ISO 19011 Experts in Germany
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Sandra Klinkenberg
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 Becker
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 Tadjallimehr
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 Leefhelm
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 Vattig
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 Schönhof
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
Ralf Pauli
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
Volkmar Jaekel
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
Arndt Schürg
Last position:
Information Security Officer according to TISAX at Automotive Supplier
Anette Göbel
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 Stilling
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 Meidinger
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
Said Waezsada
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
Stephan Selnerat
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 Krause
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 30 Aug 2026.
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About the technology
Audit guidance ISO 19011 gives guidance for auditing management systems. It is used to plan, run, and improve internal and external audits without turning audits into a box-ticking exercise.
Common use
- Audit programme setup and annual planning
- Audit checklists, criteria, and sampling approach
- Auditor interviews, evidence review, and reporting
- Follow-up on findings and corrective actions Companies use ISO 19011 to keep audit work consistent across quality, environmental, security, and other management systems.
Strong expertise A strong specialist knows how to stay independent, ask clear questions, and judge evidence without bias. They understand process thinking, risk-based auditing, and how to write findings that are useful to management.
Related standards ISO 19011 often appears alongside ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001. Professionals who work with it usually know how to align audit scope with the standard in use, the organization’s own procedures, and sector-specific controls.
When to bring help
- You need an internal audit programme built from scratch
- Audits are inconsistent across teams or sites
- Findings are weak, late, or hard to act on
- You need a lead auditor for a supplier or certification audit German companies often bring in ISO 19011 specialists when audits must be done in English and German, or when local plants, service teams, and central compliance groups need one common method.
What good looks like Good professionals do more than tick clauses. They prepare focused audit plans, collect solid evidence, handle difficult interviews, and turn results into clear corrective actions. They also know when a process issue needs a deeper root-cause review, not a quick note in the report.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about ISO 19011.
ISO 19011 is used as guidance for auditing management systems. Companies rely on it to plan audits, run interviews, review evidence, and report findings in a structured way. It is especially useful when several systems must be audited with the same method.
ISO 19011 is not a management system requirement standard. It explains how to audit systems such as ISO 9001 or ISO 27001, while those standards define what the organization must do. In practice, it is the audit method, not the system being audited.
A strong ISO 19011 specialist usually also understands audit planning, interview technique, risk-based thinking, and corrective action follow-up. Depending on the project, knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 27001 is often important. Clear report writing matters as much as technical knowledge.
The right level depends on the audit scope and how mature the current process is. A small internal audit cleanup may only need a specialist who knows ISO 19011 well and can organize the work. A certification or multi-site programme usually needs someone with broader audit leadership experience.
Yes, much of ISO 19011 work can be done remotely, especially planning, document review, interview preparation, and report drafting. On-site time still helps when processes need to be observed directly or when you want to see how work is actually performed. Many teams use a mixed approach.
For Germany, ask whether the specialist can work in German, English, or both, and whether they know your sector and audit type. A good ISO 19011 professional should explain how they handle sampling, evidence, and follow-up actions. Ask for examples of audit programmes or reports they have shaped.
Look for clear audit criteria, practical questions, and findings that are specific enough to act on. Strong ISO 19011 work does not overload the business with vague comments; it shows what was checked, what evidence was found, and why the finding matters. The report should support real corrective action.
A common mistake is treating ISO 19011 like a checklist instead of a risk-based audit method. Another is asking leading questions or accepting weak evidence. Poor follow-up is also a problem, because findings only help when corrective actions are owned and tracked.
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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