Marcus Glowasz

I work with project organizations, assisting them in building the structures and governance needed to enable effective use of data, analytics, and AI in project management. 

This includes developing the necessary data mindset and data leadership skills to unlock the full potential of data for improved and future-proof project delivery practices.

Data Coach & Transformation Strategist

I assist organizations in their digital transformation and change initiatives, with a primary focus on complex technology transformation. This includes expertise in:

- Front-to-Back Program Management
- Application development & migration
- IT & Application Strategy
- Data Strategy & Management

Senior Program Manager / IT Solutions Consultant

Fortean

I joined as a co-founder and head of product, leading the product and data strategy for the development of an AI-powered platform for intelligent IT project management.

Head of Product & Co-Founder

- Global lead for a central Financial Crime Data Hub solution, including a program to scale the hub to a global data product, serving as a one-stop-shop for all data needs of IT applications in the Financial Crime Prevention domain of the bank.
- Acted as a product owner, driving data management, data quality, and business intelligence initiatives toward a global compliance data solution, serving areas such as AML Transaction Monitoring, Client Risk Rating, Adverse Media Screening, Fraud, and Sanction Screening.

Head of AML Data Hub / Program Manager - Financial Crime Prevention IT

Delivered and rolled out key enhancements for a third-party Legal Matter & Spend Management system to automate and digitalize legal workflows, as part of a large digital transformation program for Group General Counsel, incl. responsibility for the conceptualization and rollout of a centralized legal data warehouse solution.

Program Manager - Legal Technology / Digital Transformation

Credit Suisse

- Defined a robust governance model and initiated a large-scale program to migrate legacy compliance data platforms to the strategic platform Palantir Foundry. The goal was to enhance compliance capabilities by integrating, analyzing, and modeling compliance data at scale, improving screening, investigation, and transaction monitoring capabilities.
- As a project lead, I facilitated workshops with global stakeholders, assessing source and target data platforms, existing data, and business processes, resulting in the migration strategy and plan for the program.

Senior Project Manager - Regulatory Compliance

Capco

I drove the digitalization agenda for Capco's Anti-Financial Crime practice by elaborating customized solutions for an effective and efficient AML program at financial institutions, harnessing emerging digital technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics.

Managing Principal - Complex Technology Transformation

Led a critical global multi-million $ change program for the global implementation and rollout of a new third-party AML client screening application, incl. responsibilities for the design and implementation of application and data architecture, and the alignment with business strategies.

Program Manager - Financial Crime Compliance

Successfully delivered a project to migrate and integrate a legacy audit tracking system into an existing internal tool for supervisory controls, globally used within the bank for tracking of tasks related to internal policies, regulatory requirements and external standards (Audit/Supervisory Controls)

Senior Project Manager - General Counsel IT

HCLTech

Delivered a project for a critical vendor upgrade for the ERP system DATASUL (TOTVS) due to a change in local tax regulations. Successfully coordinated rollout and change adoption at client branches in São Paulo and Manaus (Brazil).

Project Manager

Senior IT Consultant

Midiaworks

Founded and managed a startup venture which provided services for website hosting and management as well as the development of web-based systems, targeting small to medium-sized businesses.

Managing Founder

Compuware

Senior Systems Analyst

With more than 20 years of experience in delivering large-scale technology-driven change, I have a proven track record of guiding multinational teams through complex and uncertain challenges and leveraging digital solutions that enhance performance and deliver sustainable business value and growth.

Passionate about driving innovation and organizational change through technological capabilities, I offer thought leadership and coach senior leaders and teams on leveraging the vast potential of data, analytics, and AI to advance and future-proof their project management and change delivery practices.

I help project leaders and teams to improve their project delivery practices by unlocking today's vast data opportunities through data literacy and data leadership.

My customized training and coaching programs are specifically designed to address common challenges and bottlenecks in the project management domain, empowering professionals with the skills to leverage data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) for improved project delivery performance.

Commerzbank Digital Technology Centre Bulgaria

• Drive Agile adoption in the Digital Banking Solutions cluster
• Act as Scrum Master for Digital Banking Solutions teams to optimize processes and boost productivity
• Lead training sessions to promote Agile principles and encourage collaboration among teams and throughout the organization
• Utilize Agile metrics to continuously enhance team performance

Senior Agile Lead

PMI Bulgaria Chapter

• Leading Sponsorship and Partnership initiatives, seeking new opportunities and negotiating terms
• Coordinating contract proposals, signatures, and ensuring execution of obligations
• Managing contract renewals for existing partnerships
• Actively collaborating with VP of Sponsorship and Partnership to achieve objectives
• Enhancing organizational effectiveness and fostering a collaborative culture
• Implementing metrics to optimize team delivery and measure business agility.

Director Sponsorship and Partnership

• Orchestrated the organization of PM Summit Bulgaria 2023 with 850+ attendees.
• Led a team of over 50 professionals.
• Developed the event concept and worked closely with the Project Board.
• Selected event elements, vendors, project managers, and their teams.
• Negotiated contracts and managed event budget and logistics.

Project Manager Lead for Project Management Summit Bulgaria 2023 (850+ attendees)

DSK Bank

•  Manager for the DSK Scrum Masters Team
•  Spearheading Agile adoption and community development within DSK Bank
• Integral member of the DSK Change Management team
• Analyzing and advising on Agile implementation in new business markets
• Coaching and mentoring Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Agile teams, and management
• Overseeing the development of the Agile Academy in the organization
• Establishing and implementing metrics for team delivery optimization and measuring business agility

Head of Agile Coaching

Schwarz IT Bulgaria

• Agile Coach for SAP Solution Center - Transport and Shipment
• Trainer at Schwarz Agile Academy
• Promoted Agile practices and facilitated the transformation from Waterfall to Agile frameworks

Agile Coach

• Trainer at Schwarz Agile Academy and SIT Training Academy
• Promoted Agile practices and facilitated the transformation from Waterfall to Agile frameworks
• Collaborated with Front-end Lidl Digital and SAP Kaufland IT Services teams for successful project delivery
• Conducted Agile workshops and training sessions

Agile Coach 

Lidl Digital

• Ensured compliance with Agile frameworks in Product teams.
• Provided methodical consultancy for Product Teams.
• Supported Product Owner in arranging the product backlog.
• Coached Product Teams in self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Moderated Scrum meetings and promoted transparency within the company.

Agile Coach and Scrum Master

• Led IT projects for integration on external software systems
• Served as a Scrum Master, overseeing and optimizing agile processes to enhance team collaboration, project efficiency, and delivery timelines
• Conducted internal Agile trainings
• Focal contact for the Global PMO team.

Scrum Master and Electronic Services Lead

• Handled change management requests using various tools and processes
• Recommended improvements to product quality or technical support tools
• Served as an Agile Champion, promoting and implementing agile methodologies to enhance team collaboration and project efficiency

TSS Technical Representative

Unify

• Certified in the Unify Academy, Munich, Germany.
• Managed incident and escalations regarding OpenScape Xpressions.
• Provided Unified voicemail solutions to key customers.

Telecommunications Engineer

Tek Experts

• Consulted customers regarding HP Business Availability Center
• Assisted with customization and building business solutions
• Analyzed and troubleshooted customer issues

Hewlett Packard Technical Business Consultant

A dynamic leader with a proven track record in coaching, project management, and driving transformative change. I have successfully led initiatives across diverse professional landscapes, ensuring compliance with frameworks and fostering a culture of transparency. In various leadership roles, I've steered pivotal IT projects, conducted impactful training sessions, and promoted collaboration across development, leadership, and Agile teams.

 As the Project Manager Lead for PMI Bulgaria Chapter, I orchestrated the seamless execution of Project Management Summit Bulgaria 2023, leading a team of over 50 professionals and attracting 850+ attendees. I have had the honor of serving as a speaker at esteemed conferences and organizations, including the PM Summit 2023, DEV.BG, Hewlett Packard PM Days, PMI Bulgaria, SoftUni, SITCon, and various others.

I have an Executive MBA with Merit from The University of Sheffield, specializing in organizational transformation, and a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. I'm also a Certified SAFe® 6 Practice Consultant. My SAFe journey began with SAFe at Lidl Digital, contributing to PI Plannings in the organization. Later, at DSK Bank, I played a key role in orchestrating the first PI Planning session, setting the stage for positive changes and successful transformations in the organization. My goal is always to drive positive change and promote success.

 Eager to leverage my leadership experience and strategic acumen to contribute to new challenges. I would like to connect and explore how my skills and knowledge can elevate your team and initiatives.

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