Thomas Martin - Senior Project Manager

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Sigmaringendorf, Germany .

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 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 Senior Project Manager at Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund , eBay international , and Beratung Wink e.K. .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Government and Public Administration , Aerospace and Defense , and Professional Services . Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Retail , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Product Development . Thomas also has some experience in Operations , Information Technology (IT) , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Government and Public Administration , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Sigmaringendorf, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Senior Project Manager

Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund

Change-Management Coaching
Requirements Management Coaching
Project Management Coaching
Due to a strict confidentiality agreement, no further information possible

Sep 2018 - Mar 2022

3 years 7 months

Project Management Coaching

eBay international

Coaching of several project managers and project teams within the scope of their responsibilities for internal IT major projects
Stabilization of internal IT major projects through implementation of project management methodology Prince2
Support in the change management process with the goals of "Best practice" and "Operational Excellence"

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

7 months

PMO Lead & Test Manager

MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group

Preparation and monitoring of project planning, monthly controlling of the project budget
Preparation of project management plans
Test coordination, test execution and creation of test reports
Supplier relationship management

Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

3 months

Senior Business Analyst

Telematics Partnership

Due to a strict confidentiality agreement, no further information possible
Lead and delivering multi-million Euro projects
Management of operational organisations
Supplier relationship management

Jul 2016 - Jan 2022

5 years 7 months

Executive Management Consulting

Beratung Wink e.K.

Executive Management Consulting in a restructuring process of middle-sized company
Increased efficiency and improved customer satisfaction (2,500 customers) through as-is analysis of the organization, work processes, customer service and IT infrastructure
Optimization of operational processes within the value chain, also through adjustments in the organizational structure
Preparation and implementation Certification DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

Apr 2016 - May 2017

1 year 2 months

Interim Project Manager

Insurance Group

Project management for an internal migration project
Experience in restructuring
Successful turnaround of critical projects

Feb 2013 - Mar 2016

3 years 2 months

Chief Operating Officer

Air Traffic Management & Control

Overall responsibility of operational business
Strategy consultant of the Managing Director
Reorganisation of the overall company
Analysis and customization of business processes, project- and product development processes
Requirements Management
Risk- and Opportunity Management: development of a key performance-based business management system
Increase of gross profit by 25% within 3 years
Organisational Development
Test-Management
Supplier Management
Technical forensic advisory
Claim and Waiver Management

Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

1 year 5 months

Interim Project Manager

Air Traffic Management & Control (MALS Plus)

Multi Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Communication interface to the Ministry of Defence and international subcontractors
Restructuring of the project organization
Coordination and control of validation and verification processes according to the regulations of the German Federal Aviation Authority
Design, planning, implementation and monitoring of project management processes according to Prince2 (project planning, cost controlling, action item tracking, change management, configuration management, risk management, obsolescence management)
Optimization of the reporting system and development of a reporting system
Results: Stabilization of the overall project and avoidance of substantial contractual penalties

Feb 2011 - Dec 2013

2 years 11 months

Test Manager Digital Signage

MediaSaturn Retail Group

Development of test concepts and test specifications
Test execution and quality control
Supervision and Defect Management
Supplier Management
Successful international roll-out
International training and creation of user manual

Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

5 months

Executive Management Consulting

Vehicle Construction Company

Risk and opportunity Management
Claim and waiver Management

Feb 2008 - Jun 2010

2 years 5 months

Senior Project Manager / Interim Project Manager

Satellite Communication Systems

Takeover of a major international project in trouble
Turnaround Management
Contract Management
Monitoring and control of validation processes for compliance with functional safety regulations in the field of high-frequency technology
Communication interface to the Ministry of Defence
Scope management, project planning, risk & opportunity management, change management
Results: Successful claim management and avoidance of contractual penalties; Stabilization of the overall project; Quality improvement for all delivery components (software, documentation); Positive completion of the acceptance tests

Nov 2006 - Feb 2008

1 year 4 months

Technical Forensic Advisor

Lorry Road User Charge

Technical consulting for international lawyers
Member of the strategy board

Feb 2006 - Aug 2006

7 months

Outstation Manager

Intelligent Traffic Systems

Product Development Manager of roadside infrastructure
Development of a roll-out strategy for roadside installation in coordination with the control-centre
Supervision of technical interfaces inside a complex traffic management system
International supplier management
Contact person to local authorities

May 2005 - Jul 2005

3 months

Project Manager

Lorry Road User Charge

Product Development Manager of an On-Board Unit application software for the Lorry Road User Charge project in UK

Jan 2003 - Apr 2005

2 years 4 months

Department Manager "Toll system data"

Lorry Road User Charge

Management responsibility for 24 employees in Bonn and 24 employees at four other locations
Responsibility for actuality, correctness and quality of tolling data capture from OBUs and tolling terminals
Company representative in the “toll data” working group with the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development and The Federal Highway Research Institute
Product Development Manager for gantries, mobile poles and infrared–beacons including international supplier management

Apr 2000 - Dec 2002

2 years 9 months

Project Manager "Toll system data"

Lorry Road User Charge

Responsible for the development of road recognition software and test applications

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 Government and Administration (10.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (7 years), Professional Services (5.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), Retail (3.5 years), and Transportation (3 years).

Government and Administration

Aerospace and Defense

Professional Services

Information Technology

Retail

Transportation

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 (20 years), Quality Assurance (10.5 years), Product Development (9 years), Operations (8.5 years), Information Technology (7.5 years), and Procurement (6.5 years).

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Operations

Information Technology

Procurement

Skills

Lead And Delivering Multi-million Euro Projects
Management Of Operational Organisations
Supplier Relationship Management
Experience In Restructering
Successful Turnaround Of Critical Projects
Interim Project Management
Project Management Coaching
Agile Coaching
Change-management And Restructering
Turnaround Management
Process Analysis And Process Optimization
Requirements Management
Risk- And Opportunity Management
Organisational Development
Test-management
Supplier Management
Technical Forensic Advisory
Claim And Waiver Management
Mentoring
Coaching Mentality
Leadership At Eye Level
Management By Walking Around
Highly Adaptable To New Situations
Ms Office
Ms Project
Jira
Confluence
Visio
Hp Qc / Hp Alm
Active Risk Manager
Instep

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

Prince2® Practitioner

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Sigmaringendorf, Germany.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 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: Senior Project Manager, Project Management Coaching, PMO Lead & Test Manager.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Senior Project Manager at Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund, eBay international, and Beratung Wink e.K..

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Government and Public Administration, Aerospace and Defense, and Professional Services. Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Product Development. Thomas also has some experience in Operations, Information Technology (IT), and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Government and Public Administration, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I), and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

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.