Elmar Hackmann
IT Project Manager Digital Solutions & Software Development @worldiety
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WORK HISTORY
IT Project Manager Digital Solutions & Software Development @worldiety
Responsible for end-to-end project management for digital products and software solutions across multiple clients, from initial requirements through to final delivery, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes.In my current role, I act as Project Lead for a suite of interdependent applications for a key enterprise client, coordinating multiple projects in a program-like setup: aligning roadmaps, managing dependencies, setting priorities, and serving as the central point of delivery and decision-making.I also led the preparation and successful achievement of a highly demanding industry certification for this client—held by only a limited number of providers in Germany, covering requirements management, stakeholder alignment, evidence preparation, audits, and remediation.Working closely with cross-functional teams (development, design, QA) to deliver scalable, user-centric digital products, while driving agile processes and contributing to the continuous improvement of internal project management practices.
EDUCATION
Universität Hamburg
PhD - (left for a job in private sector)
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
BS
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
MS
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
MBA
University of Cambridge
Visiting Scientist
ABOUT ELMAR HACKMANN
I am an experienced Tech Product Manager with 5+ years in leading digital product and project initiatives across diverse industries. My focus is on creating innovative, user-centered solutions that bring measurable value to customers.My professional journey started in science, where I pursued doctoral research in molecular genetics and biotechnology. While I chose to transition out of academia, the analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and rigor I gained continue to shape how I approach complex business and technology challenges.I also hold a MBA in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship, with my master’s thesis exploring how business angel networks impact entrepreneurial ecosystems. This experience deepened my understanding of venture capital, venture clienting, and corporate innovation—fields I actively follow and connect to my professional work.Bridging technology, business, and innovation, I thrive at the intersection of execution and strategy, helping organizations innovate with impact.The opinions shared on this profile are solely my own and do not reflect the views, strategies, or positions of my employer.
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