Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C)
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Sabine Liberty
Last position:
Communications consultant for crisis communication/issue management at AQIM – Association for Quality in Interim Management
Planning, execution & moderation of crisis communication and reputation management
AQIM is a non-profit organization based in Austria. An association of interim managers from Germany and Austria. Founded in December 2024. Multi-part training with workshops and consulting for preventive crisis communication, in cooperation with the founding members and those responsible for communication. To assess crisis potential for the market entry strategy and ahead of a digital campaign.
The project in a nutshell:
Consulting and training for the purpose of:
- Analysis of crisis potential as a new market entrant and its internet-based communication activities
- Planning and developing crisis communication with targeted measures
- Developing a crisis plan to minimize reputation risks in an emergency
- Conducting training and information sessions
Success:
- What started as a one-time consulting event for preparing an information campaign became a multi-part workshop on preventive crisis communication. This not only gave the organization expertise and confidence in the event of acute challenges, but also gave the participating interim managers new skills for their day-to-day work on assignments
- The workshop enabled those responsible to launch the information campaign that was being prepared at the time and planned for six months, as scheduled at the end of January 2026 on social media
- Careful scheduling and defining how to handle critical voices in terms of terminology and tone, as well as compliance rules, ensured a smooth start and run of a 3-month information campaign
Robert Francia
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at IT services company of a regional energy supplier
- Delivery of various end-customer projects in server and network infrastructure on time, in quality, and within budget.
- Project 1: Firewall renewal, replacement of an ASA firewall with a Fortinet firewall at an automotive supplier.
- Project 2: Migration of file services from dedicated servers at 5 branch locations into a central managed file service, including DHCP, directory, and print services, as well as decommissioning of the old domain controllers.
- Project 3: Renewal of the network infrastructure at the headquarters and branch locations of a logistics company and transition of the LAN, WLAN, and firewall environments into a managed network service.
- Project 4: Network renewal, replacement of the core and access switches at the headquarters of a medical technology company and transition into a managed network service.
- Project 5: Firewall renewal, replacement of an ASA firewall with a Fortinet firewall for a city.
- Environment: ASA and Fortinet firewalls, Cisco network components, ITSM Heat/Ivanti, Confluence.
Stephan Schnitzler
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%
Alexandro Lahmann
Last position:
Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement
- Replacement of a RIS and PACS system in combination with three different software solutions, with a focus on redesigning and further developing existing processes.
- Ensuring the interaction of the individual solutions and their integration into one overall solution to provide optimal support for medical staff in their daily work.
- Overall project management including coordination of three service providers.
- Use of technologies and solutions such as RIS, PACS, Smart Reporting, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Leading the RIS & PACS replacement in a hospital.
- Support with the communication strategy.
- Coordination of external and internal resources.
- Stakeholder management.
- Steering of steering committees.
Angela Stenger
Last position:
Project and Product Management (Aligners and Retainers) at Scheu-Dental GmbH
- Responsible as a project manager for several launch projects, including setting up processes and procedures
- Driving existing business
Aleksandar Sibilia
Last position:
Director Business Partner, People Operations & Talent Acquisition, Deputy CPO at Native Instruments GmbH
- Leading and managing of three team leads and their respective teams
- Overseeing Global People Operations for 600 EEs in 9 locations on 4 continents
- Deliver consulting and coaching to all leaders and employees with my HR Business Partner team
- Responsible for all hiring activities including employer branding to the business in all locations
- HR Tech and innovation
- Project creation and delivery across the entire organization
- Policy making and labor law
- Sparring partner to C-Level and senior leaders
- Liaison person and employer representation to the Works Council
- Member of the Global HR Leadership team
Matthias Ottowski
Last position:
IT Project Manager at IT service provider
Implementation of anti-money laundering requirements in accordance with AMLA/KYC for an international large bank in Munich
Services provided:
- Clarification of the assignment, definition of the work package structure for the AMLA/KYC implementation project
- AI-supported project planning using my own AI workflow for project management
- Creation of the project management plan
- Resource and capacity planning
- Development of collaboration structures between IT service provider and bank client
- Alignment of responsibilities (RACI matrix)
- Management of 5 project members (core team)
- Project control, project monitoring, project reporting
- Communication management
- Escalation management
- Stakeholder management (11 stakeholders)
- Permanent member of the steering committee
- Project representation internally and externally
- Project reporting, management of decision-making bodies
- Project volume: 506 person-days (development effort)
- Risk management
- Quality management
- Organization and running of workshops
Methods: PMI PMBOK, EVM, GWG, DORA, BAIT, KANBAN, AML, AMLR, AMLA, GWG, KYC
IT environment: JIRA, Confluence, Sharepoint, Kantata Kimble, AI LLM Copilot, ChatGPT, anti-money laundering systems (in-house developments and SMARAGD)
Hüseyin Özcan
Last position:
Freelance Technical Project Manager at Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management for Porsche interior plastic parts
- Ensuring a complete and smooth flow of information between the customer and internal departments
- Creation and monitoring of resource, schedule, and overall project plans
- Active support and independent customer handling
- Coordination of technical discussions and pricing meetings
- Organization, execution, and documentation of alignment meetings with development and controlling
- Handling of quotations with cost specs, analyses, and presentations
- Independent cost negotiations, change handling, and final negotiations
- Carrying out deviation analyses
Wolfgang Oswald
Last position:
Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures at Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH
- Group-wide responsibility for developing new business models, strategic support of corporate start-ups and managing equity in start-ups
- Direct management of 3 employees
- Direct reporting line to executive management
- Business Development: designing and building an information platform on the global machine base and customer sales/margins in the aftersales area based on SAP data, supporting sales planning as part of the budget, advising project teams on profitability calculations
- Digital Ventures: defining terms, developing processes to generate and develop new business models, operational validation of new business models to expand the group's business areas, strategic support of project teams in implementing new business models, cooperation project with Munich University of Applied Sciences, steering and supporting equity investments in start-ups
Tobias Witte
Last position:
Member of the board at MPMX
Nino Sandmeier
Last position:
Freelancer in Data Science at International Companies
Proceeding what was started in 10/2023, offering data science development skills fulltime to international clients
Helping companies learn more about their existing (unstructured) data, optimize processes and technical systems, and derive solutions for their problems
Tools and technology used: Python (sklearn, pandas, numpy, Django, sqlAlchemy, pyTorch), Matlab, Docker, AWS EC2, Lambda, S3, SQL, MySQL, Hadoop & Spark, Machine Learning, DNN, AI, Jira, Confluence, Git, CI/CD, GitLab, Jenkins
Markus Huber
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at GCI Management Digital GmbH
- Built a specialized consulting firm focused on digital transformation, CRM implementation, and AI-powered sales and process solutions
- Designed digital strategies and transformation projects for B2B clients (mid-sized and large companies) in the DACH region
- Developed and implemented automated workflows (e.g. lead generation, reporting, process control) using modern AI and automation tools
- Advised on tool selection, architecture, and integration of cloud solutions into existing system landscapes
Sebastian Beer
Last position:
Project Lead – Customer Information Tool (EMEA) at Microsoft AI Tour 2026
- Led the project to implement the Customer Information Tool for the Microsoft AI Tour EMEA
- Directed the development of an event platform with sponsors, speakers, and agenda
- Conducted a compliance audit to ensure adherence to Microsoft corporate policies
- Coordinated vendors, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple European tour stops and trade show appearances
Heide Siegmund-Schultze
Last position:
Consultant/Project Manager or Interim Manager in real estate at Freelance
- Client representation for Taurecon GmbH for three projects and infrastructure in the 'Quartier Heidestrasse', Berlin, service phases 2-5 (volumes of €25–60 million each).
- Client representation, project management, and overall site supervision for the existing Kornversuchsspeicher Berlin building for the Adler Group.
- Monitoring for the Adler Group – 'Wasserstadt Mitte' quarter in Berlin, from service phase 5 (volume over €200 million).
- Tenant fit-out for rental properties for the Adler Group, service phases 1-8, including design concept.
- Review of project developments for the financing bank and analysis, clustering, and development of concepts for a portfolio for PwC.
- Interim management for a Berlin housing company as head of neighborhood management, responsible for 92 employees.
- Consulting for Vivantes, analysis of projects and order volumes, preparation of tender procedures, and application for funding.
André Ullmann
Last position:
RTE / Agile Coach / Full SAFe Consultant at Siemens Energy
- RTE/Agile Coach for the SAFe 6 (Scaled Agile Framework) rollout
- Building and establishing a LACE (Lean-Agile Center of Excellence) for several ARTs
- Using the tools: Azure DevOps with SCALE, Loop, MS Whiteboard
- Building the ART with 7 teams
- Training Product Owners, e.g. through SAFe POPM training and LearnSnacks
- Running the initial PI Planning as a Kickoff Planning Event
- Introducing a demand process
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Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Human Resources, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
59%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) in Germany
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About the certification
What it means
The Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) is a well-known professional project management certification from IPMA, often associated with GPM in Germany. It shows that the holder can lead and control projects in practice, not just explain theory. For companies, that usually means a freelancer who can take responsibility for delivery, structure work, and keep the project moving.
Core strengths
- Managing a project plan from start to close
- Coordinating people, tasks, and dependencies
- Handling risks, changes, and trade-offs
- Communicating clearly with stakeholders
- Supporting budget, scope, and timing decisions
- Keeping documentation and reporting in order
Who holds it
Level C is aimed at experienced project professionals who already work independently in a real project environment. They are often project managers, workstream leads, PMO specialists, or senior consultants who need formal proof of delivery skill. In Germany, it is a strong signal when you need someone who can work in structured corporate settings, often in German-speaking teams and sometimes in mixed local and international setups.
Knowledge behind it
The certification reflects practical command of the full project lifecycle and the people side of delivery.
- Project context and governance
- Goal setting and scope control
- Scheduling and resource coordination
- Risk, issue, and change management
- Leadership, teamwork, and stakeholder work
- Quality, communication, and project closure
What it tells companies
A freelancer with the IPMA Level C certification is usually ready for assignments where project discipline matters. That can include transformation projects, IT rollouts, process improvement, construction-related coordination, or cross-functional work with many stakeholders. In Germany, this is especially useful when you need clear structure, documented progress, and a professional who can work with established project methods without much ramp-up time.
Preparing for the path
People pursuing IPMA-C usually build their case from real project experience and method knowledge. The route is less about memorizing one framework and more about proving that they can apply project management in complex situations. Many candidates compare it with the IPMA Project Manager certificate or simply ask for the GPM label when searching, because that is how the certification is often referenced in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C), in one place.
Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) validates hands-on project management ability. It shows that the holder can plan, lead, coordinate, and control real projects while managing stakeholders, risks, and changes. For companies, it is a sign of practical delivery competence, not just classroom knowledge.
IPMA Level C sits at a level for experienced project managers who can lead projects independently. Compared with lower levels, it is less about supporting tasks and more about taking responsibility for project delivery. Compared with higher IPMA levels, it typically signals strong project execution rather than the broadest strategic leadership scope.
In Germany, GPM is closely linked to the IPMA certification system and is the name many professionals recognize first. When people say GPM project manager or IPMA-C, they often refer to the same certification path around Certified Project Manager. For hiring, the key point is that the freelancer has proven project management competence under the IPMA standard.
Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) is a good fit for people who already lead or co-lead projects and want formal recognition of that experience. It suits project managers, team leads, PMO professionals, and consultants who work in structured delivery environments. It is less useful for someone who is still early in project work and has not yet taken real responsibility for outcomes.
Before preparing for IPMA-C, a candidate should be comfortable with real project work: planning, steering, reporting, stakeholder communication, and dealing with change. The assessment is usually built around practical experience and how that experience is described and defended. Strong examples from actual projects matter more than abstract theory alone.
IPMA Level C is usually treated as a professional certification that is maintained through the rules of the issuing body, not as a one-time classroom badge. Renewal or continuing recognition may involve keeping professional status current and following the requirements of the certification scheme. Always check the current IPMA or GPM rules before relying on an old certificate.
The Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) is most useful in projects that need structure, coordination, and stakeholder control. That includes IT change, transformation, operations improvement, engineering support, and other cross-functional work. It is a strong signal when the project has many moving parts and needs someone who can keep the work organized.
A profile with IPMA Level C should also show relevant project types, industries, and delivery responsibilities. Look for evidence of leading workstreams, managing risks, handling stakeholders, and closing projects cleanly. The certificate is strongest when it is backed by examples that match your own project context.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) in Germany is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 962 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) in Germany, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 59% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) in Germany have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (26%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) in Germany are Information Technology (70%), Professional Services (60%), and Automotive (37%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) in Germany are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (74%), and Strategy (72%).
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