Ben Smith

I turn requirements into delivered solutions - Product / Project / Agile / IT Consulting / Freelance Only

Germany

About

I specialize in making your projects and programs run better. I can help you set you up for success, map deliverables to value, step into a failing project and turn it around, or be a safe pair of hands to keep a stable project delivering until completion. I have certifications, experience in building happy and productive teams, and a reputation for delivering results. I have over 20 years of experience in IT consulting, Agile coaching, program and project management, Sales, Pre-Sales, Architecture and PMO. Sectors include: Pharmaceutical, Finance, Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing and Government

Experience

  • Tour Guide at German Football Museum
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    English language tour guide - Just for fun

  • IT Consultant - Project / Program Leadership, Agile Delivery, Transformation & Coaching at Freelance, self-employed
    Jul 2003 - Present · 23 yrs

    I am an internationally experienced & Certified Scrum Master, SAFe SPC, Agile Coach, Program & Project Manager & PMO. Over the last 4 years I have advised multinational organisations on how to improve Agile delivery. Working in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare space, as well as Finance, Government and NGO’s. Most recently with a focus on Strategic Global Pricing, Net Price Transparency, Product Launch, Agile transformation on a corporate level and pre-sales consulting. I carry with me a toolbox of experience, example methodologies and real world solutions. I solve problems and love a challenge. I love to bring order to chaos, can you afford to NOT have me on board? Customers include: Boehringer Ingelheim New York State Adidas ITV - Largest Commercial TV network in the UK The MDU - Insurance Genomics England - Pharmaceutical/Healthcare DevOps Please contact me to discuss my availability. +49 160 9360 7236

  • SAP SuccessFactors EU Lead - Pharma at Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH
    Feb 2024 - Aug 2024 · 7 mos

    Initiation of a Global SAP SuccessFactors Program. Achievements: +Setup Jira & Project Management frameworks +Training and mentoring on Jira and governance topics +Creation of training courses and materials for Jira +Collaborated on Global Program Governance setup +Facilitation of Global workshops - Tokyo, Munich +Regional PMO for EU

  • Senior Portfolio Manager at MSD Deutschland
    May 2023 - Dec 2023 · 8 mos

  • Presales Solutions Architect at Halian
    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr