Volker Thinnes - Kids' Soccer Coach

Q: Where is Volker based?

Volker is based in Bad Tölz, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Volker speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Volker have?

Volker has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Volker has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months . Note that Volker may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Volker's latest experience?

Volker's most recent position is Kids' Soccer Coach at SC Rot-Weiß Bad Tölz e.V. .

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

In recent years, Volker has worked for SC Rot-Weiß Bad Tölz e.V. and THI/Consult .

Q: Which industries is Volker most experienced in?

Volker is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Healthcare . Volker also has some experience in Insurance and Sport and Recreation .

Q: Which business areas is Volker most experienced in?

Volker is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Operations , and Product Development . Volker also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Finance , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Volker worked in recently?

Volker has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Insurance , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Volker worked in recently?

Volker has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Bad Tölz, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Bad Tölz, Germany

Kids' Soccer Coach

SC Rot-Weiß Bad Tölz e.V.

Coaching and training children's soccer teams

Aug 2014 - Present

11 years 7 months

Bad Tölz, Germany

Senior Management Consultant

THI/Consult

Implementation of a Microsoft Dynamics CRM system to replace membership management and on-call planning for a Swiss dental association, including user training & change management
Design and implementation of a CRM solution to replace the existing school administration & evaluation planning for the Canton of Zurich, including requirements validation during system rollout
Support of the transformation of a DevOps team into a scaled model to increase efficiency
Introduction of Scrum for user-centered development of a telemedicine practice software
Requirements analysis & concept for digitizing application processes of the Federal Employment Agency
Development of a patient portal solution to digitize patient workflows
Agile product discovery & delivery of a chatbot solution as a digital health assistant
Requirements engineering & business analysis for patient portals, physician front-ends, and teleconsultation platforms in the insurance and healthcare sector
Expert consulting on integrating online services of a pharmacy network into the ADAC Health App
Agile requirements management, user story creation, backlog management, and testing for frontend solutions & web applications for continuous development of a patient management software
Requirements engineering & test management for process optimizations in Microsoft Dynamics CRM & FO

Mar 2013 - Jul 2014

1 year 5 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Manager

CBC Business Consultants AG

Functional & disciplinary leadership of a team of consultants
Management of projects for digitization & optimization of business processes

Jan 2007 - Feb 2013

6 years 2 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Operations & Processes

Siemens Financial Services GmbH

Operational management of the global Siemens Credit Warehouse, including budgeting and controlling for its cost centers, as well as organising international user conferences
Subproject lead for Operations & IT: design & implementation of a global platform to digitize credit portfolio management in the Siemens Group

Oct 2004 - Dec 2006

2 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Short Term Receivables – Operations

Siemens Financial Services GmbH

Commercial & technical handling of revolving receivables purchases and sales

Jan 2001 - Sep 2004

3 years 9 months

Munich, Germany

Manager Operations Factoring

Siemens Financial Services GmbH

Operational execution and billing of revolving receivables purchases and sales

Oct 1998 - Jan 2001

2 years 4 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Bundesbank Inspector

Deutsche Bundesbank

Handling cash and vault operations, giro payment transactions, credit processing, and banking supervision

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 Banking and Finance (14.5 years), Professional Services (13 years), Healthcare (11.5 years), Insurance (11.5 years), and Sport (3 years).

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Healthcare

Insurance

Sport

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 Information Technology (17.5 years), Operations (16 years), Product Development (11.5 years), Quality Assurance (11.5 years), Finance (8.5 years), and Customer Service (3 years).

Information Technology

Operations

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Finance

Customer Service

Summary

As a Senior Product Owner (PSPO II), Agile Coach & Requirements Engineer with over 10 years of proven success in complex project environments, I build bridges between business & IT by translating multifaceted, multidimensional requirements into value-driven & compliant digital solutions.

In projects for the public sector (e.g. Federal Employment Agency) and large corporations, I have been responsible for functional concepts as Lead Analyst, Product Owner & Requirements Engineer, set up Confluence structures, managed backlogs, and supported the development of online portals from strategy to acceptance testing.

My strength is requirements management, from requirements analysis, specification, and documentation to backlog prioritization and control via Jira & Confluence. With my expertise in interface management and cross-system process integration, I ensure seamless workflows and consistent quality assurance of functionalities and processes.

Skills

Product Ownership & Business Analysis: Agile Methods (Scrum, Kanban, Lean Ux) Including Scaling, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Gathering, Product Roadmap & Backlog Management, Epics & User Stories, Interface Management, Testing & Quality Assurance, Facilitation Of Scrum Events
Software: Jira, Azure Devops, Confluence, Miro/mural, Microsoft Dynamics Crm, Sharepoint, Teams
Industries: Public Sector, Healthcare, Insurance, Financial Services

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1995 - Sep 1998

University of the German Bundesbank

Diploma in Business Administration (FH), specialization in banking operations & central banking · Business Administration · Hachenburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Professional – Adaptive Org Design (ICP-ORG)

IC Agile

Certified Professional – Systems Coaching (ICP-SYS)

IC Agile

Kids' Soccer Coach

Bavarian Football Association

Certified Professional - Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF)

IC Agile

Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO-II)

Scrum.org

Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM)

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum with User Experience I (PSU I)

Scrum.org

Lean UX & Product Discovery For Agile Teams

Jeff Gothelf & Josh Seiden

Professional Scrum Master II (PSM-II)

Scrum.org

Certified Professional - Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)

IC Agile

Professional Scrum with Kanban I (PSK I)

Scrum.org

Profile

Created

November 2022

Last Update

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Volker based?

Volker is based in Bad Tölz, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Volker speak?

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

How many years of experience does Volker have?

Volker has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Volker has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Volker may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Volker be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Volker would be well-suited for roles such as: Kids' Soccer Coach, Senior Management Consultant, Manager.

What is Volker's latest experience?

Volker's most recent position is Kids' Soccer Coach at SC Rot-Weiß Bad Tölz e.V..

What companies has Volker worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Volker has worked for SC Rot-Weiß Bad Tölz e.V. and THI/Consult.

Which industries is Volker most experienced in?

Volker is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Healthcare. Volker also has some experience in Insurance and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas is Volker most experienced in?

Volker is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Product Development. Volker also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Finance, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Volker worked in recently?

Volker has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Insurance, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Volker worked in recently?

Volker has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Volker's education?

Volker holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of the German Bundesbank.

Does Volker have any certificates?

Volker has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Professional – Adaptive Org Design (ICP-ORG), Certified Professional – Systems Coaching (ICP-SYS), and Kids' Soccer Coach.

What is the availability of Volker?

Volker is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Volker?

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