ISO 19011 Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ISO 19011
Sandra K.
Last position:
Webinar Leader - Blackout Prevention and Preparation at SANDRA KLINKENBERG • Management Consultant, self-employed independent business consultant
- Webinar on Blackout - Brownout - Power failure - how do I recognise it and what can I do?
Egor B.
Last position:
Freelance Technical Buyer & SQM Specialist at Becker Supply Chain & Procurement (BSCP)
- Responsibility & Strategy: Global supplier qualification for an international company in the field of certified consumer goods – fully remote and handled independently.
- Core task: Supplier research and outreach (over 150 contacts in the EU, Asia, and the USA), NDA negotiations, and building a structured supplier database based on relevant product and sustainability standards.
- Key success: Built the supplier base from scratch, placed series inquiries, and independently organized and led supplier meetings – ready for serial production in a short time.
Mahmoud T.
Last position:
Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer at Netcom BW / EnBW
- Analysis of the fiber optic market with a focus on FTTH
- Advising senior management on strategy planning for the next 10 years
- Reviewing product portfolios and services
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Planning restructuring measures as part of a transformation program
- Designing a program structure "Fit For Profit" to implement the planned restructuring and meet strategic objectives
Federico L.
Last position:
Senior IAM Manager & Single Point of Contact for Information Security at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
As the only large integrated energy company in Germany, EnBW covers the entire value chain - from energy production through distribution to customers. It expands its renewable energy sources, advocates for a socially responsible coal exit, and drives key technologies like green hydrogen. A rapid energy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2035 are priorities for EnBW. Developed and implemented a holistic process view covering both technical and organizational aspects Ensured end-to-end control of all IAM-related technical services Established clear responsibilities and accountabilities within the IAM landscape Collaborated with different departments to identify and optimize a holistic architecture and act as Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for Information Security Introduced and monitored governance policies to ensure compliance and security Continuously improved IAM processes and systems through regular audits and evaluations Participated in external audits of the process as part of official ISO audits Further developed the policy for setting administrative requirements and procedures and aligned it with administrative units Conceptually advanced the KPI system to measure process quality
Robert V.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Information Security and Business Continuity at Freelance business consulting
- Provide consulting services nationwide in both private and public sectors
- Advise on information security management systems, IT-Grundschutz, KRITIS compliance, TISAX, business continuity and crisis management
- Support the introduction of policies, risk management methods, asset registers and supplier management
- Conduct internal audits, training workshops and support audit preparations
Georg S.
Last position:
Internal environmental auditor at VOREST AG
- Function of environmental audits
- ISO 19011: Principles, planning and conduction of audits
- Meeting the requirements of ISO 14001
- Identifying and assessing the EMS requirements
- Conducting audit interviews
- Documenting audit results
- Function and tasks of ISO 14001 auditors
- Function and tasks of environmental auditors
Volkmar J.
Last position:
Consultant at 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
Ralf P.
Last position:
Quality Management at BorgWarner Akasol GmbH
- Quality management
- Complaint management for battery systems
- PPAP preparation
- Audit support
- Handling customer complaints
- Creating 8D reports for Daimler, Volvo
Arndt S.
Last position:
Information Security Officer according to TISAX at Automotive Supplier
Said W.
Last position:
HSE Manager at Worley
- Consultation on HSE-related topics
- Preparation of relevant documents (EHS plans)
- Construction inspections
- Construction meetings
- Construction briefing
- Review of contractors' risk assessments
Anette G.
Last position:
Managing Director at promismanagement services GmbH
- Leading and building integrated management systems (IMS) for quality (QMS), data protection and information security (ISMS), risk (GRC), and artificial intelligence (AI) in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 21500, ISO 21502, ISO 37301, ISO 31000
- Governance, project, and transformation management nationally and internationally incl. enterprise and project governance
- Process development, optimization, and business process reengineering according to BPMN 2.0, Kaizen, IATF 16949, VDA, BPMN 2.0
- Compliance and risk management in the company and project context as well as connection to internal control systems (ICS) and Group Risk Compliance (GRC)
- Carrying out and leading internal audits and lead audits according to ISO 19011; audit management and test equipment / special equipment management
- Methodical and systemic coaching (IFS, Hakomi) as well as conflict moderation and change management
- Designing and delivering AI trainings, prompt engineering, and AI literacy workshops
- Advising on data protection impact assessments (DPIA), implementing EU GDPR, BDSG, and IT-SiG as well as NIS-2 and DORA
- Building and leading Program Management Offices (PMO) and introducing Project Management Office structures
- Contract management, clause-by-clause analyses, and project controlling according to PMI® standards incl. Earned Value Management
- Building knowledge, document, and content management systems (Confluence, SharePoint, EY iManage)
Norbert S.
Last position:
Self-Employed Consultant and Project Manager at Self-Employed Consultant and Project Manager
- 21 projects ≥ 6 months at large and medium-sized companies
- 13 projects as project or subproject manager
- 6 international projects with English as project language
Thomas M.
Last position:
External Representative and Consultant at Aeromarintime Systembau GmbH
- External representative and consultant for the integrated management system according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018
- Industry: Defense industry
- Sector: System house for marine communication
- Employees: 50
Stephan S.
Last position:
IT-Security Manager at Large industrial corporation with multiple international locations
- Planning and managing all projects in the context of IT security
- Establishing a Cyber Security Incident Response procedure according to ISO/IEC 27035
- NIS2 readiness: impact analysis, planning and implementation of NIS2 compliance
- Management reporting based on KPIs
Klaus-Dieter K.
Last position:
Executive Partner at iAP-Independent Audit Professionals GmbH
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Statistics of experts using ISO 19011
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Professional Services, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Audit, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ISO 19011
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ISO 19011 experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (78%)
- Manufacturing (72%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Energy (50%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Transportation (39%)
- Government and Administration (39%)
- Construction (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Audit framework
ISO 19011 provides guidance for auditing management systems. It covers audit principles, audit programme management, conducting individual audits and assessing the competence of people involved. The standard supports internal, supplier and certification-related audit activities without prescribing one fixed audit method.
Where it applies
The guidance can support audits of quality, environmental, information security, occupational health and safety, energy and other management systems. It is useful for single-system audits and combined audits where several standards or business processes are reviewed together. Companies in German manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and professional services often use this structure to make audits consistent.
Audit programme work
- Define audit objectives, scope, criteria and methods
- Build risk-based audit programmes and schedules
- Select auditors with suitable competence and independence
- Review evidence, findings and conclusions
- Track corrective actions and programme performance
Strong specialists connect ISO 19011 guidance with practical governance. They establish clear roles, protect auditor impartiality and make findings traceable to reliable evidence rather than assumptions.
Skills and tooling
Professionals working with ISO 19011 commonly use process maps, audit plans, interview guides, sampling methods, evidence logs and finding registers. They may work with document-control systems, compliance software, quality management platforms and collaboration tools. Adjacent knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 or sector-specific controls helps when audits span multiple requirements.
When to hire expertise
- An internal audit programme lacks structure or consistent criteria
- A company is preparing for a certification or recertification audit
- Supplier, contractor or site audits need a common method
- Combined management system audits create duplicated effort
- Audit findings do not lead to effective corrective action
Freelance expertise is useful when an organisation needs an independent perspective, temporary audit capacity or a specialist for a complex transition. For German teams, remote preparation can be combined with on-site interviews and evidence reviews when processes or facilities require direct observation.
What good looks like
A capable ISO 19011 professional turns business risks and audit criteria into a focused, proportionate plan. They ask precise questions, distinguish conformity from opportunity for improvement and document objective evidence clearly. They also communicate difficult findings without losing trust, protect confidentiality and verify whether corrective actions address root causes. Quality is visible in the reasoning behind each conclusion, not only in the final report.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about ISO 19011.
ISO 19011 is used to plan, conduct and manage audits of management systems. It helps organisations define audit objectives, assess evidence, select competent auditors and report findings consistently.
ISO 19011 gives auditing guidance, while ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 define requirements for particular management systems. An audit can use ISO 19011 methods to assess whether a quality or information security system meets its applicable requirements.
A strong ISO 19011 specialist may also understand ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001 or ISO 50001, depending on the assignment. Knowledge of risk management, process analysis, corrective action and document control is also valuable.
The right level depends on audit scope, risk and the number of systems involved. A focused internal audit may need a specialist who can work independently, while a complex or combined audit calls for broader sector knowledge, lead-audit capability and strong reporting discipline.
ISO 19011 audits can often include remote document reviews, interviews and meetings. On-site work may still be important for observing operations, sampling records or verifying conditions at German facilities, so the best setup depends on audit objectives and evidence needs.
An ISO 19011 assignment may produce an audit programme, audit plan, interview schedule, evidence records, findings, conclusions and a final report. It may also include a corrective-action register and follow-up review, depending on the agreed scope.
Ask an ISO 19011 professional to explain how they set criteria, protect impartiality, sample evidence and distinguish a finding from an opinion. Review the clarity of a sample report and confirm that they can communicate with process owners, management and operational teams.
ISO 19011 provides guidance that can support many types of audits, but it does not itself grant certification. A certification audit is performed by an authorised certification body against the requirements of a defined management system standard.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 19011 in their recent projects is 121 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 971 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 19011 in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 19011 in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 19011 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (39%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 19011 in their recent projects are Professional Services (78%), Manufacturing (72%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 19011 in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Operations (83%), and Quality Assurance (83%).
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