As part of a comprehensive program, I was able to play an active role in the consolidation and modernization of IT at a leading financial services provider. The aim was to exploit efficiency potential and future-proof the IT landscape.
The programme included the consolidation of data centers, the optimization of licenses, the modernization of application development and the consolidation of servers. Purchasing was also restructured in order to achieve significant savings. As program manager and “savings minister“, I was responsible for overall management and achieving the savings targets.
The project was particularly successful because savings were made in areas such as materials and external service providers without placing an excessive burden on employees. Over time, it became almost a sporting goal to find additional savings potential that didn’t really hurt anyone and still brought tangible added value.
This experience shows that such projects succeed when they are implemented with a clear focus, creative approaches and consideration for all those involved.
