Xavier Reckers - Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO

Q: Where is Xavier based?

Xavier is based in Stuttgart, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Xavier speak?

Xavier speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Xavier have?

Xavier has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Xavier has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Xavier may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Xavier's latest experience?

Xavier's most recent position is Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO at Mann + Hummel .

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

In recent years, Xavier has worked for Mann + Hummel , CARIAD (VW) , RPM Advisory GmbH , and GEMA .

Q: Which industries is Xavier most experienced in?

Xavier is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Professional Services . Xavier also has some experience in Manufacturing and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Xavier most experienced in?

Xavier is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Strategy and Planning . Xavier also has some experience in Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Xavier worked in recently?

Xavier has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Professional Services , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Xavier worked in recently?

Xavier has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Strategy and Planning .

Recommended expert

Stuttgart, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Hybrid

Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO

Mann + Hummel

Portfolio, program, and project management using agile, hybrid, and traditional project management methods

Sep 2020 - Apr 2023

2 years 8 months

Senior Consultant / PMO / Product Owner

CARIAD (VW)

Strategy and implementation consulting
Organizational development and transformation
Senior consultant/PMO in the E3 2.0 PMO, responsible for APMO development and cross-brand top management committees
Senior consultant/PMO in cross-brand projects on PMT topics
Senior consultant in defect and test management, responsible for building project management structures within teams
Product Owner in the System Team as part of the organizational setup (including setting up JIRA and Confluence as part of SAFe scaling)
Senior consultant/PMO in building the CARIAD organization according to SAFe in the Processes, Methods, and Tools for CARIAD area
Agile software development
Stakeholder management

Mar 2018 - Present

8 years

Founder, Managing Director, and Project Manager

RPM Advisory GmbH

Consulting boutique focused on multi-project management, agile transformation, and performance improvement
Since founding, leading projects for various clients across different industries, including: Mann + Hummel, GEMA, BNP Paribas Cardif, Carl Zeiss, Bionexx, Mercedes Benz i.O., Mercedes Benz

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 2 months

Senior Consultant / Senior Project Manager / PMO

GEMA

Active in project and portfolio management (including PMO setup and operation for project portfolios, M&A projects, joint ventures, receivables management, organizational restructuring…)
PMO setup, operation, and further development

Feb 2016 - Feb 2018

2 years 1 month

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Program PMO / Senior Consultant

Daimler AG

Rollout management (processes, methods, and structures), program PMO setup and operation for an international after-sales program, rolled out in more than 15 markets worldwide
Portfolio PMO: setup for a business unit portfolio management (>25 projects)

Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

5 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant

BMW Motorrad

Senior Consultant in an international strategy project
Supporting the project team by creating functional concepts to optimize global financial processes

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Munich, Germany

Senior PMO / Team Lead

BMW AG

PgrO operation and further development
Over more than ten years, the program handled over 100 projects

Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Daimler AG

Interim management of a development team in After Sales (GSP – Global Service and Parts), responsible for delivering software for the control units of Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

PMO / Consultant

Daimler Mobility Services GmbH - Park2gether

Establishment and operation of the PMO (processes, methods, structures) for the startup Park2gether (parking space sharing platform; iOS app and website)
Rollout management: design, organization, and execution of the Park2gether rollout in Hamburg and Berlin

Feb 2013 - Mar 2013

2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

PMO / Consultant

Daimler Mobility Services GmbH - Car2Go

Procurement consulting: international tender management for a software integration platform for global use

Oct 2011 - Feb 2013

1 year 5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

PMO / Consultant

Daimler Mobility Services GmbH – moovel

Contributed to product planning and product development for the startup moovel
Product Owner Support – agile software development according to Scrum

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 Automotive (10 years), Professional Services (8 years), Media and Entertainment (8 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Information Technology (1.5 years).

Automotive

Professional Services

Media and Entertainment

Manufacturing

Information Technology

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 Project Management (13.5 years), Operations (11 years), Strategy (8.5 years), Product Development (4.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), and Finance (0.5 years).

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Product Development

Information Technology

Finance

Summary

Result- and solution-oriented project, program, and portfolio management expert and manager. I offer you solutions for your project management challenges. We will discuss your issues and together decide on the best strategic and operational solutions for achieving your target. Agile, hybrid, or traditional approach. Pragmatic, not dogmatic. Your added value is always my focus.

I bring over 13 years of experience in project management, where I worked for multinational corporations in various roles and areas. I help as a sole consultant or with a team to set up PMOs, run them, optimize projects and project landscapes, drive necessary changes in organizations, and overcome challenges.

Skills

Core Competencies

Portfolio, Program, And Project Management Using Agile, Hybrid, And Traditional Project Management Methods
Pmo Setup, Operation, And Further Development
Strategy And Implementation Consulting
Organizational Development And Transformation
Scrum, Safe, Okrs
Top Management Consulting And Support
Committee And Workshop Management
Agile Software Development
Stakeholder Management
Rollout Management

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office: Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Sharepoint, Teams, Word
Jira, Confluence
Miro

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Education

University of Göttingen

Diploma in Economics, with distinction · Economics · Göttingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

PMI – Talking To AI: Prompt Engineering For Project Managers

PMI

Agile Certified Practitioner

Managing Successful Programs

PMI – Data Landscape Of GenAI For Project Managers

PMI

PMI – Generative AI For PM

PMI

Professional Scrum Master I

Professional Scrum Product Owner I

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Safe Agilist (5.0)

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Xavier based?

Xavier is based in Stuttgart, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Xavier speak?

Xavier speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Xavier have?

Xavier has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Xavier has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Xavier may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Xavier be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Xavier would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO, Senior Consultant / PMO / Product Owner, Founder, Managing Director, and Project Manager.

What is Xavier's latest experience?

Xavier's most recent position is Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO at Mann + Hummel.

What companies has Xavier worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Xavier has worked for Mann + Hummel, CARIAD (VW), RPM Advisory GmbH, and GEMA.

Which industries is Xavier most experienced in?

Xavier is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Professional Services. Xavier also has some experience in Manufacturing and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Xavier most experienced in?

Xavier is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Strategy and Planning. Xavier also has some experience in Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Finance.

Which industries has Xavier worked in recently?

Xavier has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Xavier worked in recently?

Xavier has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Xavier's education?

Xavier holds a Bachelor in Economics from University of Göttingen.

Does Xavier have any certificates?

Xavier has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: PMI – Talking To AI: Prompt Engineering For Project Managers, Agile Certified Practitioner, and Managing Successful Programs.

What is the availability of Xavier?

Xavier is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Xavier?

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