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Sports (Running, Volleyball, Hiking, Yoga=
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Sabine Majcen

Sabine Majcen

Herzogenaurach

Summary

Experienced professional and manager with a strong track record of leading complex projects to successful completion. Skilled in strategic planning, budgeting, and risk management. Focused on teamwork, results, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and clear communication. Dedicated to delivering outstanding results.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Tech Project Manager

Adidas AG
04.2022 - Current
  • Supported the transition from miTeam to Locker Room.
  • Created detailed project roadmaps for strategic initiatives and milestones for Locker Room using Jira Plans.
  • Improved project outcomes by effectively managing resources and timelines.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations with clear communication and reporting (Power BI, eazyBI).
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
  • Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.

Manager Performance and Sourcing Finance GOPS

adidas AG
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Project Leader Apptio IT Planning
  • Initial roll out IT Planning Module to adidas TECH
  • Onboarding of End User to Apptio IT Planning
  • Apptio IT Planning Trainings and Coachings
  • Continuous Improvement incl
  • Handling of change requests
  • Data Quality assurance
  • Support TBM Office in Apptio Cost Transparency report creation
  • Improve reports and analyze output
  • User Management
  • Communication Management
  • Lead Community of Practice

Project Manager IT CIO PMO

adidas AG
12.2016 - 12.2019
  • Roll out of Rules for adidas Projects (RAP) 3.0 Framework into IT Organisation
  • Training of RAP 3.0 Framework
  • Develop RAP 3.1 Framework
  • Responsible PMO Manager for Group Functions
  • Create recurring and ad hoc reports
  • Quality Gate Meeting Coordination
  • Quality Gate Meetings
  • Tool Maintenance
  • Data maintenance
  • Audit Support
  • Demand process administration
  • Guide, track and measure projects
  • Build trustful relationship to PM'S
  • Lead Community of Practice

Project Manager IT Digital Experience

adidas AG
01.2013 - 11.2016
  • IT Project Leader Material Workbench
  • IT Project Workstream Lead Design Portal
  • Testing lead for IT4D apps (Material Workbench, Design Portal, DESI, Design Upload)
  • Business contact & support for Software Trainings and User support
  • End user Training for IT4D apps

Project Coordinator IT CoE Marketing

adidas AG
07.2011 - 12.2012
  • Enhance the application Sell in Tool
  • Train new features of Sell in Tool
  • Coordinate all relevant activities with field sales agents globally for Sell in Tool

Assistant Project Manager Global Retail Marketing

adidas AG
11.2010 - 06.2011
  • Development and implementation of in store communication
  • Development and implementation of new store concepts (e.g., Women Store)

Brand Coach

cip GmbH
10.2004 - 10.2010
  • Visual Merchandising, Trade marketing, Sports marketing, Event marketing

Internship Global Retail Marketing - Visual Merchandising

adidas AG
02.2009 - 09.2009
  • Support of the Visual Merchandising Team in daily business

Internship Testrun 28 Program

cip GmbH
02.2007 - 04.2007
  • Organisation of events
  • Organization of Retail activities
  • Controlling activities

Internship FISU Head Attaché

Winteruniversiade 2005
12.2004 - 02.2005
  • Teamlead
  • Planning & coordination activities

Professional volleyball player

01.1995 - 06.2004

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sportmanagement

University of Applied Science (FHAM)
11.2016

Skills

  • Proficient in PowerPoint Presentations
  • Proficient in MS Word
  • JIRA Project Management
  • Power BI
  • Confluence Documentation Expertise
  • Smartsheet Management Skills
  • SharePoint Administration
  • Strong Relationship Building
  • Trustworthy Colleague
  • Results-Oriented
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Collaborative Team Member
  • Straight forward
  • Open-minded
  • Supportive

Languages

German
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Cooking/Baking
  • Running
  • Yoga
  • Trekking
  • Audio books

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 10/29/80

Certification

  • Certified SAFe 5 Agilist
  • Certified SAFe 6 Scrum Master
  • KMP 1

Sports (Running, Volleyball, Hiking, Yoga=

Former professional volleyball player with a passion for hiking, yoga, and running.

Timeline

Senior Tech Project Manager

Adidas AG
04.2022 - Current

Manager Performance and Sourcing Finance GOPS

adidas AG
01.2020 - 04.2022

Project Manager IT CIO PMO

adidas AG
12.2016 - 12.2019

Project Manager IT Digital Experience

adidas AG
01.2013 - 11.2016

Project Coordinator IT CoE Marketing

adidas AG
07.2011 - 12.2012

Assistant Project Manager Global Retail Marketing

adidas AG
11.2010 - 06.2011

Internship Global Retail Marketing - Visual Merchandising

adidas AG
02.2009 - 09.2009

Internship Testrun 28 Program

cip GmbH
02.2007 - 04.2007

Internship FISU Head Attaché

Winteruniversiade 2005
12.2004 - 02.2005

Brand Coach

cip GmbH
10.2004 - 10.2010

Professional volleyball player

01.1995 - 06.2004
  • Certified SAFe 5 Agilist
  • Certified SAFe 6 Scrum Master
  • KMP 1

Bachelor of Arts - Sportmanagement

University of Applied Science (FHAM)
Sabine Majcen