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About the certification
What it proves
IPMA Level B, also known as Certified Senior Project Manager, is for people who can lead complex projects with real responsibility. It signals that the holder can plan, steer, and close demanding work while balancing scope, time, cost, risk, and people.
Typical profile
This certification is common among senior project managers who work across departments, suppliers, and senior stakeholders. It fits freelancers who step into difficult delivery roles, recovery projects, or program-like project settings where clear leadership and calm decision-making matter.
Core competences
- Define project goals, structure, and governance
- Manage stakeholders, teams, and communication
- Control risks, changes, and dependencies
- Keep delivery aligned with business needs
- Handle complex project environments and pressure
Knowledge behind it
The IPMA approach looks beyond methods alone. It also covers leadership, context, and behaviour. That means a Level B professional is expected to understand project management tools, but also to apply them with judgment in real situations, especially when priorities shift or information is incomplete.
What companies get
For a company, this certification is a strong sign that the freelancer can take ownership of a difficult project without heavy guidance. It is useful when you need structured execution, mature stakeholder handling, and reliable reporting. In Germany, it is especially relevant for organisations that value a broad, practice-based project management profile.
Where it matters
IPMA Level B is a good fit for transformation, IT, engineering, operations, and cross-functional change projects. It is also useful when teams are distributed, when suppliers must be coordinated, or when a project needs an experienced lead who can work in German and international settings.
Meet FRATCH IPMA Level B (Certified Senior Project Manager)
Matthias Schneider
Senior Project Manager
Last position:
Overall Project Coordinator at Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)
- PMO lead for Security Clearance 2 (SÜ2) cleared
- Reporting to sub-program management GMN
- System maintenance 25+
- Functional control and coordination of Jira setup
- Preparation of decision papers (e.g. project planning, steering model, communication plans, controlling models, role and responsibility matrices)
- Development of program-wide knowledge management using Confluence, creation of Jira concept
- Development of an access concept for all project tools
- Analyzing existing processes, identifying improvement potential, and designing solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches in existing tools
- Creating intranet articles as project marketing
- Responsible for project governance through reporting and resource planning in the sub-program
- Agile further development of the project method
- Gathering customer requirements (requirements engineering)
- Preparation and support of contract negotiations (7-year term, budget of over 500 million)
Fred Schröder
Partnermanagement; Project Manager
Last position:
Partnermanagement; Project Manager at Schröder Consultants UG
- Finalized partner contracts with application providers for portfolio management (OnePlanTM) and project controlling (ForProjectTM), with ongoing online qualification in the use and implementation of the tools
- Project management for the relaunch of the company website with a focus on these applications
- Development and implementation of about 60 PM standard methods according to ICB4 and PMBoK8 in the Microsoft scenario as CLAUDE - AI Agents (Agentic AI) and a database application, integrated in M365 and MS Project on CLAUDE.
- Definition of PMSP Project Management Standard Process, CMSP Change Management Standard Process, QMSB Quality Management Process to automate PM processes with the goal of launching in the cloud.
- Application development of an organizing system (table of contents TOC) for ChatGPT chats and projects.
- Tools: LinkedIn, ChatGPT, Gemini, Infinity, MS CoPilot, OnePlan, EVMS, Power Automate, SQLDB, O365, MS Project, MS Cloud, ICB4, PMBoK7, CLAUDE, GEMINI, CHATGPT
Gerhard Kolar
Senior Project Manager and Construction Manager
Last position:
Senior Project Manager and Construction Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH
- Building the data center in Oberkochen (defense area)
- Planning the fiber optic ring, simulation of Wi-Fi coverage
- Cable routing plan for WAN and LAN cables for office and production (infrastructure)
- Adaptation of the SAP system (R3) for the Oberkochen site (software)
- IT transformation of the SAP system to SAP HANA
- Planning network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
- Pré-sales support and setting up change management
- Independent coordination of utilities according to time, budget and quality
- Mapping the project in MS Project and SERVICENow
- Development and design of hardware and software
- Demand management and portfolio management
- Building a risk register and migration plan
- Preparation of payment-supporting documents in coordination with the responsible finance and commercial functions
- Budget: 5 Mio. - 34 FTE
Thomas Meyer
Executive Consultant, Coach to Management
Last position:
Executive Consultant, Coach to Management at International consulting firm
- Support to management on critical strategic topics with high investment volumes (e.g. large project > EUR 250 million).
- Support for the financing of large projects with a credit volume of EUR 100 million.
- Advice on difficult personnel issues and on filling leadership positions.
- Leadership and management in virtual project environments.
- Strategic consulting on digitalization as well as financing and equity topics.
- Impulse giver and advisor for stuck negotiations, contract design, and solution options.
Martin Neuhold
Project Management & AI Consultant
Last position:
AI and PM Consulting at AI and PM Consulting Martin Neuhold
- Certified AI Expertise: As a AI Manager and Consultant, I understand the mechanics of LLMs and autonomous agentic workflows.
- Decades of Delivery: Over 30 years of experience heading complex, multi-million Euro infrastructure and telecom programs across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Proven Track Record: Successfully leading international teams of up to 150 members for Tier-1 operators like Vodafone and T-Mobile.
- Clarity: Applying PMP and Agile methodologies to ensure AI programs deliver measurable business results instead of just "tech-hype".
- I help telecom and infrastructure organizations to execute AI-enabled programs with precision, governance, and a "get-it-done" attitude.
Stephan Schnitzler
Project and Product Leader, Consultant and Trainer
Last position:
Head of Digital Transformation EMEA at Rhenus Air & Ocean Management GmbH
Responsible for driving digital transformation and aligning country organizations with the Rhenus platform model
Initiated the digital transformation roadmap for five countries, ensuring alignment with global group strategy
Built and led a high-performing digital transformation consulting team, expanding delivery capacity from one to three value streams and thereby fast tracking the roadmap from 3 to 2 years
Acted as strategic advocate for 5 country organizations, ensuring group-wide cross-functional alignment
Redefined business analysis into an agile approach, reducing time-to-value for platform harmonization by 50%
Johannes Fruntzek
Conveyor Technology Project Management
Last position:
Project Management Conveyor Technology at Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH
Retrofit of 10 existing distribution centers with ASML (automated scan manual labelling)
Automation of conveyor technology at the induct with the goals of improving ergonomics, reducing costs, and increasing throughput
Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)
Supplier management (internal and external)
Construction site coordination
Detailed planning and execution of the implementation concept
Acceptance tests for machine safety, Machinery Directive
Planning and execution of IOQ, SWEH, SAT, Launch
Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope
Risk management
PM coaching of the project team and suppliers
Leading multiple international teams
International communication/coordination of sites (Delivery Stations AMZL, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality
Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, conveyor technology, logistics, mechanical engineering, construction site coordination, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)
Tobias Greiner
Head of IT D-A-CH (CIO)
Last position:
Head of IT D-A-CH (CIO) at Sodexo Service GmbH
- Responsible for IT strategy and operational IT governance in the D-A-CH region, covering infrastructure, applications, operations, security, and support
- Developed and implemented a strategic IT transformation to improve scalability, efficiency, and security of IT systems
- Managed a team of 25 specialists and coordinated with global and regional IT stakeholders
- Deployed a centralized IT service model for 250+ sites to standardize and optimize processes
- Supported and technically executed a carve-out to ensure business continuity
- Introduced modern cloud technologies and automation solutions to optimize processes
- Ensured compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and ITIL standards to minimize security risks
- Reduced IT costs by 20% through cloud migration and IT consolidation
- Built and led a high-performing IT team with focus on innovation and service orientation
- Led IT transformation projects including ERP migration, IT security, and digitalization
- Improved IT security level by implementing ISO 27001 and GDPR-compliant processes
- Optimized service times by 30% through AI-powered process automation
Sushil Pandey
Independent Consultant (Founder and Managing Partner)
Last position:
Independent Consultant (Founder and Managing Partner) at CLUSTIV
- Defined and led the company’s vision, mission, and strategic direction, launching a global digital training ecosystem in executive leadership and AI
- Built strategic partnerships across Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing sectors, driving innovation and global market expansion
- Oversaw financial modeling and feasibility analysis, achieving a 10x cost reduction and 75% productivity increase through Gen AI-driven strategies
Daniel Witzel
Freelance IT Project Manager & Program Manager
Last position:
Project Manager at ActiveBilling GmbH
- Developed and implemented a security package for the Portus SOA framework
- Security concept to protect web services
Andreas Rohrböck
Manager, Senior Expert IT (Special Tasks)
Last position:
Manager, Senior Expert IT (Special Tasks) at MAN Finance & Mobility Services GmbH
- Project management
- Taking on special assignments for executive management
- Truck & Bus organization
Mark Wieczorrek
Senior Project Manager & Management Consultant
Last position:
Manager & Product Owner Sustainability (ESG) at EGC Eurogroup Consulting AG
- Designing, consulting, and managing strategic transformation projects for banks, insurers, and financial associations with a focus on efficiency, digitalization, and ESG
- Owning market positioning in sustainability through professional publications, whitepapers, and presentations at the top management level
- Developing and executing targeted acquisition strategies for ESG transformation projects and the insurance market, including identifying market opportunities and creating proposals in collaboration with executive management
Sebastian Kracht
Freelancer - Project Manager & Agile Coach
Last position:
Freelancer - Project Manager & Agile Coach at Kracht Projektmanagement
- Interim single project, program and portfolio management in technical hardware development and production
- Consulting and support in selecting and implementing appropriate project management methods and frameworks for projects and programs
- Agile coaching to support and develop agile teams and organizations
Markus Schlagloth
Senior Project Manager & Product Owner
Last position:
Senior Project Manager & Authorized Signatory at just a pro GmbH
Lutz Klinkhammer
Senior Project Manager
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH
- Interims takeover project management for 3 projects within an innovative telecommunication net renewal program
- Introduction of a structured project approach including the implementation of reporting standards for the different projects within the program setup
- Manage jour fixes with the project teams to conclude the results within the program
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IPMA Level B (Certified Senior Project Manager) statistics
Typical experience
27 years
Average project duration
3.2 years
Certifications per freelancer
6
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
7%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for IPMA Level B (Certified Senior Project Manager) & Seniority distribution
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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.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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IPMA Level B validates that a person can lead complex projects with substantial responsibility. It is not only about knowing methods; it also shows the ability to manage people, context, risks, and execution under pressure.
The Certified Senior Project Manager level is aimed at people who lead more complex assignments than entry or mid-level project roles. Compared with lower IPMA levels, it signals broader responsibility, stronger leadership expectations, and more mature handling of uncertainty and stakeholders.
IPMA Level B is a good fit for senior project managers, lead consultants, and freelancers who are expected to run demanding projects with limited oversight. It suits professionals who already have solid project experience and want to prove that they can own complex delivery end to end.
The certification matters most in projects with many moving parts, such as transformation, IT, engineering, product rollout, or operations change. A freelancer with IPMA Level B is especially useful when coordination across teams, suppliers, and leadership is a central part of the job.
Before pursuing IPMA Level B, a candidate should already be comfortable leading projects, not just supporting them. Preparation usually means reflecting on real project work, strengthening formal project management knowledge, and being ready to explain decisions, leadership choices, and outcomes in a structured way.
No. IPMA Level B is broader and more competence-based than many method-focused certificates. PMP and PRINCE2 are often associated more strongly with process and framework knowledge, while IPMA places more weight on practical leadership, context, and behaviour.
Like other professional credentials, IPMA Level B requires holders to keep their competence current and follow the rules of the issuing body. In practice, that means staying active in project work, keeping records where needed, and meeting the current renewal or recertification expectations set by IPMA or GPM.
In Germany, Certified Senior Project Manager profiles are valuable when you need experienced project leadership in a local business environment. They are a strong fit if you want someone who can work with German-speaking stakeholders, align with formal project structures, and still handle international complexity.
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