Thomas Guttsche

Test Manager, SAP + STIBO

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Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 11 months
Dresden, Germany

Test Manager, SAP + STIBO

Cyberport SE

  • Participated in the rollout of an auto-pricing setup; coordinated and executed tests for pricing microservices, SAP ERP, and STIBO; analyzed and resolved defects related to pricing and product data.

  • Developed and implemented over 100 precise test cases to accurately assess software functionality, increasing test coverage by 40%.

  • Created detailed test plans and conducted more than 50 system integration tests (SITs) to ensure smooth integration between SAP and STIBO systems, reducing integration issues by 25%.

  • Continuously monitored test progress and reported using Jira and Confluence, ensuring transparency and early identification of potential issues, which led to a 20% reduction in critical defects.

  • Identified, documented, and tracked over 200 software defects to support issue resolution and quality assurance, improving system stability by 30%.

Oct 2021 - Present
4 years 4 months

Product Owner Pricing, Scrum Master

TESA SE

  • Led the operation and continuous improvement of the PriceFX tool, resulting in a 20% improvement in pricing strategies and a 15% increase in user satisfaction by implementing user feedback and advanced analytics.

  • Ensured smooth operation and effective issue management for PriceFX, with proactive monitoring and quick problem resolution reducing software issues by 30%.

  • Coordinated external service providers and supported users, leading to a 20% reduction in user-reported issues and a 30% increase in user satisfaction.

  • Designed and coordinated the implementation of changes, improving software performance by 25% and better aligning it with user needs through iterative feedback cycles.

  • Responsible for change management and ongoing optimization in close collaboration with stakeholders.

  • Introduced and maintained agile practices within the team, boosting project delivery speed by 25% and increasing the team's responsiveness to change by 30%.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2023
12 years
Ingolstadt, Germany

Project Manager & IT Trainer for eCom Tools

MediaMarktSaturn

  • Trained and introduced tools like PriceFX, IBM Sterling, and eTracker; developed learning materials; conducted international training sessions to increase tool adoption.

  • Delivered over 100 specialized training courses on e-commerce tools, boosting tool adoption by 40% and operational efficiency across the organization by 35%.

  • Created training concepts, materials, and session designs, leading to a 30% improvement in training effectiveness and participant satisfaction.

  • Trained over 100 country trainers and delivered sessions both online and on-site, increasing training reach and consistency by 25%.

Summary

Technical project manager and pricing expert with over 20 years of IT experience and solid expertise in pricing systems, ERP processes, and e-commerce applications.

Extensive experience in launching and enhancing tools like PriceFX and auto-pricing setups in SAP and STIBO environments.

Skilled in go-live management, UAT coordination, defect handling, and leading interdisciplinary project teams and service providers.

I aim to deliver data-driven pricing projects efficiently, agilely, and purposefully into live systems.

Skills

  • Pricing & Tools
  • Pricefx (Including Configuration, Business Owner Role)
  • Auto-pricing Setups
  • Sap Erp (Pricing-related Processes, Defect Management)
  • Stibo Step (Product Data Management, Integration With Pricing)
  • E-commerce Webshops
  • Project Management & Methodologies
  • Agile Methods / Scrum / Kanban
  • Jira & Confluence
  • Stakeholder & Supplier Management
  • Change Management
  • Release And Rollout Planning
  • Test Coordination & Uat
  • Technology & It Understanding
  • Microservices Understanding
  • Api Testing / Interface Knowledge
  • System Integration & Data Flows
  • Itil / Incident & Problem Management
  • Training & Communication
  • It Training / E-learning Design
  • Successfactors Learning (For Training Delivery)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1999 - Jun 2005

TU Ilmenau

Diploma in Media Studies · Media Studies · Ilmenau, Germany

Certifications & licenses

PRINCE2 Foundation

Scrum Master

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