Stefan Strecker - Transformation Program Lead

Q: Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Russian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Transformation Program Lead at BMW AG .

Q: What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for BMW AG , IDnow Group GmbH , Norma Group SE , and Xpay Services GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology (IT) , and Banking and Finance . Stefan also has some experience in Insurance , Professional Services , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Customer Service . Stefan also has some experience in Operations , Information Technology (IT) , and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Customer Service .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025

7 months

Munich, Germany

Transformation Program Lead

BMW AG

Increased product-related work time by 20% by introducing agile routines, clear task clarification, and improved coordination processes
Built and led a 25-member multiplier network to broadly embed the new collaboration model
Worked closely with department heads, steering committee, and governance board to continuously guide and secure the transformation
Transformation approach was adopted internally as a blueprint and rolled out to other areas

Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

1 year 7 months

Munich, Germany

Post-Merger Program Lead

IDnow Group GmbH

Developed a scalable strategy architecture with embedded OKR governance and an aligned role model
Achieved +25% goal clarity (OKR Alignment Score, measured via internal strategy pulse after 2 cycles)
Managed at C-level and integrated two corporate cultures during the post-merger phase
Designed and led strategy workshops, review cycles, and communication formats at both C-level and team level
Implemented new leadership and governance systems, harmonized tools and processes, and built a sustainable governance model

Oct 2020 - May 2021

8 months

Maintal, Germany

Project Lead Business Unit Setup – Mobility & New Energy

Norma Group SE

Developed a strategic vision and operational structures for establishing and managing the new unit
Accelerated the go-to-market of the new business unit by 2 months compared to the original launch plan
Conducted design thinking workshops and coached leaders to embed an agile leadership mindset
Set up an interdisciplinary agile environment using virtual tools (including remote collaboration via Miro)

Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

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 operations strategy in collaboration with the management team
Built a robust leadership and governance structure for sustainable execution of the transition
Responsible for stakeholder management, change architecture, and embedding an OKR-based goal system

Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

9 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Consultant – Global IT Organization Redesign (SAFe)

ITERGO GmbH

Reduced time-to-delivery by 20% by introducing a new delivery and governance structure (measured via Jira lead time)
Built a scalable governance structure (target operating model) and a viable transformation strategy
Coordinated with the executive board, works council, and international stakeholders as part of committee work
Supported leaders in the structural realignment within the SAFe context

Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

7 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Change Manager Together 4 Integrity

Volkswagen Group

+25% awareness of new cultural values, measured via internal pulse surveys
Designed & implemented target-group-specific change communication measures for over 10,000 employees in the group
Introduced agile communication formats and built user-centered communication structures
Managed external creative and communication agencies as part of a group-wide culture program

Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

6 months

Espoo, Finland

Management Consultant & Change Manager – Post-Merger Integration

Nokia Networks

Merged two global customer quality organizations as part of a PMI program
+30% efficiency in reporting & decision-making through a clear target vision and a new governance model
Modeled & implemented a scalable target organization with aligned role & process designs
Introduced an automated reporting system for progress tracking and management control

Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

7 months

Munich, Germany

Project Manager & Business Analyst

Allianz Global Automotive

Analyzed, planned, and managed data migration and aligned current and target processes with Allianz and partners
-15% process costs by decommissioning outdated systems and harmonizing cooperation processes with international Allianz partners
Built a solid data migration scenario covering all relevant business processes, stakeholder requirements, and system dependencies
Secured implementation through strict project management, a clear resource model, and an aligned target architecture
Successfully launched the new platform solution as a basis for a long-term, scalable partnership with Allianz Germany

Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

7 months

Munich, Germany

Project Manager Training & Change

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Developed & implemented a scalable training concept to support group-wide software rollouts in underwriting
+18% efficiency gain among new employees (measured by onboarding time before/after training)
Integrated the training concept into the company's underwriting academy and anchored it as part of the standard training
Managed the change process, including stakeholder management, progress monitoring, and quality assurance during the rollout

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 Automotive (2 years), Information Technology (1.5 years), Banking and Finance (1.5 years), Insurance (1 year), Energy (0.5 years), and Professional Services (0.5 years).

Automotive

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Energy

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 (6 years), Strategy (3.5 years), Customer Service (1.5 years), Operations (1.5 years), Information Technology (1 year), and Human Resources (1 year).

Project Management

Strategy

Customer Service

Operations

Information Technology

Human Resources

Summary

Senior Consultant with over 14 years of experience leading and supporting complex transformations – from post-merger integration to reorganizing entire business units.

Transformation starts with a clear vision. I work with leadership teams to develop a viable target operating model, map out the path to it – and steer the change across all levels of the company. From C-level to individual contributors.

I see strategy not as a plan, but as a leadership process: I help clarify priorities, embed governance systems, and make strategic goals effective in day-to-day operations. Through clear roles, reliable metrics, and communication that provides orientation.

What changes is not just the structure, but the behavior: new routines, new accountability, new impact. That only succeeds with clear leadership, active employee involvement, and consistent execution. That's exactly what I deliver.

+25% goal clarity through OKR governance. +20% product-related work time through improved task clarification. -3 months to market through consistent role clarity. No concepts on the shelf – but execution with impact.

Whether at BMW, IDnow, or Norma Group: I have established governance systems, implemented strategic initiatives, and made real progress visible – data-driven, effective, and sustainable.

My measure: Whether the company moves closer to its goal – not just organizationally, but financially.

Skills

Strategic Communicator: I Craft Targeted, Impactful Messages – From Top Management To Project Teams.
Stakeholder Connector: I Build Solid Relationships, Navigate Political Landscapes, And Ensure Alignment – Both Internal And External.
Structured Problem Solver: I Spot Patterns, Bring Order To Complexity, And Create Viable Solutions – Method-based, Delivered With The Team.
Resilient Leader: I Lead With Clarity And Integrity – Even In Phases Of Uncertainty And Pressure. Taking Responsibility Is Part Of It.
Strategic Executor: I Think In Terms Of Impact, Not To-dos – And Turn Visions Into Concrete, Measurable Steps.
Change Accelerator: I Create Orientation, Build Ownership, And Guide Teams So That Change Takes Hold In Everyday Work.

Frameworks

Safe
Scrum
Kanban
Itil
Pmi
Six Sigma
Prince2
Kotter
Adkar
Okr
Automotive Spice

Project Skills

Project Delivery Using Waterfall Or Scrum
Workshop Design & Facilitation
Kanban
Stakeholder Management
Project Strategy
Project Controlling
Change & Communication
Program Management
Change Management
Risk Management
Reporting
Kpis
Decision Templates
Excel
Powerpoint
Strategic Dialogues
Kpi-driven Governance
Vision 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

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Education

Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

ESCP Europe

Master in Business Administration · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

Vilniaus Universitaetas

Semester abroad · Vilnius, Lithuania

Oct 2005 - Jun 2009

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

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Stefan speak?

Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stefan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Transformation Program Lead, Post-Merger Program Lead, Project Lead Business Unit Setup – Mobility & New Energy.

What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Transformation Program Lead at BMW AG.

What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for BMW AG, IDnow Group GmbH, Norma Group SE, and Xpay Services GmbH.

Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance. Stefan also has some experience in Insurance, Professional Services, and Energy.

Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Customer Service. Stefan also has some experience in Operations, Information Technology (IT), and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Customer Service.

What is Stefan's education?

Stefan holds a Master in Business Administration from ESCP Europe and a Bachelor in Politics & Philosophy from Universität Erfurt.

Does Stefan have any certificates?

Stefan has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Change Management Professional, OKR Master, and Design Sprint Facilitator.

What is the availability of Stefan?

Stefan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stefan?

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