Maximilian Gracz - Transformation Project Manager focusing on building a global collaboration culture and modern leadership

Q: Where is Maximilian based?

Maximilian is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Maximilian speak?

Maximilian speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Maximilian have?

Maximilian has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Maximilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Maximilian's latest experience?

Maximilian's most recent position is Transformation Project Manager focusing on building a global collaboration culture and modern leadership at Global semiconductor corporation .

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

In recent years, Maximilian has worked for Global semiconductor corporation , Global network of public sector research institutes , Global media corporation , International bank , and Global financial services provider .

Q: Which industries is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Manufacturing , and Information Technology (IT) . Maximilian also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics , Education , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: What is Maximilian's education?

Maximilian holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Technical University of Berlin, Tongji University, Queensland University of Technology .

Q: Does Maximilian have any certificates?

Maximilian has 3 certificates . These include: Systemic, WingWave® and emTrace® Coach , Neuro-Resonance Master Practitioner , and Management Trainer® .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 8 months

Reutlingen, Germany

Transformation Project Manager focusing on building a global collaboration culture and modern leadership

Global semiconductor corporation

Developed a 5-chapter change story and vision, and presented it in a global virtual town hall to 800 people
Set up a transformation team and co-created an organizational analysis to identify strengths and challenges for strategy implementation
Conducted a top management workshop to review the analysis results, develop change actions, and create ownership for implementing the transformation
Developed a PO and tribe concept to establish (agile) practices and roles that promote global collaboration across different sites and plants
Hosted an offsite event to engage the top 60 leaders in driving the transformation and implementing the vision and strategy
Managed multiple stakeholders and project management across all parties (HR, C-level, works council)
Designed and ran communication events ("roadshows") at all plant sites to share the organizational analysis and involve them in the path forward for strategy implementation (following awareness-ownership-commitment)

Jun 2021 - Sep 2022

1 year 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Manager for a Leadership Development Program for Science Managers

Global network of public sector research institutes

Co-created a program structure for emerging leaders
Delivered various training modules in the learning journey on team, self, and organizational leadership in the scientific environment (on-site)
Conducted interactive digital formats (including live voting and quizzes)

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager for Transformation Support and Change Implementation

Global media corporation

Designed and led activation formats (including with the top 200 leaders) on the leadership model, purpose, and strategy to embed them in daily practice
Developed change measures (including impact analysis, bar camps, agile pilots)
Facilitated management workshops (from 10 to 200 participants) and communication formats (town halls, pop-up events)
Project coordination and management
Stakeholder management with C-level, executives, and works council

Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

1 year 6 months

Munich, Germany

Project Manager for Cultural Change, Leadership Development, and Agile Transformation

International bank

Guided the cultural change process and agile transformation, including culture diagnosis, change workshops, communication initiatives, and top management workshops
Developed and delivered a leadership development program on giving clarity and direction, agility, delegation, and empowerment
Introduced New Work concepts to support hybrid work (including flex desk policy, technical infrastructure, agile teams in domains)

Jan 2019 - Dec 2023

5 years

Hamburg, Germany

Hybrid

Project Manager & Trainer for Leadership Development of Emerging Group Leaders

Global financial services provider

Designed a modern interactive hybrid leadership development program
Delivered four modules covering: (1) leading in uncertain times and VUCA, (2) agile leadership and empowerment, (3) coaching & enabling, (4) digitalization basics

Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 5 months

Gütersloh, Germany

Consultant & facilitator for transformation support

Global IT and logistics services company

Set up and support a transformation team to kick off change with an impact analysis (e.g., hypothesis and synthesis workshop, mirror workshop with executives on the analysis results)
Design and implement change measures (e.g., building a leadership academy, leadership mission statement, value workshops, strategy development)
Carry out communication campaigns (e.g., town halls at all sites) with 100 to 200 participants each, including a gallery walk of the impact analysis results

Jul 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year 4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Change consultant & trainer / facilitator for leadership activation

Global machinery and plant manufacturer

Design a two-day workshop series as part of the digital transformation, focusing on leadership and change
Develop playful formats, including a time-travel exercise with storytelling, building an app within one hour to experience agile working, and a competency card game
Train 1,500 leaders in large-group formats (about 50 leaders each) in Germany and the USA
Awarded by WirtschaftsWoche as "Best of Consulting" in the mid-market in the "Organization" category

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 Banking and Finance (5 years), Manufacturing (3 years), Education (1.5 years), Government and Administration (1.5 years), Information Technology (1.5 years), and Transportation (1.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Education

Government and Administration

Information Technology

Transportation

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 Project Management (5.5 years), Human Resources (5.5 years), and Strategy (3 years).

Project Management

Human Resources

Strategy

Summary

Passionate about guiding change in times of uncertainty and complexity
9+ years of experience as a senior consultant, trainer, and coach, focusing on change management, transformation, talent development, culture diagnosis, and multi-project management
Training focus on coaching & enabling, delegation, conflict resolution, agile leadership
1-1 coaching for top management, department heads, team leads, and employees

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2017

Technical University of Berlin, Tongji University, Queensland University of Technology

B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Brisbane, Australia

Certifications & licenses

Systemic, WingWave® and emTrace® Coach

Besser-Sigmund-Institut and Eilert Academy

Neuro-Resonance Master Practitioner

Denys Scharnweber

Management Trainer®

Steinbeis University Berlin and the expert platform Gedankentanken

Profile

Created

October 2024

Last Update

April 2025

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Where is Maximilian based?

Maximilian is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Maximilian speak?

Maximilian speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Maximilian have?

Maximilian has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Maximilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Maximilian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Maximilian would be well-suited for roles such as: Transformation Project Manager focusing on building a global collaboration culture and modern leadership, Project Manager for a Leadership Development Program for Science Managers, Project Manager for Transformation Support and Change Implementation.

What is Maximilian's latest experience?

Maximilian's most recent position is Transformation Project Manager focusing on building a global collaboration culture and modern leadership at Global semiconductor corporation.

What companies has Maximilian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Maximilian has worked for Global semiconductor corporation, Global network of public sector research institutes, Global media corporation, International bank, and Global financial services provider.

Which industries is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT). Maximilian also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Education, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Maximilian's education?

Maximilian holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Technical University of Berlin, Tongji University, Queensland University of Technology.

Does Maximilian have any certificates?

Maximilian has 3 certificates. These include: Systemic, WingWave® and emTrace® Coach, Neuro-Resonance Master Practitioner, and Management Trainer®.

What is the availability of Maximilian?

Maximilian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Maximilian?

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