Thomas Guttsche
Test Manager, SAP + STIBO
Experience
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%.
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%.
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%.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Retail (12 years), Chemical (4.5 years), and Manufacturing (4.5 years).
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Experienced in Project Management (14 years), Information Technology (12 years), Business Intelligence (4.5 years), and Quality Assurance (2 years).
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
Education
TU Ilmenau
Diploma in Media Studies · Media Studies · Ilmenau, Germany
Certifications & licenses
PRINCE2 Foundation
Scrum Master
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