Stefan Z.
Agile Project Manager
Experience
Jun 2024 - Sep 2025
1 year 4 monthsMunich, Germany
Agile Project Manager
Telefónica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Implementation of MVPs in the area of fixed-line communication with a team of 3 Technical Product Owners, building the product roadmap, developing epics with the business units, breaking them down into features and user stories
- Steering the offshore development teams, ensuring transparency and reporting to the overall program, agile development based on the SAFe framework
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
6 monthsKriftel, Germany
Project Manager
Kokinetics GmbH
- Automation of bin-picking tasks for injection-molded parts using 3D matching and dynamic path planning with Universal Robots
Jun 2022 - May 2024
2 yearsBraunau am Inn, Austria
Project Manager
Dräxlmaier Group
- Automation of manufacturing processes: injection-molding end-of-line packaging using smart algorithms and robotics (3D object recognition)
- Dynamic path planning in collaboration with Yaskawa Europe
- AI-based training and optimization of handling movements using Nvidia Isaac SIM & Lab with reinforcement learning
Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
1 year 4 monthsGeretsried, Germany
Project Manager
Gustavo Gusto GmbH
- Automation of handling steps in the processing workflow: object detection through contour detection, gripping-point detection and dynamic path planning of the grasp movement
- Hygienic design of robot cells in collaboration with Yaskawa Europe
Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
11 monthsCologne, Germany
Project Manager
Zurich Versicherung AG
- Project lead for digitalizing the partner portal interfaces to partner organizations in sales based on the BiPRO standard
- Coordinating external IT service providers with internal requirements and development teams
Jan 2020 - Jun 2022
2 years 6 monthsZug, Switzerland
Project Manager
Recommerce AG
- Automation of in-house logistics processes in the recommerce of used mobile phones using intelligent algorithms and robotics (AI-based object detection and quality control)
- Training a specific model to detect scratches on glass
- Implementation of price evaluation processes
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
7 monthsMunich, Germany
Project Manager
Telefónica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Evaluation of options in the group-wide IT consolidation and transformation program for various subprojects
- Estimation of effort for the roadmap and impact on business units with P&L responsibilities and controlling
- Creation of business cases and preliminary analysis of requirements
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
6 monthsMunich, Germany
Project Manager
Telefónica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Project manager for the implementation of the Amazon AWS VPC project
- Setup of on-premises connectivity and identity management with cloud infrastructure (EIM)
Apr 2018 - May 2019
1 year 2 monthsMunich, Germany
Project Manager
Telefónica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Management of an external service provider for analysis, design, and project management resources
- Review of KPI management and operationalization with internal team and external vendor
- Collection of KPI data and preparation of steering boards
Mar 2018 - Mar 2019
1 year 1 monthMunich, Germany
Product Manager
Telefónica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Product manager for the group-wide digitization program of the wholesale business unit
- Requirements specification and input for development teams
- Customer readiness tests including test coordination for a new product portfolio
Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
7 monthsMunich, Germany
Project Manager
BMW AG
- Development of machine vision services for process automation using machine learning, deep learning and semantic planning
- Requirements management and project management between clients and development
Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
2 years 1 monthMunich, Germany
Product Manager
Telefónica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Interim lead product manager for post-merger integration of a mobile network operator (E-Plus, K2 program) in the wholesale sector
- Setup of the B2P stream, hiring staff and resource planning
- Initiation of the product management structure focusing on service provider integration and white-label SIM logistics processes
- Total budget: EUR 35 million
Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
6 monthsUnterschleißheim, Germany
Project Manager
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (pbb) AG
- Project lead for the migration of Lotus Notes to Microsoft Exchange/Outlook/SharePoint for 1,500 employees
- Budget: EUR 2 million
Jun 2013 - Dec 2014
1 year 7 monthsUnterschleißheim, Germany
Project Manager
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (pbb) AG
- Project lead for the carve-out of the international business (Depfa plc., Ireland)
- Stream lead for license management, market data, end-user computing and user management
- Budget: EUR 8 million
Jan 2013 - May 2014
1 year 5 monthsUnterschleißheim, Germany
Project Manager
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (pbb) AG
- Project lead for the separation of assets between pbb and FMS-WM as part of the full IT system separation
- Cloning of IT stacks and 'clone-and-delete' processes
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 yearMunich, Germany
Project Manager
M-net Telekommunikations GmbH
- Overall project lead for setting up a new wholesale business unit for the fiber partner business (S/PRI)
- Developed product and pricing strategy, business cases, contracts, and partner negotiations
- Managed sub-streams for IT delivery, processes, and product
Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
6 monthsCologne, Germany
Project Manager / Product Owner
Congster GmbH
- Overall project lead and Product Owner for the Next Generation Access (NGA) wholesale project in the B2B fiber market (FTTx)
- Led partner negotiations, contract and legal clarifications, and requirements definition
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
6 monthsCologne, Germany
Product Owner
Congster GmbH
- Project lead, Product Owner, and interim Product Manager for new mobile and broadband products
- Release planning, coordination between business units, gate processes, and business case analysis
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
5 monthsGermany
Product Owner
Telefónica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Product Owner in the pilot project to introduce agile development methods (Scrum)
- Set up pilot processes and integrated them into existing delivery processes to automate service provider setup processes
Mar 2009 - Jul 2010
1 year 5 monthsGermany
Project Manager
Telefónica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Project lead for the partner management unit
- Planned and integrated new service provider accounts, including SIM logistics processes
- Optimized integration processes and reduced time-to-market from 9 to 2 months
- Delivered 6 new service provider accounts on schedule in 2010
Jan 2005 - Feb 2009
4 years 2 monthsGermany
Project Manager
Telefónica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Project lead in the PMO for implementing a new core IT system (CRM, billing, EAI, product catalog)
- Budget planning and tracking as well as sub-project management
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
1 yearGermany
Project Manager
Deutsche Telekom AG, T-Online Division
- Planning and analysis of the as-is processes in the business process outsourcing of central billing processes
- Designing a reference process model and negotiating the BPO contract including SLAs and bonus/malus rules
Jul 2003 - Dec 2003
6 monthsNetherlands
Business Development
Voice-over-IP provider
- Market entry strategy development and acquisition of strategic partners for German-speaking markets
Jun 2002 - Jun 2003
1 year 1 monthMunich, Germany
Business Development
Accellion Inc.
- Product and market development for a content distribution platform
- Development of a market entry strategy including marketing positioning, pricing, sales channels and partner communications
- Acquisition of sales and channel partners and building a sales team
- Reporting to US management and requirements management for the development team in India
Jan 2000 - May 2002
2 years 5 monthsMunich, Germany
Product Manager
Software company
- Building an internet affiliate network provider
- Market positioning, business plan, budget and headcount planning
- Requirements management, selecting a system integrator, team selection and ramp-up
Oct 1998 - Dec 1999
1 year 3 monthsGermany
Consultant
EnBW Energie Badenwürttemberg AG
- Development and implementation of a holding controlling concept for a large utility company
- Selection and implementation of a balanced scorecard controlling tool
Mar 1997 - Sep 1998
1 year 7 monthsGermany
Consultant
DaimlerChrysler AG
- Implementation of a central European CRM system
- Requirements gathering for various sales channels, process analysis and integration of dealer management systems
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
LMU Munich
Business Administration · Germany
TU Munich
Computer Science · Germany
University of St. Gallen (HSG)
Lic. Oec. · Business Administration · Switzerland · 1.7
Certifications & licenses
Scrum Master Certification
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