Klaus Rheinwald - Senior Project Manager

Q: Where is Klaus based?

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

Q: What languages does Klaus speak?

Klaus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Klaus have?

Klaus has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Klaus has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Klaus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Klaus's latest experience?

Klaus's most recent position is Management Consultant Compliance/Data Protection at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG .

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

In recent years, Klaus has worked for Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG , TWE GmbH & Co. KG , team energie GmbH & Co. KG , Various Corporations, SMEs, and Start-Ups .

Q: Which industries is Klaus most experienced in?

Klaus is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Telecommunication , and Energy . Klaus also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Food and Beverage , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Klaus most experienced in?

Klaus is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Legal and Compliance . Klaus also has some experience in Customer Service , Finance , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Klaus worked in recently?

Klaus has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Food and Beverage , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Klaus worked in recently?

Klaus has recently worked in business areas like Legal and Compliance , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024

3 months

Management Consultant Compliance/Data Protection

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Consulting on compliance and data protection topics in the telecom environment.

Sep 2024 - Sep 2025

1 year 1 month

Project and Test Manager SAP Carve-Out

TWE GmbH & Co. KG

Planning and execution of an international SAP carve-out.

Technical and organizational planning and management of implementation, testing, and go-live of data migrations
Coordination and management of internal and external stakeholders
Preparation of technical decision documents
Monitoring schedules, budgets, quality, and risks
Regular reporting (planned vs. actual, risks, mitigation) to the steering committee (C-level)

Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

1 year

Project Manager Microsoft Dynamics Implementation

team energie GmbH & Co. KG

Coordination of internal and external stakeholders
Planning and management of requirements definition
Management of internal staff and external partners
Reporting to the steering committee (C-level)

May 2018 - Present

7 years 11 months

External Data Protection and Information Security Officer

Various Corporations, SMEs, Start-Ups

Development of data protection and IT security strategy (TOM)
Advising on data protection regulations
Reviewing data processing agreements
Conducting data protection impact assessments
Liaising with supervisory authorities and other stakeholders

Dec 2017 - May 2018

6 months

Management Consultant Data Protection and Information Security

Mobene GmbH & Co. KG Unternehmensgruppe

Reviewing and implementing requirements of the BSI-KritisV and EU GDPR

Jul 2016 - Nov 2017

1 year 5 months

Project Manager ERM Implementation

Raffinerie Heide GmbH

Coordination of internal and external stakeholders
Planning and management of development, testing, and go-live
Managing internal staff and external partners
Reporting to the steering committee (C-level)
Responsible for the project budget (1.8 MEUR)

Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

5 months

United States

General Contractor for Developing Real-Time 3D Visualization

Red Bull North America

Developed an application for real-time 3D visualization and analysis of the Wingsuit race 'Red Bull Aces'

Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year

Project Manager PLM/ERM Interface

Abu Dhabi MAR GmbH

Defining requirements with internal and external stakeholders
Planning and controlling development, testing, and go-live
Managing internal staff and external partners
Reporting to the steering committee (C-level)
Responsible for the project budget (1.2 MEUR)

Sep 2009 - Oct 2011

2 years 2 months

Project Manager for Credit Management Software Implementation

Deutsche BP AG

Defining requirements with internal and external stakeholders
Planning and controlling development, testing, and rollout
Estimating and monitoring time and budget plans
Managing internal staff and external partners
Reporting to the steering committee (C-level)
Responsible for the project budget (8 MUSD)

Mar 2008 - Jun 2009

1 year 4 months

Project Manager for SAP Migration

Aral Direkt GmbH, Deutsche BP AG

Defining requirements with internal and external stakeholders
Planning and controlling development, testing, and rollout
Estimating and monitoring time and budget plans
Managing internal and external suppliers
Controlling and reporting project progress and budget
Reporting to the steering committee (C-level)
Responsible for the project budget (4 MUSD)

Jul 2007 - Oct 2007

4 months

CRM Project Manager

cablecom GmbH

Coaching the internal project lead on designing and introducing intelligent call routing for the customer contact center
Mapping the business processes
Technical architecture
Time and budget planning

Jul 2005 - Nov 2006

1 year 5 months

CRM Project Manager

AOL Deutschland Service Operations GmbH & Co. KG

Analysis, design, tendering, and implementation of a multi-channel routing solution for voice, email, and chat based on Pega CRM
Managing the tender process and vendor selection
Planning and overseeing development, testing, and go-live
Estimating and monitoring time and budget schedules
Managing internal and external vendors
Controlling and reporting project progress and budget
Reporting to steering committee (C-level)
Responsible for project budget (1 MUSD)

Feb 2005 - Jul 2005

6 months

Compliance Management Consultant

Aral Direkt GmbH

Defining and implementing processes for project management, IT service management, and software development
Implementing disaster recovery and business continuity based on COBIT standards for SOX compliance

Nov 2004 - Nov 2004

1 month

Platform Selection Management Consultant

DSF Deutsches SportFernsehen GmbH

Conducted a study to select and implement a voice platform for tele-voting

Feb 2002 - Apr 2004

2 years 3 months

Project Manager, Solution Architect Call Center Technologies

O2 (Germany) GmbH & Co. OHG

Led the implementation of workforce planning for company-wide call centers
Led the rollout of an advanced host-based router between connected call centers
Conducted a feasibility study for introducing and integrating an automated email tool
Conducted a feasibility study on using location-based services for designing and launching the user help call center
Conducted a feasibility study to optimize outbound planning
Led the upgrade of the connected call center infrastructure

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 Professional Services (8.5 years), Telecommunication (4 years), Energy (4 years), Banking and Finance (2 years), Food and Beverage (1.5 years), and Media and Entertainment (1.5 years).

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Energy

Banking and Finance

Food and Beverage

Media and Entertainment

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 years), Project Management (11.5 years), Legal (8.5 years), Customer Service (4 years), Finance (2 years), and Product Development (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Legal

Customer Service

Finance

Product Development

Summary

PMI-certified senior project manager
15+ years leading international IT rollout and migration projects at the interface between business and IT
Proven expertise in information security and data protection

Skills

Industries

Telecommunications
Petroleum Trading
Oil Refining
Banking
New Media
Breweries
Shipbuilding
Aviation
Automotive

Organizations

German Informatics Society
Project Management Institute
Hamburg Data Protection Society
Triple Nine Society

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

University of Oldenburg

Diploma of Advanced Studies · IT Law (Data Protection, Internet and IT Contract Law) · Oldenburg, Germany

University of Hamburg

Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Product Owner

Certified Data Protection Consultant (VDS 3477)

VDS

Certified IT Service Management Consultant according to ITIL

EXIN

Certified Information Security Consultant (VDS 3476)

VDS

Certified Data Protection Auditor

Bitkom

Certified Data Protection Officer

RA Stephan Hansen-Oest

Certified IT Consultant

BVSI

Certified IT Security Officer according to ISO/IEC 27001/27002 and BSI Basic Protection

Bitkom

Certified Project Manager

Project Management Institute

Certified Requirements Engineer

IREB

Certified Scrum Master

Scrum Alliance

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Klaus based?

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

What languages does Klaus speak?

Klaus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Klaus have?

Klaus has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Klaus has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Klaus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Klaus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Klaus would be well-suited for roles such as: Management Consultant Compliance/Data Protection, Project and Test Manager SAP Carve-Out, Project Manager Microsoft Dynamics Implementation.

What is Klaus's latest experience?

Klaus's most recent position is Management Consultant Compliance/Data Protection at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG.

What companies has Klaus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Klaus has worked for Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG, TWE GmbH & Co. KG, team energie GmbH & Co. KG, Various Corporations, SMEs, and Start-Ups.

Which industries is Klaus most experienced in?

Klaus is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Energy. Klaus also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Klaus most experienced in?

Klaus is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Legal and Compliance. Klaus also has some experience in Customer Service, Finance, and Product Development.

Which industries has Klaus worked in recently?

Klaus has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Energy.

Which business areas has Klaus worked in recently?

Klaus has recently worked in business areas like Legal and Compliance, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Klaus's education?

Klaus holds a Master in Computer Science from University of Hamburg.

Does Klaus have any certificates?

Klaus has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: Product Owner, Certified Data Protection Consultant (VDS 3477), and Certified IT Service Management Consultant according to ITIL.

What is the availability of Klaus?

Klaus is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Klaus?

Klaus's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.