership And Multicultural Collaboration.
Effective Negotiation And Vendor Management Expertise.
Passionate About Emerging Technologies And Continuous Learning.
International Project Experience Across Diverse Industries.
Advocate For Sustainable And Efficient Digital Transformation.
Languages
Education
ESCP Business School
Master in Business Administration · Business Administration · Oxford, United Kingdom
European Business School (EBS)
Bachelor in International Business Administration · International Business Administration · London, United Kingdom
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Graduate School of Management
Exchange semester · Business Administration · Bangkok, Thailand
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