Hans Schmidt

100% BOOKED UNTILL END JANUARY 2027 - Senior Project Manager (Freelance) - IT Integrations - Cyber Security - NIS2/DORA - Compliance - RISK Assessment and Management

Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark

About

With more than 25 years of experience, I specialize in managing complex IT and compliance projects within high-tech and regulated industries like telecommunications, renewable energy, and utilities. At Norlys, I led IT integration efforts for the BSS/OSS program as part of the Telia post-merger integration, ensuring seamless alignment across systems through precise project planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. My work enabled progress in dynamic environments while addressing challenges with a focus on stakeholder alignment and operational excellence. Previous roles, including at Siemens Gamesa and Energinet, have deepened my expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks, as well as cyber security standards like NIS2, DORA and GDPR. I bring a structured approach to aligning IT systems with business objectives, leveraging my skills in compliance, risk analysis, and program management to deliver sustainable and secure solutions. My commitment lies in navigating regulatory landscapes with precision while enabling organizational growth and technological innovation.

Experience

  • Senior Project Manager at Energinet
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    NIS2/CER/Lov om Styrket Beredskab Compliance Network mapping/Network Segmentation Asseesment and Implementation Plans 12 month assignment (8/2025 - 8/2026)

  • Senior Project Manager at Norlys
    Mar 2025 - Apr 2025 · 2 mos

    Norlys/Telia integration - PMI IT Program (Post Merger Integration) Senior project management within the Telco area as part of the BSS/OSS program in PMI (Post Merger Intergration) of Telia into NORLYS IT integration. Responsible for the following tasks: • Project planning and management, ensuring progress on the project within BSS/OSS in close collaboration with technical team members and other departments, including Mobile Core (Network) • Risk analysis and management: Identification of potential risks and development of strategies to minimize or eliminate them. • Communication and reporting: Regular communication with stakeholders, including management, team members and customers. Preparation of status reports and presentations. • Technical guidance: Providing technical expertise and guidance to the project team within BSS/OSS, data center requirements, cloud, migration and application development, etc. • Supplier management: Selection of and coordination with external suppliers and partners • Change management: Handling changes in the project scope, timeline and/or budget Task was terminated sooner as planned - as Norlys changed the Telia integration strategy going from Lift & Shift to develop new mobile/fixed Tech Stack from scratch

  • Senior Project Manager at Energinet
    Apr 2024 - Dec 2024 · 9 mos

    External Consultant (April 2024 - Dec 2024) Task: Development and implementation af GRC (Governance/Risk/Compliance) software platform (RISMA SYSTEMS) and underlaying processes/tools to ensure NIS2, GDPR and CSRD compliance. Integration towards other platforms (ServiceNow/CMDB/DataPlatform GRC is an framework for managing governance, risk management and compliance with industry and government regulations. GRC also refers to an integrated suite of software capabilities for implementing and managing an enterprise GRC program. GRC’s set of practices and processes provides a structured approach to aligning IT with business objectives. GRC helps companies effectively manage IT and security risks including NIS2, reduce costs, and meet compliance requirements. It also helps improve decision-making and performance through an integrated view of how well an organization manages its risks. Tasks: - Software roll-out (scoping, development and tests) - Scoping and allignment on overall IT architechture - NIS2 Mapping: Assesment (As-Is mapping) of OT/IT infrastrucure and related processes - NIS2 related RISK assesment and mitigation - Roadmap ownership (Features, securing allignment with key stakeholders on prioritisation etc.) - Back-up and restore - Vendor contract management - Handover - Training

  • Senior Program Manager at Siemens Gamesa
    Jul 2019 - Mar 2024 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    External consultant Offshore Wind Turbines - Technology Development - Leading Software development teams - Cyber Security (IEC 62 443/NERC CIP/NIS 2) - Condition Monitoring Systems - Physical security Tasks: • Program Manager of multiple software teams • Ensure continuous Cyber Security compliance (IEC 62 443/NERC CIP) and Windfarm Physical Security roadmap (Park and Turbine Level) on 13.000+ customer Onshore/Offshore Wind Turbines • Development/Modification/Implementation of Condition Monitoring Solutions/Security Solutions (e.g., Radars, sensors/Algorithms) of new generation Offshore and Onshore Wind Turbine Platforms and retrofit solutions i.e both cyber security and physical security • Vendor Contract Management (Tendering, Contract negotiations) in close cooperation with Legal and Procurement • Roadmap ownership and coordination across Offshore, Onshore and Service division including customers and key suppliers • Implement Operational readiness on new Wind Turbine Platforms i.e. Handover documentation, training, resource planning and sign-off on roles and responsibilities Results: # Cyber Security compliance (IEC standard 62 443) on world largest Wind Farm - Hornsea 2 # Vendor Contract Management - Contract negotiations, improved set of SLA's, penalty scheme and liabilities # Back-up and restore # Sign-off on Sourcing/Insourcing strategy # Optimize SCADA infrastructure in existing Siemens Gamesa Fleet (13.000+ turbines) # Establish/Sign-off on Condition Monitoring System Roadmap for existing (legacy fleet) and future generation of Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines # Insourcing of Condition Monitoring Infrastructure and Application solutions for future generation of Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines

  • Product Line Manager at Ørsted
    Mar 2019 - May 2019 · 3 mos

    External consultant Orsted has developed a unique method to turn unsorted household waste into energy and recycled materials. Using an enzyme-based technology called Renescience. My role was as and Product Line Manager (Ext consultant) was mainly: • Concept Development, Scope and Interface management Results: # Establish more detailed and modular interfaces # Basic set of documentation # Estalish roadmap # Modularization - Establish PL Module documentation and Interfaces 6 month contract period was reduced, due to lay-off (50+ employees) within this division in Orsted due to change of overall corporate strategy