Get to know our professional: Rogier Meinster

Three years ago, Rogier started working at SK FireSafety Group through G-Nius, and he is still thriving there. In this interview, we delve deeper into his daily responsibilities as a project manager and his collaboration with G-Nius. He views G-Nius not only as a client but also as a sparring partner. Read on to discover how he successfully works remotely and why he would recommend G-Nius (but selectively).

You are a project manager at SK FireSafety Group, what are your responsibilities?

I am responsible for all operational tasks within the IT department that are necessary to guide projects from start to finish. This includes IT projects for all companies under the group. Sometimes, it involves upgrading applications for a small regional company, while other times, I am working on large-scale tasks for the entire organization, such as procuring telephony services. My role is to operationally manage these projects, ensuring everyone does their part and that the project’s end goals are met.

How did you end up at G-Nius?

Three years ago, G-Nius approached me with a great opportunity. We had a conversation, and that’s how I was introduced to SK FireSafety Group. I am still very happy with my position there; the collaboration is excellent!

What has G-Nius accomplished for you?

G-Nius facilitated my entry with the client and the associated project. Additionally, Sjoerd and I regularly discuss market developments, ongoing issues, and our perspectives on various matters. Therefore, G-Nius also serves as a sparring partner for assessing our current position and future actions.

Sjoerd also consistently checks in to see how the project is going, whether everything is running smoothly, and if there are any issues where G-Nius needs to intervene or assist. Fortunately, that hasn’t been necessary so far.

What is the best company event or team outing of G-Nius that you have attended?

I haven’t (yet) attended any G-Nius events because they are too far away for me.

You work for a company in Breda but live in Enschede. How do you manage that?

I work from home and rarely go to the office. Remote work suits me perfectly. Last week, one of the division directors within the organization even complimented me on it, saying, “You have stayed in the post-COVID period where everything was done via Teams, and you’re very good at it.”

I don’t need to see someone in person to do my job. I schedule appointments, and if that’s via Teams, that’s how we communicate. We can also chat about other things, like football, via Teams.

How does G-Nius differentiate itself?

As a freelancer, you often get approached by various agencies that want to push your CV to multiple companies without really knowing you. G-Nius does the opposite; they first have a conversation with the professional to understand the person. Based on that, they make a match with a client. That’s the biggest difference with G-Nius. They really look at the assignment and the person, adding value that clients seek when looking for good staff through an agency.

Professionals can trust that G-Nius will find the assignments they desire.

Would you recommend G-Nius?

I would definitely recommend G-Nius. However, being part of the G-Nius family, I’d be cautious about who I bring into that family, in a positive way. I see the work of other freelancers around me, and I’m not always sure if their quality aligns with what G-Nius stands for, so I am careful. But if I come across a good candidate, I would certainly introduce them to G-Nius immediately.