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Dennis Schelberg

Third Party Risk Management

Dennis Schelberg
Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Oct 2025 - Jun 2026
9 months

Third Party Risk Management

Ergo Group

  • Processing entries in the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) process
  • Conducting clean-ups of existing business relationships
  • Creating, processing, and documenting requests
  • Reviewing entries from process participants based on existing files
  • Collaborating with risk SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) and vendor contacts
  • Working closely with procurement, information security, and data protection to align business requirements
  • Implementing regulatory requirements (VAIT, DORA) and ensuring compliance and risk management
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024
4 months
Cologne, Germany

IT Vendor Management

AXA Colonia

  • Main point of contact for business units throughout the onboarding process of external vendors; advising on process steps, software usage, and risk analyses
  • Working closely with procurement, information security, and data protection to align business requirements and implement process optimizations
  • Actively shaping and developing the vendor management framework; supporting its implementation and overseeing company-wide rollout
  • Implementing regulatory requirements (VAIT, DORA) and ensuring compliance and risk management
  • Coordinating and efficiently handling internal and external inquiries at management and business unit levels
  • Preparing analyses, presentations, and briefings for decision-makers in both German and English
Nov 2021 - Present
4 years 4 months

Freelance work

Companet Dienstleistungen

  • Event management
  • Music production
  • Graphic design
  • Hospitality consulting
Oct 2015 - Oct 2023
8 years 1 month
Düsseldorf, Germany

Q2C Operations EMEA

IBM Deutschland

  • Collaborating in changing (agile) project teams with internal and external project managers
  • Identifying, aligning, and managing change requests
  • Responsible for ensuring all project goals are met on time, within quality standards, and within budget
  • Organizing and conducting customer workshops to develop project plans and set project benchmarks and milestones
  • Reviewing and integrating contractually agreed software services into IBM's processes and tools, as well as creating process documentation for customer reporting, order handling, license and certificate management, and compliance
Jul 2011 - Sep 2015
4 years 3 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Software License Management / Account & Contract Management

IBM Deutschland

  • Creating process documentation for customer reporting, order processing, and escalation management
  • Monitoring processes, data flows, and databases to ensure software compliance
  • Administering and maintaining customer inventory data, and performing timely updates of asset data to ensure data quality
  • Managing and optimizing software licenses for large customers
Oct 2000 - Jun 2011
10 years 9 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Hardware & Software Maintenance

IBM Germany

  • Preparation of offers and contracts
  • Coordination of special bid processes
  • Administration of contract bookings and changes (access and terminations)
  • Microsoft Excel training for employees
  • Data Protection Officer
  • Archiving Manager
Aug 1998 - May 2000
1 year 10 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Customer Operations Coordinator / Customer Care Supervisor

Tele2

  • Planning and execution of outbound projects in the corporate customer sector (preselection of business customers)
  • Instruction and training of internal and external call center agents on sales strategy, outbound scripts, and motivation
  • Planning and development of a professional complaint management system
  • Team leadership in corporate customer support
Jan 1998 - Jul 1998
7 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Inbound and Outbound Telecommunications Marketing

Transcom

  • Telephone customer acquisition and support
Feb 1997 - Dec 1998
1 year 11 months

Freelance Musician

Jan 1997 - Feb 1997
2 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Marketing Assistant

Whitbread Restaurants Holding

  • Collection, processing, and analysis of customer feedback
  • Planning and execution of customer contests (e.g., multi-week adventure trips through South America)
  • Coordination of marketing activities
Apr 1996 - Feb 1997
11 months

Freelance Musician

Aug 1995 - Apr 1996
9 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Work Preparation Central Services - Central Archive

ARAG AG

  • Preparation of roll film microfilming
  • Hardware maintenance and servicing
  • PC indexing: recording insurance policy numbers
  • Quality inspection
Jun 1990 - Aug 1992
2 years 3 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Sales Outlet Accounting Clerk

Rheinische Bahngesellschaft AG

  • Account management and settlement of private and company-owned sales outlets
  • Preparation and checking of ticket deliveries
  • Individual support and advice for sales outlets

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (23 years), Professional Services (8 years), Arts and Crafts (7 years), Food and Beverage (4.5 years), Media and Entertainment (4.5 years), and Telecommunication (2.5 years).

Information Technology
Professional Services
Arts and Crafts
Food and Beverage
Media and Entertainment
Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (13 years), Human Resources (12.5 years), Sales (12.5 years), Project Management (10.5 years), Legal (10.5 years), and Information Technology (5 years).

Operations
Human Resources
Sales
Project Management
Legal
Information Technology

Summary

I have a strong background in risk management, vendor management, and process optimization. I excel in coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing frameworks through detailed analysis and clear communication. My work spans IT, risk management, and project coordination, where I focus on improving processes and delivering secure and compliant results.

With experience across diverse industries, I bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to managing risks and streamlining operations. I continuously strive to enhance efficiency and secure business processes through proactive collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

Skills

  • Agile Explorer: As An Agile Explorer, I Am Seen As An Authority In Agile It Asset Management And Can Handle Unique Project Situations Confidently, Support Leaders Effectively, And Coach Less Experienced Team Members Professionally.

  • Cognitive Practitioner: As A Cognitive Practitioner, I Have A Basic Understanding Of Cognitive Solutions And Offerings, Allowing Me To Start A Cognitive Conversation With Employees And Colleagues.

  • Moderation Experience: I Have Extensive Experience As A Trainer, Moderator, And Motivator. I Have Hosted Events With Several Thousand Spectators (Also In Front Of Tv Cameras).

  • Scrum: I Am A Certified Professional Scrum Master Level Ii And Professional Scrum Product Owner Level I.

  • Software Skills: Microsoft Office (Including Vba), Pm Tools (Sap, Slack, Miro, Ms Teams, Etc.), Grc Tools (Artemeon, Ibm Openpages), Asset Management Tools (Servicenow, Ibm Maximo), Risk Management Tools (Archer, Artemeon).

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Aug 1992 - Jun 1995

W.-H.-Riehl-Kolleg, Düsseldorf

General university entrance qualification · Düsseldorf, Germany · Average grade 2.3

Aug 1987 - May 1990

Rheinische Bahngesellschaft AG, Düsseldorf

Apprenticeship as an industrial clerk · Düsseldorf, Germany · Vocational school diploma with average grade 2.8

Certifications & licenses

Agile Explorer

Cognitive Practitioner

IBM

Professional Scrum™ Master Level II

Professional Scrum™ Product Owner Level I

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Where is Dennis based?

Dennis is based in Düsseldorf, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Dennis speak?

Dennis speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Dennis have?

Dennis has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Dennis has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Dennis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dennis be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dennis would be well-suited for roles such as: Third Party Risk Management, IT Vendor Management, Freelance work.

What is Dennis's latest experience?

Dennis's most recent position is Third Party Risk Management at Ergo Group.

What companies has Dennis worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dennis has worked for Ergo Group, AXA Colonia, Companet Dienstleistungen, and IBM Deutschland.

Which industries is Dennis most experienced in?

Dennis is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Arts and Crafts. Dennis also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Dennis most experienced in?

Dennis is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Sales. Dennis also has some experience in Legal and Compliance, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Dennis worked in recently?

Dennis has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Arts and Crafts.

Which business areas has Dennis worked in recently?

Dennis has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Dennis's education?

Dennis attended W.-H.-Riehl-Kolleg, Düsseldorf for General university entrance qualification.

Does Dennis have any certificates?

Dennis has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Explorer, Cognitive Practitioner, and Professional Scrum™ Master Level II.

What is the availability of Dennis?

Dennis will be available part-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Dennis?

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