Michael Raith

Bringing clarity into complexity – I connect people, processes and IT to make transformation work, not just look good on paper.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Experience

  • Lead Business Analyst | IT Transformation & ALM at Capgemini
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Leading Business Analyst for large-scale ALM transformation initiatives within the Volkswagen Group, driving complex IT and organizational change across multiple stakeholders and business units. - Led requirements engineering, process design and quality assurance across 3 parallel transformation projects. - Managed senior stakeholders and ensured alignment between business, IT and governance structures. - Built and scaled a new project setup in the Audi environment, including functional leadership of a cross-functional team (3 FTE). - Drove change communication, enablement and adoption of new processes and ways of working. Key Achievements: - Successfully managed multiple critical projects in parallel, ensuring reliable delivery in a high-complexity environment. - Increased efficiency and scalability through standardization of project and onboarding processes. - Improved stakeholder satisfaction via transparent communication and structured governance. - Stabilized and professionalized project delivery within an ongoing transformation program.

  • IT Project Manager | ALM Transformation at Lösch & Partner - Part of Capgemini
    Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 · 5 mos

    IT Project Manager within ALM transformation initiatives for the Volkswagen Group, focusing on delivery stabilization, stakeholder alignment and process structuring in a complex project environment. - Led requirements engineering and supported process design and quality assurance. - Coordinated stakeholders across business, IT and project governance. Key Achievements: - Contributed to stabilization and structuring of transformation projects in early project phases. - Ensured alignment across stakeholders and improved transparency of delivery processes.

  • Consulting & Project Roles for Digital Transformation (via Avantgarde Talents) at YER Deutschland
    Feb 2017 - Apr 2023 · 6 yrs 3 mos

    Delivered multiple digital transformation, platform and IT-driven initiatives across leading enterprise clients in the automotive and media industry (BMW Motorrad, Porsche AG, ProSiebenSat.1). - Led and supported end-to-end delivery of digital platforms and transformation initiatives. - Acted as interface between business, IT, agencies and international stakeholders. - Managed requirements engineering, agile delivery processes and stakeholder alignment. - Contributed to global rollouts, system implementations and process optimization initiatives. Key Achievements: - Delivered high-impact transformation and platform projects across multiple enterprise organizations. - Enabled global scalability through platform rollouts (up to 15 markets and 19 languages). - Improved process, data and content quality through governance and workflow optimization. - Strengthened cross-functional collaboration in complex, international project environments.

  • IT Project Lead for Digital Marketing Platforms / Product Owner at Porsche AG
    Apr 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr

    Project Lead and Product Owner for global digital platform initiatives at Porsche AG, managing international teams and delivering business-critical web platforms. - Owned end-to-end delivery of global CMS platform (Sitecore) across markets. - Led international teams and external partners in an agile setup (Scrum). - Managed product backlog and ensured alignment with business priorities. - Controlled budget, timelines and resources across global deliverables. Key Achievements: - Delivered global flagship platform (75 years Porsche) within 3 months, significantly reducing time-to-market. - Rolled out solution across 15 markets and 19 languages, increasing global digital presence. - Ensured delivery within budget and timeline while maintaining high quality standards. - Improved collaboration across business, IT and international stakeholders.

  • Specialist for Brand Communication / Proecess & System Owner at BMW Group
    Feb 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Responsible for global content and data management processes at BMW Motorrad, including ownership of PIM and TMS systems in an international environment. - Managed and optimized global workflows for product data and content. - Acted as key interface between management, markets, IT and external partners. - Led process optimization initiatives and implemented scalable operating models. - Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders and supported decision-making processes. Key Achievements: - Scaled translation processes from 2 to 24 languages, enabling global market expansion. - Increased efficiency and data quality through optimized PIM processes. - Improved user adoption through structured change enablement initiatives. - Strengthened collaboration across international teams and external partners.