Matthias Bullmahn
Lecturer
Lecturer
FHDW (private university)
- Professional negotiation
Interim Head of Requirements Management and Transformation Manager
State Ministry, public service
Statewide replacement of the current software for public health offices with a unified, cloud-based solution. The project involved over 60 people in Germany and Prague (development) and was carried out using a tailored SAFe® method.
- Supporting teams and leadership in advancing the agile method
- Advising stakeholders
- Executive coaching
- One-on-one coaching for team members
- Conducting process analyses and defining artifacts for MVP 1
Agile Leadership Coach
Steel company, global leader
Global rollout of AI-based pricing and new pricing software and processes. The project involved over 200 people in Germany and Romania and was executed using Scrum and partly SAFe®.
- Supporting teams and leadership in advancing the agile method
- Advising stakeholders
- Designing and conducting agile trainings and workshops
- Executive coaching
Lecturer
DIPLOMA (private university)
- Designing and delivering the “Digital Leadership” module for the state-funded certification “Digital Management and Digital Value Creation”
- Planned: taking over the “Digital Leadership” module in the master’s program
- Workshops on leadership and professional negotiation
- Planned for SS 24: lectures, topic TBD
Executive Coach
Automotive manufacturer
Introduction of SAFe® for 1,500+ people and, at the group level, for 10,000+ people. The scope covered 15 executives.
As a result, SAFe® will be introduced for 500+ people following the proposed strategy, and the group board decided it made no sense yet for the entire group area, as I recommended.
Senator
European Economic Senate (EWS)
Trainer
IHK Dortmund
- Designing and delivering Germany’s first IHK-certified training course for “Agile Transformation Coach.”
Interim Transformation Manager
Scheidt & Bachmann
Introduction of Lean Portfolio Management and further development of agile transformation with SAFe® approaches. The project involved over 200 people in Germany and Ukraine and used SAFe® Portfolio Management.
- Advising/coaching the CEO and portfolio manager
- Analyzing the 200+ business area for a product-focused organization
- Advising and coaching the management board on implementing Lean Portfolio Management
- Supporting the Lean Portfolio Manager in advancing the agile transformation with SAFe®
- Training and coaching all employees
(Senior) Leadership Trainer
Accenture
- Delivering SAFe® trainings
- Designing and delivering agile and Agile 4/SAP trainings
Trainer
Various clients (national, international)
- Designing and delivering trainings (Agile, SAFe®, leadership) and negotiation trainings
- Leading workshops and speaking at national and international (agile) conferences
Ambassador and Expert in Sales Psychology and Professional Negotiation
Burn-out Network
Team Lead Marketing and Communications
LEAD NETWORK, German Chapter
Interim Transformation Manager
Volkswagen
Project in R&D for a data platform for future car generations. Over 110 people in Germany, with a €200 million budget, using a hybrid-agile method.
- Advising and coaching TMK/OMK and program management
- Analyzing the 80+ project for agile working methods and evaluating SAFe® introduction
- Training/coaching leadership and teams to adopt agile ways of working
- Supporting RFPs for projects to be run agile (SAFe®)
Interim Transformation Manager
Catena-X
Building a European data exchange platform for the automotive industry. Over 500 people in Germany, 5 Agile Release Trains and portfolio, with a €250+ million budget and a tailored SAFe® method.
- Setting up an Agile Release Train (100+ people) for the first PI Planning
- Training and coaching key roles (RTE, PM, SA, SE, PO)
- Supporting product management in backlog creation, vision setting, working with product owners, and backlog prioritization
Interim Transformation Manager
Novartis
Global SAP S/4HANA greenfield implementation. Over 600 people worldwide, with a $1+ billion budget and a tailored SAFe® method.
- Advising and coaching the program manager, vendor manager, and PMO leads
- MVP for the “agile playbook”
- Defining the “agile ways of working”
- Developing the training curriculum
- Stakeholder management
- Strategy/advice for RFP to four global consultancies
- Managing the vendor selection process
- Creating the product roadmap
Interim Transformation Manager
Stadtwerke Velbert
SAP HANA native development program. Over 250 people globally, based in Germany with a development center in Latvia, using a tailored SAFe® method. Project halted for political reasons.
- Reviewing all supplier contracts and converting them into process descriptions/job profiles/value profiles to clarify services and prepare a make-or-buy decision
- Preparing documents for a Europe-wide tender
- Creating a change concept
Host
LinkedIn Local Düsseldorf
skAGIL®
At skAGIL®, we specialize in tailored solutions at the heart of your change and transformation processes. In today’s fast-paced business world, agility is not just a buzzword but a necessity. We understand that every organization is unique, which is why we help companies navigate the complexities of the digital transformation journey with precision and expertise.
We focus on “we” alongside successful transformation. Whether it’s leadership development or building custom (agile) academies and training programs.
Lean-Agile Coach / Workstream Lead
GEA
SAP consolidation of 60+ systems into one S/4HANA system. Over 200 people globally, based in Germany with a development center in India. Tailored SAFe®/hybrid-agile method, €200 million budget.
- Advising the CIO/CFO and program leadership
- Developing the implementation strategy
- Supporting team and program backlog creation
- Selecting and introducing an agile project management tool
- Preparing for Big Room Planning
- Configuring stakeholder-specific training/coaching
- Defining KPIs
Lean-Agile Coach
Volkswagen
Global SAP finance and controlling template for all brands. Over 400 people globally, based in Germany with various development centers. Tailored SAFe®, Focused-Build, €150 million budget. Project halted due to COVID.
- Advising the client’s program management and Accenture senior director management on agile strategy
Interim Transformation Manager
AOK Sachsen-Anhalt
Introduction of agile ways of working as part of the company-wide transformation “AOK 2022.” Over 100 people in Magdeburg, using an agile method.
- Preparing and supporting the first two Big Room Plannings
Proposal Lead
Airbus
Bid for providing agile trainings.
- Preparing, coordinating, and delivering the on-site sales presentation
- Outcome: 2nd place; reason: cost; client feedback: best presentation under time limit (35 instead of 60 minutes)
Lean-Agile Coach, SAFe® Coach
Siemens Energy
Global Salesforce implementation for the customer journey. Over 180 people across 14 offices, based in Germany/Florida with a development center in India. SAFe® method, €100 million budget.
- Introducing SAFe® including 2 PI planning workshops, serving as RTE for 2 PIs and handing off to the client counterpart
- Training and coaching at all levels
- Coaching product management on backlog creation, roadmap, and prioritization
- Executive coaching on agile topics
Program Management Coach
British Telecom
SAP S/4HANA transformation. Over 300 people in the UK, £150 million budget.
- Strategic advice to the CFO and Accenture program leadership on using SAFe®
Donor Circle Member
IHK Wirtschaftsjunioren Düsseldorf
Senior Team Coach
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG)
Consolidation of all SAP systems. Over 150 people in Austria, €2 billion budget (since 2010), tailored SAFe® method.
- CIO coaching
- Increasing visibility of flow blockers
- Optimizing workflow
- Company-wide rollout (50+ teams) of the Agility Health Radar to measure agile transformation success
SAFe® Portfolio Coach
Allianz, AGCS
SAP HANA native development program. Over 250 people globally, based in Germany with a development center in Latvia. Tailored SAFe®, €200 million budget.
- Introducing SAFe® with 2 Agile Release Trains, coordinating portfolio-level activities for outcome-oriented epic prioritization, and coaching epic owners
- Flow optimization and impediment reduction
- Building a LACE (Lean-Agile Center of Excellence) team and handing it over to the client
- Leading a team of 4 agile coaches
Lean-Agile Coach
Siemens
Consolidation of six SAP BI systems. Over 80 people globally, based in Erlangen with a development center in India. Tailored SAFe®, €20 million budget.
- Preparing the project for an agile start
- Training all project staff
- On-site training and coaching in India
- Supporting backlog creation
- Defining/implementing metrics
- Preparing and conducting PI planning
Senior SAP Lean-Agile Coach/Consultant/Trainer, Founding Member / Part of SAP Delivery Excellence Leadership
Accenture GmbH
- Responsible for recruiting (~35 hires) and sales (annual chargeability average 85%)
- Designing and launching the world’s first global SAP-Agile Academy for manager-level employees to meet agile delivery demands (2018)
- Training participants to become lean-agile experts in bootcamps
- Co-developing the financial concept
- Serving as trainer and mentor
- Developing an open-market training academy to offer the ICAgile-certified, self-developed three-day “SAP Delivery Agility Fundamentals” training and other courses to generate new revenue and networks
- Further developing my SAP-Agile talent factory “Jump Start” to raise newcomers’ maturity in lean-agile
- Coaching/mentoring 8 colleagues on their Accenture career paths as a “Career Counselor” using OKRs
- Conducting a coaching experiment with five people inside and outside Accenture to improve agile leadership skills (after privately funding the Hogan Assessment certification in 2020)
- Advising senior managers, program and delivery leads, and (senior) management directors at Accenture and client stakeholders (including board level)
- Building and leading the “Customer Success” value stream
Senior Consultant, Salesforce
entero AG
Board Member and Founding President
Institute for Insolvency Law and Restructuring in Weser-Ems and Bremen e.V.
SAP Consultant, Finance / Controlling / ABAP
Accenture GmbH
SAP CRM Consultant
ITML GmbH
Account Manager, Executive Search
division one
Sales Associate for freelance SAP experts
K2 Partnering Solutions
Freelance Tour Guide (Lofoten, Channel Islands)
TUI Wolters
Service Staff
Diskotheken Klapsmühle/Neuschwanstein
Sales Representative, ERP software
KDT Internet GmbH
Systems Technician
D-Consult
Interim IT Manager for 2 DATEV locations and 5 training centers
DATEV e.G.
Sales Representative, ERP software
Haussmann & Wynen DV GmbH
Civil Service Worker in Home Care
Diakonie Social Station and Protestant Parish
Apprentice IT Systems Merchant
DATEV e.G.
Degree: IT Systems Merchant (IHK)
Matthias Bullmahn is a committed interim manager with many years of experience designing and implementing transformation and change processes in international companies.
Matthias has extensive experience supporting international projects and SAP transformations, having worked for many years as an SAP consultant himself. He founded and led a department at Accenture that advised global companies on SAP projects in a scaled-agile context.
His expertise goes far beyond technical implementations. He knows how to consider corporate culture and the specific needs of different regions to ensure seamless integration.
What sets Matthias Bullmahn apart is his strong empathy, which allows him to engage employees at all levels and inspire them for change. Combined with his methodological skills, he develops tailor-made strategies and programs to shape transformations effectively and sustainably.
Matthias has impressive determination and has successfully introduced changes at board level. His ability to tackle complex challenges and find pragmatic solutions is invaluable for companies facing profound changes.
Whether it’s billion-dollar programs for global SAP S/4HANA roll-outs or department transformations with a €30 million budget, Matthias is at home in both worlds. Matthias Bullmahn is the ideal partner for companies seeking an experienced hand to handle complex transformation projects and achieve lasting change.
Jade University Wilhelmshaven
Diplom-Kaufmann (FH) · Business Studies · Wilhelmshaven, Germany
DATEV e.G.
IT Systems Merchant (IHK) · IT Systems Merchant · Nuremberg, Germany
Self-Control in Negotiations
TÜV Rheinland Certified “Expert in Sales Psychology”
Business Storytelling (Uwe von Grafenstein / Bernhard Kalhammer)
FBI Crisis Negotiation and Influence (Gary Noesner, Andreas Winheller)
FBI Crisis Negotiation and Influence (Gary Noesner, P. Andrews & Scott Tillema)
Certificate of Excellence in Business Negotiations I - IV
CEBN®
Sales Psychology
emTrace® Coach, Level 2
“Training from the Back of the Room” Practitioner
Advanced Negotiation Skills
Scotwork
Advanced Seminar “Zürcher Resource Model”
INeKO Cologne
ERP with SAP S/4HANA, TS410
Hogan Assessment Consultant Certification
SAP FI – General Ledger & Financial Closing with SAP S/4HANA
Systemic Coach and Change Manager
INeKO Cologne
emTrace® Coach, Level 1
ICAgile Authorized Instructor, SAP Delivery Agility Fundamentals
ICAgile
ICAgile Certified Professional
ICAgile
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching
ICAgile
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Team Facilitation
ICAgile
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agility in the Enterprise
ICAgile
ICAgile Certified Professional – Coaching Agile Transitions
ICAgile
Agility Health Facilitator
Certified Agile Requirements Specialist
Certified Kanban Management Professional
Certified SAFe® 6 Program Consultant
Certified SAFe® 6 Release Train Engineer
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
PRINCE2 Foundation
Scrum Master, PSM I
Scrum.org
Salesforce ADM 201
ITIL
Similar Freelancers
Discover other experts with similar qualifications and experience
