I am passionate about digital transformation. During my 25 career I have led and consulted organizations through global IT and business operating model transformations. I specialize in the design, facilitation and hands-on implementation of digital transformation programs, focusing on training and employee engagement to embrace digital transformation and strategic business change across the organization.
Uta Michels
Senior Manager
in Virtual Opportunities, United States
My Areas of Expertise: IT transformation and Change Management, Training, Operating Model transformation, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Team Development Leadership Coaching.
My Sector Focus: FMCG, Automotive, IT and Communication Technology, Life Sciences, Financial services, Media.
My Languages: English, German, French
My Education: M.S. in Management Science; B.S. Business Administration, A.S. in Information Technology. Certifications: Professional Trainer and Coach (ILP), Expert Facilitator (Open Space, Dynamic Facilitation).
My Experience:
Global Digital Transformation Program in FMCG: Managed program to design methodology and deliver 1000+ digital learning and change assets to global adoption program with regional / local implementations in multi-year global SAP transformation spanning 100+ affiliates.
Digital Transformation in VR Environment: Experiential IT change program for a multi-national ICT manufacturer for 100+ leadership team from US to Eastern Europe, including virtual team building and fostering employee engagement & collaboration.
Global IT Operating Model Transformation: In leadership position (Germany, Switzerland, Belgium), over 7 years, managed transition, trained and coached staff in implementation of two IT shared service centers for FMCG companies (pan-European and global), with 200+ staff, for global service delivery model for 40 K users.
IT development: 8 years as Software Developer / DBA for BI and Analytics software.
Performance Management / Business Analytics: Designed and developed IT Management Cockpit based on Balanced Scorecard with 100+ KPI’s.
Leadership Development/talent management: Designed, developed and delivered a leadership development program with focus on HR controlling in the German health care industry for 120+ management staff over 14 months.
Organizational and leadership development: German automotive industry, designed and facilitated organizational transformation in a major plant, senior management teambuilding and conflict resolution, improving profit target by +48% within 2 years.
IT Leadership development: IT industry, transformation of a BI software development company into agile organization structure to prepare for data-driven organization.