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Nicholas (John) Hancock

Interim Manager / Agile Leader

Nicholas Hancock
Schönaich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present
4 years 3 months

Interim Manager / Agile Leader

Freelance

  • Bank-Verlag: Interim lead for team of 5; introduced Scrumban; sub-project lead ensuring PCI4.0 compliance.
  • LS Telcom: Product Owner/Project Manager for software integration; requirements analysis; led international development team (Kanban).
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 years
Stuttgart, Germany

People Lead, Software Factory

Viastore Software GmbH

  • Led 46 developers, coached and mentored development leads.
  • Co-responsible for Agile transformation and budget planning with VP Software Factory.
  • Owned recruiting, onboarding, and personal development processes.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020
5 years
Stuttgart, Germany

Manager Digital Solutions Analysts

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

  • Managed project pipeline for ~80 developers and budgets up to €2m.
  • Delivered two major CMS migrations with teams of 30+ across multiple countries.
  • Introduced Scrum and Kanban to development processes.
  • Co-developed digital strategy with Director of Digital Solutions.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
5 years
Stuttgart, Germany

Team Lead / PMO / Business Analyst

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

  • Built PMO processes for software development.
  • Managed international team of analysts; mentored project managers and leads.
  • Led web and mobile development projects with internal and external developers.
  • Implemented Totara Learning Management System; created e-learning in English & German.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2012
6 years

Graduate Trainee Systems Developer

Abbey Life

Jan 2007 - Dec 2012
6 years

Business Analyst

British Bakeries

Jan 2007 - Dec 2012
6 years
United Kingdom

Teacher & Project Manager

Independent

Jan 2007 - Dec 2012
6 years

Network Engineer / Business Analyst

RENA GmbH

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 Manufacturing (9 years), Information Technology (8 years), Insurance (6 years), Food and Beverage (6 years), Education (6 years), and Banking and Finance (4 years).

Manufacturing
Information Technology
Insurance
Food and Beverage
Education
Banking and Finance

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 (19 years), Project Management (19 years), Business Intelligence (6 years), Operations (6 years), Strategy (5 years), and Product Development (4 years).

Information Technology
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Operations
Strategy
Product Development

Summary

Experienced Agile Leader & Interim Manager with 20+ years in digital transformation, project delivery, and team leadership. Proven record of building and leading international teams, driving Agile transformations, and delivering high-impact digital solutions across industries including banking, manufacturing, and software. Skilled at bridging strategy and execution, mentoring leaders and developers, and ensuring measurable business outcomes.

  • Led Agile transformation for a 46-person software factory, improving delivery predictability and team engagement.
  • Managed €2m+ software projects, including multi-country CMS migrations integrating CRM and product data.
  • Built and led international analyst teams across Europe and India, including mentoring project managers and developers.
  • Developed and introduced digital strategies aligned with business goals.

Skills

  • Leadership & People: Team Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Facilitation, Conflict Resolution
  • Agile & Project Delivery: Agile Leadership, Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, Project & Portfolio Management, Program Management
  • Digital & Technical: Web & Mobile Applications, Cms (Sitecore), Process Improvement
  • Emerging Tech & Transformation: Ai Essentials, Industry 4.0 Essentials, Digital Strategy, Cloud Computing Essentials
  • Tools & Methods: Jira, Confluence, Ms Project, Clarity Ppm, Totara Lms, Camunda

Languages

English
Native
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

University of Wolverhampton

PGCE · Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Oct 1992 - Jun 1996

University of Plymouth

BA (Hons) · International Business with German · Plymouth, United Kingdom · 2:1

Certifications & licenses

Pal1 Professional Agile Leadership

Scrum.org

Certified Scrum Master (Jeff Sutherland)

Scrum Alliance

Celta English Language Teaching

Regent Oxford

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Where is Nicholas based?

Nicholas is based in Schönaich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Nicholas speak?

Nicholas speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Nicholas have?

Nicholas has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Nicholas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Nicholas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nicholas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nicholas would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager / Agile Leader, People Lead, Software Factory, Manager Digital Solutions Analysts.

What is Nicholas's latest experience?

Nicholas's most recent position is Interim Manager / Agile Leader at Freelance.

What companies has Nicholas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nicholas has worked for Freelance and Viastore Software GmbH.

Which industries is Nicholas most experienced in?

Nicholas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Insurance. Nicholas also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Education, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Nicholas most experienced in?

Nicholas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Business Intelligence. Nicholas also has some experience in Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Product Development.

Which industries has Nicholas worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Nicholas worked in recently?

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

What is Nicholas's education?

Nicholas holds a Bachelor in International Business with German from University of Plymouth.

Does Nicholas have any certificates?

Nicholas has 3 certificates. These include: Pal1 Professional Agile Leadership, Certified Scrum Master (Jeff Sutherland), and Celta English Language Teaching.

What is the availability of Nicholas?

Nicholas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nicholas?

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