Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

I support software companies as a Fractional Product Development Lead – when product development needs to become noticeably more stable, clearer, and more effective, without creating a full-time leadership role immediately.

I bring over 15 years of experience in software and product development, as well as leadership responsibility since 2017 – including building, managing, and developing teams in challenging environments.

My focus is at the intersection of Product Development, Leadership, and Change: creating structures, clarifying priorities, improving collaboration – and strengthening leaders so that change is not just decided, but implemented.

Typical situations where I provide support:

Product or development teams are growing, but roles and expectations are unclear
Leadership is new or heavily burdened and requires structure, clarity, and sparring
Changes (e.g., ways of working, interfaces, responsibilities) are not being implemented
Planning security and reliability are to be increased without overruling the team

Working style: pragmatic, structured, close to the team and leadership – with a focus on impact rather than slides.

Deployment: predominantly remote, occasional on-site as needed | clearly defined mandates with limited time scope.

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Heidelberg (up to 50km)

Product Development, MPDV
Department Head - Executive Manager Product Development
SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
November 2024 - Today (1 year and 7 months)
74821 Mosbach, Germany
Disciplinary management of 11 employees in Product Development.
Software development for Smart Factory.
Automotive Group CONTINENTAL AG,
Department Head – Head of Assistance and Standstill Clients
AUTOMOBILE
April 2021 - June 2024 (3 years and 2 months)
Frankfurt, Germany
• • Disciplinary management of 21 employees (3 teams)
• • Base development for assistance functions in the electronic brake.
Elektronische Bremssysteme, Automotive Group CONTINENTAL AG,
Department Head – Driving Assistance Software
AUTOMOBILE
January 2016 - April 2021 (5 years and 3 months)
Frankfurt, Germany
• • Disciplinary management of 12 employees
Base development for assistance functions in the electronic brake
Software development for advanced control functions.