Stefan Strecker
Transformation Program Lead
Experience
Transformation Program Lead
BMW AG
- Increased product-related work time by 20% through introducing agile routines, clear scope definition, and improved coordination processes
- Built and managed a 25-member network of multipliers to deeply embed the new collaboration model
- Aligned closely with department leadership, steering committee, and governance board for ongoing management and support of the transformation
- Transformation approach was adopted company-wide as a blueprint and rolled out to other areas
Post-Merger Program Lead
IDnow Group GmbH
- Built a scalable strategy architecture with embedded OKR governance and an aligned role model
- +25% clarity of goals (OKR alignment score, measured via internal strategy pulse after two cycles)
- C-level management and integration of two corporate cultures during the post-merger phase
- Designed and led strategy workshops, review cycles, and communication formats at both C-level and team levels
- Implemented new leadership and control systems, harmonized tools and processes, and built a sustainable governance model
Project Lead - Business Unit Setup Mobility & New Energy
Norma Group SE
- Developed a strategic vision and operational structures to build and manage the new unit
- Accelerated go-to-market for the new business unit by 2 months compared to the original launch plan
- Conducted design thinking workshops and coached leadership to establish an agile leadership mindset
- Built an interdisciplinary, agile setup using virtual tools (including remote collaboration via Miro)
Program Lead B2C to B2B2C Transition
Xpay Services GmbH
- Increased customer service automation by 35% and reduced average handling time by 28%
- Developed a scalable operating strategy together with the management team
- Built a solid leadership and control structure for sustainable implementation of the transition
- Responsible for stakeholder management, change architecture, and embedding an OKR-based goal system
Senior Consultant Redesign of Global IT Organization (SAFe)
ITERGO GmbH
- Reduced time-to-delivery by 20% through introduction of new delivery and control structure (measured via Jira lead time)
- Built a scalable governance structure (target operating model) and a robust transformation strategy
- Coordinated with executive board, works council, and international stakeholders as part of committee work
- Supported leadership in structural realignment in the context of SAFe
Change Manager Together 4 Integrity
Volkswagen Group
- +25 % Awareness for new culture values, measured via internal pulse surveys
- Design and implementation of target-group specific change communication measures for over 10,000 employees in the group
- Introduction of agile communication formats and building user-centered communication structures
- Management of external creative and communication agencies as part of a group-wide culture program
Management Consultant & Change Manager – Post-Merger Integration
Nokia Networks
- Integration of two global customer quality organizations as part of a PMI program
- +30 % efficiency in reporting & decision-making through a clearly defined target vision and a new governance model
- Modeling and implementation of a scalable target organization with aligned role and process design
- Introduction of an automated reporting system for progress tracking and management control
Project Manager & Business Analyst
Allianz Global Automotive
- Analysis, planning and management of data migration as well as alignment of current and target processes with Allianz and cooperation partners
- -15 % process costs through decommissioning outdated systems and harmonizing cooperation processes with international Allianz partners
- Development of a viable data migration scenario including mapping all relevant business processes, stakeholder requirements and system dependencies
- Securing implementation through rigorous project control, a clear resource model and an aligned target architecture
- Successful rollout of the new platform solution as a basis for long-term, scalable collaboration with Allianz Germany
Project Manager Training & Change
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
- Development and rollout of a scalable training concept to support group-wide software rollouts in underwriting
- +18 % efficiency increase for new employees (measured by onboarding duration before and after training)
- Integration of the training concept into the company's own underwriting academy and embedding it as part of the standard training
- Management of the change process including stakeholder management, progress monitoring and quality assurance in the rollout
Summary
Senior Consultant with over 14 years of experience leading and operationally supporting complex transformations - from post-merger integration to the reorganization of entire organizational units.
Transformation starts with a clear target picture. I develop a sustainable target operating model together with leadership teams, define the path to it - and drive the change through all levels of the company. From the C-Level to the individual contributor.
I see strategy not as a plan, but as a leadership process: I help clarify priorities, anchor control systems, and make strategic goals work in day-to-day business. Through clear roles, reliable metrics, and communication that creates orientation.
What changes is not just the structure, but behavior: new routines, new accountability, new impact. This only succeeds with clear leadership, active employee involvement, and rigorous execution. That's exactly what I deliver.
+25% clarity of goals through OKR governance. +20% product-related work time through improved scope clarification. -3 months to go-to-market through consistent role clarity. No concepts gathering dust - just implementation with impact.
Whether at BMW, IDnow or Norma Group: I have established control systems, executed strategic initiatives, and made real progress visible - data-driven, effective, and sustainable.
My measure: Whether the company is moving closer to its goal - not just organizationally, but financially.
Skills
- Strategic Communicator: I Deliver Targeted Messages With Impact - From Top Management To Project Teams.
- Stakeholder Connector: I Build Solid Relationships, Navigate Political Environments, And Secure Alignment - Both Internally And Externally.
- Structured Problem Solver: I Spot Patterns, Organize Complexity, And Develop Viable Solutions - Methodically Grounded And Implemented With The Team.
- Resilient Leader: I Lead With Clarity And Composure - Even In Times Of Uncertainty And Pressure. Responsibility Is Part Of It.
- Strategic Executor: I Think In Terms Of Impact, Not To-dos - And Translate Target Pictures Into Concrete, Measurable Steps.
- Change Accelerator: I Create Direction, Build Accountability, And Guide Teams So Change Takes Effect In Daily Work.
Frameworks
- Safe
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Itil
- Pmi
- Six Sigma
- Prince2
- Kotter
- Adkar
- Okr
- Automotive Spice
Project Competencies
- Project Implementation Using Waterfall Or Scrum
- Workshop Design & Facilitation
- Kanban
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Strategy
- Project Controlling
- Change & Communication
- Program Management
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Reports
- Kpis
- Decision Templates
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Strategy Dialogues
- Kpi-driven Control
- Target Picture Development
- Communication Architecture
- Strategy Workshops
Methods
- Problem Reframing
- Design Thinking
- Business Model Canvas
- Value Proposition Design
- Value Stream Analysis
- Story Mapping
- Storytelling
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Golden Circle
- Okrs
Tech Stack
- Ms Office
- Ms Teams
- Jira
- Confluence
- Trello
- Miro
- Slack
- Ms Visio
- Servicenow
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Ai Applications
Industry Expertise
- Automotive Oem - 6 Years (Bmw, Vw, Cariad, Iveco)
- Automotive Tier-1 - 4 Years (Knorr-bremse, U-shin, Norma, Zf)
- Insurance - 5 Years (Allianz, Ergo)
- Software Technology - 4 Years (Idnow, Amadeus It)
- Fintech - 2 Years (Xpay)
- Telecommunications - 0.5 Years (Nokia Networks)
Languages
Education
ESCP Europe
Master in Business Administration · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany
Vilniaus Universitaetas
Study Abroad Semester · Vilnius, Lithuania
Universität Erfurt
Bachelor of Arts in Politics & Philosophy · Politics & Philosophy · Erfurt, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified Change Management Professional
Association of Change Management Professionals
OKR Master
Workpath
Design Sprint Facilitator
AJ & Smart
Professional Scrum Master
Scrum.org
Design Thinking Professional
Hasso Plattner Institute Potsdam
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