Career
Hjulmand began his career with Randers Freja in 1987 where he played four years, and then signed with Herlev IF in the winter of 1992. He played with Herlev IF two seasons and then moved to B.93 in the winter of 1995. After three seasons with B93 at the age of 26 Hjulmand was forced to retire as a football player due to a knee injury.
Early career Hjulmand became head coach of Lyngby BK from 1 January 2006 until 7 July 2008 when he became an assistant coach with Football Club Nordsjælland.
He was named the successor of Morten Wieghorst in Football Club Nordsjælland took over from 1 July 2011 until 18 May 2014 when he had his final match as head coach of Nordsjælland. A 2–2 draw against Brøndby.
FSV Mainz 05 On 15 May 2014, Hjulmand was confirmed as Thomas Tuchel"s successor at 1. FSV Mainz 05 for the following season.
His first two matches in charge was in the Third qualifying round of the Europa League.
Then Mainz were knocked out in the first round of the DFB Cup after losing to Chemnitzer Football Club in a shoot–out. In his first eight league matches, Mainz were undefeated and in third place. At this point, on 17 February 2015, he was sacked.
His final match was a 4–2 loss to Borussia Dortmund.
Return to Nordsjælland On 15 December 2015 it was announced that Hjulmand would return as manager of Football Club Nordsjælland as of 1 January 2016. As of 13 February 2015 Managerial Nordsjælland.