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Bring in project leaders who can plan, steer, and recover complex work with clear governance, stakeholder control, and disciplined delivery. Get fast, precise matching with vetted freelancers holding Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C).
About the certification
What this level means
Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) is the IPMA/GPM credential for people who manage projects with clear responsibility for delivery. It is aimed at practitioners who already lead real project work and can handle scope, time, cost, quality, risks, and stakeholders in a structured way. In profiles, it may also appear as IPMA Level C or GPM Project Manager.
What it validates
- Planning and controlling a project from start to close
- Coordinating people, tasks, dependencies, and deliverables
- Managing scope, change, risks, and issues with discipline
- Communicating with sponsors, team members, and business stakeholders
- Using project methods with judgment, not by the book alone
Typical holder profile
This certification fits experienced project managers, work package leads, and delivery managers who already run medium-complexity projects or significant subprojects. They are often trusted to keep teams aligned, report clearly, and solve problems before they grow. In Munich, that profile is especially relevant for companies that run projects across headquarters, suppliers, and distributed teams.
Knowledge behind the certificate
The certification points to solid command of core project management practice and the context around it. That usually includes:
- Project structure, milestones, and governance
- Stakeholder and communication management
- Risk, issue, and change control
- Team leadership and coordination
- Budget awareness and progress tracking
- Quality thinking and delivery focus
What it tells a company
A freelancer with IPMA Level C is not just familiar with project language. They have shown that they can apply it in real delivery situations and stay effective under pressure. For companies, that means less need for close day-to-day guidance and more confidence in execution, reporting, and coordination across functions.
Where it matters most
This certification is useful in transformation, IT, engineering, operations, consulting, and rollout projects where many stakeholders need to stay aligned. It is a strong signal when you need someone who can take ownership, manage uncertainty, and keep a project moving. For Munich-based work, it also helps when hybrid collaboration is needed and English or German project communication must run smoothly.
Meet FRATCH Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C)
Wolfgang Oswald
Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures
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
Peter Sperber
Project Manager Camera Systems/Lenses
Last position:
Project Manager Camera Systems/Lenses at S&E Consulting Peter Sperber
- Management of internal and external optics, electronics, and software developers and the subproject managers throughout the entire development process up to handover to production
- Conducting RfP and contract negotiations with German, Chinese, and Japanese manufacturers and tracking the agreed deliverables
- Conducting quality gates throughout the development process
- Responsibility for meeting commercial, technical, and schedule requirements (resource and budget planning)
- Continuous monitoring of potential project risks during all phases
- Ensuring compliant development (RoHS & REACH) and documentation for worldwide CE marking
- Project status reporting to upper management and the company board
- Central point of contact for third-party contractors and their coordination in the project
Sebastian Beer
Senior Digital & AI Project Manager | IPMA Level C
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
André Ullmann
RTE / Agile Coach / Full SAFe Consultant
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
Werner Anderschitz
Lead Business Consultant
Last position:
IT Architecture, Business and Process Consulting at BMW
- Business and technical consulting for master data provisioning and process management
- Support for transition management
- Process optimization
- Interface definition
Franz Schreiber
Business Development Sales & Marketing - Lead Generation
Last position:
Business Development Sales & Marketing - Lead Generation at Various software and telecom companies
- Market development for software products & services and strategy
- Designing online marketing concepts including lead and acquisition management
Harald Bontjer
Lecturer AI Manager in Insurance
Last position:
Lecturer AI Manager in Insurance at Deutsche Versicherungsakademie DVA
- Lecturer for the AI Manager in Insurance certification course
Gianmichele Potito
Coach Expert
Last position:
Coach Expert at Munich Leadership Institute
- Coach and guide international managers on enhancing their skills in business development, leadership, marketing, and sales
Lars Frädrich
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Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) statistics
Typical experience
24 years
Average project duration
2.6 years
Certifications per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Average rates for Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) & Seniority distribution
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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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A freelancer holding Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) has shown they can manage a project end to end with real responsibility. That includes planning, coordination, control, stakeholder communication, and handling risks or change in a structured way. It is a strong signal that the person can lead delivery, not just support it.
IPMA Level C sits above more entry-oriented project roles and below the senior levels reserved for very broad or highly strategic project responsibility. It is meant for practitioners who already run projects or substantial project parts on their own. In other words, it shows proven hands-on project management, not only theoretical knowledge.
In Germany, people often search for the credential under IPMA Level C or the GPM wording, because GPM is the German member association in the IPMA system. The exact label can vary in profiles and documents, but the core meaning is the same: an experienced project manager with validated practice-based competence. When you see any of these names, check the project context and responsibility level.
It is best suited for professionals who already manage projects, lead work packages, or coordinate delivery across several stakeholders. Candidates usually have enough real project experience to discuss decisions, challenges, and outcomes in detail. It is less suitable for people who are only starting out in project work.
Preparation usually focuses on reflecting on real projects and connecting personal experience to recognized project management practice. Candidates should be able to explain how they planned, controlled, communicated, and solved problems in their own work. The process is typically more about demonstrating applied competence than memorizing theory alone.
Yes, this level is intended for people who can show relevant project management experience and responsibility. The exact requirements are defined by the certifying body and the national association, so applicants should verify the current rules before applying. The important point is that this is not a beginner credential.
Like many professional certifications, Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) is tied to the rules of the issuing organization and may require ongoing maintenance or renewal steps. Companies should therefore check whether a profile is current and how the holder keeps the credential active. Freelancers should review the latest IPMA or GPM guidance before relying on it in bids or proposals.
It is especially relevant in Munich for projects that involve many stakeholders, tight coordination, and clear reporting across business, technology, or operations. That often includes transformation, rollout, engineering, and IT delivery work. The certification is useful when a company wants a project manager who can work independently and communicate well in a German or international setting.
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