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Kathrin Graf

@kathringraf

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I lead international IT projects, strengthening governance, delivery, and compliance standards.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead international IT projects where I can strengthen governance, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, manage delivery risks and dependencies, and drive continuous process improvement.

At GFT Technologies SE, I lead cross-functional IT projects for financial services clients, coordinating international teams, stakeholders, scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and delivery governance.

I successfully led GFT Germany's ISO 27001 certification initiative, bringing together executive stakeholders, TÜV SÜD auditors, Global Information Security teams, external consultants, and internal business functions.

My background spans project coordination, HR operations, process management, and international account management at Fresenius Medical Care, Deutsche Börse, and Logiscenter. I focus on transparent reporting, stakeholder communication, process improvement, and stronger delivery standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT Project Manager

Current

GFT Technologies SE

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Lead and coordinate cross-functional IT projects across international teams and stakeholders in financial services environments. Manage project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, ensuring transparent progress and effective project governance.

Project Governance Stakeholder Management Risk Management Process Improvement Cross functional Coordination Project Reporting Resource Planning ISO 27001 Jira Confluence Microsoft Project Power BI SharePoint Salesforce Sales Cloud Kantata Microsoft 365 ServiceNow SAP

Working Student – HR Operations / Process Management

Fresenius Medical Care

May 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Supported process management and continuous improvement initiatives within an international corporate environment. Contributed to internal digital transformation and intranet implementation projects.

Process Management Continuous Improvement Digital Transformation Cross functional Coordination Documentation Internal Communications

Working Student – Project Coordination / Community Operations

Deutsche Börse

Apr 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year)

Managed international stakeholder relationships, commercial proposals, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced business environment. Coordinated corporate visitor programmes, events, and internal engagement initiatives.

Stakeholder Management Cross functional Coordination Event Coordination Presentation Skills Process documentation Communication Skills

Key Account Manager

Logiscenter

Jul 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Managed international customer relationships, contract coordination, and commercial stakeholder communication. Prepared business proposals and solution-oriented customer recommendations.

Account Management Customer Relationship Management Contract Coordination business proposal development Cross functional Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Justus Liebig University

Master of Arts, Intercultural Communication and Business

2020 - 2023

Pursued a Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication and Business, focusing on business strategy, organizational governance, and innovation.

Justus Liebig University

Bachelor of Arts, Modern Languages, Cultures, and Business

2014 - 2018

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, Cultures, and Business, covering international business, business communication, and organizational management.