Michael Hohlfeld

Product Owner & Project Manager | from concept to Go-Live - structured, hands-on and delivery-driven

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Leipzig, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present
1 year 4 months
Duderstadt, Germany
Hybrid

Project Coordinator (Product Development + SaaS)

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA

As a project coordinator in development projects (including software and hardware), I am responsible in a consulting role for creating recommendations for action and organizational frameworks in the areas of reporting, project scheduling, progress tracking, resource allocation, and results presentation.

  • Technology stack: Teams, Azure DevOps, Android
  • Keywords: Software, Hardware, AI, MDM, Kanban, requirements specification, functional specification, SaaS, ergonomics, health, medical device
Apr 2024 - Jul 2024
4 months
Germany
Remote

Functional Consultant (Cash Management)

Parfümerie Douglas GmbH & Co. KG

As a functional consultant, I supported the evaluation of cash management – especially in the areas of national and international cash logistics, assessment of relevant aspects, identification of improvement opportunities, calculation of added value and savings, as well as the rough design of measures.

  • Technology stack: Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Keywords: Retail, cash logistics, cash-in-transit providers, cash management
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024
1 year 1 month
Bornheim, Germany
Hybrid

Product Owner (Checkout Software)

Hornbach Baumarkt AG

As Product Owner, co-responsible for the conceptual and operational development of the new checkout software. Participating in roadmap planning and in the product backlog. Requirements management and communication with stakeholders, service providers, and internal departments.

  • Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Miro, Signavio, Gebit, GK Software
  • Keywords: Hardware store, DIY, Scrum, checkout software, payments, payment methods
Dec 2022 - Aug 2023
9 months
Bornheim, Germany
Hybrid

Subproject Lead (Checkout Software)

Hornbach Baumarkt AG

As subproject lead, responsible for the planning, setup, management, and monitoring of the "Product Development" subproject for developing new checkout software. Coordination with internal departments and external vendors, managing and advising the software development team and the development process, risk analysis and countermeasures, as well as regular review of implemented measures and guidance.

  • Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Miro, microservice platform
  • Keywords: Hardware store, DIY, Scrum, checkout software, payments, payment methods
Aug 2022 - Nov 2022
4 months
Germany
Remote

Project Manager (DevOps + SaaS)

HDP GmbH

As Project Manager, responsible for planning, managing, and executing projects in the area of deployment, improving software distribution, and building reference systems with the goal of DevOps and SaaS.

  • Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, PowerShell, Ansible
  • Keywords: Insurance, employers' liability insurance associations, accident insurance funds, DevOps, SaaS
May 2022 - Jul 2022
3 months
Krefeld, Germany
Hybrid

Product Owner (B2C App)

Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH

As the second Product Owner, co-responsible for the conceptual and operational development of features for the B2C app "Fressnapf". Participated in roadmap planning and maintained the product backlog. Responsible for requirement management and communication with stakeholders, service providers and internal departments.

  • Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Figma, Miro, Microservices
  • Keywords: eCommerce, B2C, Apps, Roadmap, Feature planning
Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
7 months
Hanover, Germany
Remote

Product Owner (B2C App)

Wertgarantie (Insurance)

As Product Owner, responsible for the conceptual and operational development of the B2C app "BikeManager". Maintained the roadmap, product backlog and app stores. Responsible for requirement management and communication with partners, development partners, service providers and internal departments. Contributed to building automated testing capabilities.

  • Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Teams, Figma, BrowserStack
  • Keywords: Insurance, B2C, Apps, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Roadmap, Feature planning
Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
5 months
Berlin, Germany
Hybrid

Agile Multi-Project Manager (Portal Relaunch)

Aperto GmbH - An IBM Company

As an agile multi-project manager, responsible for managing different project streams for a Swiss insurance client. Stakeholder and requirement management and coordination of internal and external service providers. Agile management of development teams (frontend, backend and app). Preparing quotes, activity reports and invoices. Mentoring project managers and optimizing the agile setup.

  • Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Box, Slack, Teams
  • Keywords: Insurance, Websites, Portals, Apps, Roadmap, Planning
Aug 2021 - Sep 2021
2 months
Hamburg, Germany
Hybrid

Product Owner / Scrum Master (DevOps + Cloud Backend)

AboutYou

In a hybrid role as Product Owner & Scrum Master (Circle Manager), responsible for managing two teams (DevOps and Cloud Backend for the Commerce Suite), capturing requirements for client projects or features, setting priorities for tickets and teams, and communicating with other teams.

  • Technology stack: Google (Gmail, Drive, Hangout, etc.), Atlassian (Jira and Confluence), GitLab, AWS, Slack, New Relic, PHP, Elastic, Redis, PagerDuty
  • Keywords: SaaS, PaaS, eCommerce, Scrum, DevOps, Cloud, Automation
May 2021 - Jul 2021
3 months
Germany
Remote

Product Owner / Project Manager

1NCE GmbH

As Product Owner / Project Manager for the development of a REST interface between Jira and an external ticket system for tracking and status updates with Jira in AWS.

  • Technology stack: Teams, Atlassian, Jira, Confluence, ReadMe.io, Miro, Groovy, Jira Service Management (JSM), ScriptRunner, AWS, AWS Design Flow
  • Keywords: Documentation, B2B, B2C, Portals, Digitalization, Automation, Multi-project management (traditional/agile)
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
5 months
Germany
Remote

Project Manager

1NCE GmbH

Project manager for the new setup of an API documentation pipeline. Consolidating all requirements around the use of Readme.com (Enterprise) as a white-label solution.

  • Technology stack: Teams, Atlassian, Jira, Confluence, ReadMe.io, Miro, Groovy, Jira Service Management (JSM), ScriptRunner, AWS, AWS Design Flow
  • Keywords: documentation, B2B, B2C, portals, digitalization, automation, multi-project management (classic/agile), IoT
Feb 2021 - May 2021
4 months
Germany
Hybrid

Software Development and Product Management Consultant

XXXXXXXXXX (Dienstleister)

Coaching and consulting in software development and product management. Setting up and introducing agile work methods and Scrum processes in collaboration with an offshore development team. Contributing to building the product vision, a product roadmap and defining product packages. Technical consulting in search engine optimization (SEO).

  • Technology stack: Teams, Atlassian, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, service management, .Net, CapRover, Nginx, Docker, Kubernetes, Scrum, Marvel
  • Keywords: marketing, SaaS, B2B, portals, digitalization, coaching, SEO
Dec 2020 - Sep 2021
10 months
Germany
Hybrid

Project Manager and Product Owner (SaaS)

Top Car AG

Concept, planning and monitoring of the development of an Android version of the existing SaaS software for oil spill cleanup documentation. Extending the existing SaaS solution (iOS app, license server and web portal) with an Android variant (development in India).

  • Technology stack for Android: Java, Kotlin, GIT, Scrum, Product Owner

  • Technology stack for web portal and license server: PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum, GIT

  • Keywords: SaaS, services, intranet, B2B, Google Play Store, Android, app, portals, web analytics, security, digitalization, project planning, proposal creation

Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
4 months
Germany
Hybrid

Interim Head of Product Management

Loadbee GmbH

Interim Head of Product Management - Coaching and consulting in product management. Creating a roadmap, as well as advising, coaching and optimizing product management in collaboration with the software factory (development).

  • Technology stack: Office365, Teams, Planner, JIRA, Confluence, Scrum, Amazon, AWS
  • Keywords: coaching, training, change management, portal, backend, UI/UX, wireframes, mockups, prototyping, roadmap
Mar 2020 - Sep 2020
7 months
Germany
Hybrid

Scrum Master and Agile Coach

KEMAS GmbH (Security/Automotive)

Scrum Master and Agile Coach - supporting the agile development team (as Scrum Master) and management (as Agile Coach) through facilitation, coaching and consulting to increase quality, transparency and customer satisfaction (with a key client in the automotive sector) and setting up in-house product management with the goal of offering SaaS solutions (vehicle management with machine integration) in the future.

  • Technology stack: JIRA, Confluence, Mockflow Wireframe Pro, Gitlab, Scrum, Redmine

  • Keywords: agile transformation, change management, security, automotive, portal, backend, UI/UX, wireframes, mockups, prototyping, embedded

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
3 months
Germany
Remote

Software Developer (Fullstack)

XXXXXXXXXX (service provider)

Development of features in the planning and management portal "XXXXX" for managing and controlling resources and schedules for cinema and commercial film production.

  • Technology stack: CakePHP, PHP, MySQL, JSON, API, REST, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum, GIT, Jira

  • Keywords: service, cinema, film, TV, planning, management, backend, portals

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
6 months
Germany
Remote

Software Developer (Backend)

XXXXXXXXXX (service provider)

Design, planning, consulting, and development of a middleware (backend) for automatic processing of leads from various data sources (with API integration to AroundHome, DAA, WattFox and Senec) and forwarding to the leading CRM system (Pipedrive).

  • Technology stack: PHP, MySQL, JSON, API, GIT, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum

  • Keywords: energy, B2B, backend, portals, Pipedrive, AroundHome, DAA, WattFox, SENEC

Feb 2019 - Oct 2020
1 year 9 months
Germany
Hybrid

Project Manager and Product Owner

Top Car AG (service provider)

Design, planning, consulting, and development of custom software for documentation in the areas of oil spill removal, soil remediation, industrial cleaning and special cleaning. The software package includes an iOS app (for Apple devices), a web portal, and various interfaces; setup of a SaaS solution; integration of mobile GPS devices.

  • Technology stack for iOS app: Objective-C (iOS Xcode), GIT, Scrum, Product Owner

  • Technology stack for web portal: PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum, GIT

  • Keywords: SaaS, cloud, services, intranet, B2B, iPhone app, portals, web analytics, security, digitization, geo-tracking, project planning, proposal creation

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
6 months
Germany
Hybrid

Multi-Project Manager

Fr. Lürssen Shipyard GmbH & Co. KG (shipbuilding)

Consulting internal customers on IT requirements and carrying out IT-related projects. Design, modeling, planning, implementation and control between the business unit and development for ERP software enhancement.

  • Technology stack: Office, Jira, Balsamiq, Axure, Qlik (Business Intelligence), Interflex

  • Keywords: multi-project management (traditional/agile), interfaces, portals, digitization, project planning, internal proposal creation

Aug 2018 - Sep 2018
2 months
Germany
Remote

Software Developer (Backend)

XXXXXXXXXX (service provider)

Consulting, design, development and testing of an interface for the complete transfer of customer data to a new shop system.

  • Technology stack: PHP, MySQL, Docker, Vagrant
  • Keywords: media, service provider, interfaces, data migration
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
4 months
Germany
Hybrid

Software Developer (Fullstack)

optimal media GmbH (Media/Service Provider)

Consulting, design, new and further development and testing of various modules for a central planning and control software (order management).

  • Technology stack: Yii Framework, PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML/CSS, Jenkins, Mockup, Balsamiq, SVN

  • Keywords: Media, service provider, interfaces, portals, digitization

Jan 2018 - May 2018
5 months
Remote

Agile Coach and Project Manager

XXXXXXXXXX (Security)

Consulting, design, new and ongoing development and testing of an interface for data synchronization between Microsoft Dynamics Online (CRM) and TYPO3/Magento; also setting up the project structure and leading other developers. From 03/2018: Agile Coach and project leadership.

  • Technology stack: TYPO3, Microsoft Dynamics Online (CRM), PHP, MySQL, XML, SOAP, GIT, Continuous Integration (CI) and TFS Team Foundation Server

  • Keywords: Multi-project management, security, B2B, interfaces, portals, CRM

Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
1 year 1 month
Germany
Hybrid

Agile Coach and Scrum Master

digades GmbH (Automotive)

Consulting, design, new and ongoing development and testing of various modules and portals for the central management of user and module data in the area of electronic system solutions. From 12/2017 to 08/2018: Agile Coach and Scrum Master.

  • Technology stack: CakePHP, PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, REST, Push (Android/Apple), Jenkins, SVN, XML, SOAP (M2M/TSMP of Deutsche Telekom for IoT integration)

  • Keywords: Automotive, B2B/B2C, interfaces, portals, security, digitization

Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
6 months
Leipzig, Germany
Hybrid

Project Manager and Product Owner

Top Car AG (Service Provider)

Consulting, design, project management and development of a web portal for central management, recording and billing of parking bookings at Leipzig Airport; connecting external booking portals and mobile printers via Bluetooth.

  • Technology stack: Prototyping, mockup creation, screen design, Scrum, PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, web analytics, PDF, hosting, server configuration, Jira, GIT, Bluetooth

  • Keywords: Services/eCommerce, intranet, B2B, iPhone app, interfaces, portals, web analytics, security, digitization, online payment

Feb 2017 - Oct 2017
9 months
Germany
Hybrid

Project Manager and Software Developer (Fullstack)

Die Fahrdienste (Service Provider)

Consulting, design, project management and development of a web portal for central management, recording and billing of transport services across distributed locations; support and training for rollout.

  • Technology stack: Prototyping, mockup creation, screen design, Scrum, PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, SEO, web analytics, hosting, server configuration, Jira, GIT

  • Keywords: Services, intranet, B2B, portals, web analytics, security

Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
5 months
Germany
On-site

Backend Software Developer and Business Analyst

Thuringian Development Bank

Bug fixing and feature expansion in the Java backend system, creating functional specifications, process flows and test plans, as well as documenting components and preparing and running functional tests.

  • Technology stack: Java, JSF, Vaadin, Liferay, Spring, JPA2, REST, Activiti, Balsamiq, Visio, Jira, Confluence, Git, Maven

  • Keywords: banking, intranet, B2C, interfaces, portals, security, digitalization

Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
6 months
Germany
Remote

Project Manager (App MVP)

Saxess AG (service provider)

Project management, selecting and overseeing freelancers, testing and developing an iOS app for mobile display of battery storage data for retail customers.

  • Technology stack: Objective-C (Xcode), Scrum, Git, mockup creation, screen design

  • Keywords: eCommerce, iPhone app, App Store, B2C, interfaces, security

Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
5 months
Bamberg, Germany
Remote

Product Owner and Fullstack Software Developer

Ölspurring GbR (service provider)

Concept, planning and consulting, as well as development of a knowledge and contact platform for oil spill removal companies with centralized data management and user-friendly interfaces.

  • Technology stack: PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum
  • Keywords: trade, intranet, portals, eCommerce, products, B2B, interfaces, security
Feb 2015 - Feb 2018
3 years 1 month
Leipzig, Germany
Hybrid

Project Manager and Product Owner

Top Car AG (service provider)

Concept, planning and consulting, as well as development of custom software for documentation in oil spill removal, soil remediation, industrial cleaning and special cleaning. The software package includes an iOS app (for mobile Apple devices) and a web portal.

  • Technology stack for iOS app: Objective-C (iOS Xcode), Scrum, Product Owner

  • Technology stack for web portal: PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum

  • Keywords: services, intranet, B2B, iPhone app, portals, web analytics, security, digitalization

Jan 2008 - Dec 2015
8 years
Leipzig, Germany
On-site

Project Manager and Product Manager

Alvara Cash Management Group AG

Project management, concept, planning and advising clients on the introduction and process optimization of cash logistics through the ALVARA ICC platform.

  • Acting as interface between client and development department

  • Coordinating and defining new process flows and features

  • Consulting, gathering and documenting new requirements

  • Creating and maintaining requirements and specification documents

  • Creating, maintaining and controlling roadmap implementation

  • Setting milestones for each country and entity

  • Technical consulting for service provider selection (domestic and international)

  • Training teams (domestic and international)

  • Presentations and coordination with top management (C-level)

  • Regular reporting and status presentations

  • Preparing proposals, project planning and client support

  • Keywords: retail/eCommerce and banking, B2B, portal, web analytics, security, digitalization, online tracking, cash management, Product Owner, multi-project management, key account, requirements analysis, POS systems, project planning, proposals/RFPs

Jan 2002 - Dec 2008
7 years
Leipzig, Germany
On-site

Software Developer and Project Manager

CMS Cash Management System GmbH

Project management of national and international software projects, as well as design, development, testing, documentation, installation, and training for Windows- and web-based software.

  • Transaction and monitoring platform for cash logistics: software and sales concept, selection and setup of the development team, and support during establishment. (Technologies: PHP, HTML, JavaScript, Oracle, Java, ESB, SOA)

  • International project - transaction platform (Germany and Canada): project acquisition, project management, selection and setup of the development team, development, testing, and documentation. (Technologies: MSSQL, C#, Java, JavaScript, CSS, HTML)

  • International hardware integration project: acquisition, project management, development, installation, training, and support. (Technologies: Firebird, MSSQL, Delphi)

  • International cash processing software project: project management, development, installation, and training. (Technologies: Firebird, Delphi)

  • International project for hardware integration in special vehicles: project management, development, and documentation. (Technologies: Interbase, Delphi)

  • Keywords: trade/eCommerce and banking, B2B, portals, web analytics, security, digitization, online tracking, cash management, multi-project management, machine integration, Bluetooth, traditional/agile, project planning, proposal creation, RFPs

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
2 years
Halle (Saale), Germany
On-site

Software Developer

SkroBelix GmbH & Co. KG

Design, development, testing, and documentation of web-based software for external customers and internal use.

  • Learning platform for an automaker: development, testing, and documentation. Technologies: HTML, Java, JavaScript

  • Stock exchange transmission system for a bank: 8 months on-site in Nuremberg; planning, design, and development. Technologies: Java, UML, XML, Oracle

  • Design and implementation of a support system: design, development, testing, and documentation. Technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML

  • Keywords: automotive and banking, B2B, portals, web analytics, security

Summary

I have over 20 years of experience in software development and have been working as a freelance Product Owner and Project Manager in the app and web domain for more than nine years.

My focus is on managing internal and external development teams in agile setups, and I act at the interface between business, product, and technology.

I work in a structured, hands-on, and result-oriented manner and take responsibility for sustainable, user-centered, and economically sound solutions.

My technical background as a developer and in cyber security helps my clients make informed technical decisions and avoid security and quality risks early in their day-to-day project work.

Skills

  • It Project Management
  • Product Management
  • Development (Web & App)
  • Cyber Security
  • Concept & Architecture
  • Scrum
  • Test Planning & Quality Assurance
  • Automation
  • Prototyping & Screen Design
  • Team Player
  • Quality-minded
  • Customer-oriented
  • Quick To Get Up To Speed

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Russian
Elementary

Education

Wilhelm Büchner University

Diploma in Computer Science (FH) · Information and Communication Management · Pfungstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

HTB Certified Web Exploitation Specialist (HTB CWES)

IREB® RE@Agile Primer

ISTQB Certified Tester (FL)

OKR Coach (HelloAgile®)

SAFe® 6 Product Owner

Scrum Master (PSM I)

Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)

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