IT Project Leadership Agile Delivery Public Sector Expertise
I help organizations bring clarity to complex IT environments, align stakeholders, and deliver projects that actually work – on time and with impact.
I am an industrial engineer (M.Sc.) from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology with over 7+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager in IT projects. In recent years, I have specialized in the public sector, gaining extensive knowledge and skills in this field. In addition, I am a co-founder and full stack developer at the indie game studio Marttalin Games. In a dedicated three-person team, we design, develop, and market our own games from concept to release.
Over the course of various IT projects, I continuously expanded my project management expertise and took on key responsibilities in mission-critical initiatives. One notable engagement involved supporting the Federal Administration Office (BVA) in developing a comprehensive enterprise architecture. In this context, I worked as both a business analyst and project manager. My responsibilities included controlling, planning, reporting, process consulting, and the implementation of standardized procedures. The project made use of technologies such as UML, BPMN, XML, JIRA and Confluence. In a separate project, I served as both project manager and developer for the creation of an indie computer game. Working with a cross-functional team, we developed a robust game engine, as well as original graphics, music, and sound effects. The implementation was done using JavaScript and Node.js, supported by tools such as Visual Studio Code, Git, and Adobe Photoshop. In addition to game development, I led the development of a PR strategy and established a pricing model for distribution on a major digital marketplace.
Specialized in project management in agile IT projects
CertificatesI help organizations deliver complex IT initiatives with clarity, structure, and measurable impact. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution, I bridge the gap between business and technology.
Available for freelance consulting, project-based engagements, and interim leadership roles.
End-to-end management of complex IT projects using agile and hybrid methodologies. I ensure structured planning, transparent communication, and reliable delivery – from initiation to rollout.
Translation of business needs into clear requirements and processes. Experienced in UML, BPMN and requirements engineering to ensure sustainable and scalable solutions.
Specialized consulting for public administration projects. Deep understanding of regulatory environments, governance structures, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
Support in introducing and optimizing agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. Certified Scrum Master & Product Owner with hands-on project experience.
Analysis and improvement of business processes to increase efficiency and transparency. Focus on standardization, automation, and measurable outcomes.
Bridging the gap between business and IT. Strong technical background in software development enables effective communication with development teams and stakeholders.
Interested in working together or need support in your next IT project? Feel free to reach out – I look forward to hearing from you.
Cologne, NRW
Germany
Mail@MatthiasMaerz.de
Available for remote
& on-site engagements