Manuela Lettmann

About Manuela Lettmann

As a dynamic project coordinator and event strategist, I am known for delivering meaningful business impact through agile transformation, digital innovation, and exceptional event experiences. With a strong foundation in both agile and traditional project management, I am leading cross-functional initiatives, develop and facilitate engaging training programs, and host global webinars on digital, agile and AI topics.As a Scrum Master, I deliver MVPs (Minimal Viable Products) that drive innovation, optimize resources, and reduce costs. In my role as an OKR (Objectives and Key Results) coach, I ensure accountability for team and individual goals by guiding with a structured and supportive approach—helping to stay aligned, committed, and results-focused.My entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in my leadership of ‘once in a BLUE MOON events’, where I have spent over a decade designing and executing high-impact corporate and social events—from international conferences to innovation pitch nights—always with a focus on creativity, guest experience, and measurable outcomes.I contribute to internal thought leadership through blogs on digitalization and agility, and regularly support C-level executives with global coordination, strategic communication, and travel planning. Thriving in fast-paced, multicultural environments, I continuously expand my expertise in agile coaching, change leadership, and event design to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.• Proficient with MS Office, Concur, Lotus Notes, Canva, additional skills in SAP, Peachtree• Excellent verbal and written communicator • Bilingual in German/English, beginner skills in French & Spanish

Experience

1. Project Coordinator - Operations Ai & Digital Twins

   ZF Group

   Feb 2025 — Present · US

   Supporting the Vice President for AI Operations and Digital Twins, as well as the Head of Performance Management, by coordinating strategic initiatives and ensuring timely project delivery. Preparing and organizing materials for high-level leadership meetings, contributing to effective decision-making and alignment.Conceptualized the AI4All@ZF program and now facilitating virtual and in-person sessions in this training series designed to make artificial intelligence accessible to all employees - regardless of experience level. The program offers a structured curriculum to guide participants through foundational and advanced AI topics, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Responsible for program development, speaker engagement, participation management, marketing and facilitation. Overseeing time and priority management for the leadership team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and key deliverables. Facilitating regular check-ins and progress reviews to drive accountability, track milestones, and supporting timely execution of objectives.

Education

• School of Business, Dortmund (Germany)

  Banking Specialist (comparable with Associate), General Finance

  1990 — 1993

• Bank Academy, Bonn (Germany)

  Sparkassenfachwirt (comparable with Bachelor), Finance

  1995 — 1997

• Friedrich List College, Hamm (Germany)

  Advanced Commercial College Entry Degree, Business and Admininstration

  1988 — 1990