As an IT executive, I have more than 20 years of experience<\/strong> in managing international IT and transformation projects<\/strong>, in technology consulting<\/strong> and in leading line organisations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My focus is on managing complex programmes<\/strong> – from the introduction of global ERP and procurement systems to compliance and reporting solutions. I have been responsible for budgets of up to EUR 30 million<\/strong> and have successfully led international teams of up to 65 employees<\/strong>. My successes include the implementation of standard software and SaaS solutions<\/strong> (SAP S\/4, SAP Ariba, Workiva, EcoVadis) as well as the implementation of custom developments<\/strong> (Java, SAP BTP), always with the aim of digitising processes<\/strong>, ensuring compliance<\/strong> and increasing efficiency<\/strong>. My strong hands-on mentality<\/strong> allows me to manage projects successfully, both strategically and operationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of my greatest strengths is my ability to speak the language of business and IT<\/strong>. I position the IT as a business enabler<\/strong> – from strategic alignment to successful implementation and operations. My broad technical background<\/strong> and ability to communicate complex issues in a way that is appropriate for the target audience enable me to translate the requirements<\/strong> of the functional departments into viable, technically sound solutions and create measurable business value<\/strong>. I draw on cross-industry experience<\/strong> in retail, financial and insurance services, as well as in industrial and automotive companies, and communicate effectively with stakeholders up to C-level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have diverse experience in leading managers<\/strong>, steering transformation projects in matrix organisations<\/strong> and taking responsibility for international teams<\/strong> (onshore\/nearshore\/offshore). In addition, I have built and led agile product organisations<\/strong> – and in each case enabled teams to perform at their best and promoted innovation through a modern leadership culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director \/ Head of Department (Authorised Signatory) – Sustainability Product Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ALDI Int. Services SE & Co. OHG | 10\/2023 – 11\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall responsibility for an international transformation programme (6 sub-projects) to implement ESG\/CSRD reporting, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and other compliance requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n Selection, introduction and integration of SaaS solutions (including Salesforce, EcoVadis, Workiva) into the global ALDI template<\/p>\n\n\n\n Management of multiple external partners and vendors to ensure the programme’s success<\/p>\n\n\n\n Establishment of an agile product organisation, i.e. assumption of international business process and system responsibility to provide continuous development and rapid implementation of business requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director \/ Head of Department (Authorised Signatory) – Procurement & CR Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ALDI Int. Services SE & Co. OHG | 06\/2020 – 09\/2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Scaling an IT department from 35 to over 65 employees to provide solutions for merchandising and non-merchandising procurement, as well as supplier management and corporate responsibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n Implementation of a development partnership with SAP for a compliant tendering and awarding process – Winner of the \u2018Intelligent Spend Management Awards 2022\u2019 (Roland Berger & SAP) in the \u2018Sustainability & Integrity\u2019 category<\/p>\n\n\n\n Responsibility for an annual IT budget in double digits million Euros for RUN and CHANGE<\/p>\n\n\n\n Push for process harmonisation and efficiency improvement through the introduction of tailor-made cockpit and workflow solutions based on SAP BTP<\/p>\n\n\n\n Management of external partners (esp. Accenture, Capgemini) and vendors (esp. SAP), including regular on-site exchanges in Germany and India at the delivery centres<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technical Project Lead (Senior IT Manager) – AHEAD BASE Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ALDI Int. Services SE & Co. OHG | 02\/2017 – 05\/2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Technical management of a global transformation project with the sub-projects \u2018Supplier Lifecycle\u2019, \u2018Product Lifecycle\u2019 and \u2018Tendering & Contracting\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n First-time introduction of a new ERP system based on SAP S\/4 HANA, the master data systems SAP MDG and Informatica P360, and the tendering solution SAP Ariba as a global template for Buying<\/p>\n\n\n\n Successful setup of IT operations (onsite and offshore through external partners) and the support organisation (nearshore), through the precise coordination of governance and precise alignment of SLAs with the functional departments<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n IT Manager – Corporate Applications & IT Processes Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ALDI Int. Services SE & Co. OHG | 10\/2014 – 01\/2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lead for up to 25 employees in the two teams \u2018Corporate Applications\u2019 (tendering, reporting and QA applications) and \u2018IT Processes\u2019 (provision of the project- and IT service management tools ServiceNow, JIRA and Confluence)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technology Consultant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Accenture GmbH | 05\/2004 – 10\/2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Management and collaboration in international IT programmes for clients in insurance, financial services, telecommunications, industrial and manufacturing companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n Focus on the introduction of new systems (SAP, Siebel CRM) as well as post-merger integrations and IT transformation projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n Responsibility for project management offices, data migrations, test and cutover management<\/p>\n\n\n\n Management of globally distributed teams in up to 130 countries<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extensive experience in programme management, governance, change management and stakeholder management at C-level<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nProfessional Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n