Frederik Metz

Leading 15 coaches to build an adaptive organisation.

Munich, Germany [email protected] +49 151 65151451 LinkedIn

Experience

Chapter 1: The Origin

2013 - 2017

Fast Moving Adaptive Environments

McMakler, HRS Group / Conichi, Stern Stewart & Co

"Learning to deliver results when survival depends on it."

Delivering to Survive: Learned the basics of product development and technology at high-growth startups (Conichi, McMakler) by needing to deliver results fast.
Operational Growth: Scaled regional operations at McMakler by focusing on data and efficiency.
Analytical Foundation: Developed core structuring and problem-solving skills through projects at Stern Stewart & Co.

Chapter 1: The Origin

2013 - 2017

Fast Moving Adaptive Environments

McMakler, HRS Group / Conichi, Stern Stewart & Co

"Learning to deliver results when survival depends on it."

Delivering to Survive: Learned the basics of product development and technology at high-growth startups (Conichi, McMakler) by needing to deliver results fast.
Operational Growth: Scaled regional operations at McMakler by focusing on data and efficiency.
Analytical Foundation: Developed core structuring and problem-solving skills through projects at Stern Stewart & Co.

Chapter 2: The Framework

03/2018 - 04/2021

Capgemini Invent

Senior Consultant (Agile Transformation)

"Learning how to guide large-scale organizations through change."

Building Internal Capability: Helped large enterprise clients build their own internal agile capabilities so they could operate successfully without external consultants.
Framework vs. Reality: Mastered deep mechanics of Scrum and SAFe, but focused on what actually works in complex corporate environments.
Organizational Design: Led multiple transformations focused on structure and roles for automotive and retail giants.

Chapter 2: The Framework

03/2018 - 04/2021

Capgemini Invent

Senior Consultant (Agile Transformation)

"Learning how to guide large-scale organizations through change."

Building Internal Capability: Helped large enterprise clients build their own internal agile capabilities so they could operate successfully without external consultants.
Framework vs. Reality: Mastered deep mechanics of Scrum and SAFe, but focused on what actually works in complex corporate environments.
Organizational Design: Led multiple transformations focused on structure and roles for automotive and retail giants.

Chapter 3: The Reality Check

01/2021 - 03/2023

AutomateAgile

Co-Founder

"Delivering transformation without the consulting bloat."

Lean Transformation: Supported companies in agile transitions with a lean approach, delivering results faster and with less investment than traditional consulting.
Pragmatic Problem Solving: Prioritized the most direct fix over the 'perfect' theoretical process.
Commercial Ownership: Operated with total accountability - if the process didn't add value for the client, the business didn't grow.

Chapter 3: The Reality Check

01/2021 - 03/2023

AutomateAgile

Co-Founder

"Delivering transformation without the consulting bloat."

Lean Transformation: Supported companies in agile transitions with a lean approach, delivering results faster and with less investment than traditional consulting.
Pragmatic Problem Solving: Prioritized the most direct fix over the 'perfect' theoretical process.
Commercial Ownership: Operated with total accountability - if the process didn't add value for the client, the business didn't grow.

Chapter 4: Designing the System

01/2023 - Present

MediaMarktSaturn

Department Manager Agile Enablement, Tech Strategy Architect

"Leading 15 coaches to build an adaptive organisation."

Operating Model Design: Developed the initial concept for the Value Stream organization and assisted its implementation across 12 teams to improve work flow.
Strategic Alignment: Instrumental in creating the Tech Strategy. Adept at presenting new concepts to senior leadership and securing buy-in for organizational changes.
OKR Implementation: Successfully introduced and implemented OKRs for the first time in the Tech organization, moving from high-level goals to a concrete execution rhythm.
Continuous Discovery: Introduced Continuous Discovery to the Operating Model, shifting focus from following requirements to validating actual customer needs.
Leading the Coaches: Managing a team of 15 Agile Coaches. Redirected their focus toward the organization's most valuable problems and critical bottlenecks.

Chapter 4: Designing the System

01/2023 - Present

MediaMarktSaturn

Department Manager Agile Enablement, Tech Strategy Architect

"Leading 15 coaches to build an adaptive organisation."

Operating Model Design: Developed the initial concept for the Value Stream organization and assisted its implementation across 12 teams to improve work flow.
Strategic Alignment: Instrumental in creating the Tech Strategy. Adept at presenting new concepts to senior leadership and securing buy-in for organizational changes.
OKR Implementation: Successfully introduced and implemented OKRs for the first time in the Tech organization, moving from high-level goals to a concrete execution rhythm.
Continuous Discovery: Introduced Continuous Discovery to the Operating Model, shifting focus from following requirements to validating actual customer needs.
Leading the Coaches: Managing a team of 15 Agile Coaches. Redirected their focus toward the organization's most valuable problems and critical bottlenecks.

Education & Competencies

Education

M.Sc. Management and Technology

Technical University of Munich

Focus: Entrepreneurship, Technical Chemistry & Chemical Product Development

Key Skills

Strategic

Operating Model DesignOKRsPortfolio ManagementC-Suite Pitching

Technical

AI-assisted CodingTech Debt ReductionROI Analysis

Languages

German, English (Native); Slovak, Spanish (Fluent)