10/31/2026 updated
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100 % availableIT Infrastructure Transformation Manager | Cloud & Data Center Modernization
Itzehoe, Germany
Worldwide
Associate Degree in Engineering, Data Communications & Computer ScienceAbout me
IT Transformation Manager with 21+ years of international experience in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, data centers and IT operations. Skilled in leading complex transformations, coordinating vendors and teams, optimizing costs and delivering measurable business results.
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IT Transformation & Infrastructure Program Management
Leadership of complex infrastructure transformation workstreams from initial assessment and roadmap through migration, vendor delivery and operational transition. Expertise in data center consolidation, Azure migrations, disaster recovery and IT operating-model change across cross-functional and cross-border environments.
Cloud Migration & Azure Workstream Management
Hands-on experience as Azure workstream lead for assessment, migration and managed operations across large-scale IaaS VM environments, PaaS and supporting services. Alignment of customer and SI teams on migration planning, execution and handover, including FinOps practices contributing to significant annual Azure spend reduction.
Vendor & SI Governance
Coordination of system integrators, infrastructure, network, storage and automation specialists across multi-vendor delivery environments. Translation of business outcomes into migration plans, infrastructure roadmaps and delivery priorities, with governance, RAID controls and stakeholder communications.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Planning and implementation of disaster recovery, backup and business continuity solutions as part of large-scale infrastructure modernization programs.
FinOps & Cost Optimization
Establishment of FinOps practices and infrastructure optimization solutions contributing to measurable cost savings, including annual cloud spend reductions and one-time hardware refresh savings.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O & API Integration
Project lead experience in Dynamics 365 F&O logistics transformation, coordinating API integrations with third-party vendors and warehouse interfaces to simplify data exchange and improve operational workflows.
Technology Platforms: Azure, AWS, VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, Linux
Broad technology environment coverage including Azure, AWS, VMware, Hyper-V, Windows and Linux, as well as storage, backup, networking, Citrix VDI and DR platforms.
Automation & Tooling
Experience with automation using Ansible, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Jira and Microsoft Project, including AI-assisted knowledge repositories and infrastructure monitoring initiatives.
Agile, Scrum, Kanban & Waterfall Delivery Methods
Application of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, waterfall and Lean methodologies across IT transformation and infrastructure projects, with exposure to ISO 27001 and BSI practices.
Post-Acquisition IT Integration
Contribution to IT operating-model transformation during post-acquisition integration, supporting transition from startup-style operations to defined enterprise IT functions across Infrastructure, Security, Development and R&D.
Leadership of complex infrastructure transformation workstreams from initial assessment and roadmap through migration, vendor delivery and operational transition. Expertise in data center consolidation, Azure migrations, disaster recovery and IT operating-model change across cross-functional and cross-border environments.
Cloud Migration & Azure Workstream Management
Hands-on experience as Azure workstream lead for assessment, migration and managed operations across large-scale IaaS VM environments, PaaS and supporting services. Alignment of customer and SI teams on migration planning, execution and handover, including FinOps practices contributing to significant annual Azure spend reduction.
Vendor & SI Governance
Coordination of system integrators, infrastructure, network, storage and automation specialists across multi-vendor delivery environments. Translation of business outcomes into migration plans, infrastructure roadmaps and delivery priorities, with governance, RAID controls and stakeholder communications.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Planning and implementation of disaster recovery, backup and business continuity solutions as part of large-scale infrastructure modernization programs.
FinOps & Cost Optimization
Establishment of FinOps practices and infrastructure optimization solutions contributing to measurable cost savings, including annual cloud spend reductions and one-time hardware refresh savings.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O & API Integration
Project lead experience in Dynamics 365 F&O logistics transformation, coordinating API integrations with third-party vendors and warehouse interfaces to simplify data exchange and improve operational workflows.
Technology Platforms: Azure, AWS, VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, Linux
Broad technology environment coverage including Azure, AWS, VMware, Hyper-V, Windows and Linux, as well as storage, backup, networking, Citrix VDI and DR platforms.
Automation & Tooling
Experience with automation using Ansible, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Jira and Microsoft Project, including AI-assisted knowledge repositories and infrastructure monitoring initiatives.
Agile, Scrum, Kanban & Waterfall Delivery Methods
Application of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, waterfall and Lean methodologies across IT transformation and infrastructure projects, with exposure to ISO 27001 and BSI practices.
Post-Acquisition IT Integration
Contribution to IT operating-model transformation during post-acquisition integration, supporting transition from startup-style operations to defined enterprise IT functions across Infrastructure, Security, Development and R&D.
Languages
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Project history
Infrastructure transformation workstream lead within a 10m, five-year modernization program covering physical and virtual infrastructure, data centers, Azure, backup, enterprise storage and disaster recovery. Coordinated nine SI engineers, 4 customer teams and multiple vendors. Proposed an infrastructure optimization solution contributing to over 1.8m in savings and enabling an 18-month extension of the existing approach. Advised on a 10-year infrastructure roadmap and longer-term investment priorities.
Lead infrastructure transformation workstreams from initial assessment and planning through technical delivery, service transition and operational stabilization. Coordinate system integrators, infrastructure, network, storage and automation specialists. Advise customer teams on technical and financial options, vendor dependencies, service resilience, disaster recovery, modernization sequencing and operating-cost optimization. Collaborated with engineering specialists on AI-assisted infrastructure monitoring and incident-resolution initiatives.
Logistics workstream project lead within a five-workstream Dynamics 365 F&O transformation. Coordinated warehouse, dispatch, customer service, payments, retail and manufacturing stakeholders with SI delivery teams. Supported successful Central European go-live and a repeatable model for other regions. Coordinated five API integrations with third-party vendors and warehouse interfaces.