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Okyung (Dr) Yoon

Agile Transformation & Lean Portfolio Manager

Okyung Yoon
Remseck am Neckar, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months

Agile Transformation & Lean Portfolio Manager

Mercedes-Benz AG

  • Analysis and optimization of the IT product portfolio for R&D vehicle development
  • Implementation of tools and processes for IT product planning and value management
  • Operational and digital value creation analyses
  • Introduction and coaching of agile teams, including Agile Release Trains
  • Introduction and execution of quarterly planning and SAFe events
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
6 months

Senior IT-Portfolio Manager

E.ON AG (Westnetz GmbH)

  • Consulting, setup, and further development of a professional IT portfolio management
  • Process modeling for, among others, demand, prioritization, and controlling processes
  • Scenario, impact, and cost analyses
  • Preparation and follow-up of committee meetings, and creation of reports and decision papers
  • Tool analysis and requirements gathering
Feb 2020 - Jan 2023
3 years

Digital Strategy Manager

Wolters Kluwer

  • Establishment and leadership of the Digital Transformation Office (PMO), including standardization of agile and traditional project management/portfolio methods
  • Development of the digitalization strategy with senior management
  • Program management: prioritization, monitoring, and control of digitalization initiatives
  • Product Owner Salesforce CRM (Servicecloud)
  • CRM implementation: Salesforce Salescloud and Servicecloud
  • Global web relaunch, including implementation of Sitecore CMS
  • Customer insights: NPS and natural language processing
Jun 2017 - Jan 2020
2 years 8 months

Digital Technology Project Manager

Kaiser + Kraft Europa GmbH

  • Conducting financial and business development analyses and supporting the strategic development of the business unit
  • Project portfolio management: steering and professionalizing the group-wide project and portfolio management standards according to SAFe, Scrum, and PRINCE2
  • Cost controlling for the digital technology area: forecasting / annual planning, cost analyses such as cost splits, business case analysis, flexibility measures
Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
7 months

Head of Quality Control

Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH

  • Design and implementation support for a digital procurement system: establishment of process and quality management for compliance-relevant processes, including contract and partner management
Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
3 years 5 months

Senior Consultant

PD - Berater der öffentlichen Hand GmbH

  • High-level and detailed design of business models, scenario analyses and business plans (e.g. market entry; outsourcing, M&A, PPP, shared services)
  • Development of market and product strategy
  • Financial modeling: cash flow and return forecasts, cost-benefit analyses; due diligence
Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
1 year

Project Manager

Marcus Evans Ltd.

  • Design and execution of primary and secondary market studies
  • Design of sales and marketing measures: target group analysis; competitor analysis; definition of KPIs
Feb 2011 - May 2011
4 months

Freelance Research Assistant

Interval GmbH

Feb 2005 - May 2010
5 years 4 months

Research Associate; Doctoral Candidate

University of Loughborough

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 Professional Services (7 years), Education (5.5 years), Government and Administration (4 years), Retail (2.5 years), Automotive (2 years), and Energy (0.5 years).

Professional Services
Education
Government and Administration
Retail
Automotive
Energy

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 Strategy (9 years), Project Management (7.5 years), Finance (6 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), Research and Development (5.5 years), and Business Intelligence (4.5 years).

Strategy
Project Management
Finance
Information Technology
Research and Development
Business Intelligence

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

University of Loughborough

Ph.D. Economics · Economics · Loughborough, United Kingdom

University of Warwick

MA in European Cultural Policy and Management · European Cultural Policy and Management · Warwick, United Kingdom

University of Lancaster

Bachelor of Arts Psychology · Psychology · Lancaster, United Kingdom

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

IPMA® Level C Project Manager

SAFe® Program Consultant 6

Six Sigma Green Belt

Scrum Master

ITIL Foundation

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Where is Okyung based?

Okyung is based in Remseck am Neckar, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Okyung speak?

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

How many years of experience does Okyung have?

Okyung has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Okyung has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Okyung may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Okyung be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Okyung would be well-suited for roles such as: Agile Transformation & Lean Portfolio Manager, Senior IT-Portfolio Manager, Digital Strategy Manager.

What is Okyung's latest experience?

Okyung's most recent position is Agile Transformation & Lean Portfolio Manager at Mercedes-Benz AG.

What companies has Okyung worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Okyung has worked for Mercedes-Benz AG, E.ON AG (Westnetz GmbH), and Wolters Kluwer.

Which industries is Okyung most experienced in?

Okyung is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Government and Public Administration. Okyung also has some experience in Retail, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas is Okyung most experienced in?

Okyung is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Finance. Okyung also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Information Technology (IT), and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Okyung worked in recently?

Okyung has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas has Okyung worked in recently?

Okyung has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Okyung's education?

Okyung holds a Doctorate in Economics from University of Loughborough, a Master in European Cultural Policy and Management from University of Warwick and a Bachelor in Psychology from University of Lancaster.

Does Okyung have any certificates?

Okyung has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: IPMA® Level C Project Manager, SAFe® Program Consultant 6, and Six Sigma Green Belt.

What is the availability of Okyung?

Okyung is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Okyung?

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