Walter is an accomplished manager with over two decades of professional experience, specializing in both Business as IT projects and strategic leadership. Since 2016, he has excelled as a professional interim manager, bringing a wealth of expertise to diverse sectors and industries.
Having initially honed his skills in IT projects, Walter seamlessly transitioned to a more strategic role, demonstrating exceptional leadership capabilities. His extensive background includes successfully coaching both small and large business and IT teams or departments, showcasing his versatility in managing end-to-end responsibilities.
Walter possesses outstanding analytical and technical acumen, adept at not only identifying issues but also devising effective solutions for various situations. With a proven track record of leading teams, including up to 85 employees, he thrives as a coach, cultivating an environment where team members consistently surpass expectations under his guidance.
After earning accolades as Test Manager and Testing Competence Center Lead, Walter seamlessly transitioned into strategic roles encompassing Business Unit Management, Change Management, and Quality Assurance, showcasing remarkable adaptability across diverse sectors.
Possessing a hands-on mindset and an unwavering drive, Walter employs out-of-the-box thinking, coaching teams, and fostering an environment where members consistently exceed expectations. A firm believer in enhancing company performance through people, his unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills enable him to guide both business and IT teams toward collaborative success.
With a pragmatic approach, strategic thinking, and visionary leadership, Walter facilitates companies and teams in evolving into modern organizations, promoting entrepreneurship, and instilling a sense of ownership.
Expertise:
- Change Management
- (Digital) Transformation
- Senior Project & Program Management
- IT Governance & Management
- Quality Assurance
Also experienced in:
- Test Management
- Recruitment
- General Management
- Innovation and technology
- Forecasting & budgeting
- Continuous Improvement
- Agile Transformation
- Coaching
- Onshore, near shore, offshore teams
Walter has amassed a rich and varied experience across sectors, including Healthcare, Telecom, ICT, Automotive, Utilities, Insurance, Human Resources, Public sector, and Banking.
As a Certified Prosci Change Management practitioner, he brings a structured and effective approach to driving organizational change.