Dirk Wiesner - General Management Consultant

Q: Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Sipplingen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Dutch (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is General Management Consultant at Start-up in the e-commerce sector .

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

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Start-up in the e-commerce sector , International medical and health company , International automotive company , Cosmetics and perfumery company , and International Big Four auditing firm .

Q: Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration , Energy , and Healthcare . Dirk also has some experience in Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Dirk also has some experience in Finance , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Professional Services , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Finance .

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Sipplingen, Germany

Experience

Oct 2025 - Present

6 months

General Management Consultant

Start-up in the e-commerce sector

created a comprehensive business plan for investor meetings
developed strategy, legal frameworks, partner selection processes, and planned operational processes and risks using AI tools
mediated between the owner and the team

May 2023 - Sep 2025

2 years 5 months

Senior Management Consultant

International medical and health company

built a dedicated program team including PMO and managed projects
led the enterprise architecture management (EAM) and integration team, SAP/ERP interfaces, and aligned IT security topics
IAM, cloud (MS Azure), AD, storage
budget oversight, risk and compliance management, and legal aspects

Mar 2022 - May 2022

3 months

Project Advisor

International automotive company

supported the IT architecture lead
analyzed and supported data center transformation and migration
analyzed IT landscapes and documented IT services

Mar 2022 - May 2022

3 months

Project Manager

Cosmetics and perfumery company

integrated SAP software in retail, including designing business processes

Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

3 months

Project Manager

International automotive company

analyzed and integrated data into a new e-commerce system
analyzed IT landscapes
documented IT services
prepared decision documents including timelines and quality standards in complex IT environments

Apr 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year 6 months

Project Management Consultant

International Big Four auditing firm

Harmonization and transformation of Active Directory (AD) with program management (team size approx. 15 staff plus multiple application owners)
Identity Management Release Update Project (IDM/IAM) with project management (team size approx. 15 staff)
BSI baseline protection and AVV preliminary study with project management (team size approx. 10 staff)

Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

9 months

Project Management Consultant

International energy company

Analysis of the entire IT network structure
Development of a new network concept based on zScaler (ZPA), network pilots, IPAM, DNS
Participation in network consolidation and separation
Creation of decision matrices for management
Identification and structuring of action areas

Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

1 year

Project Management Consultant

Swedish-European energy company

Analysis and evaluation of IT network provider structures
Leading workshops with providers to clarify and identify action areas and improvement potentials
Action recommendations and improvement suggestions for network and cloud services
Creation of decision matrices for management in a complex IT environment

Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

7 months

Project Manager

German global bank

Strategic alignment and assessment of the software scope for a corporate finance application with 13 subsystems in the transaction domain
Coordination with external Indian software vendors, including the Statement of Work (SOW)
Alignment of functional, strategic, and financial aspects with external SaaS providers
Leading the test management team
Operational ownership of the software

May 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 3 months

Program Stream Manager

German-Dutch bank

Management of 7 top-level projects with approx. 15 subprojects in infrastructure, software development, and outsourcing; reporting to the program lead and executive management
Use of predictive analytics (Big Data/Data Lake) and cloud services
Management of the development of a new multi-banking service and oversight of a FinTech provider (team size approx. 6 staff)
Management of the outsourcing compliance process and information risk management

Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

3 months

Project Manager

E-commerce company

Creation of 2 webshops based on a pilot study for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Automation of data integration from multiple wholesalers, Amazon, and eBay into the ERP system; integration of payment systems, newsletter tools, and order processes
Creation of requirements documentation and review processes
Driving the certification and auditing process
Defining the requirements catalog for processes, interfaces, and service providers
Managing the tendering process
IT security compliance

Mar 2015 - Sep 2015

7 months

Netherlands, United States

Program Transition Manager

Shell

Leading the transition management for the strategic transfer of the global application operations managed support service portfolio to a centralized Indian service provider
Managing 5 central business stakeholders, 50 resources, and 575 applications under a TSA, including HelpDesk and SAP/ERP in a complex IT landscape
On-time and on-budget project completion (OTOB)
Execution across multiple countries and time zones
Stakeholder management
Compliance and risk management (IRM, GRC, GDPR, ECCN)
Project governance and contract management

Sep 2013 - Feb 2015

1 year 6 months

Netherlands

Product and Service Manager

Shell

Development of an Enterprise Data Virtualization (EDSL) platform
Responsible for the IT service budget
Leading the 3rd level support team
Creating and maintaining roadmaps and release schedules
Building and maintaining a network of key stakeholders
Gathering product requirements
Service delivery in operational environments
Incident, configuration, and problem management according to ITIL
Continuous Integration (CI) process
Creating feature requests at Red Hat

Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

10 months

Netherlands

Program Stream Manager & Proposal Manager

T-Systems

SharePoint migration to 2013
SAP/ERP support: implementing SAP BO and GSAP support project (global scope), budget estimation
Oracle DB migration
Collaborating in the proposal team for a global account

Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

7 months

Netherlands

Program Stream Manager

T-Systems

Defining an antivirus scanning concept for NetApp Filer storage with hundreds of servers
Implementing a SharePoint web application portal (OneIntranet 2011) and leading the Wipro team
Disaster & recovery project in a remote data center in Kazakhstan

Feb 2011 - May 2011

4 months

Switzerland

Managing Director

Swiss company

Support for management

Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

6 months

Germany

Application Manager

T-Systems

Initiation of various service processes to ensure ITIL compliance
Definition of compliance concepts and planning for customer requirements
Preparation of cost estimates
Support during security audits for the German TÜV-IT certificate

Feb 2010 - May 2010

4 months

Switzerland

Project Manager

Swiss railway

Management of an infrastructure project based on IBM WebSphere Message Broker
Negotiations with European third-party providers such as T-Systems and IBM
Definition of project scope, cost estimation and quality standards
Profitability calculations, risk analysis and detailed project plan

Apr 2005 - Dec 2009

4 years 9 months

Netherlands

Project Manager, Integration

European Patent Office

Technical management of a 24x7 high-availability evaluation project for multiple platforms
Communication with various departments
Use of the PRINCE2 methodology
Project management of a CTG migration from AIX to mainframe z/OS
Architecture/integration analysis and review of new components against compliance guidelines

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Government and Administration, Energy, Healthcare, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Government and Administration

Energy

Healthcare

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Finance, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Finance

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Summary

Graduate Computer Scientist, Legal Project Manager, IT Manager, Project and Program Manager, Managing Director.

Leader with a strong strategic vision and forward-thinking mindset, proven in practice as a key driver of innovation, growth, and organizational success. With over 25 years of experience, I have established myself as an expert in complex management across various industries (e.g., technology, finance, healthcare, automotive) and 10 years of international experience. I have tackled both strategic and operational challenges in the areas of:

M&A transformations, including carve-in and carve-out
Project and program management
Legal and compliance management
Strategy development and execution
Startup consulting
AI consulting and implementation
Outsourcing and provider management
IT service management and governance
IT service portfolio analysis and optimization
Enterprise architecture management (EAM)

Goal-oriented, pragmatic, persuasive, and strong leadership. Authentic personality. Excellent social and communication skills. Leading multicultural, intercontinental teams. Inclusive and cooperative leadership style. Team player. Loyal and appreciative. Managed teams of 25-50 employees.

Skills

Methods

Prince2
Itil V3
Cobit
Grc
Tsa
Isms (Information Security Management System)

Compliance Topics

Due Diligence
Iso 9001
Iso 27001
Bsi Basic Protection
Eu Nis2
Tisax
Gdpr
Us Tadpf Cloud
Eu Data Act
Eu Data Governance Act
Eu Ai Act
Eu Kritis
Marisk, Facta, Sox, Psd2, Bait
Mdr – Medical Device Regulation

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Dutch

Intermediate

Education

University of Hagen

LLB (Uni) · Law · Hagen, Germany

Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Computer Science (FH) · Computer Science · Darmstadt, Germany

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

Medical Technology · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Nanodegree - IT Security Management

UdaCity Nanodegree - Machine Learning - Deep Learning Technologies

Prince2 Practitioner Certification

Prince2 Foundation Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Government and Administration 4.5 y

Avg length 11 m

Longest experience 4 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Netherlands, Switzerland, United States, Germany)

Primary country Netherlands

Expertise

Recent roles General Management Consultant, Senior Management Consultant, Project Advisor

Main industries Government and Administration, Energy, Healthcare

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Sipplingen, Germany.

What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Dutch (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dirk be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dirk would be well-suited for roles such as: General Management Consultant, Senior Management Consultant, Project Advisor.

What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is General Management Consultant at Start-up in the e-commerce sector.

What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Start-up in the e-commerce sector, International medical and health company, International automotive company, Cosmetics and perfumery company, and International Big Four auditing firm.

Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration, Energy, and Healthcare. Dirk also has some experience in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Dirk also has some experience in Finance, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Professional Services, and Retail.

Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Finance.

What is Dirk's education?

Dirk holds a Bachelor in Law from University of Hagen.

Does Dirk have any certificates?

Dirk has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Nanodegree - IT Security Management, UdaCity Nanodegree - Machine Learning - Deep Learning Technologies, and Prince2 Practitioner Certification.

What is the availability of Dirk?

Dirk will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Dirk?

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