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Oliver Brinkmann

Your Project Management Expert – Your Project in the Best Hands.

Oliver Brinkmann
Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present
2 years 7 months

Self-Employed

  • Trainer for Project Management Topics: designing and delivering basic project management courses, multi-day deep dive trainings, and agile project management (Scrum)
  • Keynote Speaker: delivering keynotes on various management topics
Nov 2018 - Aug 2023
4 years 10 months

Q_PERIOR AG

  • Agile Project Management, Primary Insurance (03/2023–08/2023) – Role: Agile Project Manager; implementing and conducting agile project management in a corporate environment; risk management; resource and budget planning; stakeholder management; optimizing agile project management processes at the program level; training and workshops; project documentation
  • Project Management, Automotive Company (10/2021–02/2023) – Role: Project Manager; leading an international project for process optimization and implementation of SAP Fiori applications on SAP R/3; team leadership; requirements analysis; schedule, budget, and resource planning; project control; reporting; cutover planning and rollout; risk management; change request management; communication; workshops
  • Project Management, Primary Insurance (04/2021–12/2021) – Role: Project and Program Manager; leading multiple projects and a program for software system and SAP migration; team leadership; program and project planning; project and personnel management; reporting; cutover planning and rollout; risk management; change request management; communication; workshops
  • Agile Project Management, Banking (10/2020–03/2021) – Role: Agile Project Manager; implementing and optimizing agile project management processes in the financial sector; reporting processes; risk management; resource and budget planning; stakeholder management; workshops; change management measures
  • Agile Transformation, International Insurance Company (04/2019–09/2020) – Role: Agile Project Management Expert and Agile Coach; building agile organizational structures; implementing agile processes; reporting to top management; coaching management and teams; planning and control methodology; optimizing project management processes; change management; risk management; workshops; project documentation
  • Agile Transformation, International Primary Insurance (11/2018–03/2019) – Role: Agile Project Management Expert / Agile Coach; implementing planning and control methodology; setting up reporting; risk management; stakeholder management; coaching and training teams and management; workshops; project documentation
Dec 2015 - Oct 2018
2 years 11 months

Accenture Technology Solutions

  • Migration Project, Telecommunications Company (03/2018–07/2018) – Role: Project Manager; leading an internationally distributed project to migrate a customer service tool and optimize processes; team leadership; project planning; requirements analysis; schedule, budget, and resource planning; cutover planning and rollout; risk management; reporting; change request management; communication; stakeholder management; workshops; test management
  • Migration Project, Primary Insurance (05/2016–11/2017) – Role: Project Manager; leading the project to implement a marketing tool and optimize marketing processes; team leadership; requirements analysis; project planning; personnel management; cutover planning and rollout; risk management; setting up reporting processes; change request management; communication; stakeholder management

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 Insurance (7.5 years), Automotive (5 years), Banking and Finance (5 years), Telecommunication (3 years), and Professional Services (2.5 years).

Insurance
Automotive
Banking and Finance
Telecommunication
Professional Services

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 (10.5 years), Customer Service (3 years), and Marketing (3 years).

Project Management
Customer Service
Marketing

Summary

For almost 10 years, I have been supporting my clients as a project management expert. Traditional, agile, or hybrid – my service portfolio includes a variety of methods to steer your project precisely to success.

My clients have spanned industries such as insurance, banking, automotive, and telecommunications.

If you are looking for a performance- and leadership-driven partner who will consistently drive your project to success, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with you!

Skills

Focus Areas

  • Project Management
  • Program Management
  • Trainer For Project Management Topics

Technical And Methodological Expertise

  • (Sap) Project Management
  • Program Management
  • Implementation Projects
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Planning
  • Budget Planning
  • Resource Planning
  • Test Management
  • Project Documentation
  • Coordination Of External Clients
  • Teaching Project Management Topics

Industry Expertise

  • Automotive
  • Insurance
  • Banking
  • Telecommunications

It Skills

  • Microsoft Project
  • Atlassian Jira
  • Atlassian Confluence

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science, specializing in Information Systems · Computer Science

Certifications & licenses

Safe 5 Program Consultant

Ipma Level D

Safe 6 Agilist

Scrum Master

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Where is Oliver based?

Oliver is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What languages does Oliver speak?

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

How many years of experience does Oliver have?

Oliver has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Oliver has worked and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Oliver may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What companies has Oliver worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Oliver has worked for Self-Employed and Q_PERIOR AG.

Which industries is Oliver most experienced in?

Oliver is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Automotive, and Banking and Finance. Oliver also has some experience in Telecommunication and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Oliver most experienced in?

Oliver is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Customer Service, and Marketing.

Which industries has Oliver worked in recently?

Oliver has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Banking and Finance, and Insurance.

Which business areas has Oliver worked in recently?

Oliver has recently worked in business areas like Project Management.

What is Oliver's education?

Oliver holds a Master in Computer Science.

Does Oliver have any certificates?

Oliver has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Safe 5 Program Consultant, Ipma Level D, and Safe 6 Agilist.

What is the availability of Oliver?

Oliver is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Oliver?

Oliver's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

How to hire Oliver?

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