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Wolfgang Schenk

CIO / CDO / AI Academy Project Manager / Operational Processes Auditor / Product Owner MS365

Wolfgang Schenk
Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Present
2 years

CIO / CDO / AI Academy Project Manager / Operational Processes Auditor / Product Owner MS365

F&P Executive Solutions AG

  • Digitalization of accounting, signature/approval, onboarding processes
  • Restructuring of the IT department
  • Introduction of a digital sales tool
  • Implementation of AI webinar series
  • Implementation and optimization of information security
  • Administration and optimization of the MS Office 365 environment
Jan 2022 - Feb 2024
2 years 2 months

Continuous Improvement Manager / Quality Manager

F&P Executive Solutions AG

  • Audits of application systems and processes
  • Optimization of functions and system interfaces
  • Definition of processes and procedures (quality and master data management)
  • Test management (planning, execution, technical acceptance)
  • Improvement of data quality (evaluation, analysis, coordination of cleansing)
  • Standardization and automation of workflows
  • Advising the management team on HR matters
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
6 months

Provider Manager / Product Owner

F&P Executive Solutions AG

  • Creation and implementation of sprint/release planning and roadmap
  • Development of new service & support contracts and further system development
  • Establishment of demand management
  • Coordination of service and support requests
  • Single point of contact for client and service providers; restoring effective collaboration
  • Training of an internal employee and handover of tasks
Jan 2021 - May 2021
5 months

ICT Roll-Out Manager

F&P Executive Solutions AG

  • Planning and scheduling of cutover dates and service teams
  • Procurement of materials and cost optimization
  • Management of roll-out activities and quality assurance
  • Billing of services and revenue optimization
  • Professionalization of the client-service provider relationship
  • Expansion of the roll-out to the Czech Republic
Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
4 months

Head of IT

F&P Executive Solutions AG

  • Management of IT areas: infrastructure/data center, SAP application operations, network, service & support with a total of 39 employees
  • Optimization of workflows and staff deployment
  • Introduction of project portfolio management
  • Introduction of a method for managing small and medium projects
  • Introduction of capacity planning for IT projects
  • Regaining trust in management
Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
5 months

Head of IT Division

Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Nordrhein

  • Managed IT areas including data center, infrastructure, application operations, billing services, development, customer services, and products/services with a total of 120 employees
  • Managed external service providers and partners
  • Recruited, selected, and onboarded employees
  • Led strategic realignment, restructuring, and development
  • Optimized workflows and staff deployment
  • Managed project to implement a new billing system
Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
10 months

Project Manager Business Development Telecom & Media

Altran Deutschland

  • Expanded and revitalized sales activities
  • Accelerated recruiting activities
  • Business Development Workshops
  • Conducted roadshows with clients and partners
  • Achieved growth of over 15%
Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
6 months

Project Manager Efficiency Improvement Service Delivery

Altran Deutschland

  • Increased employee utilization
  • Reduced costs
  • Optimized project margins
  • Improved efficiency by over 20%
May 2017 - Aug 2017
4 months

Auditor and Project Manager for Drone Autopilot

Altran Deutschland

  • Audited the project
  • Restructured the project organization
  • Optimized processes
  • Expanded and replaced service providers
  • Managed stakeholders and restored client relationships
  • Successfully closed the project
Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
1 year 5 months

Project Manager and Service Manager Incident Management

Altran Deutschland

  • Defined scope and quality of the service
  • Set up the service delivery unit (staff, location, processes)
  • Took over the service and ran it in parallel
  • Managed external service providers and partners
  • Continuously expanded and optimized the service
Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
1 year 1 month

Program/Rollout Manager for Global ITSM Tool

Altran Deutschland

  • Requirements management for different countries
  • Country-specific customization of ARS Remedy
  • Quality management
  • Planning and coordinating the international roll-out
  • Managing external service providers and partners
Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
9 months

Project Manager for Quote Creation System Implementation

Altran Deutschland

  • Requirements management and support of the business unit
  • Coordination of system adjustments
  • Quality management
  • Planning and coordinating the implementation
  • Managing external service providers and partners
Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
6 months

Test Manager Data Warehouse

Altran Deutschland

  • Test design including process definition
  • Coordination of test execution
  • Release approval
  • Collaboration with development and business units
Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
9 months

Project Manager for Customer Information Systems Consolidation

Altran Deutschland

  • Creating a migration concept
  • Performing the data migration
  • Consolidating and harmonizing the migrated data
  • Coordinating adjustments in the ERP and CRM systems
  • Managing external service providers and partners
Jan 2012 - Sep 2012
9 months

Project Manager for Introduction of Project and Portfolio Management Tool

Altran Deutschland

  • Requirements management and support of the business unit
  • Vendor/product selection
  • Coordination of system adjustments
  • Quality management
  • Planning and coordinating the implementation
Apr 2011 - Dec 2011
9 months

Project Manager for Email Order Automation

Altran Germany

  • Requirements management and support of the business unit
  • Solution design and system architecture
  • Coordination of software development
  • Quality management
  • Planning and coordination of deployment
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
5 months

Manager Competence Center

Damovo Germany

  • Leading VoIP Solutions, Call Center Solutions, Data Center, Infrastructure and Applications with 25 employees
  • Managing external vendors and service partners
  • Strategic realignment and restructuring
  • Optimizing ITIL-based service processes

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 Information Technology (6.5 years), Professional Services (6 years), Media and Entertainment (1 year), Telecommunication (1 year), Healthcare (0.5 years), and Aerospace and Defense (0.5 years).

Information Technology
Professional Services
Media and Entertainment
Telecommunication
Healthcare
Aerospace and Defense

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 (11 years), Project Management (9.5 years), Quality Assurance (6 years), Human Resources (2.5 years), Operations (2.5 years), and Accounting (2 years).

Information Technology
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Human Resources
Operations
Accounting

Summary

The next level of digital transformation, for a clear competitive edge.

“Efficiency improvement is more than just optimization – it's the heart of any successful digital transformation. With AI and automation, new opportunities open up to actively shape your company's future.”

As a Manager on Demand and expert in digital transformation, IT service management, and information security, I support medium-sized companies in boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of their business processes while keeping pace with the ever-accelerating changes in digitization and AI.

I place special emphasis on information security and its management structures within the company.

My approach is results-oriented, analytical, and methodical, and I believe that entrepreneurial thinking and action on one hand, and leadership with strong social skills on the other, are not contradictions but the key factors for sustainable success.

Skills

  • It Management

  • Digital Transformation

  • It Service Management

  • Information Security Management

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Restructuring And Optimization

  • Auditing, Analysis, And Turnaround

  • Prince2, Scrum, Six Sigma

  • Itil, It Service Management (Iso 20000)

  • Ai Business Management

  • Information Security (Iso 27001 And Bsi It-grundschutz)

  • Working Style Shaped By An Analytical And Methodical Approach

  • Situational Leadership Style And Strong Social Skills

  • Strategic And Conceptual As Well As Hands-on Execution

  • Personality Characterized By Resilience And Calm

  • Confident Presence And Friendly Manner

  • Strong Customer And Service Orientation

  • Entrepreneurial Thinking And Goal-oriented Action

  • Microsoft Office 365

  • Microsoft Windows

  • Mac Os

  • Volunteer Judge (Lay Assessor) At The Düsseldorf Regional Court

  • Member Of The German Interim Management Association (Ddim)

  • It Service Management Network

  • Entrepreneur Network Düsseldorf

  • Information & It Security Network

  • Innovation And Artificial Intelligence Network

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1988 - Mar 1993

University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt

Diploma in Computer Science (FH), focus on Business · Computer Science · Würzburg, Germany

Aug 1985 - Jun 1987

Heart and Circulatory Center

Office clerk, focus on IT · Commercial training · Rotenburg an der Fulda, Germany

Aug 1983 - Jun 1985

Technical Secondary School Bebra

Technical college entrance qualification · Business and Administration · Bebra, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

SCRUM

Scrum.org

IT service management (ISO 20000)

socos / APMG-International

Prince2

AMP Group

Six Sigma

Integrata

ITIL

TÜV Süd

AI Business Management

Information security (ISO 27001 and BSI IT-Grundschutz)

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Where is Wolfgang based?

Wolfgang is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What languages does Wolfgang speak?

Wolfgang speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Wolfgang have?

Wolfgang has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Wolfgang has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Wolfgang may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Wolfgang be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Wolfgang would be well-suited for roles such as: CIO / CDO / AI Academy Project Manager / Operational Processes Auditor / Product Owner MS365, Continuous Improvement Manager / Quality Manager, Provider Manager / Product Owner.

What is Wolfgang's latest experience?

Wolfgang's most recent position is CIO / CDO / AI Academy Project Manager / Operational Processes Auditor / Product Owner MS365 at F&P Executive Solutions AG.

What companies has Wolfgang worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Wolfgang has worked for F&P Executive Solutions AG.

Which industries is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Telecommunication. Wolfgang also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Healthcare, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA). Wolfgang also has some experience in Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Accounting.

Which industries has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Wolfgang's education?

Wolfgang attended University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt for Computer Science.

Does Wolfgang have any certificates?

Wolfgang has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: SCRUM, IT service management (ISO 20000), and Prince2.

What is the availability of Wolfgang?

Wolfgang is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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