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Steven Hotlen

Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer

Steven Hotlen
Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Oct 2025 - Present
4 months

Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer

Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025
5 months

Product Owner Requirements Management

Public Sector, Education

  • Stakeholder communication in a SAFe context
Jan 2022 - Sep 2024
2 years 9 months

Scrum Master & Agile Coach

Finance and Real Estate Industry

  • Team kickoff and realignment of customer relations and approach
  • Transition to agile methods
  • Process design
  • Interfaces with the customer organization
  • Stakeholder management
  • Method training
  • Teambuilding and coaching as needed
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years

Project Manager & Agile Coach

Automotive

  • IT projects and requirements management
  • Co-creating a scaled Scrum team environment (team kickoffs, process design, method training)
Jan 2008 - Dec 2019
12 years

Product Owner

Logistics and Mail Order

  • Responsible in the ERP environment (client billing, custom software development in a Scrum team)
  • IT planning of central ETL processes
Jan 2001 - Dec 2018
18 years

Trainer (IHK) and Training Officer (Apprentices and Dual Students)

Jan 2001 - Dec 2008
8 years

IT Planning and IT-related Roles (Project Manager, Business Analyst, Systems Planner)

Logistics and Mail Order

  • Traditional IT project management based on PRINCE2 and my own 'Best Practice Project Management Guidelines'
  • Involvement in agile transformation and shift to agile working methods and frameworks since 2008

Summary

Experienced freelance Agile Coach and Organizational Developer with over 20 years of experience in IT-related roles across various industries. Extensive hands-on experience in agile transformations, team development, coaching, and project management. Strong focus on sustainable process design, cultural change, and measurable value. Ready to deploy quickly, systemically grounded, with a clear exit strategy.

Free initial consultation: Let's talk about your situation and see if we are a good fit - no obligation.

Skills

  • Interim Assignments: Short On Staff In Agile Roles? Whether Scrum Master, Product Owner, Or Agile Coach, I Step In At Short Notice And Keep Your Projects Running. Covering Recruitment Phases, Parental Leave, Project Peaks Or Unexpected Absences: Minimal Ramp-up Time, Maximum Continuity.

  • Reactivating Agile Structures: Agile Rituals Are Going Through The Motions, But Real Collaboration Is Missing? Or Are Unspoken Conflicts Lurking In The Air? Let's Put The Elephant In The Room Back In The Zoo And Start Truly Working Together. I'll Take You From Fake Agility To Democratic Ways Of Working Where People Can Really Shape Things Instead Of Just Ticking Off Processes.

  • Start-up Support: Your Start-up Is Suddenly Growing Fast. Decisions Are Taking Weeks Instead Of Hours? Hiring A Full-time Coach Is Not An Option? Combine And Scale Agile Structures With Entrepreneurial Spirit! Achieve Healthy Growth Without Losing Culture. Agile Expertise On Demand.

  • Team Starts & Teambuilding: New Teams Aren't Gelling Fast Enough? I Guide Systematic Team Starts With Clear Structures: Shared Role Clarification, Solid Work Processes, And Binding Collaboration Rules. The Result: Teams That Are Productive From The First Sprint And Develop Real Team Spirit Instead Of Grinding Through The Process.

  • One-on-one Coaching: Facing A Career Crossroads? As A Certified Systemic Business Coach, I Support You In Structured Processes For Specific Challenges: Career Decisions, Tough Work Situations, Role Changes, Your Next Development Step. With Proven Methods, Clear Goals, And A Defined End - No Endless Talks, But Solution-focused Support.

Languages

German
Native
English
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1993 - Jun 1995

Werner von Siemens School

State-certified Technician in Data Processing; university of applied sciences entrance qualification · Technical College · Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 1989 - Jun 1992

Telenorma GmbH

Communications Electronics Technician, specializing in telecommunications · Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 1989 - Jun 1989

Einhardschule

Secondary school diploma · Seligenstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Systemic Business Coach

WINGS GmbH at Wismar University

PRINCE2 – Foundation and Practitioner

Trainer Aptitude Examination (IHK)

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Where is Steven based?

Steven is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Steven speak?

Steven speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Steven have?

Steven has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Steven has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Steven may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Steven be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Steven would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer, Product Owner Requirements Management, Scrum Master & Agile Coach.

What is Steven's latest experience?

Steven's most recent position is Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer at Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer.

What companies has Steven worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Steven has worked for Freelance Agile Coach & Organizational Developer, Public Sector, Education, Finance and Real Estate Industry, and Automotive.

Which industries is Steven most experienced in?

Steven is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Education, and Retail. Steven also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Steven most experienced in?

Steven is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Project Management. Steven also has some experience in Product Development and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Steven worked in recently?

Steven has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Steven worked in recently?

Steven has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

What is Steven's education?

Steven attended Werner von Siemens School for Technical College.

Does Steven have any certificates?

Steven has 3 certificates. These include: Systemic Business Coach, PRINCE2 – Foundation and Practitioner, and Trainer Aptitude Examination (IHK).

What is the availability of Steven?

Steven is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Steven?

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