Nils Röder - Interim CIO/CTO

Q: Where is Nils based?

Nils is based in Würzburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Nils speak?

Nils speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nils have?

Nils has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Nils has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 19 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Nils may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nils's latest experience?

Nils's most recent position is Interim CIO/CTO at European energy infrastructure project / Shared Service Center TSOs .

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

In recent years, Nils has worked for European energy infrastructure project / Shared Service Center TSOs , Municipal waste management company , European water treatment equipment manufacturer , and Leading international law firm .

Q: Which industries is Nils most experienced in?

Nils is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Insurance , and Automotive . Nils also has some experience in Energy , Professional Services , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Nils most experienced in?

Nils is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Business Intelligence , and Project Management . Nils also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Finance , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Nils worked in recently?

Nils has recently worked in industries like Energy , Professional Services , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Nils worked in recently?

Nils has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

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Würzburg, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 10 months

Würzburg, Germany

Interim CIO/CTO

European energy infrastructure project / Shared Service Center TSOs

Took over overall project IT responsibility as Interim CTO for one of the largest European infrastructure projects in the energy sector with 8 locations and about 4500 users
Designed and delivered the technical operations platform and related services like data integration, automation & reporting, helpdesk, on-site support, user and asset management, rollout management, operational IT security, service operations, infrastructure & platforms, and collaboration activities
Spun off the department into a shared service center for 3 of the 4 German transmission system operators, including shaping all key processes, vision, mission, values and building the new company
Restructured and modernized the project IT into a scalable, automated and integrated platform for over 15 grid expansion projects with ~7500 users across 12 sites
Steered the IT strategy toward Cloud First, migrating on-premise and cloud environments to a central cloud platform with shared services focused on automation and ML/AI integration
Shifted the organization to a value-stream-driven operating model based on SAFe, implemented a unified support model, evaluated and re-selected the managed service provider including EU procurement procedures
Prepared a sovereign cloud approach, led the enterprise architecture area and established an information security management system (ISMS) for ISO 27001 and BSI certifications
Built a highly automated and integrated IT platform with a shared services model, cut costs and staff by ~30%, and introduced a monitoring and alerting system with AI-based reporting

Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim IT Manager as part of IT leadership

Municipal waste management company

Initiated and supported a comprehensive IT transformation and modernization based on an initial analysis of the current IT state
Created transparency for the board and highlighted the need for changes
Shaped the IT strategy, prioritized action areas and operationalized measures
Rebuilt IT structures, processes and organization in collaboration with involved departments
Launched and drove urgent issues like IT security and critical infrastructure adjustments, technical and organizational IT modernization, legacy system removal with AI/LLM support, and S4 transformation

Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

11 months

Germany

Interim Director IT

European water treatment equipment manufacturer

Stabilized and expanded the chronically overloaded IT team
Modernized and consolidated the IT infrastructure, systems and application landscape (cloud & on-premise)
Reorganized IT & information security, including process definition and outsourcing managed services
Expanded and modernized the ERP system, optimized processes and automated

Sep 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Program Manager & Coach Information Security & M365 E5 / Azure

Leading international law firm

Strategic program management for information security and the M365/Azure program
Set up structures, processes and organization, and defined methodologies and tools for project and program management
Implemented managed services, SLAs and certifications
Supported the onboarding of the Information Security Program Manager as deputy program manager on selected information security projects

Oct 2019 - May 2020

8 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Chief Information Officer

LegalTech

Stabilized IT operations and established IT security & compliance
Developed and implemented the IT strategy including data strategy
Reorganized IT and relevant processes for a leading German LegalTech

Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

9 months

Berlin, Germany

Strategic program management, coach & firefighter

European energy provider

Strategic program management for group-wide digitization, IT modernization, cloudification, consolidation and cost savings

Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Management consultant & project manager

European energy provider

Responsible as an IT management consultant, project manager and coach for a troubled project to standardize and digitize group-wide process management
Review, revise and migrate processes

Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

7 months

Singapore

IT cost optimization campaign

Global automotive bank

IT cost optimization initiative with service (re)allocation for the AAP regional office and its markets

Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

6 months

Proof of concept & implementation global digital workplace

International automotive bank

Proof of concept and implementation of the global digital workplace as part of the digitization activities of a German automotive bank and its international branches

May 2017 - Jan 2018

9 months

Berlin, Germany

Temporary IT director, interim COO and agile coach

International FinTech

Defining the future IT strategy and reorganizing the IT department and all relevant processes for a leading international FinTech in LATAM

Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

4 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

IT Management Consultant & Value Stream Engineer

BCG Platinion GmbH

Implementation of agile program management using SAFe 4.0 at a leading global rail infrastructure provider

Sep 2016 - Nov 2016

3 months

Germany

Due Diligence & Valuation of Selected Startups

Venture Capital Organisation

Due diligence, detailed analysis, development, advice and coaching focusing on organizational setup, IT processes and project management for the startups of a strategic investor

Feb 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years 5 months

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Project Manager & BI Consultant for Issuing ABS Transactions

Internationale Automobilbank

Modernization and functional and technical design of the display and reporting of ABS transactions in the bank's central systems

Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years 6 months

Hybrid

International Multi-Project and Program Management

Internationale Automobilbank

Multi-project and program management (traditional, agile & hybrid) in global data centers, IT infrastructure, IT solutions & platforms, IT security, demand and IT service management

Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

2 years 9 months

London, United Kingdom

BI Strategy Review & DWH Modernization

Internationaler Rückversicherer

Review and enhancement of the BI strategy, validation of business requirements, IT design, implementation and testing of the new data warehouse

Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

3 months

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Review and Remodeling Authorization Concept

International Automotive Bank

Analysis, review and remodeling of the authorization and permissions concept of an SAP DWH according to BaFin section 44 and SoD, focus on treasury & collection

Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

10 months

London, United Kingdom

Remodeling & Enhancement Oracle DWH

International Reinsurer

Technical redesign, expansion and modernization of an Oracle data warehouse including maintenance, commercial and technical concept development as well as testing and implementation

Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Setting Up ICS for Regulatory Reporting & Credit Risk Reporting

International Automotive Bank

Definition, implementation and testing of internal control systems for regulatory reporting and credit risk reporting in the context of replacing an operational IT system for dealer financing billing and controlling

Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

6 months

Braunschweig, Germany

Setting Up Metadata Management

International Automotive Bank

Building a metadata management system, analyzing technical business processes in risk management, documenting and specifying business-critical KPIs, and establishing data quality processes according to Solvency and Basel II

Sep 2010 - Dec 2011

1 year 4 months

Mannheim, Germany

Setting Up ICS & DQM

Insurance Group

Designing and piloting an internal control system to validate data warehouse data and processes
Creating prototypes with SAS Enterprise Guide, training internal staff and supporting further development
Expanding the range of tasks to include business and data quality analyses in preparation for a comprehensive modernization project of the Oracle-based DWH

May 2010 - Dec 2010

8 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Implementation of PoS Dealer Financing

Internationale Automobilbank

Coordination of test activities and communication during the implementation of a new point-of-sale system for dealer financing
Definition, coordination and implementation of the required data maintenance and business processes for Go-Live between the corporate headquarters, subsidiary and software vendor

Mar 2010 - Apr 2010

2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Test & Test Management for Implementing Early Risk Detection & Internal Control System

Internationale Automobilbank

Test management and execution of tests for the implementation of an early risk detection and internal control system
Ensuring functionality and analyzing any errors that occur

Jan 2010 - Feb 2010

2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Piloting QlikView DQM

Internationale Automobilbank

Evaluation and piloting of processes to measure and verify data quality in business analyses with QlikView and SAP Connector
Sample analysis with QlikView and data quality assessment via the SAP FI/CO interface

Mar 2009 - Dec 2009

10 months

Braunschweig, Germany

Adjustment of ABS Reporting

Internationale Automobilbank

Adaptation of IT infrastructure and banking processes for regulatory reporting on asset-backed securities
Definition and implementation of adjustments as well as support and monitoring of reporting throughout the entire lifecycle of ABS deals

Feb 2009 - Dec 2009

11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Early Detection & Reporting of Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing

Internationale Automobilbank

Definition of specifications and support in implementation and testing processes of an SAP BI-based tool for detecting and reporting potential money laundering and terrorist financing behavior
Design and implementation of an internal control system to ensure data quality

Dec 2008 - Jun 2009

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Requirement Engineering

IT Consulting

Analysis and definition of requirements on site at the client
Development of a company-wide framework for high-quality work and projects

Jul 2008 - Apr 2009

10 months

Berlin, Germany

ERP system implementation

Medium-sized consulting firm

Supporting management with requirement definition, specifications creation, and milestone planning
Creating a shortlist of potential software and vendors and assisting with vendor selection

Apr 2008 - Feb 2009

11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

SAP BI Consultant

International Automotive Bank

Analysis and definition of business specifications for SAP BI (BW/BA) and SAS BI
Creating and adapting reports for internal control systems using SAP Analysis Designer, Business Explorer, and SAS Enterprise Guide
Migrating receivables management reporting from SAS to SAP BW within the Basel II guidelines

Aug 2006 - Apr 2007

9 months

Augsburg, Germany

Final Thesis Student

International IT hardware manufacturer

Developing a framework to compare technical and monetary product similarities within the same category
Implementing the framework in day-to-day operations

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Insurance, Automotive, Energy, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Automotive

Energy

Professional Services

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Quality Assurance.

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Operations

Finance

Quality Assurance

Summary

Strategic technology and transformation leader with many years of experience as an Interim CTO / CIO / COO.

Skills

15+ Years In Strategy And It Management Consulting
International Corporate And Start-up Know-how Combined With It Expertise
It Strategy & Digitalization
International Project & Program Management
Proven Expert In Lean And Agile Management Methods
It Security, Regulatory Requirements And Compliance
Strategic Program Management, Coach & Firefighter For Company-wide Digitalization, It Modernization, Consolidation And Cost Savings
It Operations & Platform Strategies, Including It Sourcing & Shoring
Business Process Modeling & Service Operations Management
It Cost Optimization & Consolidation
Manufacturing, Infrastructure & Logistics
Energy Providers & Water Treatment
Banking & Finance
Waste Disposal & Recycling (Municipal)
Legal Tech & Large Law Firms
Startups & Venture Capital
Insurance
Media
Due Diligence, Detailed Analysis, Development, Consulting And Coaching With A Focus On Organizational Structure, Processes, Especially It Processes And Project Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences

International Management, Finance & Controlling · Berlin, Germany

Queensland University of Technology

Cross-cultural communication and negotiation, International Mgmt. · Brisbane, Australia

Certifications & licenses

BSI

ISO 27001

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 29

Experience in Banking and Finance 7.5 y

Avg length 10 m

Longest experience 2 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, United Kingdom, Singapore, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim CIO/CTO, Interim IT Manager as part of IT leadership, Interim Director IT

Main industries Banking and Finance, Insurance, Automotive

Main business areas Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Nils based?

Nils is based in Würzburg, Germany.

What languages does Nils speak?

Nils speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Nils have?

Nils has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Nils has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Nils may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nils be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nils would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CIO/CTO, Interim IT Manager as part of IT leadership, Interim Director IT.

What is Nils's latest experience?

Nils's most recent position is Interim CIO/CTO at European energy infrastructure project / Shared Service Center TSOs.

What companies has Nils worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nils has worked for European energy infrastructure project / Shared Service Center TSOs, Municipal waste management company, European water treatment equipment manufacturer, and Leading international law firm.

Which industries is Nils most experienced in?

Nils is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Automotive. Nils also has some experience in Energy, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Nils most experienced in?

Nils is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Project Management. Nils also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Finance, and Operations.

Which industries has Nils worked in recently?

Nils has recently worked in industries like Energy, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Nils worked in recently?

Nils has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

What is Nils's education?

Nils holds a Bachelor in International Management, Finance & Controlling from HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences.

Does Nils have any certificates?

Nils has 2 certificates. These include: BSI and ISO 27001.

What is the availability of Nils?

Nils will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Nils?

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