Kai Hüttenmüller

IT Project Manager | Web Systems, Automation & AI Adoption | Jochen Schweizer Gruppe / Arena

Ganderkesee, Lower Saxony, Germany

About

I turn complex IT projects into tangible success stories. With over 50 completed software projects, I have a proven track record of delivering not only technically sound solutions but ones that create real business value. What motivates me? It’s the pride of seeing a team come together to build something great—and hearing users say, “This makes my life easier.”

Experience

  • Head of IT at Jochen Schweizer Gruppe
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    I'm an IT Project Manager with a hands-on mindset and a focus on web-based systems, automation and AI integration. At Jochen Schweizer Gruppe / Arena, I work across digital platforms that shape our customer experiences – from optimizing the Arena online shop to introducing AI-driven workflows and tools. I collaborate with internal stakeholders, developers and external vendors to modernize our infrastructure and deliver sustainable improvements in performance and usability. I thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy translating business needs into technical solutions, and take pride in making complex systems more intuitive and effective.

  • Miomente GmbH (Munich, Bavaria, Germany)
    • Head of Operations & IT
      May 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      My responsibilities include - Lead the strategic direction of the Operations & IT Department - Manage the technical implementation and maintenance of various IT projects - Represent the department in the steering committee - Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and monitoring KPIs to ensure operational efficiency and success - Lead change initiatives within the department to drive continuous improvement

    • Senior IT-Projectmanager
      Jun 2019 - May 2024 · 5 yrs

      - Leading the IT project management at Miomente GmbH, the marketplace for culinary experiences such as cooking courses, tastings and culinary city tours in germany and austria - Responsible for the further development and maintenance of the ERP - Member of the internal strategy board, representing the IT department

    • Junior IT-Projectmanager
      Aug 2016 - May 2019 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      - Member of the IT project management at Miomente GmbH, the marketplace for culinary experiences such as cooking courses, tastings and culinary city tours in germany and austria

  • IT-Projektmanager, Co-Founder at huettenmueller.de UG
    Jun 2018 - Jan 2024 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Co-Founder of our small family business, Project manager