Ben Matheja
Translating strategy into execution—orchestrating €20M portfolios, 4 global teams, and cloud-native Aftersales innovation at Porsche.
Pioneering Generative AI integration, SAFe ARTs, and coaching high-performance networks that deliver operational excellence at scale.
Strategic Positioning
Force Multiplier at the intersection of architecture and governance
01 — Scalable Governance
- SAFe® 5 PO/PM | CSPO | Deputy RTE expertise
- Transitioned teams from localized Scrum → Global ART
- 4+ international teams, 50+ FTEs across Europe & Asia
02 — Platform Strategy
- CPSA-F certified | Multi-cloud authority (AWS/GCP)
- Kubernetes (EKS) • GitOps • Platform-as-a-Product
- Bridge business requirements → Architectural integrity
03 — Fiduciary Excellence
- €20M+ portfolio ownership with ROI accountability
- Mission-critical systems in regulated environments
- Technical innovation aligned with financial KPIs
04 — Innovation Integration
- Generative AI for developer velocity & portfolio insights
- Quality-at-Speed through offshore/nearshore excellence
- Large Solution coordination across multiple trains
SAFe® 5 PO/PM
CSPO
CPSA-F
Deputy RTE
AWS Advanced
Experience
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
Senior Product Manager, Aftersales • June 2022 — Present
- Scaled portfolio from €10M to €20M+ budget managing 4 global product teams (Romania, India) delivering cloud-native diagnostics & software update solutions
- Orchestrated Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe ART) consolidating product management, procurement, and team allocation across diagnostics and OTA domains
- Led strategic Generative AI rollout initiative integrating AI into development workflows and portfolio management processes—bridging vision to implementation
- Held operational accountability for 4 teams within ART ensuring nearshore/offshore integration into cohesive global delivery units
- Coached cross-functional teams and individuals fostering high-performance networks essential for steering, planning, and maintaining organizational flow
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
IT Product Owner, Service & Diagnosis • June 2019 — June 2022
- Delivered Macan H2 backend solution and Porsche Car Update Cockpit within €2M annual budget leading teams up to 15 colleagues
- Established Kubernetes-based cloud platform on AWS from scratch implementing DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for operational excellence
- Achieved successful 2022 rollout of new software update solution now supported by 2 dedicated teams serving global vehicle fleet
- Expanded critical diagnostic solutions utilized daily by 11,000+ workshop users worldwide ensuring seamless vehicle service operations
- Architected multi-cloud strategy (AWS/GCP) positioning organization for cloud-native transformation in traditional automotive infrastructure
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
IT Project Manager, Service, Warranty & Quality • November 2016 — June 2019
- Pioneered live diagnostics system and guided troubleshooting backend (GFS@backend) migration with €1.5M project volume
- Spearheaded Waterfall-to-Scrum transformation as organizational pioneer fundamentally shifting stakeholder collaboration and delivery velocity
- Navigated full project lifecycle from cost estimation and vendor evaluation to in-house development realization
- Architected digital breakdown assistance service establishing foundation for modern Aftersales digital services
Education
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster / University of Muenster
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Information Systems • 2013 — 2016
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster / University of Muenster
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Information Systems • 2010 — 2013