Oliver Sparks
About Oliver Sparks
Oliver Sparks is a Multi Projekt Manager Innovation und Digitalisierung at MediaMarktSaturn, where he has worked for 13 years. He has extensive experience in project management across various sectors, specializing in complex projects and process management.
Work at MediaMarktSaturn
Oliver Sparks has been employed at MediaMarktSaturn since 2011, serving as a Multi Projekt Manager Innovation und Digitalisierung for 13 years. In this role, he focuses on managing innovative projects and digital transformation initiatives within the organization. His extensive experience in project management allows him to navigate complex challenges and implement effective solutions. Sparks has also defined and introduced project methodology based on PMI/GPM, enhancing the project management framework at MediaMarktSaturn.
Education and Expertise
Oliver Sparks studied at Fachhochschule Niederrhein, where he pursued a degree in Fertigungstechnik, achieving a Dipl. Wirt.-Ing. from 1996 to 2001. He also attended Berufsschule Leverkusen, where he completed his studies as an Industriekaufmann from 1994 to 1996. In addition to his formal education, Sparks holds certifications as both a Scrum Master and Product Owner, and possesses expertise in process management, specifically Lean Six Sigma.
Background in Project Management
Sparks has extensive experience in project management across various sectors, including automotive, production, CRM, and SAP. He has a proven track record of managing complex projects that are often challenging due to their intricacies or company politics. His background includes rescuing projects that were in escalation mode, demonstrating his ability to stabilize and guide projects back on track.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his role at MediaMarktSaturn, Oliver Sparks worked at Loyalty Partner Solutions GmbH as a Project & Release Manager from 2007 to 2010 in München, Bayern, Deutschland. He also served as an SAP Consultant MM/PP/SCM at KPMG Deutschland from 2002 to 2003 in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. His diverse work experience has equipped him with a wide range of project management skills across various thematic and environmental parameters.