Markus Munk - Projektmanager, Interim Manager, Business Analyst

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024

6 months

Zug, Switzerland

Project Manager

B10 Char AG

Project management for the construction and operation of a biochar plant in South Africa
Project planning (tasks, time, and resources), milestone planning, stakeholder management, gap analysis, risk analysis, project documentation, playbooks
Project controlling including carbon footprint and BC for the construction and operation of the biochar plant
Selection of the certification company for CO2 certificates and leading the preparation and execution of certification
Recruitment: Creating profiles for accountants, engineers, and lab staff in coordination with stakeholders
Monthly reporting including risk analysis to CEOs

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Venture Building

Cobee

Validating the business model for renting out equipped workspaces in the beauty and health sectors
Executing compliance, data security, development, UX, legal, tax, marketing, and sales
Developing an omnichannel sales concept for the ramp-up phase

Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

10 months

Project Manager E-Commerce

Giesecke + Devrient

Project goal: Building a B2B shop for the new SME segment
Business analysis of existing corporate processes for large enterprise customers (SAP) and the processes of an acquired startup including their system landscape (PIM system inRiver)
Gap analysis, conceptualization, documentation (UML), and preparation of new processes
Coordination with international internal and external top stakeholders from all areas and countries
Focus on compliance, export control, and tax regulations
Roadmap, milestone planning, coordination of agile feature and enhancement implementation
Commissioning including setting up KPIs and transferring to the e-commerce team
Budget responsibility, reporting, and communication at all levels including C-level

Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

2 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

CEO

LIZ Smart Office GmbH

Strategic development of the company from MVP status to a rapidly growing company with 150 B2B customers and 80,000 employee licenses
Strategic further development of the business model and building the departments of sales, marketing, customer success, Dev/Ops, and managing online marketing and sales service providers
Leading the development of the LIZ IoT desk sensor and the LIZ IoT platform
Building a strong customer network and a multiplier program

Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

10 months

Interim Managing Director

Bonnier - Deutsche Wirtschafts-Nachrichten

Strategic further development of the company with a clear focus on further digitization
Further development of the paid content offer, journalistic formats, and products in coordination with the editorial team
Introducing a KPI-driven company and adapting processes and operations
Reporting to shareholders

Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Manager

Cornelsen

Developing new CRM processes for sales and recruiting
Requirements management including gap analysis with sales and marketing, accompanying implementation
Time and resource planning, stakeholder management, project controlling, workshops
Project reporting in status and steering committee meetings (C-level)
Project documentation, creating playbooks, training employees on new processes

Nov 2016 - Jan 2018

1 year 3 months

Project Manager Introduction of Paid Content

Funkemedien NRW

Business analysis and development of product and pricing strategy for the introduction of paid content
Competitive analysis and introduction of reporting structures for content control
Change management: Process and structure development between editorial, sales, and sales departments
Task, time, and resource planning, stakeholder management, project controlling, project analyses, audits, risk analyses

Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

2 years 4 months

Essen, Germany

Head of Digital Sales

Funkemedien NRW

Building the digital sales department and implementing digital transformation projects
Launching the company-wide CRM system and updating and complementing communication channels
Project manager for the e-paper app and top 10 news apps as well as a competition database with marketing automation
Establishing agile project management in the organization (sprints, scrum meetings, Jira, etc.)

Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

11 months

Interim Head of Digital Products Sales BILD Print

Axel Springer SE

Designing and managing omnichannel activities in retail, wholesale, and online

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

2 years

Berlin, Germany

CEO

Startup Bonuslabel GmbH

Developing an online customer loyalty system for the FMCG industry
Developing payment processes for small amounts including BAFIN processing
Building manufacturer contacts, customer acquisition, developing the online portal

Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

1 year 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager Lesershop24

Axel Springer SE

Requirements management and coordination of further developments
Building processes and marketing tools for AS direct marketing and the WELT group
Establishing customer care processes with the new media team
Task, time, and resource planning, project reporting, and project documentation, knowledge management
Responsibility for operational and further development budgets

Jul 2010 - Dec 2013

2 years 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of BILD SHOP

BILD Digital GmbH & Co. Kg

Interim management - Building the e-commerce team including the sourcing department
Responsibility for sales targets and further development budget
Selecting the shop platform and building logistics, ID, and payment processes
Managing print and online media budget

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

Cape Town, South Africa

Consulting and Project Development

Conceptualizing, planning, controlling, and executing online projects for Toshiba, MTN, and others

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

4 years

Berlin, Germany

Technical Director

product + concept GmbH

Building the in-house IT (DevOps, frontend & backend development, QA)
Consulting, process definition, and requirement definition for customers
Supply chain management: Customizing supply chains for customers AOL and T-Systems
Project management and controlling

Jan 1998 - Dec 2004

5 years

Berlin, Germany

Head of E-Commerce

product + concept GmbH

Building the scalable e-commerce platform for Deutsche BP AG
Supply chain management: Building a new supply chain without intermediate storage
Designing and implementing omnichannel processes with 1200 BP Express Shops
Implementing omnichannel consumer actions in BP shops
Building in-house product management for Deutsche BP and T-Online end-customer shops
Designing and implementing AOL (process platform for DSL contracts) and T-Systems (procurement)
Consulting, process definition, and requirement definition (omnichannel concept MediaMarkt)
Project management and steering committee, budget, and revenue responsibility

Jan 1993 - Dec 1995

2 years

New York, United States

Marketing Intern

Calvin Klein

Assisting in marketing/sales, organizing sales activities

Summary

Experienced project manager with an impressive track record in diverse industries and roles. Extensive experience in project management for both software and industrial plants as well as IoT hardware. Possesses deep expertise in digital transformation and has successfully executed projects for renowned companies like BP, AOL, Deutsche Telekom, Giesecke + Devrient, Axel Springer, and B10 Char AG. Also proven as a strategic and revenue-boosting CEO of startups in the publishing and SaaS sectors. - Project Management: Planning, controlling, and monitoring projects with a focus on requirement analysis, user stories, epics, risk management, and documentation. Coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels - Sales and Marketing: Building sales departments and designing sales processes and market entry strategies. Conducting online and offline sales activities - E-Commerce: Setting up and operating online shops and shop teams (B2B/B2C) in various industries