ISO 19011 Experts in Germany
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Christian V.
Last position:
Founder and Interim Manager at Synqra360
Interim management and temporary leadership for industry and infrastructure. I step in where organizational change has stalled and leadership, structure and execution are needed at short notice.
Projects: AI and transformation strategy for a regional hospitality association (2026): analysis of problem areas and their interdependencies, two prioritized initiatives, metrics and roles for implementation. Result: clearly identified the core issue (the data foundation, not the technology) and delivered a practical plan. Two presentations for the Modell Hohenlohe business network (December 2026) on leadership, structure and effectiveness during periods of change. Preparing a pilot to stabilize leadership structures at a 1st-tier automotive supplier.
Federico L.
Last position:
Senior IAM Manager & Single Point of Contact for Information Security at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
As Germany’s only large integrated energy company, EnBW covers the entire value chain—from energy generation and distribution to serving customers. The company is expanding its renewable energy sources, working toward a socially responsible coal phase-out, and advancing key technologies such as the use of green hydrogen. A rapid energy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2035 are priorities for EnBW. Developing and implementing an end-to-end process view that takes both technical and organizational aspects into account Ensuring end-to-end control of all IAM-related technical services Establishing clear responsibilities and accountabilities across the IAM landscape Working with various departments to identify and optimize an end-to-end architecture and act as the Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for Information Security Introducing and monitoring governance policies to ensure compliance and security Continuously improving IAM processes and systems through regular audits and service reviews Taking part in external process audits as part of official audits against ISO standards Further developing the policy that sets administrative requirements and procedures, and aligning it with administrative departments Conceptually developing the KPI system for measuring process quality
Mahmoud Q.
Last position:
Information Security & GRC Expert at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group)
As a Council Member at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), the world’s leading expert network, I provide organizations, investment firms, and consulting companies with expert discussions on demand – wherever specialized knowledge in information security, IT governance, and regulatory compliance is needed.
My assessments are based on many years of practical experience in highly regulated industries: from building and implementing information security management systems (ISMS according to ISO 27001), IT risk and vulnerability management, and business continuity (ISO 22301) to the practical implementation of European regulations such as DORA, NIS2, BAIT, and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
The cooperation is project- and discussion-based. I provide decision-makers with a practical perspective gained from real-world experience on cyber risks, security governance, and operational resilience – exactly when it is needed.
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 certified consumer goods sector – fully remote and independently managed.
- Core Activity: Supplier research and outreach (over 150 contacts in the EU, Asia and the USA), NDA negotiations and development of a structured supplier database based on relevant product and sustainability standards.
- Notable Achievement: Built the supplier base from scratch, placed series inquiries and independently organized and led supplier meetings – ready for series production within a short period of time.
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
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?
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
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
Arndt S.
Last position:
Information Security Officer according to TISAX at Automotive Supplier
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
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
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Statistics of experts using ISO 19011
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Energy
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Audit, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
59%
Doctorate
18%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
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 29 Oct 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.
- Manufacturing (75%)
- Professional Services (70%)
- Energy (55%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Transportation (35%)
- Government and Administration (35%)
- Aerospace and Defense (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What ISO 19011 covers
ISO 19011 is the international guidance for auditing management systems. It explains audit principles, audit programme management, conducting audits and assessing the competence of people involved. The guidance applies to internal, supplier and certification-related audit activities.
Audit applications
Professionals use ISO 19011 to structure audits across quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, information security and business continuity systems. Typical assignments include:
- Defining audit scope, objectives and criteria
- Preparing evidence-based audit plans
- Interviewing teams and reviewing records
- Documenting findings and follow-up actions
Methods and tools
ISO 19011 work combines risk-based thinking, process auditing and evidence evaluation. Specialists may use audit schedules, checklists, sampling plans, interview guides, finding registers and corrective-action tracking. They also connect the guidance with management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001.
When companies need support
Companies often bring in freelance expertise before an internal audit, supplier review or certification assessment. Support is also valuable when an audit programme lacks structure, findings repeat, or teams need an independent view of process performance. In Germany, specialists may support manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, energy and technology organisations.
Skills that matter
Strong professionals understand both the wording of ISO 19011 and the operational context behind audit evidence. They can map processes, test controls, distinguish observations from nonconformities and write clear reports. Useful adjacent skills include root-cause analysis, corrective action, risk management and knowledge of the relevant ISO management system standard.
Choosing a specialist
Look for evidence of well-planned audits rather than familiarity with the standard alone. A capable specialist explains sampling choices, protects impartiality, handles difficult interviews and links every finding to objective evidence. For remote work, agree on document access, secure interviews and virtual site-walk methods; on-site collaboration may be needed for physical processes or German-language teams.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about ISO 19011.
ISO 19011 is used to plan, conduct and improve audits of management systems. It helps organisations define audit objectives, evaluate evidence, report findings and manage auditor competence.
ISO 19011 provides audit guidance, while ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 specify requirements for particular management systems. An audit specialist can use ISO 19011 methods to assess whether processes align with those requirements, but the guidance itself is not a certification standard.
A strong ISO 19011 specialist usually brings process mapping, risk assessment, root-cause analysis and corrective-action experience. Depending on the assignment, knowledge of quality, environmental, information security, safety or business continuity standards may also be important.
The right level depends on the audit scope, complexity and regulatory context. For a focused internal audit, practical experience with the relevant management system may be enough; integrated or high-risk audits call for a professional who has led comparable audit programmes and can manage impartiality, evidence and reporting.
Yes. ISO 19011 supports audit methods that use secure video interviews, shared records and remote evidence review when these methods are suitable. On-site work may still be necessary for physical operations, production controls or processes that cannot be verified effectively online, and German-language communication can matter for local teams.
An ISO 19011 audit deliverable normally sets out the scope, criteria, methods, participants, evidence reviewed and findings. It should clearly separate conformity, nonconformity and opportunities for improvement, then identify follow-up responsibilities without overstating the evidence.
Ask the ISO 19011 professional to explain how they select samples, protect independence and connect findings to verifiable evidence. Review anonymised report examples, references for similar management systems and their approach to difficult interviews, corrective actions and follow-up.
Before an ISO 19011 engagement, clarify the management systems involved, audit scope, sites, access to records, reporting language and expected follow-up. Freelancers should also confirm independence, confidentiality requirements and whether the assignment is an internal audit, supplier audit or preparation for an external assessment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 19011 in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 961 € 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, 59% hold at least a Master's degree, and 18% 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 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 (35%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 19011 in their recent projects are Manufacturing (75%), Professional Services (70%), and Energy (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 19011 in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Quality Assurance (80%), and Operations (75%).
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