Thomas Büdinger - Agile Coach & Senior Scrum Master

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Oberursel (Taunus), Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Agile Coach & Senior Scrum Master at Janitza Electronics GmbH .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Janitza Electronics GmbH , IU Internationale Hochschule , and Self-employment .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Education , and Professional Services . Thomas also has some experience in Retail , Information Technology (IT) , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Strategy and Planning . Thomas also has some experience in Project Management , Marketing , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Product Development , and Marketing .

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Oberursel (Taunus), Germany

Experience

Aug 2022 - Jun 2024

1 year 11 months

Germany

Agile Coach & Senior Scrum Master

Janitza Electronics GmbH

Scaling the agile organization and further developing Scrum Masters
Team development and workshops to improve collaboration
Coaching and mentoring Scrum Masters to advance agile practices
Management consulting for agile decision processes and organizational design using the unFix Model, Flight Levels, and OKRs
Running workshops on agile methods for teams and leadership
Supporting organizational scaling for improved team synchronization
Sustainably improving Scrum excellence through targeted coaching
Increasing ownership and agility in management
Shaping teams into strong units with clear goals and individual motivation
De-escalation and facilitation in tense situations and large groups
Identifying issues and promoting collaboration by bridging team members and functions
Eliminating unsuitable processes and introducing more efficient workflows

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Germany

Agile Coach & Scrum Master

IU Internationale Hochschule

Introducing scaled agile ways of working and coaching leaders
Management consulting for implementing agile structures in the organization
Scaling the organization through Nexus Framework, Flight Levels, and OKRs
Team development and conflict management for cross-functional collaboration
Conducting product workshops to improve agile product development
Introducing scaled agile structures with Flight Levels and OKRs
Enhancing leadership and collaboration through tailored coaching programs
Identifying root causes and delivering sustainable solutions through empathetic and transparent communication
Supporting teams in finding solutions in difficult situations

Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 4 months

Germany

Agile Coach & Scrum Master

Deutscher Sparkassen Verlag

Scaling agile practices and organizational transformation
Team development and coaching for sustainable collaboration
Facilitating team workshops for process and role clarification
Conflict management to improve communication and collaboration
Management consulting and agile transformation by introducing and scaling methods such as Scrum of Scrums
Member of the agile transformation team overseeing and implementing agile structures
Embedding agile principles sustainably in the organization
Improving team dynamics and productivity through targeted coaching
Successfully introducing scaled agile processes for larger teams
Negotiating with clients and advising on hiring to strengthen teams
Driving successful project completions with high customer satisfaction through iterative planning and regular requirement workshops

Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

1 year 3 months

Germany

Product Owner & Project Manager

Deutscher Sparkassen Verlag

Developing the central real estate market database for the Sparkassen finance group
Stakeholder and requirements management for optimal product development
Requirements engineering and agile contract design for flexible delivery
Running requirement workshops with business and IT teams
Coordinating between business units and development for an optimal solution
Optimizing collaboration between IT and business units through efficient stakeholder management
Introducing an agile contract model for more flexibility and efficiency

Feb 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 11 months

Germany

Product Manager / Product Owner

Sparkassen- und Giroverband Hessen-Thüringen

Managing development of an application for the consolidated closing of savings bank associations with focus on efficient prioritization and flawless delivery
Iterative product planning and development based on agile principles
Requirements engineering to define and validate requirements
Conducting requirement workshops with business units and IT teams to enhance the IT application
Managing release management for smooth rollout
Ensuring timely and error-free delivery of the application through focused control
Optimizing collaboration between business units and IT through clear requirement processes

Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

1 year

Germany

Product Manager

Deutscher Sparkassen Verlag

Development and maintenance of applications for recording credit defaults and bank submissions within the Sparkassen financial group
Product management and further development of two specialized applications
Application support and ensuring smooth operations and support
Customer support and requirements management to optimize the applications
Improving process automation for bank submissions
Ensuring stable operation and optimized functionality of the credit default tracking
Closer integration between IT and business units through targeted requirements management

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

Oberursel, Germany

Agile Coach

Self-employment

Development and delivery of online courses and workshops on Agile Leadership, self-leadership, psychological safety, Scrum, agile estimation, and Kanban
Writing expert articles and publications on agility, leadership, team dynamics, and process management
Delivering inspirational talks at client and industry events
Running two e-commerce and retail online shops
Building, scaling, and strategically developing business models
Product development and marketing as well as creating marketable products and pricing strategies
Market monitoring regarding demographics, purchase intent, and competitive analysis
Managing external service providers such as fulfillment providers and suppliers
Data-driven optimization in digital marketing

Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

1 year 6 months

Germany

Product Manager / Product Owner

Opelit Bikes

Building, scaling, and strategically developing an online shop for bikes and accessories
Product development and supplier management, as well as coordinating multiple partners to develop marketable products and pricing strategies
Strategic partnerships and marketing, including collaboration with Eintracht Frankfurt for launching special editions
Managing external service providers such as software vendors for shop development and integration of payment and financing services
Data-driven optimization through performance marketing and iterative UX testing to increase conversions
Successful launch of special editions with strong market response
Effective coordination of suppliers and service providers for optimized processes and time-to-market

May 2013 - Dec 2015

2 years 8 months

Germany

Team Lead Product Management for Service Products & Web

Aareon Deutschland GmbH

Developing and scaling digital products and leading a product management team with revenue responsibility
Disciplinary management of a team of 6 product managers
Expanding and enhancing portals, mobile applications, and business services
Strategic revenue planning and development of business cases and pricing models
Release planning and ensuring on-time, market-oriented product releases
Market analysis, competitor monitoring, and strategy development to identify optimization opportunities
Optimizing sales and consulting capabilities by improving internal processes
Scaling a digital product portfolio for the housing industry

Aug 2009 - Apr 2013

3 years 9 months

Germany

Head of Interactive Media Production

Wdv Gesellschaft für Medien und Kommunikation

Leading and developing the department, introducing agile methods, and managing strategic client projects
Disciplinary leadership of 18 employees and management of external specialists
Strategic department development and adjusting structures to company goals
Budget planning and management of financial resources and investments
Project management in strategic client projects in close collaboration with decision-makers
Transforming ways of working by introducing agile methods and Scrum to increase efficiency
Building a supplier network and developing Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Optimizing web security and data protection compliance through standardized audits

Jun 2008 - Jul 2009

1 year 2 months

Germany

Deputy Head of Interactive Media Production

Wdv Gesellschaft für Medien und Kommunikation

Optimization of workflows and integration of outsourcing partners
Disciplinary responsibility for 19 employees
Management of outsourcing partners within company processes
Process analysis and efficiency improvement through enhanced resource management
Introduction of quality assurance measures such as Test Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI)
Increase in development quality and process stability

Jan 2007 - May 2008

1 year 5 months

Germany

Process Control & Technical Project Management

Wdv Gesellschaft für Medien und Kommunikation

Management of technical online projects and introduction of standardized processes
Formation and leadership of technical project teams
Technical design, architecture, and implementation of online projects
Coordination of internal and external resources for efficient project delivery
Technical consulting and presentations at executive level
Introduction of mandatory technical standards to optimize development work
Training and mentoring of IT specialist trainees

Apr 2002 - Dec 2006

4 years 9 months

Germany

Online Application Developer

Wdv Gesellschaft für Medien und Kommunikation

Development, maintenance, and optimization of customer portals and online applications
Design, planning, and development of applications in PHP, PERL, and MySQL
Requirements management and effort estimation for technical projects
Conducting internal trainings to share technical best practices
Business process modeling to optimize digital workflows
Implementation of high-performance online applications for customer portals

Apr 1998 - Mar 2002

4 years

Germany

Applications Engineer / Consultant / Trainer

EDS PLM Solutions

Technical consulting, training, and support for software rollout projects
Resolution of complex technical inquiries via the customer hotline
Development and delivery of individual and specialized trainings for companies
Participation in software implementation projects and on-site support
Direct collaboration with product development in Cincinnati, USA to optimize solutions
Establishment of a support community platform for knowledge sharing and customer support
Sustainable improvement of trainings and documentation

Summary

As a Senior Agile Coach, Team Coach & Scrum Master, I support companies in making agile transformations last, boosting team productivity, and empowering leaders. With over 15 years of agile experience, I clarify complex challenges, optimize collaboration across teams, and increase the impact of agile methods. My clients value my hands-on advice, my feel for team dynamics, and my ability to deliver lasting change quickly.

Skills

Expert

Agile Coach + 5 Years
Agile Leadership + 3 Years
Scrum + 15 Years
Scrum Master + 10 Years
Facilitation + 10 Years
Moderation + 10 Years
Leadership + 10 Years
Psychological Safety + 5 Years
Product Owner + 10 Years
Process Management + 10 Years
Miro + 5 Years

Very Good Knowledge

Jira + 10 Years
Confluence + 10 Years
Product Management + 10 Years
Project Management + 15 Years
Bpm + 10 Years
Bpmn + 10 Years
Kanban + 10 Years
Okrs + 5 Years
Flight Levels + 3 Years
Scrum Of Scrums + 10 Years
Nexus Framework + 3 Years
Trello + 10 Years
Safe + 3 Years
Ms Office + 10 Years

Good Knowledge

Less + 3 Years
Prince 2 + 10 Years
Lucid + 3 Years

Theoretical Knowledge

Continuous Integration + 10 Years
Continuous Delivery + 10 Years
Test Driven Development + 10 Years

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Fachhochschule Frankfurt

Diplom-Ingenieur FH, Precision Engineering · Precision Engineering · Frankfurt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Agile Leadership

University Of Colorado, Oxana Trotsenko

Ai Essentials Generative Ai Gen Ai Prompt Essentials Engineering

Certified Expert In Business Process Management Fundamental Level

Object Management Group

Certified Professional For Requirements Engineering Foundation Level

IREB

Certified Safe 5 Scrum Master

Scaled Agile

Generative Ai Essentials: Introduction And Applications

IBM

Generative Ai: Prompt Engineering Basics

Introduction To Artificial Intelligence (Ai Essentials)

IBM

ITIL V3 Foundation Certification

APMG International

Okr Certification: Leadership And Goal Setting

MEASURE WHAT MATTERS, John Doerr & Ryan Panchadsaram

Positive Psychology

Penn University, Prof. Martin Seligman, Ph.D.

Positive Psychology

University Of North Carolina, Prof. Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D.

Professional Agile Leadership I

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Master I + Ii

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Product Owner I

Scrum.org

Psychological Safety

Prof. Amber Daily Hebert, Ph.D.

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

May 2025

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Oberursel (Taunus), Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Agile Coach & Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach & Scrum Master, Product Owner & Project Manager.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Agile Coach & Senior Scrum Master at Janitza Electronics GmbH.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Janitza Electronics GmbH, IU Internationale Hochschule, and Self-employment.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Education, and Professional Services. Thomas also has some experience in Retail, Information Technology (IT), and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning. Thomas also has some experience in Project Management, Marketing, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Retail.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Product Development, and Marketing.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Precision Engineering from Fachhochschule Frankfurt.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 16 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Leadership, Ai Essentials Generative Ai Gen Ai Prompt Essentials Engineering, and Certified Expert In Business Process Management Fundamental Level.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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