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Uwe Bode

UX Project Lead – New Banking Frontend

Uwe Bode
Frankfurt, Germany

Experience

Aug 2021 - Present
4 years 7 months

UX Project Lead – New Banking Frontend

S-Communication Services GmbH

  • Conceptualization and technical implementation of the new frontend in the Sparkassen network
  • Development of a new banking frontend for private and corporate customers
  • Optimization of processes between concept and development within the Sparkassen network
  • Leadership of UX teams for private and corporate customers
  • Professional consulting for product owners
  • UX and requirements workshops
  • Project management for process improvements within the team and at interfaces in the corporate group
  • Optimization of the agile development process from concept to development
  • Management of external service providers (agencies for concept and research)
  • Assurance of UX and UI documentation
  • Planning and management of resources and budget
  • Establishment of transparent project and milestone planning for the team and committees
Mar 2018 - Jul 2021
3 years 5 months

Project and Requirements Management – KION Social Intranet

KION Group AG

  • Evaluation and implementation of a company-wide intranet based on Office 365
  • Setup of an identity & access management system
  • Multi-project management (Global HR / Identity & Access Management / Social Intranet)
  • IT project management and requirements management
  • Consulting for functional and technical product owners
  • Introduction of an agile project methodology
  • Management of external service providers
  • Communication lead to senior management (steering committee) and program management
  • Budget and resource controlling
  • Process analysis and establishment of a company-wide identity & access management system
Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
1 year 2 months

Consulting Project Management & Requirements Management – Relaunch mainova.de

Mainova AG

  • Optimization of the Mainova website, including all online services for mobile devices
  • Introduction of a new application platform and CMS
  • Introduction of an agile project methodology (Scaled Scrum, Kanban)
  • Relaunch of the existing website for mobile devices (responsive design)
  • Definition of strategic goals for the relaunch
  • Preparation of the RFP and recommendation for UX and development agencies
  • Consulting the overall project management on the establishment of agile methodologies
  • Conduct of UX concept and requirements workshops
  • Consulting of product owners and guidance in the CMS selection process
  • Introduction of a continuous delivery model
  • Optimization of digital application flows and internal editorial processes
Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
10 months

Transformation Manager Digital Channels

ING–DiBa AG

  • Representation of senior management, Digital Channels, in all transformation matters
  • Overall responsibility for successful transformation in business and IT areas
  • Development of transformation goals for Digital Channels and definition of the target vision
  • Inclusion of line organization and focus on lean governance processes
  • Coordination/PMO of all staff and activities across projects
  • Assurance of business readiness for project rollouts
  • Communication lead for Digital Channels in senior management
  • Consideration and implementation of requirements from IT, services, compliance, risk, and legal
Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
6 months

Head of Public Web (Interim Management)

ING–DiBa AG

  • Operational leadership of the Public Web team in Digital Channels
  • Realignment of work processes and change management for staff
  • Planning of a roadmap as preparation for the digital transformation project
  • Management of staff, including execution of annual reviews
  • Budget and cost control
  • Management of external agencies and consulting of internal departments (sales, marketing, service, product groups)
  • Reduction of costs and complexity in collaboration with external service providers
  • Development of a phased plan for in-housing concept and development tasks
  • Preparation for realignment of the digital transformation program
  • Extensive recruiting activities and contract negotiations with external agencies
  • Communication lead to senior management
Nov 2013 - Sep 2015
1 year 11 months

Project Management Mobile 2.0

ING–DiBa AG

  • Optimization of the public website including interface to the banking system for mobile devices (responsive design)
  • Implementation of a new content management system on a new IT infrastructure
  • Overall project management and professional consulting of the product owners
  • UX and requirements workshops
  • Introduction of agile project methodology
  • Management of external service providers
  • Consulting of internal departments (sales, marketing, service, product groups)
  • Optimization of digital touchpoints and application processes
  • Optimization of editorial processes and streamlining of websites
  • Communication lead to senior management
  • Contract drafting and controlling
  • Realignment of IT infrastructure for the public web area
Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
1 year 3 months

Market Place Management (One Stop Shopping - OSS)

Otto Versand GmbH

  • Integration of new external trading partners (brand retailers, shops)
  • Ensuring the business and technical processes with OSS partners
  • Further development of standard processes for integrating new OSS partners
  • Project management including integration planning & controlling
  • Professional consulting for trading partners on integration options and data formats
  • Ensuring a fully integrated handover to operations
  • Logistics processes and invoice and order processing
  • Optimization of shop structure, sales optimization and end-to-end testing
Mar 2008 - Dec 2012
4 years 10 months

Program and Project Management

Otto Versand GmbH

  • Optimization & maintenance of the online shop [link]
  • Launch of international online shops (AT, NL, PL) and development of a new online platform for [link]
  • Introduction of new project management methods (PMI and agile frameworks)
  • Professional and technical expansion of the trading platform
  • Introduction of new tools for managing the websites (search, web analytics, recommendations)
  • Expansion of the platform for international shops
  • Optimization of methods for more efficient project implementation
  • Management of the design and development teams including test management
  • Professional consulting of the product owners
  • Redevelopment of a shop system and development/launch of international shop systems
  • Introduction of a web analytics tool (DE, AT) and multivariate and A/B testing tool/methodology
Jan 2005 - Dec 2015
11 years

Business Development, Project Management, Interim Management

Messe Frankfurt, Deutschland Card GmbH, Amadeus Germany, Adriatic Travel Design

  • Advising management and developing new business areas
  • Business development for tourism sales channels
  • Introduction of new technologies, working methods and systems
  • Business analysis and requirements management
  • Preparation of business cases
  • Interim management and overall project management
  • Management of design and development teams including test management
  • Professional consulting and conducting/facilitating specialist workshops
  • B2C marketing consulting – travel industry
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
4 years

Business Development

Ticket Online GmbH

  • Business development for tourism sales channels
  • Establishment of technical framework and procedural structures for a new sales channel via leading travel distribution system
  • Business analysis and requirements management
  • Preparation of business cases and feasibility studies for connecting additional tourism providers
  • Overall project management and management of design and development teams including test management
  • Development of an eCommerce system for trade fair operators including electronic access control and integration of a service center (logistics and call center)
  • Professional consulting and B2C marketing consulting – travel industry
  • Support of various second-level processes (legal, controlling, purchasing)
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
1 year

Website and Intranet Relaunch

Romantik Hotels & Restaurant International GmbH

  • Relaunch of the website and intranet, merging all destinations under one global umbrella brand
  • Implementation of new editorial processes and a consistent customer journey across all products & services, including integration of a real-time booking engine
  • Preparation of the RFP and recommendation for the content management system and development partner
  • Overall project leadership and management of the design and development teams, including test management
  • UX concept design for the booking engine
  • Advising the management and handing over to day-to-day operations

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 Tourism (12 years), Banking and Finance (7.5 years), Retail (6 years), Manufacturing (3.5 years), and Utilities (1 year).

Tourism
Banking and Finance
Retail
Manufacturing
Utilities

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Project Management (22 years), Information Technology (17.5 years), Product Development (16.5 years), Marketing (12 years), Logistics (5 years), and Operations (2 years).

Project Management
Information Technology
Product Development
Marketing
Logistics
Operations

Languages

German
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Where is Uwe based?

Uwe is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

What languages does Uwe speak?

Uwe speaks the following languages: German (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Uwe have?

Uwe has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Uwe has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Uwe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Uwe be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Uwe would be well-suited for roles such as: UX Project Lead – New Banking Frontend, Project and Requirements Management – KION Social Intranet, Consulting Project Management & Requirements Management – Relaunch mainova.de.

What is Uwe's latest experience?

Uwe's most recent position is UX Project Lead – New Banking Frontend at S-Communication Services GmbH.

What companies has Uwe worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Uwe has worked for S-Communication Services GmbH and KION Group AG.

Which industries is Uwe most experienced in?

Uwe is most experienced in industries like Tourism and Hospitality, Banking and Finance, and Retail. Uwe also has some experience in Manufacturing and Utility Services.

Which business areas is Uwe most experienced in?

Uwe is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development. Uwe also has some experience in Marketing, Logistics, and Operations.

Which industries has Uwe worked in recently?

Uwe has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Uwe worked in recently?

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

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Uwe is immediately available for suitable projects.

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