I am Rainer Velten, a seasoned IT business services consultant with over 20 years of experience in financial services, banking, asset management, and real estate. My focus includes SAP S/4HANA transformations, ITSM and release/test/change management, architecture, and program management across large-scale transformations. I enjoy turning complex programs into actionable roadmaps and leading cross-functional teams through change. Outside work I have a passion for musicals, traveling, and motorsports. I’m always open to new opportunities and look forward to connecting with like-minded colleagues and clients.

Rainer Velten

I am Rainer Velten, a seasoned IT business services consultant with over 20 years of experience in financial services, banking, asset management, and real estate. My focus includes SAP S/4HANA transformations, ITSM and release/test/change management, architecture, and program management across large-scale transformations. I enjoy turning complex programs into actionable roadmaps and leading cross-functional teams through change. Outside work I have a passion for musicals, traveling, and motorsports. I’m always open to new opportunities and look forward to connecting with like-minded colleagues and clients.

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I am Rainer Velten, a seasoned IT business services consultant with over 20 years of experience in financial services, banking, asset management, and real estate. My focus includes SAP S/4HANA transformations, ITSM and release/test/change management, architecture, and program management across large-scale transformations. I enjoy turning complex programs into actionable roadmaps and leading cross-functional teams through change.

Outside work I have a passion for musicals, traveling, and motorsports. I’m always open to new opportunities and look forward to connecting with like-minded colleagues and clients.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Bankkaufmann at Hypo-Bank
September 1, 1975 - June 1, 1981
Ausbildung zum Bankkaufmann; Durchlauf sämtlicher Abteilungen der Bank; Schalter- und Kundenberatung; Vertriebs- und Prozesskompetenz aufgebaut.
Support und Einführung Bank Applikationen at MDT Fiducia (RBG)
July 1, 1981 - December 1, 1991
Unterstützung und Einführung von MDT Bankapplikationen; Beratung und techn. Betreuung MDT Anwendungen; Schulung, Dokumentation, Test, Produktauswahl.
Leiter Systemtechnik at Paulaner
April 1, 1992 - July 1, 1992
Support, Einkauf, PC-Hard- und Software; Leiter Systemtechnik; Aufbau des PC-Benutzer-Supports; Koordination von Hardware/Software-Beschaffung.
Leiter EDV-Organisation at Münchener Hypothekenbank
August 1, 1992 - March 1, 2000
Analyse, Konzept, Einführung von Bank-Applikationen; Autom. Kreditbearbeitung/Entscheidung via Notes; Messen, Präsentationen, Marketing; Aufbau neuer Teams.
Projekt Lead CRM at DZ-Bank
April 1, 2000 - February 1, 2001
Internationale Kooperation; Business- und Markt-Analyse; Projektmanagement, Projektoffice.
Head of Digital Service Management at MEAG
February 1, 2001 - December 1, 2021
IT Service-Management, IT Procurement; Business-Analyse, Consulting, Projektmanagement; SAP S/4Hana, eFront, OpenText, Cloud, Service Now.
Consultant at IGDCR
January 1, 2023 - Present
Projekt-Management, Digitalisierung, Consulting; Beratung und Advisory in Digital Initiatives und Transformationsprogrammen.
Consultant (selbständig)
May 1, 2022 - Present
Projektmanagement, Digitalisierung, Consulting; Interim-Management, Coaching, Projektoffice und Outsourcing-Begleitung.
Project Manager at DB Systel
February 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Leading SAP S/4HANA Transformation initiatives with Change Management, BW/4HANA data integration and RE-FX adaptations; coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery milestones.
Project Manager at BayWa
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Managed Change and Release management; designed and implemented ITIL-based processes for release, change and deployment pipelines across SAP and IT services.
Project Manager at Patrizia AG
May 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
S/4HANA Transformation preparation and architecture work; led RISe and Change Management activities.
Project Manager at SFT
October 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Transformation of Banking Application programs; responsible for Release, Test and Change Management activities.
Head of Digital Business Services / SAP & ITSM at MEAG a Munich Re Company
January 1, 2001 - December 1, 2021
Head of Digital Business Services overseeing SAP applications and IT Service Management implementation; led SAP roadmap, ITSM governance, and service delivery improvements across the organization.

Education

Bankkaufmann at Hypo-Bank
September 1, 1975 - June 1, 1981

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Telecommunications