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  • 01.01.2025

Kurzvorstellung

Als erfahrene Product Strategy und Design Consultant mit über 10 Jahren Berufserfahrung verbinde ich strategisches Produktmanagement mit nutzerzentriertem Design. Meine Expertise liegt in der Konzeption und Umsetzung digitaler Produkte.

Qualifikationen

  • Account Management7 J.
  • Produktdesign1 J.
  • Produktmanagement
  • Produktmanager7 J.
  • Projektmanagement (IT)7 J.
  • Stakeholder-Analyse
  • Strategisches Management2 J.
  • User Experience (UX)
  • UX / UI Designer7 J.

Projekt‐ & Berufserfahrung

Product Manager - Website Redesign
Monocle, London
3/2024 – 2/2025 (1 Jahr)
Medienbranche
Tätigkeitszeitraum

3/2024 – 2/2025

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Strategic Leadership


Led product vision and strategy for Monocle's website redesign
Aligned digital product strategy with Monocle's unique brand positioning and editorial focus
Balanced user needs with Monocle's business model combining media, retail, and subscription services


Product Development & Planning


Developed comprehensive product roadmap
Managed feature prioritization for:

Editorial content presentation
E-commerce integration
Premium subscription features
Audio/video content delivery


Created user stories and acceptance criteria
Managed backlog and sprint planning


Stakeholder Management


Coordinated between editorial, design, and development teams
Facilitated communication between Monocle's leadership and implementation teams
Ensured alignment between business objectives and technical implementation


User Experience & Content Strategy


Oversaw integration of Monocle's multi-format content (print, digital, radio, retail)
Ensured seamless user experience across different content types
Managed the migration strategy for existing content


Technical Oversight


Coordinated with development teams on technical requirements
Managed integration of multiple content sources and systems
Oversaw QA process and launch preparations


Performance Monitoring


Defined key performance indicators (KPIs)
Set up analytics and tracking mechanisms
Monitored post-launch performance and user feedback

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Produktmanager

Website product management
Velcro, Manchester
1/2024 – 1/2025 (1 Jahr, 1 Monat)
Konsumgüterindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

1/2024 – 1/2025

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Strategic Roadmap Planning


Discovery Phase

Stakeholder interviews to understand B2B and B2C needs
Content audit of existing product catalog and technical documentation
Analysis of multiple regional/market-specific requirements
Competitive analysis of industry websites
User research to understand distributor and end-user needs




Core Website Features Roadmap
Phase 1 - Foundation


Product catalog architecture
Multi-region/language support
Distributor locator system
Technical documentation library
Sample request workflow

Phase 2 - User Experience

Advanced product search/filter
Industry-specific solutions pages
Application case studies
Product comparison tools
Resource center

Phase 3 - Engagement

Distributor portal integration
Product specification tools
CAD file downloads
Custom solution request system
Analytics and tracking implementation


Backlog Management & Prioritization


High Priority

Product database structure
Search functionality
Product categorization system
Mobile responsiveness
Core navigation


Medium Priority

Technical document management
Multi-language content workflow
Region-specific pricing displays
Industry solution pages
Contact forms and lead routing


Lower Priority

Social media integration
Blog/news section
Video library
Newsletter signup
Print-friendly pages




Implementation Management


Sprint Planning Focus Areas:

Product catalog development
Content migration
Technical documentation system
Multi-language setup
Integration testing




Quality Control Checkpoints


Product information accuracy
Technical specification validation
Multi-language content review
Regional compliance check
Performance testing
Mobile optimization

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Produktmanager

UX Strategy + Research
CNN BA, Dubai
1/2022 – 6/2022 (6 Monate)
Medienbranche
Tätigkeitszeitraum

1/2022 – 6/2022

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Research & Analysis


Conducted bespoke user research study
Analyzed business needs and market requirements
Evaluated Arabic language publishing requirements
Assessed regional content delivery needs


Strategic Planning


Developed strategic roadmap
Created implementation timeline
Identified key milestones and deliverables
Mapped technical requirements for Arabic language support


Business Analysis


Stakeholder interviews and requirement gathering
Documentation of business processes
Workflow analysis for content creation and publishing
Integration requirements with existing systems


Special Considerations


Arabic language content management system requirements
Right-to-left (RTL) design considerations
Regional content delivery optimization
Local market user experience needs

Key Deliverables:

User research findings and recommendations
Business requirements documentation
Strategic roadmap
Technical requirements specification
Content workflow recommendations

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

User Experience (UX), UX / UI Designer, Strategisches Management

Product management/UX Design/Strategy
Nobel Prize Foundation, Stockholm
1/2018 – 12/2025 (8 Jahre)
Soziale Einrichtungen
Tätigkeitszeitraum

1/2018 – 12/2025

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Agile Methodology Implementation

Sprint planning and backlog management
Cross-functional team leadership
Scrum ceremonies facilitation
Sprint retrospectives and continuous improvement


Stakeholder Management

C-level executive engagement
Client relationship building
Team coordination across time zones
Workshop facilitation and presentations


Resource Planning

Budget management and forecasting
Team capacity planning
Timeline development and tracking
Risk assessment and mitigation



PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Product Strategy

Product vision development
Roadmap creation and maintenance
Feature prioritization using data-driven decisions
KPI definition and success metrics


Product Development
User story writing and requirements gathering
Product backlog management
Release planning and feature rollout
A/B testing and feature validation


User Research & Testing
User interviews and testing sessions
Data analysis and insights generation
Prototype testing and iteration
Market research and competitive analysis



ACCOUNT STRATEGY

Client Partnership
Strategic consulting and guidance
Long-term relationship building
Value proposition development
Growth opportunity identification


Business Development
Contract negotiation
SOW (Statement of Work) writing
Budget management
Scope definition and control


Account Growth
Upsell opportunity identification
Strategic account planning
Client success metrics tracking
ROI demonstration

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Projektmanagement (IT), UX / UI Designer, Produktmanager, Account Management

UX Designer/Strategist
POLITICO.eu, Bruessel
1/2018 – 9/2019 (1 Jahr, 9 Monate)
Medienbranche
Tätigkeitszeitraum

1/2018 – 9/2019

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Strategic Leadership
Led and executed strategy workshops with POLITICO.eu leadership team for website redesign
Collaborated directly with executive stakeholders on strategic decisions


Publishing Solutions
Designed bespoke publishing solutions to enhance editorial team workflow efficiency
Created custom tools to streamline content management processes


Product Design
Designed the customer experience for the POLITICO PRO product
Developed user interfaces tailored to specific audience needs

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Produktdesign, Strategisches Management, UX / UI Designer

Zertifikate

Design Research Masterclass: Sensemaking for Impact
Studio D
2020
Three-day masterclass on generative methods and participatory design
Liz Sanders
2017

Ausbildung

Master of Creative Technologies (MCT)
First Class Honours
Auckland University of Technology
2015
Auckland
Bachelor of Arts in Education and Psychology
BA
The University of Auckland
2012
Auckland

Über mich

Als erfahrene Product Strategy und Design Consultant mit über 10 Jahren Berufserfahrung verbinde ich strategisches Produktmanagement mit nutzerzentriertem Design. Als Lead Product Manager leite ich cross-funktionale Teams und entwickle datenbasierte Produktstrategien für internationale Kunden.

Meine Expertise liegt in der Konzeption und Umsetzung digitaler Produkte, wobei ich einen besonderen Fokus auf User Experience und strategische Entwicklung lege. Im Laufe meiner Karriere habe ich erfolgreich mit namhaften Kunden wie der Nobel Foundation, Meta, POLITICO Europe und Stanford University zusammengearbeitet.
Kernkompetenzen:

Entwicklung und Management von Produkt-Roadmaps
Nutzerforschung und UX-Design
Stakeholder Management auf C-Level
Agiles Projektmanagement
Design Thinking und Co-Design Methoden

Mit einem Master of Creative Technologies (MCT) mit Auszeichnung und umfassender Praxiserfahrung in verschiedenen internationalen Kontexten, bringe ich sowohl theoretisches Fundament als auch praktische Expertise mit. Ich spreche fließend Deutsch und Englisch auf muttersprachlichem Niveau sowie Französisch auf B1-Niveau.
Meine Stärke liegt in der Verbindung von strategischem Denken mit praktischer Umsetzung, immer mit dem Ziel, innovative und nutzerfreundliche digitale Lösungen zu schaffen.

Weitere Kenntnisse

Design Research & Strategy:

Design Research Studies (remote and on-site)
Co-design Workshop Facilitation
Bespoke User Research Studies
Research Synthesis and Insights Generation
Field Studies and Contextual Inquiries
Focus Groups and User Interviews

Editorial & Publishing Solutions:
WordPress-based Editorial Publishing Solutions
Content Management System (CMS) Design
Editorial Workflow Optimization
Publishing Tool Development
Content Strategy

Digital Transformation:
Digital Strategy Development
Business Process Optimization
Internal Capability Building
Team Coaching and Training
Digital Transformation Roadmaps
Change Management

Product Development:
Product Strategy and Roadmapping
Feature Specification and Prioritization
User Story Development
Agile Development Management
Sprint Planning and Execution
Product Quality Assurance

UX Design & Testing:
Information Architecture Design
User Journey Mapping
Wireframing and Prototyping
Usability Testing
Interface Design
Interaction Design

Strategic Consulting:
Strategic Roadmap Planning
Business Goals Alignment
Stakeholder Workshop Facilitation
ROI Analysis and Optimization
Market Research and Analysis
Competitive Audits

Persönliche Daten

Sprache
  • Deutsch (Muttersprache)
  • Englisch (Muttersprache)
  • Französisch (Gut)
Reisebereitschaft
Weltweit
Arbeitserlaubnis
  • Europäische Union
Home-Office
unbedingt
Profilaufrufe
42
Alter
40
Berufserfahrung
10 Jahre (seit 01/2015)
Projektleitung
7 Jahre

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