Matthias Scharf - Service Owner BSS Services

Q: Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Service Owner BSS Services at Telefonica .

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

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Telefonica , SENEC GmbH , Eiffage Spain , Leading Energy Supplier in Germany , and CashDesk Provider .

Q: Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology (IT) , and Banking and Finance . Matthias also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Professional Services , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Operations . Matthias also has some experience in Product Development , Finance , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology (IT) , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Product Development .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Service Owner BSS Services

Telefonica

Building APIs that enable communication and data exchange between the BSS and the underlying network infrastructure, supporting service provisioning, activation, configuration, monitoring, and billing
Integrating NaaS APIs with existing BSS components such as CRM, order management, and billing systems to allow seamless end-to-end service orchestration
Automating service delivery processes including order fulfilment, provisioning, and activation through APIs to reduce manual effort and accelerate time-to-market
Implementing API-based monitoring and management of network services for real-time performance and fault management
Integrating NaaS APIs with billing and charging systems for accurate, flexible billing based on usage or subscription models
Enabling customer self-service portals and APIs for customers to manage network services, view usage data, and modify subscriptions
Integrating NaaS APIs with third-party systems and applications such as cloud service providers and other network operators
Leading a team of approximately 22 units with over 200 people
Delivered new services that generated a recurring gross margin of €30 million year over year

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Germany

Program Lead

SENEC GmbH

Defined and implemented a Europe-wide ERP system to ensure IFRS/HGB-compliant financial reporting
Replaced existing ERP and isolated solutions for 10 partner companies
Integrated ERP solutions into Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics of the parent company
Implemented control dashboards and a value improvement project
Reduced manual reconciliations and achieved conversion to permanent inventory

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Senior Project Lead Technology

Telefonica

Led the OPEN Gateway Program focusing on commercial go-live of Network as a Service functions and new B2B products, enabling over €20 million year-over-year revenue
Successfully launched QoD, Identify Origin, and Number Verify services ahead of schedule
Reduced latency by 20% through solution design and stakeholder collaboration
Managed a team of 20 employees, ensuring efficient delivery and achievement of KPIs

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Project Lead

Telefonica

Led the introduction of IP Resolution and NEF as part of the Open Gateway/NaaS Program
Progressed RFQ for proof of concept and conducted vendor selection
Finalized concept and project plan for IP Resolution feature deployment
Built and led a high-performing team of internal and external resources
Integrated BMC Helix as the successor to BMC Remedy

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Project Lead

Eiffage Spain

Oversaw the expansion of solar parks for Iberdrola, managing international suppliers and stakeholders
Delivered over 100 MW expansion in two years
Expanded medium-voltage grid successfully
Reduced defect rate by 20%

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Germany

Overall Project Lead

Leading Energy Supplier in Germany

Established a field service organization for the installation of charging infrastructure in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Completed RFQ and conducted vendor selection
Built and managed the field service organization and supply chain
Oversaw installation of charging stations in over 38 industrial plants and parking garages, with a project volume exceeding €16 million

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

3 years

Program Lead

Telefonica

Spearheaded the RAITT program, migrating over 20,000 applications to the cloud (Azure, GCP, AWS)
Collaborated with more than 250 people from three vendors to form an efficient delivery unit
Delivered architectural conception and implemented cloud-based Active Directory for six landing zones
Migrated 380 legacy applications to the cloud and deployed 12 cloud-native products
Defined and implemented an observability strategy and end-to-end SLA/KPI framework

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Project Lead

CashDesk Provider

Led development of a TSE-compliant mobile POS app for iOS and Android
Managed conception, development, and go-live of the application
Delivered the project one month ahead of schedule

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019

5 years

Multi-Project Manager

Vodafone

Led a national mobile network modernization program (full IP transformation) with a three-digit million euro volume
Implemented a Go Lean strategy, reducing project streams and achieving 39% savings within six months
Managed R&D and integration phase of new network components
Adapted the standard process catalogue to optimize project structure and efficiency
Introduced Genesys PBX for escalation management

Jan 2014 - Present

12 years 2 months

CEO / Program Management

CPC Consulting & Project Management SRL

Founded and led a nearshore consulting company delivering project excellence and developing in-house cloud-based solutions
Implemented a knowledge management system
Launched a legal tech platform processing over €1 million in litigation financing volume per month
Completed over 34 projects for clients in banking, IT/ICT, and beverage production
Introduced Remedy Force for Ricard Pernod Ricard
Introduced BMC Helix for Uniqa
Introduced Genesys Cloud PBX for Vodafone and other telco service providers

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Telecommunication (12 years), Information Technology (12 years), Banking and Finance (12 years), Food and Beverage (12 years), Professional Services (12 years), and Energy (3 years).

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Energy

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (12 years), Project Management (12 years), Operations (6 years), Product Development (4 years), Finance (2 years), and Procurement (2 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Product Development

Finance

Procurement

Summary

15+ years of experience in successfully managing complex, multi-million euro (up to €100M p.a.) projects and programs in national and international environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional, diverse teams of up to 3,000 members to achieve business goals while ensuring quality, efficiency and timely delivery. Expertise in agile and traditional project management methodologies, digital transformation, process optimisation and stakeholder management.

Skills

Project & Program Management: Agile, Waterfall, Prince2, Lean Six Sigma, Itil V3 Certified
Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Building And Leading High-performing Teams; Managing Expectations Of Diverse Stakeholders From Board Level To Operations
Technical Proficiency: Cloud Technologies (Gcp, Aws, Azure), Erp Systems, Plm, Devops, Network Architecture
Business Acumen: Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Risk Assessment And Mitigation, Change Management, Process Optimisation
Soft Skills: Excellent Communication, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking And Decision-making Skills
Ai & Automation: Development And Implementation Of Ai Strategies And Automation Solutions To Increase Efficiency And Reduce Costs.
Finance: Extensive Knowledge Of Finance Auto Reconciliation And The Integration Of Ai In Finance.
Operations: Introduction Of Bmc Helix To Phase Out Legacy Remedy Applications. Introduction Of Remedy Force, And Operational Integration Plus Optimization

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

University of Hertfordshire

Master of Science in Project Management, Agile and Waterfall · Project Management · Hatfield, United Kingdom · With Distinction

Certifications & licenses

TOGAF Certified

CFI - Accounting Fundamentals

GCP Administration Fundamentals

ITIL v3 Certified

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

SDH Network Certification

CCNA Certified

Google Cloud Architecture Certification

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Matthias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Service Owner BSS Services, Program Lead, Senior Project Lead Technology.

What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Service Owner BSS Services at Telefonica.

What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Telefonica, SENEC GmbH, Eiffage Spain, Leading Energy Supplier in Germany, and CashDesk Provider.

Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance. Matthias also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Energy.

Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Matthias also has some experience in Product Development, Finance, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Product Development.

What is Matthias's education?

Matthias holds a Master in Project Management from University of Hertfordshire.

Does Matthias have any certificates?

Matthias has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: TOGAF Certified, CFI - Accounting Fundamentals, and GCP Administration Fundamentals.

What is the availability of Matthias?

Matthias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Matthias?

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