Mohammed Al-wahbani

Program Management/Application Development

Darmstadt, Germany

Experience

Sep 2022 - Jun 2024
1 year 10 months
Germany
Hybrid

Program Management/Application Development

Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA)

Application workflows in the areas of energy saving, economic development and export control.

Management of hybrid projects (agile and classic) to implement administration-specific software (application workflows) for use across federal and state levels. This included developing custom business and funding procedures in the areas of energy saving, economic development and export control, used internally by caseworkers. Responsibilities also included shaping internal projects such as secure integration into the document management system (DMS), integrating authentication components in line with the Online Access Act (OZG) – ELSTER / Federal User Account, and ensuring the connection of internal specialist applications to the ERiC client (in the KONSENS context) for transmitting payment runs to tax offices. These projects used central components that were continuously optimized and adapted to new requirements. Agile methods were used for front-end, back-end, interface development and integration with downstream systems. Another key responsibility was leading the Project Management Office (PMO) for the client, including preparing, conducting and following up weekly leadership meetings to review progress and resource use in ongoing projects.

Project tasks:

  • Program management
  • Support of operational project management
  • Coordination and interface management between client and internal delivery units
  • Management of subproject leaders
  • Proactive and demand-based personnel planning/staffing
  • Selection and onboarding of new team members
  • Overall technical oversight
  • Progress monitoring
  • Close coordination with other suppliers/vendors
  • Stakeholder management
  • Change management
  • Advising and supporting the client in innovation and modernization

Technologies & tools used:

  • IntelliJ IDEA, Git, Keycloak, Docker, Maven, Jenkins, SVN
  • Angular, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, React, Next.js
  • Java SE, Spring, Spring Boot, JSF
  • REST; SOAP; MySQL; Liquibase, PHP, Hibernate, Jira, Confluence
Nov 2021 - Jul 2022
9 months
Germany

Program Management/Subproject Leadership, Project Management

HZD – Hessian Center for Data Processing

As part of the "OZG Program for Digitalization of Administration", an independent and comprehensive framework for the Online Access Act (OZG) was developed. The goal was to establish standardized, factory-like work processes to improve the delivery of OZG services. Individual services from the service catalog (LeiKa) were converted into online forms in coordination with the respective specialist departments and coordination offices. This close collaboration ensured that all specific requirements were considered. The developed processes and forms were extensively tested and optimized for seamless integration into existing systems. Special attention was given to usability and process efficiency. The framework’s implementation significantly improved the administration of OZG services and increased the efficiency of work processes, leading to higher user satisfaction and productivity.

Project tasks:

  • Responsibility for program management
  • Operational leadership of the development unit
  • Operational management of the development department
  • Coordinated control of specific program components
  • Program controlling
  • Implementation management
  • Controlling

Technologies used:

  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • MS Project
  • MS Office
  • Scrum
  • Kanban

Another project in this period was "Optimization of Workflows Using a BPMN2.0 Tool". This project focused on fully digitalizing existing workflows to minimize overlaps and make work processes more efficient and time-saving. The main objectives were:

  • Digitalize organizational workflows to eliminate communication interface issues between existing systems, optimizing processes and increasing efficiency.
  • Create a Proof of Concept (PoC) demonstrating the use cases and capabilities of the newly acquired tool, validating its practical application and evaluating its potential for further use.

Project tasks:

  • Analysis, design and implementation of IT-supported business processes
  • Overall project management including complete control and coordination of all activities
  • Resource and capacity planning to ensure effective resource use
  • Cost, budget and quality control
  • Project controlling including progress monitoring
  • Project planning (using Jira and MS Project)
  • Regular reporting for transparent communication of results
  • Continuous coordination with HZD management

Technologies used:

  • BPMN2.0
  • REST
  • Active Directory
  • LDAP
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • SharePoint
  • MS Office
  • MS Project
Apr 2020 - Feb 2021
11 months
Germany

Project Management/Conceptioner/Requirements Engineer

HED – Hessian Calibration Authority

Optimization of the “Usage Monitoring in the Gas Sector” concept by restructuring the monitoring process.

Optimization and further development of a testing procedure to monitor compliance with requirements for the use of measuring devices and values in the gas sector according to current laws, standards and DVGW Worksheet G685. The main goal of the procedure is to ensure proper use of measuring devices and validate the legality of measured values and other parameters used for billing in the gas sector. Adaptive software components were developed to improve efficiency and effectiveness. A key part of this software is a tool for analyzing and evaluating data transmitted in EDIFACT format, enabling consistent and secure electronic data analysis and significantly enhancing measurement data accuracy and reliability. Workshops were also conducted to ensure all participants understood and applied the legal requirements and technical standards according to DVGW Worksheet G685.

Project tasks:

  • Project management, process optimization, software development and capacity planning
  • Ensuring efficient operations
  • Designing and implementing innovative solutions
  • Resource planning
  • Systematic process improvement
  • Project controlling

Technologies used:

  • VBA
  • UML
  • BPMN
  • MS Office
  • EDIFACT
Apr 2019 - Sep 2019
6 months
Germany

Management Consultant/Subproject Leadership

BMWK - Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

Twinning Project: “Support the preparation for the negotiation of the Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products” (JO13 ACAA)

Advising Jordanian authorities under the EU-Jordan Association Agreement to establish a broad comprehensive free trade area between Jordan and the EU. In the fourth project component, key tasks included:

  • Introduction to EU energy efficiency regulations: Providing comprehensive knowledge on horizontal and vertical EU regulations in energy efficiency.
  • Implementation of digital checklists: Developing a procedure to create digital checklists based on general and specific legal requirements.
  • Introduction of a risk management system: Explaining a simplified procedure for setting up a risk management system.
  • Simplified risk assessment: Outlining a straightforward approach to creating risk assessments for selected product categories.

Project tasks:

  • Responsibility for the fourth component of the overall project
  • Effective coordination and successful implementation
  • Advisory role for Jordanian authorities
  • Documentation of meetings and project progress
  • Preparation of (status) reports
  • Stakeholder management
  • Evaluation of project results
Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
9 months
Germany

Project Management/Conceptioner/Software Engineer

HED – Hessian Calibration Authority

Automation of the process for measuring the energy efficiency of external power supplies.

Development, planning and implementation of a concept to fully automate the process of determining the energy efficiency of external power supplies under operating and no-load conditions. The project followed relevant regulations and harmonized standards.

Project tasks:

  • Project management
  • Overall coordination
  • Process development
  • Software development
  • Project controlling

Technologies used:

  • VBA
  • UML
  • MS Office
Jun 2017 - Apr 2018
11 months
Germany

Project Management/Requirements Engineer/Solution Architect

HED – Hessian Calibration Authority

Automation of the measurement procedure for determining the energy efficiency of tumble dryers.

Design, planning and implementation of a comprehensive automation concept to determine the energy efficiency of household appliances, specifically tumble dryers, under operating and no-load conditions. The project was based on relevant regulations and harmonized standards to ensure precise and compliant energy efficiency measurement.

Project tasks:

  • Project management
  • Overall coordination
  • Process development
  • Software development
  • Project controlling

Technologies used:

  • VBA
  • UML
  • MS Office
Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
11 months
Germany

Project Management/Conceptioner/Solution Architect

HED – Hessian Calibration Authority

Automation of the measurement procedure for determining the energy efficiency of household appliances.

Design, planning and implementation of a comprehensive automation concept to determine the energy efficiency of household appliances in operation and no-load conditions. The project followed relevant regulations and harmonized standards to ensure precise and compliant energy efficiency measurement.

Project tasks:

  • Technical responsibility and leadership of engineering aspects
  • Process development
  • Software development
  • Project controlling

Technologies used:

  • VBA
  • UML
  • MS Office
Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
10 months
Germany

Project Management/Conceptioner/Solution Architect

HED – Hessian Calibration Authority

Optimization of the measurement procedure for parallel measurement of the energy efficiency of power supplies under Ecodesign regulations.

Further development and resource-focused optimization of existing measurement procedures for simultaneous determination of power supply energy efficiency under Ecodesign regulations, ensuring precise and compliant measurements.

Project tasks:

  • Technical responsibility and leadership of engineering aspects
  • Process development
  • Software development
  • Project controlling

Technologies used:

  • VBA
  • UML
  • MS Office

Summary

  • IT project and program management
  • Digitalization of business processes
  • Risk management and compliance
  • Process optimization and automation
  • Requirements analysis and management
  • Change management and organizational development
  • Agile methods and software development
  • Quality management and assurance

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Intermediate

Education

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Master of Science · Industrial Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering · Electrical and Information Engineering

Certifications & licenses

Enhanced Security Clearance (SÜ2)

Fundamentals of Requirements Engineering (IREB Standard)

IREB

ISTQB® Certified Tester

ISTQB

Pragmatic IT Project Management (PITPM)

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)

Scrum.org

Project Management Professional® (PMP)

Quality Systems Manager Junior

DGQ