Transformation · Turnaround · Enablement
Interim management for phases that demand leadership, not slideware. I take responsibility for a defined time – in transformation, restructuring and building organisations that can act.
What I do
Digital and agile transformation that works: changing structures, governance and culture so the organisation becomes more capable of acting – with the organisation’s momentum.
Learn more →Stabilising critical situations: securing the ability to deliver, ordering priorities, regaining pace – without burning out the organisation.
Learn more →Developing leaders and teams – practical and lasting. From the executive masterclass to certified courses: knowledge that stays in-house.
Learn more →References
A selection from more than two decades – verifiable results, not big words.
Interim crisis manager / SAFe Product Manager
Leading the build-up and accreditation of a sovereign private cloud infrastructure in the public sector – as crisis manager in the role of SAFe Product Manager within a scaled agile model. In the turnaround, the network architecture was rebuilt within 12 months from legacy data-center LAN to cloud-native software-defined networking.
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Introducing the strategic portfolio process “RaceTrack”: less planning complexity, faster time-to-market and greater enterprise agility.
Interim product & delivery lead
Reshaping the digital product portfolio and go-to-market strategy; building modern cloud/IoT products on a micro-frontend architecture. Security from day one: DevSecOps with threat modelling and shift left – and full operational ownership of the entire stack, from IoT platform to cloud-native applications.
Talks
LogiFem · Marrakech
A keynote on focus as a competitive advantage in logistics: why multitasking is really costly task-switching, what unfinished “open loops” take from us (the Zeigarnik effect) – and three concrete habits to win attention back: one lane at a time, close the loop before you switch, and be your own reverse gear once a day.
Scrum meistern · mit Ralf Kruse
Episode 138 of Ralf Kruse’s podcast “Scrum meistern”: a conversation on the challenges and levers of digital transformation – with hands-on examples.
FinForward
An impulse talk and panel discussion at FinForward in Hamburg: on the very real fear of employees becoming obsolete through digitalisation – and what leadership can honestly offer in response.
Testimonials
Assessments from people I have worked with across mandates and projects.
Elmar is exactly the manager that large organisations need in change projects and challenging situations! He stands out for his agile, flexible thinking and his ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all hierarchical levels. With his collegial manner, his strong conflict-resolution skills and his consistent focus on goals and results, he is a genuine asset to any management team – especially in phases critical to success.
CDO, BWI– Christian Marwitz on LinkedInWith passion and implementation strength Elmar laid the foundation for a sustainable digital business transformation and enterprise agility.
Spokesman of the Management Board, BdK Banktoday: Founder, northpunkt– Martin Guse on LinkedInDespite his impressive achievements in our industry, Elmar always retains a remarkable humility. What truly sets him apart in practice is the combination of deep professional expertise, enormous personal commitment and constant goal orientation. He pairs his expert knowledge with absolute honesty and a consistently respectful manner at eye level, regardless of hierarchy. It is precisely this blend of professional excellence, integrity and appreciation that makes Elmar a true leader – someone I have always enjoyed working with successfully and whom I gladly recommend.
Transformation Lead, Pragtics GmbH– Sarah Porep on LinkedInA concrete mandate, an open situation or the masterclass – write to me.
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