BusinessPO X4 (Product Owner & X4 Developer)

In my current role I take on dual responsibility as a technical X4 developer and as a business-driven Product Owner. The goal is model-based digitization and integration of energy management processes using the Softproject X4 low-code platform. I work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to analyze requirements, develop technical solutions, and implement them iteratively.

• Backlog management & prioritization in an agile environment to ensure business and technical requirements
• Developing technical business processes in BPMN and implementing them in Softproject X4 BPMS – creating process-oriented user interfaces and system-level XML-based interfaces
• Independently designing solution concepts within agile product development
• Versioning and code maintenance with Git
• Using Azure DevOps for task coordination, documentation, and release support
• Supporting continuous improvement of in-team development and integration processes
• Technologies: Softproject X4 BPMS, XML, BPMN, Git, Azure DevOps
• Methods: Scrum, agile product development, low-code/BPMN modeling
• Soft skills: analysis & concept design, cross-functional collaboration, agile stakeholder management
• Languages: German

• Took on the role of Scrum Master for two teams, the "Money Team" and the "Print Materials Team". Implemented agile methods to enhance team dynamics and efficiency in a demanding environment
• Mentored other Scrum Masters in the company, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and an agile mindset through solid Scrum practices
• Leveraged my extensive experience as a Product Owner to support and advise the Product Owner community, including backlog prioritization and stakeholder management
• Applied techniques such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement to foster transparency and collaboration
• Skilled use of agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban, to support adaptive planning and iterative development
• Successfully introduced and managed user stories and epics to optimize product backlogs and improve agile practices
• Tools: Scrum, Kanban, SAP, Dopix, Inspire, Jira, Confluence

• Short-term takeover of the backlog from the existing PO
• Guiding the team and stakeholders in the development project
• Budget overview for Q3/Q4 with full responsibility
• Experience in Scrum (very important)
• Experience in requirements engineering / requirements management – consolidating requirements with stakeholders; communicating and coordinating with software teams
• Experience in communication and tracking (backlog) with stakeholders / software teams
• Experience in mechanical and plant engineering
• Tools: Jira, user story, story mapping, Confluence, Bamboo, Miro

• Interim manager of the Products, Display, and Connectivity department
• Advising the division head on change management
• Developing an improvement process for the entire department
• Supporting the department in acquisition, project management, and product development
• Tools: Azure DevOps, SAP, Planisware, OKR, Jira, Confluence, user story, story mapping, Miro

• Training project managers and product owners from other sub-projects
• Backlog grooming with the team and product owner
• Supporting the offshore team in India
• Project planning and training with requirements engineers and business analysts
• Tools: Scrum, agile BI, Microsoft CRM, agile data warehouse, Jira, Confluence, user story, story mapping, Miro, ITIL

• Introducing Scrum in a multi-project environment (guidance in choosing LeSS or SAFe)
• Kanban at management level
• Transforming safety-critical software development projects into the agile world
• Managing parallel embedded software projects
• Developing safety-critical software (EN 50128:2011) in an embedded environment
• Recruiting product owners and Scrum Masters
• Coaching and training in Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, and agile practices (DevOps, automated testing, CI/CD, user stories)
• Recruiting Scrum Masters and product owners
• 6 Scrum teams, 1 Kanban team
• Tools: SAFe, LeSS, Jira, Confluence, Portfolio

• Creating and tracking request for quotes (RFQs)
• Developing software development plans and project schedules (story mapping)
• Monitoring actual progress in software development (ASpice)
• Responsible for change management and problem resolution management – Microsoft CRM
• Responsible for creating and tracking user stories and epics, enabling clear project requirements and optimizing the development process for connected vehicle systems
• Introducing DevOps (CI/CD) and agile (Kanban, XP), modern test management (CT) in conjunction with ASpice process requirements in the V-Model
• Reviewing software architecture and defining interfaces
• Conducting software integration and supporting hardware-software integration
• Assisting in software architecture and design documentation
• Regular reports on project progress (management/customer) / stakeholder management
• Tools: product owner, DevOps, Kanban, CI/CD

• Agile transition and team leadership
• Agile project manager (Scrum/Kanban) with a focus on team transition
• Creating and expanding the agile framework
• Coaching and supporting product owners and Scrum Masters
• Assisting in selecting the scaled agile framework (LeSS/SAFe/SoS)
• Cross-team coordination
• Leading the introduction of agile methods, including structuring and prioritizing user stories and epics, to improve team coordination and project management in a large, multidisciplinary development environment
• Maintaining team-relevant metrics and reports
• Traditional project management when needed, including leading external suppliers
• Budgeting (creation, presentation, and responsibility)
• Tools: product owner, agile coach, agile transition leadership, scaled agile frameworks

• Introducing a common system nationwide for managing PC programs (piloted at DRV Bayern-Süd as part of the new user interface development), GIT consulting (occasional days at various locations in Germany)
• Tools: agile coach, Kanban coach, GIT, data warehouse