Frank Bernhardt Ph.D.
About Frank Bernhardt Ph.D.
Frank Bernhardt, Ph.D., is a Project Management Leader and Global Agile Competence Owner at Procter & Gamble, and a member of the PMI Global Executive Council.
Project Management Institute: PMI Global Executive Council
Frank Bernhardt has been a member of the PMI Global Executive Council since 2016. In this role, he influences global project management standards and practices by contributing his expertise in strategic project execution and agile methodologies. His involvement ensures that the council remains at the forefront of best practices in project management, impacting a wide range of industries and helping to develop the future standards for project management professionals worldwide.
Procter & Gamble Career Overview
Frank Bernhardt has held various positions at Procter & Gamble since 1997, exemplifying a robust career trajectory in IT and project management. Currently, he is the Project Management Leader and Global Agile Competence Owner, also contributing to the P&G CIO Circle. His roles have included IT Operations Manager for P&G Beauty, IT Manager for BPS and the Symphony Program, and Manager of Finance Systems Worldwide for Household Care. His work has spanned across multiple regions, including the USA, Belgium, and Germany, showcasing his ability to manage complex IT systems across diverse markets.
Leadership in Agile Methodologies
As the leader of the Agile Community of Practice (CoP) at Procter & Gamble, Frank Bernhardt focuses on enhancing agile methodologies across the organization. His leadership in agile practices supports the company's goal of streamlining project processes and fostering a more responsive and innovative work environment. His efforts in promoting agile frameworks are critical to P&G’s ongoing commitment to efficiency and adaptability in project management.
Education and Academic Background
Frank Bernhardt obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics and Physics from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz from 1987 to 1989. Prior to that, he earned his Master’s Degree in the same fields at the same institution from 1981 to 1986. His solid academic grounding in mathematics and physics has underpinned his technical expertise and analytical skills, which are essential to his roles in IT and project management. He also studied at Schumann Schule in Wiesbaden and Oranienschule, where he achieved his high school education in Mathematics and Physics.
Early Career and Industry Experience
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Frank Bernhardt accumulated significant experience in IT and academia. He served as an IT manager at Ellen-Betrix and held various academic positions, including research assistant and teaching assistant in mathematics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He also gained practical industry knowledge during internships at IBM and through his military service with Bundeswehr Wir. Dienen. Deutschland. This extensive early career experience laid a strong foundation for his subsequent achievements in project management and IT leadership.