Florian Willmes

Global Head of Engagement | Driving Strategic Business-IT Alignment & Delivering Global IT Solutions

Drolshagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Experience

  • Viega GmbH & Co. KG (Full-time · 12 yrs 2 mos)
    • Global Head of Engagement
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      As Global Head of Engagement at Viega, I lead the strategic alignment between business and IT, ensuring a globally integrated yet regionally empowered IT landscape. My focus is on agility, innovation, and the continuous evolution of our global IT platforms and product portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Driving the IT strategy and ensuring alignment with business goals Leading strategic business-IT alignment to maximize value across all business functions and end-to-end processes Managing the global IT product portfolio with a focus on continuous innovation Developing IT solutions for all regions and business functions based on global IT platforms Enabling and fostering agility and agile product development across teams

    • Director IT Market Engagement
      Mar 2021 - Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      As Director IT Market Engagement at Viega, I was responsible for aligning IT with the needs of our global Sales and Marketing organization. By working closely with business stakeholders, I contributed to the development of innovative, value-driven IT solutions and supported the shift toward a more agile and product-focused IT setup. Key Responsibilities: Leading IT engagement for global Sales and Marketing functions Translating business needs into scalable digital solutions with measurable impact Driving collaboration between IT and commercial teams to strengthen business-IT alignment Shaping the evolution of an agile, product-oriented IT operating model Leading the implementation of global platforms in customer-facing processes

    • Head of IT Unit Sales and Marketing
      Apr 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

      As Head of IT Unit Sales and Marketing, I was responsible for delivering digital solutions that supported the goals of our global Sales and Marketing teams. By closely aligning IT with business needs, I enabled more efficient processes and helped enhance customer-facing capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Driving the design and delivery of IT solutions supporting global and regional Sales and Marketing processes Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify digital opportunities and translate them into scalable solutions Focusing on process efficiency, data integration, and customer-centric tools to strengthen commercial capabilities Leading a team of IT professionals and ensuring the continuous improvement of customer-facing platforms

  • OPITZ CONSULTING Deutschland GmbH (Gummersbach)
    • Senior Consultant / Application Delivery Manager
      Sep 2010 - Apr 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Application Delivery Manager - Responsibility for Enterprise Business Applications Senior Consultant - Project Management, Requirements Management, Business Intelligence, Microsoft SharePoint

    • Consultant
      Apr 2007 - Aug 2010 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Business Intelligence, Microsoft SharePoint, Student

  • ISE Innomotive Systems Europe (3 yrs 7 mos)
    • IT Specialist
      Jul 2006 - Mar 2007 · 9 mos

      SAP Development

    • Trainee
      Sep 2003 - Jun 2006 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Trainee IT Specialist, Application Development