Nicole Folchert - Project Manager Datalake and Payment Service Provider

Q: Where is Nicole based?

Nicole is based in Padenstedt, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Nicole speak?

Nicole speaks the following languages: German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nicole have?

Nicole has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Nicole has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Nicole may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nicole's latest experience?

Nicole's most recent position is Project Manager Datalake and Payment Service Provider at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG .

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

In recent years, Nicole has worked for EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG , BLUME 2000 SE , Various clients and support for external legal data protection consultants , TÜV NORD GROUP , and Sedo GmbH (IONOS Group) .

Q: Which industries is Nicole most experienced in?

Nicole is most experienced in industries like Retail , Information Technology , and Government and Administration . Nicole also has some experience in Professional Services , Utilities , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Nicole most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration , Professional Services , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Legal .

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Padenstedt, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 5 months

Project Manager Datalake and Payment Service Provider

EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG

Implementation / restructuring of various digital payment use cases
Management and leadership of the project, including scheduling, resource planning, and budgeting
Implementation of posting processes in SAP in the subsidiary ledgers and processing of bank statements for invoice control
Definition of the future operation and operating processes
Collaboration with stakeholders to define business requirements and ensure that the project solutions meet them
Identification and management of project risks and issues, including the development of risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies
Promoting user acceptance through effective communication, training, and support strategies
Advising on the practical implementation of various GDPR rulings into IT and business processes

Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

7 months

Product Owner Interface Team blume2000.de

BLUME 2000 SE

Product Owner and business decision-maker for the project
Business management of external agencies and the internal team, taking into account the project goals, IT security, and data protection
Coordination and requirements gathering with stakeholders and affected departments, including advice on technical options
Creation of the as-is and to-be business processes across all departments, as well as an overall IT landscape overview
Time and project planning
Creation of user stories, presentation and discussion in Scrum regular meetings
Creation of business tests, business acceptance, cutover planning, handover to operations

May 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 4 months

Business Analyst / Data Protection Project Manager

Various clients and support for external legal data protection consultants

Advising on the practical implementation of various GDPR rulings into IT and business processes
Analysis of the IT landscape including data flows and data types and creation of an IT landscape overview as well as analysis and improvement of the record of processing activities (RoPA)
Creation of deletion concepts and project management for the implementation of the respective deletions
Analysis of the respective systems that contain data (contract management, document management, ERP, etc.) as well as project management for the optimization of data structures
Project management for the introduction of new systems that contain personal data, including prior data protection checks

Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

1 year 3 months

Data Protection Manager and Project Manager Deletion Concept

TÜV NORD GROUP

Project planning and clarification of requirements with the group data protection officer, pilot with smaller TÜV NORD companies (600 employees)
Creation of flowcharts and IT landscape and organizational overviews
Review and adjustment of the RoPAs; advising on and adjusting data subject rights
Creation of the deletion concept and project management for the implementation of data deletions in various systems
Advising the group data protection officer on data protection implementations across the entire TÜV NORD GROUP

May 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 10 months

Project Manager Payment and Data Protection Manager Deletion Concept

Sedo GmbH (IONOS Group)

Change of the payment provider with integration into the group’s IT environment in 3 months
Analysis of technical specifications, gathering of the to-be business processes and to-be IT architecture
Leadership, coordination, and management of the project, reporting to management, test support during rollout
Creation of a deletion and archiving concept for a complex IT architecture according to TÜV NORD GROUP

Jul 2020 - Apr 2023

2 years 10 months

Project Manager / Business Analyst / Product Owner DSMS and DMS

Ministries and Authorities SH (Dataport)

Support and project management of various IT projects in different ministries as Product Owner for DSMS and DMS
Modeling of the relevant processes (ARIS/VISIO-BPMN) to create transparency
Creation of business and technical concepts (high-level and detailed structuring)
Creation of flowcharts and IT landscape and organization diagrams
Creation of a deletion concept for a complex EU process with more than 30 connected systems (> 300 million EUR)
Review of all available documents and creation of a process description for transparency and training materials
Review and adjustment of existing records of processing activities (RoPA)
Creation of the threshold analysis
Creation of flowcharts, IT landscape and organization diagrams
Creation of the archiving and deletion concept
Close coordination with IT and external service providers as well as technical support

Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

8 months

Business Analyst / Overall Project Manager

C3 Creative Code and Content GmbH (Burda Group)

Gathering requirements and consulting before the implementation of agency software in a corporate environment
Detailed specification of requirements in coordination with data protection and works council
As-is process capture and modeling of to-be processes, coordination of interfaces (SAP, Identity Management, Compliance)
Creation of technical concepts and conducting business and technical workshops
Coordination and prioritization of all project-related activities
Technical management of service providers, cut-over/migration planning
Creation of test planning and test concepts for all systems and interfaces, quality control, schedule planning, handover into operations

Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

7 months

eCommerce Business Analyst Transformation

Otto GmbH & Co. KG

Planning and facilitation of workshops with stakeholders to visualize and document existing processes for otto.de
Analysis of roles and tasks to open the platform for sellers
Creation and presentation of results for management
Process consulting and optimization suggestions

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

5 months

Business Analyst / Project Manager Banking App

DKB AG

Introduction of Apple Pay for the Lufthansa M&M Mastercard app
Analysis of technical specifications and creation of a technical implementation concept
Capture of the to-be business processes and to-be IT architecture
Creation of a detailed timeline, identification of project risks
Leadership, coordination and control of the project, daily reporting to management, test support during rollout

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

7 months

Business Analyst, Project Manager GDPR and IT/Webshop

bonprix Handelsgesellschaft mbH

Implementation of GDPR mass and individual data deletion, data portability and defense against mass spam attacks on web forms
Capture of the as-is and to-be business processes across all departments and countries
Analysis of the as-is and to-be IT architecture (SAP, data warehouse, target systems)
Interpretation and risk assessment of GDPR requirements and IT security rules
Creation of business and technical concepts
Time, budget and project planning, leadership of internal and external teams, test coordination, handover into operations

Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

1 year 1 month

Data Protection Project Manager, Product Owner, Web Manager, Payment Consultant

Flughafen Hamburg GmbH

Interpretation, coordination, and implementation of GDPR requirements for twelve websites
Risk assessment and management of technical implementations, coordination of internal teams and external agencies
Consulting in the search for a new payment service provider, review of current payment processes, design of target processes
Implementation of change requests and IT projects for all websites, time, budget, and project planning, training

Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

7 months

Product Owner App

Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG

Introduction of a new online shop and a new app as the business decision-maker
Coordination with stakeholders and gathering of requirements, consulting on technical options
Creation of current and target business processes, time, budget, and project planning
Creation of user stories, discussion in Scrum meetings, business testing, business approval, handover to operations

Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

3 months

Business Analyst, Product Owner, Process Manager

VHV Vereinigte Hannoversche Versicherung a.G.

Review and optimization of the processes of a new broker tool
Creation of a company process map and a target process model for the service desk
Definition and documentation of organizational and technical interfaces and operational processes

May 2016 - Mar 2018

1 year 11 months

Business Analyst/Requirements Manager, Payment Manager, Product Owner Finance, Scrum Master

baumarkt direkt GmbH & Co KG

Introduction of a new system landscape (ERP/logistics and connected group systems, online shop)
Review of current processes and systems, design and facilitation of target processes, risk management, weak point analysis
Creation of an overall process map and project roadmap
Development of a payment strategy together with management and business units
Product Owner and Scrum Master for the financial accounting Scrum team, prioritization of user stories, management of internal and external teams, presentation of sprints

Jan 2009 - Dec 2016

8 years

Owner

SeitenBox

Founding and building of an internet agency and a systems house to support SMEs with the creation and relaunch of their company websites
Concept for our own CMS for SMEs, awarded by the Gründercup as one of the ten best startups in Schleswig-Holstein

Jan 2008 - Dec 2016

9 years

Business Analyst, Project Management, Process and Requirements Manager, Product Owner

Otto GmbH & Co. KG

Subproject lead for the rollout of a ticket system for otto.de (> 1,000 users)
Project management for data flow processes at otto.de: transparency, weak point analysis, risk identification, cross-functional coordination
Technical responsibility and project management for the rollout and further development of the employee platform for 350 employees
Introduction of cross-functional emergency/crisis processes and security incident processes
Requirements and process management for the relaunch of otto.de, creation of process guidelines and workshops
Work in first and second level customer service to identify process weak points

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Retail, Information Technology, Government and Administration, Professional Services, Utilities, and Transportation.

Retail

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Professional Services

Utilities

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Legal

Quality Assurance

Finance

Summary

Nicole Folchert is a multi-digital manager and, through her many years of professional experience in a wide range of digital roles, an expert in digitalization, IT, data protection implementation, and payment, specializing in projects in large corporate environments and with complex IT architectures.

Her professional focus is on delivering IT projects in corporate settings and acting as a communication interface between IT and the traditional business departments. With her extensive experience in IT projects and data protection, she knows the challenges companies face and offers practical solutions.

She is supported by more than 30 years of professional and project experience in coordinating, managing, and leading cross-functional projects.

Skills

Hard Skills

30 Years Of Project Management Experience
20 Years Of Experience In Process Analysis, Optimization, And Modeling (Bpmn, Epk, Uml, Various Tools)
20 Years Of Experience In Requirements Management And As A Product Owner
20 Years Of Experience In Interface And Change Projects And Processes
8 Years Of Experience In Payment Projects
6 Years Of Experience In Data Protection Projects

Soft Skills

"Mediator" Between Business Departments And It
25 Years Of Moderation Experience
15 Years Of Knowledge Of Agile Ways Of Working (Supporting One Of The First Rollouts In Germany At Otto)
Understanding Of "Hybrid Ways Of Working" (Waterfall And Agile Methods In One Company)
Strong Communication Skills, "On Equal Footing"
Through Many Years Of Professional Practice, The Ability To See "The Whole Picture"
Team-Oriented And Pragmatic Way Of Working

Languages

German

Elementary

Education

Diploma Webmaster · Computer Science

DAA NMS

Business Administration in Data Processing · Neumünster, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Payment Professional

Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

Change Manager Digital Transformation

University of Hamburg

Data Protection Auditor

TÜV Nord

Data Protection Officer

TÜV Süd

ITIL Foundation

Prince2 Foundation

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Retail 12.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 8 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager Datalake and Payment Service Provider, Product Owner Interface Team blume2000.de, Business Analyst / Data Protection Project Manager

Main industries Retail, Information Technology, Government and Administration

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

March 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Where is Nicole based?

Nicole is based in Padenstedt, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Nicole speak?

Nicole speaks the following languages: German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Nicole have?

Nicole has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Nicole has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Nicole may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nicole be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nicole would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager Datalake and Payment Service Provider, Product Owner Interface Team blume2000.de, Business Analyst / Data Protection Project Manager.

What is Nicole's latest experience?

Nicole's most recent position is Project Manager Datalake and Payment Service Provider at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG.

What companies has Nicole worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nicole has worked for EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, BLUME 2000 SE, Various clients and support for external legal data protection consultants, TÜV NORD GROUP, and Sedo GmbH (IONOS Group).

Which industries is Nicole most experienced in?

Nicole is most experienced in industries like Retail, Information Technology, and Government and Administration. Nicole also has some experience in Professional Services, Utilities, and Transportation.

Which business areas is Nicole most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Legal.

What is Nicole's education?

Nicole holds a Master in Computer Science.

Does Nicole have any certificates?

Nicole has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Payment Professional, Change Manager Digital Transformation, and Data Protection Auditor.

What is the availability of Nicole?

Nicole is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nicole?

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