Volkmar Jaekel - Consultant

Q: Where is Volkmar based?

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

Q: What languages does Volkmar speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Volkmar have?

Volkmar has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Volkmar has worked in at least 33 different roles and for 26 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Volkmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Volkmar's latest experience?

Volkmar's most recent position is Consultant at Bedia Motorentechnik GmbH & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Volkmar has worked for Bedia Motorentechnik GmbH & Co. KG , Barmenia Versicherung , IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit , Betriebspensionskasse der Firma Carl Schenck AG VVaG Darmstadt , and CARIAD SE .

Q: Which industries is Volkmar most experienced in?

Volkmar is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Insurance . Volkmar also has some experience in Automotive , Manufacturing , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Volkmar most experienced in?

Volkmar is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Volkmar also has some experience in Product Development , Audit , and Legal and Compliance .

Q: Which industries has Volkmar worked in recently?

Volkmar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Insurance , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Volkmar worked in recently?

Volkmar has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Todtmoos, Germany

Experience

Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

1 month

Germany

Consultant

Bedia Motorentechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Consulting on effort estimation for VDA ISA / TISAX certification
Conducting a 2-day workshop including preparation and follow-up
Skills: TISAX 5.1, ISO 27001:2022, auditing, information security, consulting, facilitation, presentation

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Wuppertal, Germany

Senior IT Risk Manager

Barmenia Versicherung

Further development and operation of the operational IT risk management
Monitoring the IT risk process and optimizing functions of the IT risk database
Restructuring IT, information security, compliance, and project risks with data protection, outsourcing, and reputational aspects
Designing and conducting risk management training for key stakeholders
Planning and conducting risk inventory through risk interviews
IT risk reporting to the board and the risk management function
Adapting the IT risk database into a corporate risk database
CISO consulting for the development of a risk treatment plan
Establishing an IT risk management board of IT leadership functions
Skills: IT risk management, IT compliance, VAIT, regulations, ISO 27001:2022, information security, COBIT, consulting, JIRA, R2C, communication, planning

Apr 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 9 months

Germany

Project Risk Manager for IT Major Project

IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Major project risk management in the digital marketing development environment
Defining, documenting and communicating the project-specific risk management process
Ongoing direct and indirect identification and aggregation of potential risks through communication with project members and stakeholders and analysis of documents, project artifacts, environmental and tool information
Advising and exchanging with overall and subproject leaders, management roles, and decision makers in a major project environment
Describing risks and risk candidates, assessing and updating risks in the risk register
Proposing risk treatment strategies and deriving actions and action owners in collaboration with experts, decision makers, or acting as a harmonizing authority
Reviewing action implementations and their effectiveness, and risk reporting in the steering committee, with monthly reporting of the overall project risk assessment to various decision makers
Skills: project management, quality management, IT risk management, IT and information security, data protection, regulatory business processes, auditing, assessment, R2C, analysis, communication, conflict management, presentation

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

4 months

Wuppertal, Germany

Senior Consultant IT Risk Management

Barmenia Versicherung

Designing documentation for IT risk management
Analyzing guidelines and policies in GRC and VAIT contexts
Creating policies, work instructions, and processes for IT risk management integrated into the internal control system (ICS)
Supporting the GRC manager in IT governance topics and department setup
Skills: IT risk management, IT governance, BSI IT baseline protection, information security, COBIT, documentation, VAIT, consulting, organizational change management, design, management consulting

Aug 2021 - Dec 2023

2 years 5 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Senior Strategy and Implementation Consultant for VAIT Compliance

Betriebspensionskasse der Firma Carl Schenck AG VVaG Darmstadt

Implementing regulatory IT requirements (VAIT) and IT policies
Gap analysis and assessment of existing structures, organization, processes, IT environment, IT policies including extensive outsourcing
Consulting, design, and implementation of VAIT-aligned structures, organization, processes, IT environment, IT strategy, IT policies, IT emergency plans, and application system (IDV) guidelines
Introducing IT risk management and key functions, and implementing centralized data management for extensive outsourcing
Leading regular meetings with function holders, service providers, and the board
Training role holders (ISB) and IT risk managers on VAIT requirements
Skills: strategy development, strategy implementation, analysis, design, consulting, BaFin VAIT requirements, pension fund regulations (MaGo/EbAV), information security, ISO 27001, ISO 27031, BSI 200-4, emergency planning, COBIT, corporate knowledge, IT governance, application system (IDV), IT and information risk management, process management, project management, regulations, communication, presentation, management consulting

Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

10 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Senior Consultant Pilot Projects

CARIAD SE

Organizational setup and content support of a Processes & Compliance cluster
Stakeholder analysis, requirements gathering and analysis for organizational setup and large-scale project integration
Organizational interface to brands, line organization and project
Participation in cross-project working groups in processes, quality and compliance
Compliance support for pilot projects in functional safety, product safety, IT and information security, ASPICE and process models
Virtual international collaboration across many VW organizations
Skills: Consulting, Stakeholder Management, SAFe, JIRA, Confluence, Process design, Organizational Change Management, ISO 26262, Automotive Security, ISO 21434, UNECE 155, UNECE 156, ISO 27001, ASPICE 3.1/4.0, Engineering know-how, International and agile mindset, English, Managing VUCA

Aug 2018 - May 2020

1 year 10 months

Germany

Senior Consultant, Facilitator

ITERGO GmbH

Implementation of GoBD requirements for procedural documentation and individual data processing (IDV) in the group
Strategy conception and piloting of project implementation in the ERGO Group
Development, planning and implementation of project approaches and quality standards
Identification of relevant systems and IDV and their responsible parties
Design of info sessions and training materials and planning and delivering training
Planning and facilitation of workshops with system owners and auditors for compiling process documentation for all locations
Provision of governance and evidence documentation in a central system and location-based systems
Planning and execution of quality assurance and provision of quality reports
Advising system owners on quality improvements
Continuous improvement of methods and approaches in the project, during the preparation of process documentation and in quality assurance
Virtual collaboration with consultants, auditors, risk management, business units and IT organizational units
Skills: Consulting, Strategy development, Planning, Process management, Project management, IT development, IT operations, GoBD, Compliance, Facilitation techniques, Lean management, Corporate group, SharePoint, Skype, IDV, Application documentation, Technical system documentation, Operational documentation, Concept development, Communication, Judgment, Assertiveness, Structured approach

Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

3 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Business Auditor

ERGO Direkt Versicherung AG

Initial audit of system-supported workflow input management
Creation of a specific audit program and audit planning
Conducting the audit and evaluating against requirements with a risk-oriented approach
Reporting audit results in defined formats and documenting actions
Presentation of audit results in audited areas and coordination of measures and final report
Skills: Business process, document management systems, workflow systems, input management / inbound management, audit, IT audit, risk management, GoBD, TR-RESISCAN, IDW PS 330, interview techniques, internal control system, ICS, planning, analysis, structured approach, communication, judgment

Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

1 year 1 month

Heerlen, Netherlands

Management Consultant, Process Manager, Change Manager

DocMorris B.V.

Establishment and introduction of a new organizational unit for process management and project management - Project and Process Management Office
Consulting and supporting the department head in strategy development, building the department and integrating it into the company organization
Definition and setup of the department team and a company-wide process team to handle changes with minimal operational risk
Redefinition, development and restart of a tool-supported change process for all business process and IT-related changes
Establishment of various organizational, process, communication, meeting and interaction structures for integrating and operating the new department
Evaluation, strategy development, planning, execution and adjustment of the change management process
Definition and introduction of criteria, concepts, methods, procedures, processes, roles and positions in the process, project and portfolio management area
Development and application of company-specific methods for creating business process documentation and creation of a detailed cross-company process map
Introduction of project standards: project goal and scope, planning, monitoring, reporting, tools, forms, communication, risk management
Definition of department objectives and tasks, department budget, personnel and project definitions for the following year
Agile project management, especially project planning, project marketing and communication, risk management, collaboration with the board, various management levels, HR, IT and diverse stakeholders
Skills: Process management, project management, change management, management consulting, stakeholder management, strategy development, organizational development, team building, establishing matrix organization, documentation, project portfolio management, method development, JIRA, analysis, strategic thinking, concept development, communication, presentation

Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

2 months

Konstanz, Germany

Management Consultant, Assessor / Auditor

Hyperstone GmbH

Method consulting for software and quality standards and roadmap creation
Analysis of process and quality situation, including current and target states, market, industry and customer-specific requirements, constraints, etc.
Evaluation and derivation of suitable quality standards and norms
Gap analysis for ISO 9001:2015 and Automotive SPICE assessment (HIS scope)
Development of a quality roadmap with general and specific recommendations and profile definition for quality managers
Skills: Quality management systems, audit / assessment, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 26262 Part 11, ASPICE 2.5, VDA 6.3, software development processes, embedded systems, software quality, automotive industry, analysis, strategy development

Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

4 months

Germany

Business Operations Organization Expert

Allianz Deutschland AG

Creation, revision, coordination and approval of corporate policies
Content design of policies in the context of data protection, IT security, EUC/IDV, IT workplace infrastructure and communication
Formal and content design based on minimum criteria like control levels, role and process definitions and predefined description structures
Coordination and changes with experts from the affected divisions and higher-level corporate units like IT audit and regulatory governance
Skills: IT governance, GoBD, data protection, information security, corporate structures and processes, workplace technologies, workplace applications, internal control systems (ICS), IDV, authorization models, compliance design, record keeping, analysis, concept development, communication, planning

Feb 2014 - Apr 2016

2 years 3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Process and Quality Management - Process Manager, Project Manager, Quality Manager, Consultant

ELO Digital Office GmbH

Optimization of business processes, ensuring or establishing product compliance, evaluation and assessment of product-related standards, norms and regulations
Project management for the introduction of an intranet as an information, communication and documentation platform
Project management for the implementation of a multinational product support and service ticket system
Various process optimizations, including requirements management, software delivery, product strategy development and internationalization processes
Compliance review, implementation and white paper creation for FDA 21 CFR Part 11
Evaluation of normative and regulatory product requirements and development of implementation strategies
Representation and participation in the industry association Bitkom e.V. in the working groups for ECM standards and ECM compliance
Consulting for DMS tenders and creation of procedure instructions
Skills: identification and assessment of national, European and US ECM relevant standards and regulations, process management, change management, quality management, project management, product life cycle, archiving, product management, document management, enterprise content management, SharePoint, JIRA, JIRA Service Desk, Confluence, agile and incremental project approaches, GoBD, TR-RESISCAN, TR-ESOR, ZUGFeRD, analysis, strategy development, communication, team leadership

May 2013 - Jun 2013

2 months

Solothurn, Switzerland

Process Analyst, Technical Writer, Training Coordinator

DePuy Synthes GmbH

SOX IT Remediation SAP Access Control
Analysis, extension and development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions (VAs) and control functions
Training coordination for global rollout

Mar 2013 - Mar 2013

1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Planner

Evonik Business Services GmbH

Planning the implementation of global software portfolio and license management processes
Analyzing and structuring existing software portfolio and license management concept ideas and internal project execution guidelines
Defining work packages, creating a detailed project plan and designing a kick-off presentation

Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

7 months

Leonberg, Germany

Program Quality Manager, SW Quality Manager

Robert Bosch GmbH

Program and software quality management as a reintroduction and continuation of my QM activities from the 2007-09 period
Updating and expanding the handbook for the system development life cycle
Planning and execution of regular and special audits
Preparation and support for ASPICE L2 assessments

Aug 2010 - May 2012

1 year 10 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Quality Manager Project

Credit Suisse AG

Quality management for projects and programs and lean design of process and life-cycle models
Quality assurance consulting, planning and audits/assessments, lean design and implementation of standard processes

Jun 2010 - Jun 2010

1 month

Rheinbach, Germany

Consultant for process and quality management

Recommind GmbH

Identifying opportunities for global process and quality optimization in the agile product development and delivery process
Current state and target analysis for product development, quality and delivery processes

May 2009 - Dec 2009

8 months

Kirkel, Germany

Consultant for functional design

Praktiker Service GmbH

Functional design of inventory reporting under IAS 2, inventory valuation
Analysis and design of inventory valuation methods

Jan 2007 - Mar 2009

2 years 3 months

Leonberg, Germany

Project Quality Manager, Head of PMO

Robert Bosch GmbH

Process improvement, quality management and management coaching
Development and implementation of the CMMI ML2 + ML3 quality standard and design, setup and management of the PMO

Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

4 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Project Coordinator, Editor-in-Chief

Deutsche Post Retail GmbH

Creation of a guidelines catalog for application development stakeholders
Defining requirements, motivating editors, and designing the catalog maintenance process

Mar 2006 - May 2006

3 months

Munich, Germany

Consulting and support for the responsible IT SOX manager

E.ON IS GmbH

Enhancement of an efficient generic SOX IT control model
Benchmark analysis, best practice identification, workshop facilitation

Mar 2006 - Apr 2006

2 months

Munich, Germany

Strategy consultant, facilitator

MAN AG

Facilitating an IT workshop "Strategic Basis" for application areas after data center spin-off
Facilitation, strategy development

Nov 2005 - Dec 2005

2 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Process consultant, project coordinator

Deutsche Post Retail GmbH

Integration of the CMMI project management process area into an ITIL IT operation
Process design, organizational coordination

Jun 2005 - Jul 2005

2 months

Munich, Germany

PM coach and support

Infineon AG

Providing process, project, and software metrics according to CMMI
Coaching and support for PM in the CMMI process area "Measurement and Analysis"

Mar 2005 - May 2005

3 months

Munich, Germany

Project management coach

Finanz Informatik GmbH & Co. KG

Feasibility study and implementation consulting for a complex software development and integration project (interface project)
Coaching project managers, setting up risk management, audits

Sep 2004 - Jan 2005

5 months

Wiesbaden, Germany

Project Manager

IKANO Bank AB

Relaunch and feature expansion of a customer card as project continuation
Full project management

Jul 2004 - Aug 2004

2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Management Consultant

DSV Air & Sea GmbH

Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) audit preparation - IT department
Requirements analysis, implementation support, evidence documentation

Feb 2004 - Feb 2004

1 month

Essen, Germany

Assessor, Business Analyst

Dr. Fromme International Consulting

Assessment for introduction of accounting and billing software at water and waste management companies in Kosovo
Software Assessment

Jan 2000 - Present

26 years 2 months

Senior Consultant and Manager for process, quality and project management, IT audit, information security, compliance

Freelancer

Management summary senior consultant and manager for processes, quality, projects, information security and compliance.
Process management: process models, product life cycle, project processes, software development processes, IT service management (ITIL processes), business processes, management system processes, collaboration with business partners, organizational interfaces, organizational structure, organizational changes, organizational change management (OCM), strategy development.
Information security / (IT) business continuity management: awareness training, business impact analyses, risk analyses and risk management, protection needs and measure identification, security concepts, emergency preparedness concepts, emergency manual, disaster recovery.
Quality / compliance: implementation, consulting, certification preparation and gap analyses for standards and norms such as ISMS, BCMS, QMS; quality criteria, measurement and analysis, policies, requirements, IT governance, IT audits, IT assessments, models, implementation of regulatory requirements such as SOX, GoBD, VAIT, BAIT, NIS2, DORA.
Project management: basics and approach, planning, monitoring, Project Management Office (PMO), risk management, project portfolio management, organizational and business areas (e.g., coordination, controlling), bid and contract topics.

Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

2 years

Quality management staff

Jan 1993 - Dec 1998

6 years

Project Manager IT & Organization

Jan 1991 - Dec 1993

3 years

Project Engineer / Software Developer

Jan 1987 - Dec 1991

5 years

Development Engineer HW/SW

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 (26 years), Information Technology (16 years), Insurance (4.5 years), Automotive (3.5 years), Manufacturing (3 years), and Banking and Finance (2.5 years).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Insurance

Automotive

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

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 (34 years), Project Management (34 years), Quality Assurance (28 years), Product Development (8.5 years), Audit (3 years), and Legal (1 year).

Information Technology

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Audit

Legal

Summary

Senior consultant and manager for processes, quality, projects, information security, and compliance.

Mostly in cross-functional roles, focusing on implementations, optimizations, standardizations, and audits in compliance, information security/BCM, and project management, also serving as facilitator, project leader, organizational change manager, and management consultant.

Skills

Process Management: Methodologies, Product Life Cycle, Project Processes, Software Development Processes, It Service Management (Itil Processes), Business Processes, Management System Processes, Working With Business Partners, Organizational Interfaces, Organizational Structure, Organizational Changes, Organizational Change Management (Ocm), Strategy Development.
Information Security / (It) Business Continuity Management: Awareness Training, Business Impact Analyses, Risk Analyses And Risk Management, Criticality And Control Identification, Security Concepts, Emergency Preparedness Plans, Emergency Manual, Disaster Recovery.
Quality / Compliance: Implementation, Consulting, Certification Preparation And Gap Analyses For Standards And Norms Like Isms, Bcms, Qms; Quality Criteria, Measurement And Analysis, Policies, Requirements, It Governance, It Audits, It Assessments, Frameworks, Regulatory Compliance Such As Sox, Gobd, Vait, Bait, Nis2, Dora.
Project Management: Fundamentals And Approaches, Planning, Monitoring, Project Management Office (Pmo), Risk Management, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational And Financial Aspects (E.g. Coordination, Controlling), Proposal And Contract Issues.
Standards And Management Systems: Iso 900x Family (E.g. Iso 9001, Iso 9004) Quality Management; Iso 2700x Family (Iso 27000–27005) Information Security; Bsi Standards 200-1, 200-2, 200-3, 200-4; Iso 19011 – Auditing Of Management Systems; Iso 22301 – Business Continuity Management; Iso 27031 – It Business Continuity Management.
Legal And Other Standards: Cobit 5 – Control Objectives For Information And Related Technology; 21 Cfr Part 11 – Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures; Bsi Tr-resiscan – Replacement Scanning; Bsi Tr-esor – Evidence Preservation Of Cryptographically Signed Documents; Gobd – Principles For Proper Accounting And Record Keeping; Tisax – Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange.
Approaches And Best Practices: Itil – It Infrastructure Library; V-model (E.g. V-modell Xt) Methodology For It Development Projects; Ipma Methodology For Project Management; Prosci Change Management (Adkar); Iso 31000 – Risk Management.
Industry Experience: Financial Services (Banks, Savings Banks, Card Issuers), Insurance, Industrial Services, It Services, Software Vendors, Transport And Logistics, Automotive, Retail, Mail Order, Pharma, Energy Suppliers, Warehouse Logistics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Industry, Medical Technology, Aerospace, Research, Public Sector.
Typical Environments: Large Companies, Major Projects, International Projects.
Typical Roles: Quality Manager, Process Manager, Project Consultant, Project Manager, Project Office Manager, It Auditor, Management System Auditor, Project Management Coach, Risk Manager, Management Consultant.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

FH Hamburg

Diploma in Technical Informatics · Technical Informatics · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

(IT) Business Continuity Management (ISO 22301, ISO 27031, BSI 200-4) auditor for ISMS, BCMS, QMS + KRITIS

BSI IT Baseline Protection Practitioner

COBIT 5 Foundation (IT-Governance)

ISO 19011:2018 Management Systems Auditor (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, …)

ISO 27001:2017 Information Security Professional (Information Security Officer)

ISO 9001:2015 quality management representative and internal auditor (QMB)

ITIL Foundation (IT Service Management)

Organizational Change Management (OCM, Prosci/ADKAR)

VDA ISA / TISAX (information security in the automotive industry)

Additional audit procedure competence § 8a BSIG (IT-SIG, BSI-KritisV)

Profile

Created

February 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Volkmar based?

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

What languages does Volkmar speak?

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

How many years of experience does Volkmar have?

Volkmar has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Volkmar has worked in at least 33 different roles and for 26 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Volkmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Volkmar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Volkmar would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Senior IT Risk Manager, Project Risk Manager for IT Major Project.

What is Volkmar's latest experience?

Volkmar's most recent position is Consultant at Bedia Motorentechnik GmbH & Co. KG.

What companies has Volkmar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Volkmar has worked for Bedia Motorentechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Barmenia Versicherung, IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Betriebspensionskasse der Firma Carl Schenck AG VVaG Darmstadt, and CARIAD SE.

Which industries is Volkmar most experienced in?

Volkmar is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Insurance. Volkmar also has some experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Volkmar most experienced in?

Volkmar is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA). Volkmar also has some experience in Product Development, Audit, and Legal and Compliance.

Which industries has Volkmar worked in recently?

Volkmar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Insurance, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Volkmar worked in recently?

Volkmar has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Volkmar's education?

Volkmar holds a Bachelor in Technical Informatics from FH Hamburg.

Does Volkmar have any certificates?

Volkmar has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: (IT) Business Continuity Management (ISO 22301, ISO 27031, BSI 200-4) auditor for ISMS, BCMS, QMS + KRITIS, BSI IT Baseline Protection Practitioner, and COBIT 5 Foundation (IT-Governance).

What is the availability of Volkmar?

Volkmar will be available part-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Volkmar?

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