Matthias Scharf

Service Owner BSS Services

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present
6 months

Service Owner BSS Services

Telefonica

  • Building APIs that enable communication and data exchange between the BSS and the underlying network infrastructure supporting functions such as service provisioning, activation, configuration, monitoring, and billing

  • Integrating the NaaS APIs with existing BSS components such as CRM, order management, and billing systems for seamless end-to-end service orchestration

  • Automating service delivery processes including order fulfilment, provisioning, and activation to reduce manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate time-to-market

  • Implementing API-based monitoring and management of network services to ensure service quality and performance through real-time monitoring of network traffic, performance metrics, and fault management

  • Integrating NaaS APIs with billing and charging systems to enable accurate and flexible billing for network services based on usage or subscription models

  • Enabling customer self-service portals and APIs for customers to manage their network services, view usage data, and make subscription changes

  • Integrating NaaS APIs with third-party systems and applications such as cloud service providers and other network operators to enable service interoperability and federation

  • By leveraging BSS-related APIs as part of the NaaS program, enabled new services delivering a recurring gross margin of €30 million YoY

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025
2 years

Program Lead

SENEC GmbH

  • Led the multi-project definition and implementation of 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 MS Dynamics of the parent company

  • Implemented control dashboards and a value improvement project

  • Reduced manual reconciliations and realized conversion to permanent inventory

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025
2 years

Senior Project Lead Technology

Telefonica

  • Leading the OPEN Gateway Program focusing on the commercial go-live of Network as a Service functions and new B2B products enabling +€20 Mio YoY 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 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year

Project Lead

Telefonica

  • Led the introduction of IP Resolution & NEF as part of the Open Gateway/NaaS Program

  • Progressed RFQ for PoC and 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 successor for BMC Remedy

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years
Spain

Project Lead

Eiffage Spain

  • Oversaw the expansion of solar parks for Iberdrola, managing international suppliers and stakeholders

  • Delivered over 100 MW expansion in 2 years

  • Successfully expanded medium-voltage grid

  • Reduced defect rate by 20%

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years

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 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 in 2022 with a project volume exceeding €16 million

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years

Program Lead

Telefonica

  • Spearheaded the RAITT program migrating 20K+ applications to the cloud (Azure, GCP, AWS)

  • Collaborated with 250+ people from 3 vendors to form an efficient delivery unit

  • Delivered architectural conception and implemented cloud-based AD for 6 landing zones

  • Migrated 380 legacy applications to the cloud and deployed 12 cloud-native products

  • Defined and implemented observability strategy and end SLA/KPI framework

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years

Project Lead

CashDesk Provider

  • Led the development of a TSE-compliant mobile POS app for iOS/Android

  • Managed conception, development, and go-live of the application

  • Delivered the project one month ahead of schedule

Jan 2015 - Dec 2020
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 6 months

  • Managed the 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
11 years 6 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 telco service providers

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.

Core Competencies Project & Program Management: Agile, Waterfall, Prince2, Lean Six Sigma, 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 - Jun 2014

University of Hertfordshire

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

Certifications & licenses

TOGAF Certified

CFI - Accounting Fundamentals

CFI

GCP Administration Fundamentals

Google

ITIL v3 Certified

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Axelos

SDH Network Certification

CCNA Certified

Cisco

Google Cloud Architecture Certification

Google

Google Solution Partner

Google