Holger Meinecke - Onboarding Applications Expert

Q: Where is Holger based?

Holger is based in Cologne, Germany .

Q: What languages does Holger speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Holger have?

Holger has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Holger has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Holger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Holger's latest experience?

Holger's most recent position is Onboarding Applications Expert at Aareal Bank .

Q: What companies has Holger worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Holger has worked for Aareal Bank , FMS , and DZ HYP .

Q: Which industries is Holger most experienced in?

Holger is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Insurance , and Transportation and Logistics . Holger also has some experience in Energy , Telecommunication , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Holger most experienced in?

Holger is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Human Resources (HR) . Holger also has some experience in Product Development , Operations , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Holger worked in recently?

Holger has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Holger worked in recently?

Holger has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Operations .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Germany

Onboarding Applications Expert

Aareal Bank

Developing and approving authorization concepts
Onboarding high privileged users (HPU) via CyberArk
Onboarding non-personal accounts (NPA)

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

3 months

Germany

Subproject Manager for Omada Outsourcing

Aareal Bank

Contractual preparation for outsourcing the Omada IAM tool to a service provider
Negotiation of the master agreement
Negotiation of service orders

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Germany

Subproject Manager Omada Implementation

FMS

Release planning and implementation of Omada functionalities agreed with the client (ILM, account management, access request, SoD, recertification, reconciliation, reporting, technical identities)
Coordinating release content with the client
Managing the development team
Rolling out the releases

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

5 months

Germany

Subproject Manager IMO Processes

FMS

Creating, implementing, documenting, and operating interim processes for Identity Access Management while the functionalities in Omada are not yet available
Implementing ILM processes (joiner, mover, leaver)
Assigning and removing authorization roles
Verifying permissions in Active Directory
Analysis and reporting

Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

1 year 6 months

Germany

Subproject Manager for Role Design

DZ HYP

Creating cross-application authorization roles
Evaluating current permissions of organizational units, including SAP, non-SAP, and network directories
Drafting a proposal to adapt the defined role model (base authorization role, organizational role, functional roles, individual authorization roles) to the organizational unit
Advising business units and coordinating roles
Setting up roles in One Identity Manager

Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

1 year

Germany

Subproject Manager Authorization Concepts

DZ HYP

Resolved findings related to MaRisk AT 4.3.1 organizational structure and process organization
Checked completeness of a CMDB-based application list with around 200 applications
Ensured that each listed application has a current authorization concept covering criticality and segregation of duties and is stored audit-proof in the process documentation
Ensured that all permissions listed in the authorization concept can be ordered and reviewed via the central IAM system
Informed data owners and application administrators about the task
Supported application administrators in creating authorization concepts

Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

7 months

Germany

Managing Director

punktgenau business consulting GmbH

Recruited staff and created job postings
Conducted screening and interviews
Prepared employment contracts
Onboarded new employees
Refreshed the punktgenau website
Created project descriptions
Acquired clients
Negotiated master agreements and project contracts

Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year 7 months

Germany

Head of Authorization Administration and Subproject Manager Limes

Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)

Provided interim management for IT authorization administration
Led and developed the department with a total of 20 internal and external staff
Carried out audit-compliant recertification and reconciliation for approximately 500 applications
Central control for granting and revoking permissions (SAP permissions, RACF permissions, Active Directory permissions)
Addressed audit findings related to MaRisk
Subproject Manager for the "Limes" project to transition the Omada Identity Suite IAM tool into the line
Implemented Privileged Access Management (CyberArk)
Handed over about 50 identified use cases for identity access management to the line

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Germany

Communications Manager

Uniper SE

Developed a communication concept for the Common Service Design & Products area
Identified and addressed project-specific communication needs for Office 365, Windows 10, and Azure AD, including intranet evergreening
Created end-user communications for the Office 365 rollout
Communicated about mobile services

Apr 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 9 months

Germany

Workstream Lead Communications

thyssenkrupp AG

Developed a communication concept for the "unite" program in close coordination with the client
Identified all end-user relevant changes in handling new products and services (Windows 10, Office 2016, Cloud, SharePoint)
Created and distributed information for end users (fact sheets, quick guides, FAQs, email updates for end users and management, posters, videos describing the new products and services)

Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

7 months

Germany

Subproject Lead Reporting and Rollout

Deutsche Bank AG

Building reporting for the bank's off-boarding process for the newly implemented Identity Access Management
Monthly analysis of HR data (which internal and external employees left the bank)
Monthly analysis of user accounts in Dell One Identity Manager (which user accounts of the approximately 800 connected application systems were deactivated and when)
Rollout of an international IT solution for the HR processes Joiner and Leaver
Responsible for the rollout plan
Coordination and management of requirements with continuous involvement of the business units

Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

7 months

Germany

Expert

E.ON Business Service GmbH

Review of the Group Policy Information Security and eight Business Directives related to ISO/IEC 2700.1
Gathering feedback from service providers and the corporation's line organization
Consolidation of the feedback
Combining the requirements into a proposal for the Group Information Security Officer
Documentation of the results

Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

1 year

Germany

Expert

E.ON Business Service GmbH

Analysis of ITSM processes according to Gartner best practice standards (Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Escalation Management, Capacity Management, Configuration Management)
Evaluation of the findings
Derivation of actions to improve customer perception
Analysis, revision, and alignment of the governance structure for cross-provider management
Alignment of the RACI
Documentation of the board charters

Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

6 months

Germany

Expert

E.ON IT GmbH

Creation of a company-wide solution toolbox to enable offshore projects
Requirements engineering for finalizing EU model clauses
Categorization of applications
Obtaining authorizations
Coordination and finalization of contracts
Design and documentation of the processes

Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

9 months

Germany

Expert

E.ON IT GmbH

Definition of data protection categories for applications and categorization of around 3,500 applications
Coordination and finalization of EU model clauses
Design and documentation of the new data protection processes

Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

1 year 3 months

Germany

Sub-Project Manager Service Delivery Models

E.ON IT GmbH

Designing and aligning internationally valid service delivery models for 14 agreed services
Accepting the service delivery processes

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Germany

Project Manager External Workforce Management

Deutsche Telekom AG

Providing a company-wide, systematic, and structured way to capture external workers
Analyzing and documenting the current state
Aligning and designing company-wide processes and tools
Documenting, rolling out, and communicating the solution
Handover to the release process

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Germany

Sub-Project Manager Core Profile

Deutsche Post AG

Timely definition, alignment, and implementation of a core profile for the rollout of 38,000 IT workstations within the Managed Desktop Services (MDS)
Designing the core profile, providing it for acceptance, and rolling it out
Handover to the release process
Reporting and documentation

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Germany

Project Manager Managed Print Services (MPS)

Deutsche Post AG

Introducing Managed Print Services at three pilot locations
Evaluating the results as the basis for a company-wide rollout
Developing, aligning, and presenting the overall concept

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Germany

Project Manager SLA Frame Desktop (Managed Desktop Services)

Deutsche Post AG

Implementing the outstanding contractual services owed by the provider
Identifying and enforcing the provider's claims
Evaluating the results
Ordering the contractual services owed
Realizing claims of about €1.5 million

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Germany

Subproject Manager Communication Task Force DHL

Deutsche Post AG

Introduction of a customer satisfaction index
Definition of communication contents and media
Timely implementation of communication measures
Measurement of customer satisfaction
Handover of tasks to the line organization

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

Germany

Subproject Manager Inventory SAFA

Deutsche Post AG

Achieving consistently high inventory quality at the provider (T-Systems International GmbH) for the client (Deutsche Post AG)
Definition, alignment and design of reporting
Setting of inventory key figures
Analysis and correction of inventories
Handover to the line organization
Monitoring, reporting and documentation

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

1 year

Germany

Subproject Manager Integration XP Task Force COM

Deutsche Post AG

Ensuring interim processes to map the contractually required services in Managed Desktop Services at the provider (T-Systems International GmbH) for the client (Deutsche Post AG)
Delta analysis of services and processes
Prioritization, design and commissioning of measures
Establishment of interim processes
Acceptance and documentation

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

1 year

Germany

Project Manager Campus eXPerience

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Preparation and execution of a group-wide rollout of approx. 5,000 Windows XP workstations
Integration of the workstations into a new operating model (Managed Desktop Services) with a strict, penalty-based deadline
Setup of the rollout organization
Leadership of the project team with up to 50 members
Site visits and coordination of orders
Creation of rollout plans
Setup, commissioning and documentation of the devices
Training and acceptance by the client
Ensuring the service handover to operations
Avoidance of penalties
Carrying out monitoring and reporting

Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

1 year

Germany

Project Manager Inventory Responsibility

Deutsche Post AG

Ensuring inventory quality accepted by the provider (T-Systems International GmbH) and the client (Deutsche Post AG) to prepare for the conclusion of a new contract for the Managed Desktop Service
Leading the project team
Implementing, conducting and evaluating weekly inventory reports
Identifying and implementing measures to secure the inventory
Commercial assessment of identified inventory discrepancies and negotiating them
Preparing the content for a new leasing contract worth approx. €150 million

Feb 2002 - Dec 2002

11 months

Germany

Project Manager Product Profitability Reporting

Deutsche Telekom AG

Implementation of a product profitability reporting system at the provider (T-Systems International GmbH) for the client (Deutsche Telekom AG) to better assess the product portfolio of IT workstations within the Managed Desktop Services
Recording of product and structural costs
Designing the model
Initiating interfaces for increasingly automated data delivery
Defining thresholds and designing a regular report
Documenting the results
Handover of the product profitability reporting to the line

Jun 2001 - Dec 2001

7 months

Germany

Project Manager Customer Service Strategy

Württembergische Versicherung AG

Developing a service strategy for customer service
Creating an implementation plan for the project
Identifying customer needs
Analyzing studies and customer surveys
Drafting and aligning the strategic direction
Documenting and presenting the strategy
Delivering the strategy paper on time and with client approval

Jan 1995 - Dec 2000

6 years

Germany

HR Development Specialist and Product Manager

Gerling-Konzern, Zentrale Verwaltungs-GmbH

Designing and implementing a company-wide development system for leaders
Designing personnel analysis interviews (PAG) for leaders to identify potential candidates for line and project roles
Designing and conducting assessment centers for junior leaders and project managers
Designing and conducting development discussions with assessment center participants, HR, and senior management to agree on development actions
Designing and delivering a six-module leadership training program for identified talents
Building a talent pool

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 Banking and Finance (6.5 years), Insurance (6.5 years), Transportation (5 years), Energy (4.5 years), Telecommunication (3 years), and Information Technology (1.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Transportation

Energy

Telecommunication

Information Technology

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 Information Technology (17.5 years), Project Management (16.5 years), Human Resources (9 years), Operations (6 years), Product Development (6 years), and Marketing (4 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Human Resources

Operations

Product Development

Marketing

Summary

Over 20 years of international project experience, in-depth knowledge of standard project management methods, Project Excellence, IPMA, GPM, PMI, Scrum, ITIL

Extensive experience in implementing Identity Access Management (IAM), Omada, One Identity Manager, ITSM processes, HR processes, security processes, service definition, service design, service transformation, and service operation

Skills

Identity Access Management (Iam)
Identity Lifecycle Management (Ilm)
Authorization Concepts And Role Design
Recertification
Reconciliation
Segregation Of Duties (Sod)
End User Communication
Implementation Of Service Strategy
Kpi Definition
Strong Communication Skills
Strong Leadership Skills
Negotiation Skills
Strategic Thinking
High Intercultural Competence
Strong Planning Skills
Open, Straightforward And Positive Personality

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Holger based?

Holger is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Holger speak?

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

How many years of experience does Holger have?

Holger has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Holger has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Holger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Holger be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Holger would be well-suited for roles such as: Onboarding Applications Expert, Subproject Manager for Omada Outsourcing, Subproject Manager Omada Implementation.

What is Holger's latest experience?

Holger's most recent position is Onboarding Applications Expert at Aareal Bank.

What companies has Holger worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Holger has worked for Aareal Bank, FMS, and DZ HYP.

Which industries is Holger most experienced in?

Holger is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Transportation and Logistics. Holger also has some experience in Energy, Telecommunication, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Holger most experienced in?

Holger is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Human Resources (HR). Holger also has some experience in Product Development, Operations, and Marketing.

Which industries has Holger worked in recently?

Holger has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Holger worked in recently?

Holger has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations.

What is the availability of Holger?

Holger is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Holger?

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