About Dr-Ing Helmi
Results-driven and visionary Executive Interim Manager and Transformation Lead with a PhD in Computer Science and over 18 years of experience orchestrating high-stakes enterprise programs exceeding €100M.
Recognized for expert crisis recovery, rapid de-escalation, and driving predictable Back-to-Green turnarounds in high-pressure environments. A trusted C-level advisor who seamlessly bridges Business, IT, and multi-vendor ecosystems to transform strategic vision into sustainable, high-impact business outcomes.
- Executive Interim Management & Crisis Recovery:Proven track record in steering complex, high-stakes enterprise transformations ($>€100\text{M}$ budget, 200+ resources). Expert in rapid de-escalation, crisis management, and executing predictable Back-to-Green recoveries in high-pressure environments.
- Strategic Governance & Multi-Vendor Steering: Comprehensive oversight of PMO, risk mitigation, and end-to-end transformation steering. Directing complex multi-vendor ecosystems (including SAP S/4HANA & Cloud Integration) ensuring strict alignment with business value.
- C-Level Advisory & Stakeholder Alignment: Trusted advisor to C-level executives, bridging the gap between Business, IT, and Operations. Strong focus on establishing transparent governance, driving executive decision-making, and securing sustainable business outcomes.
- High-Impact Leadership & Turnaround Execution: Empowering and stabilizing cross-functional, international teams through periods of high uncertainty. Leading with absolute clarity, strict accountability, and an execution-first mindset that transforms vision into reality.
French
Native or bilingual
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Darmstadt (up to 50km)
Experience
- FreelanceInterim Director Digital Transformation & Program ManagementFebruary 2026 - Today (5 months)Darmstadt, Germany
- Leading global transformation via SAP S/4HANA, ERP, Cloud, Service Delivery, Business Integration, PMO, and Operating Model Modernization.
- Rollout Coordination, Deployment Governance, Delivery Management, Transition and Transformation (T&T).
- Business Process Integration, Operating Model Design and Transformation, Transition to Operations, Hypercare and Stabilization.
- Cloud Transformation and Integration, Agile and Hybrid Program Delivery, Executive Stakeholder Management, Multi-Vendor Coordination.
- Service Delivery Management (SDM), Governance and Escalation Management, Risk.
- Led governance, status reporting, risk management, and stakeholder alignment in complex international transformations
- T-Systems International GmbHPrincipal Manager Transition & TransformationAugust 2019 - December 2025 (6 years and 4 months)Darmstadt, Germany
- Led international business and IT transformation programs across automotive, public sector, government, defense, telecommunications, digital platforms, and eHealth sectors.
- Managed strategic ERP, SAP S/4HANA, cloud, and enterprise modernization with a strong focus on PMO governance and transition & transformation (T&T).
- Directed complex rollout, migration, integration, and modernization programs across agile, hybrid, and waterfall delivery environments.
- Oversaw PMO governance, stakeholder alignment, escalation management, and operational stabilization across seven international locations.
- Managed hypercare, risk, dependencies, and escalations in transformation projects. Handled executive stakeholder relations.
- Achieved successful ERP and cloud integration by guiding eleven international transformation squads and coaching over 120 team members during legacy-to-cloud migration initiatives.
- Managed, forecasted, ordered and prioritized transformation programs exceeding €30 million budget and over 200 FTEs across international automotive, telecommunications, and public sector environments.
- Built and coached agile squads, transformation organizations, and modernization teams during transitions from legacy systems to cloud and ERP platforms.
- Delivered customer-centric ERP, cloud, LTE-M, 5G, and digital platform transformation initiatives with a strong focus on business integration and operational alignment.
- Directed ERP, SAP S/4HANA, and cloud modernization with budgets above €10 million while coordinating large-scale agile and hybrid delivery organizations.
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft - Smart LivingProgram & Innovation ManagerFebruary 2014 - July 2019 (5 years and 5 months)Darmstadt, Germany
- Drove international innovation and digital transformation projects across Smart City, IoT, Smart Infrastructure, eHealth, Digital Platforms, and European modernization.
- Managed international transformation and innovation projects and aligned EU-wide project and governance structures.
- Managed international stakeholder ecosystems, cross-functional international teams, and multi-country project delivery.
- Directed digital transformation, modernization, architecture, integration, and strategic research.
- Designed interoperable digital platforms and smart services and contributed to digitalization and modernization strategies.
- Aligned 49 partners across 9 countries, enabled more than 10,000 users, contributed to the Digital Roadmap of the European Commission, and Orchestrated international innovation and modernization collaborations.
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Education
- Postdoc - EU Acceleration Programmes for DigitalizationFraunhofer Institute2014Postdoc - EU Acceleration Programmes for Digitalization
- Ph.D. in Computer ScienceJohannes Gutenberg University Mainz & Université de Bourgogne2012Ph.D. in Computer Science
Certifications
- Unterweisung zu Risiken bei einem Einsatz von FremdkräftenDeutsche Telekom certification Center2025
- Transformation, Governance & Operational ExcellenceDeutsche Telekom certification Center2024