100% Remote • DACH & International

Interim Management, PMO & IT Transformation

When IT transformations lose momentum, ownership blurs, or interfaces become bottlenecks, AppScale Advisory restores structure and gets delivery back on track. Drawing on my experience as CEO, COO and Chief Implementation Officer, I combine strategic perspective with hands-on execution: stabilising at-risk initiatives, building pragmatic PMO and governance, closing leadership gaps, and taking digital solutions from first requirement to live rollout.

Analyse · Align · Achieve

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Doreen Dahlmann

Interim Executive & Strategic Advisor

Awards, Funding & Certifications

German Design Council

German Design Award

WirtschaftsWoche

Innovation Award

Women's IT Network

WIN Award: Platinum eHealth

Global Standard

PMP® Professional

Federal Funding

BSFZ & INVEST (BMWE/BMBF)

Service Portfolio

Concrete results instead of consulting overhead

Accountable delivery and measurable value – from structured project governance and tailored digital solutions to rapid crisis intervention.

Structure & Steering

Project Management Office (PMO) & Governance

Set up projects on a solid foundation from day one, restructure internal processes, and bridge the gap between business units.

Pragmatic PMO & governance setup
Preparation for audits & certifications
Support from requirements analysis to final acceptance

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Build & Automate

Compact Software & Digital Projects

Independent delivery of clearly specified use cases without agency overhead. Fast, lean, and ready to use.

Pragmatic software & SaaS solutions for acute pain points & manual clinical processes
Automated workflows & interfaces for sales, marketing & reporting
High-converting websites & AI search optimisation (GEO)

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Lead & Transform

Interim Executive & IT Leadership

Operational leadership during vacancies, scaling, or restructuring. Fast orientation, sound decisions, and immediate relief.

Interim CIO & COO mandates with full delivery responsibility
Leadership & realignment of IT & project organisations
Support for strategic decisions at C-level

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Recover & Bridge

Crisis & Turnaround Management

When projects are stuck, budgets escalate, or leadership vacancies (C-level / programme management) must be bridged immediately.

Ad-hoc root cause analysis & repositioning
Rescue of stalled large-scale projects
Accountable leadership through to go-live

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Track Record

More than a decade of operational experience in healthcare IT, digitalisation, and delivery

Venture Leadership & Business Development

Founder & CEO | Change IT Solutions GmbH

Development of an integrated healthcare platform from concept to market readiness. Responsibility for product vision, delivery with the development team, sales, partner network, pilot projects, and productive implementations at university hospitals and private hospital groups. Building strategic sales and integration partnerships, successful acquisition of R&D tax incentives and INVEST funding, and development of a solution for hospital IT, information security, compliance, and structured process governance.

Operational Excellence & Scaling

Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Mesalvo GmbH

Building on hands-on project and implementation experience, assuming company-wide operational responsibility during a dynamic growth phase. Further development of organisational structures, processes, and interfaces, as well as strategic steering of the project portfolio. Connecting corporate goals, product development, project management, and clinical implementation.

Implementation & Hospital Rollouts

Project Manager to Chief Implementation Officer | Mesalvo GmbH

Operational leadership and overall responsibility for clinical IT implementations in rehabilitation clinics, private and municipal hospitals, university hospitals, and international hospital groups in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Norway. Supporting projects from requirements analysis and process mapping through planning, coordination, and execution to training, acceptance, and go-live. Further development of project implementation, introduction of clear responsibility structures, and agile steering with Kanban, Jira, and Confluence.

From Operational Delivery to Holistic Responsibility

I know healthcare IT from hands-on delivery as well as from an entrepreneurial and operational overall perspective. I combine clinical process understanding, project governance, organisational development, information security, and digital product development — with a clear focus on structured delivery and sustainable results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clarity Before the Mandate Begins

Precise answers on use cases, ways of working, and interface management.

What methods and tools do you work with?

Methodologically flexible and tailored to your organisation: I am proficient in both classic, structured approaches (PMP® / waterfall) and agile approaches based on Kanban. On the tool side, I adapt seamlessly to your existing environment (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, MS Project, or Notion) – without introducing unnecessary overhead.

For which situations and phases is a mandate ideal?

A mandate is ideal when personnel bottlenecks must be bridged at short notice, operational tasks are piling up during a project, or targeted back-office relief is required. I create tangible relief from administrative tasks, establish pragmatic PMO and documentation structures, and resolve blockages – whether in day-to-day business, before audits, or during complex rollouts.

How does AppScale Advisory differ from traditional consulting firms?

No theoretical PowerPoint concepts delivered by rotating junior teams, but operational leadership and delivery strength from a crisis-tested former C-level manager with PMP® certification. Analysis, steering, and measurable project completion come directly from one hand.

How quickly can the mandate start, and what does onboarding look like?

Mandates are ready to start ad hoc and without lengthy induction loops. Thanks to years of transformation practice and strong process analysis skills, operational capability is in place from day one.

How do you ensure collaboration between business units and technical IT?

As an experienced interface manager, I ensure smooth translation between management, medical directorate, specialist departments, internal IT leadership, and external service providers in order to break down silos and drive shared project goals.

How does collaboration work regarding remote and onsite presence?

Mandates are typically run highly efficiently 100% remote with established digital governance and collaboration structures. For critical milestones or urgent task-force workshops, selective onsite presence is possible at any time.