Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D)
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Michael R.
Last position:
Project Manager, Hustler, & Hound “Project KPIs on the Internet” at Global-KPI
- Project management, Hustler (identifying the complete financial operations, including Sales, Pitching, Financial Analysis, & Business Models) and Hound (identifying real customer needs, including Research, & Analysis) to build an online project KPI system.
- The system enables users to make well-founded decisions to keep projects on track according to their key parameters or bring them back on track when there are negative deviations from the plan.
- Provision of a forecast in addition to the current status.
- Automatic calculation and display of KPIs based on project key parameters entered by the user.
- Skills: Project Management, Project KPIs.
- Problem Space: Co-Innovation Builder (CIB), Corporate Innovation Team Set Up, Team Profile/ Team Canvas, Design Thinking, highlighting people, creating customer personas, researching the market, defining the problem.
- Solution Space: Narrowing down the problem, how to turn ideas into solutions, how to turn solutions into a concept, customer journey, Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, prototyping, fine-tuning the prototype and Business Model Canvas, final pitch.
Rui A.
Last position:
Business IT Project & Program Manager, Salesforce CRM, Retail market at MET Holding AG
- Defined and launched a major European digital transformation program, leading a six-bidder RFP, overseeing solution blueprint development and co-developing the business case, roadmap and multimillion budget. Secured board approval within five months.
- Built and led a multidisciplinary delivery organization of nearly 50 people at peak, spanning internal teams and three external partners. Defined responsibilities, allocated resources, set priorities and oversaw vendor performance, coordinating 200+ stakeholders.
- Led the two-year delivery of a common Salesforce CRM and digital sales portals across four EU subsidiaries, integrating local systems through MuleSoft Anypoint. Connected to Databricks for reporting, and embedded Databricks-based pricing and credit checks into the sales processes. Applied an Agile, business-first approach to evolving business needs, achieving adoption in France, Italy and Spain and business-validated technical go-live in Germany, within budget.
- Established a sustainable post-program ownership and support model: appointed a Business Analyst as Product Owner and coached him over two years to take full ownership of the solution and the digitalization strategy. Built the functional delivery team, brought one of its Functional Analysts in-house as the business-side Application Manager to oversee functional management and future enhancements, and recruited two Salesforce Admins into Group IT for country-level user support and day-to-day technical operations.
- Enabled further group-wide expansion through a reusable, scalable platform, securing board approval for a rollout to Czechia & Poland. Initiated both rollouts before completing the assignment.
Markus M.
Last position:
Manager Underwriting & Actuarial Services at Ativa Pensionskassen Management AG
Ativa is the management company of Sammelstiftung Vita (Zurich Insurance’s occupational pension fund) and is responsible for around CHF 22 billion in assets.
- Created interactive Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions for senior management
- Implemented an underwriting tool based on Power BI (DAX)
- Built a cloud-based MS Azure SQL database and documented it
- Underwrote pension risks, including making decisions on acceptance, rejection and terms
Daniel N.
Last position:
Strategy Advisor · Interim & Fractional Executive · Board Member DSIM at DriveDelta GmbH
Strategy needs rhythm. Continuous strategic guidance for industrial & technology leaders — turning strategic priorities into real progress.
Selected Impact:
- EV infrastructure rollout strategy — hypothesis-driven business & monetization model launched, > €80M cost savings, 30+ stakeholders engaged. Wolfsburg, DE
- Interim project lead, 200 HC — site alignment & new working model; +15% efficiency via faster decisions and reduced R&D spend. Frankfurt / Switzerland / Turin / USA / UK
- Automotive Updateability Framework — strategic, use-case-driven concept aligned across 10 brands and ~50 management stakeholders in 30+ workshops. Berlin / Munich, DE
- AI-readiness for R&D & SME transformation — benchmarked AI solutions, RACI & agile sales process, target operating model with top-management alignment. Berlin / Stuttgart, DE
Matthias L.
Last position:
Consultant, Technical Project Manager at POCTIM Leicht
- Consulting, leading, and contributing to projects for efficiency improvement, restructuring, process improvement, process outsourcing, and cost reduction in production, quality, and logistics
- Interim management, especially in SMEs
- Lean management
- Bridging vacancies
- Management and process consulting as a Lean Trainer
- Technical Project Manager (IPMA Level D)
Thorsten O.
Last position:
Program / Project / IT Controller (ICT Controller) at Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport
Project Management Office: analysis and setup, master plan, standardized project planning (generic work breakdown structure according to HERMES), earned value management, milestone trend analysis.
Finance management at portfolio, program and project level.
Resource management and single point of contact for resource procurement (human resources / operating costs / investments).
Process management.
Implementation of a program management tool for unified program and project management.
Program controlling: finance management, earned value management, milestone trend analysis, consolidation of project budgets, actual costs and forecasts at the program level.
Variance analyses at program level.
Transition from total cost view to commitment credit view (federal administration terminology).
Calculation of available reserves (rolling), forecasts and scenarios.
Monthly, quarterly, half-year and annual reports, preparation of annual planning at program level, special analyses / ad-hoc reports.
Project controlling: support for project managers in project planning, earned value management, milestone trend analysis.
Review of projects for budget compliance, adherence to phases and schedules, deliverables, resource planning and deployment.
Variance analyses at project level, special analyses / ad-hoc reports.
Resource management: resource planning based on program and project plans, review of timesheets.
Supply chain (until April 2022): single point of contact for resource procurement (human resources / operating costs / investments).
Change management: involvement in change management for cost-relevant changes (change requests), tracking of service contract price for contract-related changes, participation in change control boards / decision boards at management level.
Establishment of controlling structures in a new Swiss federal agency (becoming a federal office as of January 1, 2024) since April 2022.
Credit monitoring with validation of actual costs and commitment values.
Resource management: cross-project resource planning (HRP).
Earned value analysis and milestone trend analysis for key ICT projects of the federal government.
Participation in the introduction of the JIRA Tempo module.
Tools & methods: HERMES 5.1 / Agile HERMES, Sciforma 7, JIRA, Confluence, Tempo, Signavio, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Prof., Excel-VBA.
Dominik D.
Last position:
Software Tester at Sitem-Insel
- Implement, execute and document tests at all levels
- Collaborate on and review test concepts
- Create test specifications
- Assist in setting up the new test environment
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Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Project Management, Business Intelligence, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Energy, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Certifications per freelancer
10
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 28 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D) in Switzerland
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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.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 28 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D) experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (86%)
- Energy (71%)
- Banking and Finance (71%)
- Information Technology (71%)
- Automotive (57%)
- Healthcare (57%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Government and Administration (57%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
Foundation of the IPMA Four-Level System
The Certified Project Management Associate credential, widely known as IPMA Level D, represents the entry tier within the International Project Management Association certification ladder. Administered in Switzerland through VZPM and aligned internationally with GPM guidelines, it verifies that a specialist commands the core concepts, methodologies, and terminology needed to run or support projects effectively.
Competences Validated by Level D
Level D evaluates knowledge across the IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB), covering perspective, people, and practice domains. Freelancers holding this credential demonstrate a structured grasp of the fundamental mechanics of project work:
- Defining project scope, work breakdown structures, and work packages
- Structuring project schedules, resource allocations, and budget baselines
- Managing project risks, documentation, and continuous status reporting
- Understanding stakeholder management, team communication, and conflict handling
Practical Value for Project Delivery
Unlike purely theoretical certifications, Level D demands an understanding of how distinct delivery components interact. Holders can step into existing project management offices (PMO), take responsibility for subprojects, or coordinate workstreams without requiring lengthy onboarding on standard operating frameworks.
Relevance in the Swiss Project Landscape
Organizations across Switzerland place significant weight on IPMA standards in public administration, engineering, infrastructure, and financial services. Swiss teams often work across multilingual settings where standardized methods ensure seamless alignment between technical leads, external contractors, and executive sponsors.
Typical Profiles of Level D Professionals
Professionals holding this credential often operate as PMO specialists, subproject leads, junior project managers, or technical experts stepping into delivery management. They combine domain expertise in software, engineering, or organizational change with formal project discipline.
What Hiring a Level D Specialist Signals
Engaging a Level D professional assures a company that the freelancer understands governance boundaries, change control procedures, and structured delivery. It minimizes project friction by ensuring project plans, status boards, and risk logs are created according to internationally recognized quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D)? Start with the answers below.
A specialist holding the Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA Level D) has proven broad knowledge across the perspective, people, and practice competence areas defined by the IPMA Individual Competence Baseline. It confirms they understand how to structure schedules, track budgets, establish risk procedures, and support project governance effectively.
While the IPMA Level D credential verifies knowledge of project management frameworks and tools without requiring mandatory prior leadership experience, IPMA Level C validates verified practical experience managing moderately complex projects autonomously. Level D professionals typically handle subprojects or operational coordination within larger programs.
Switzerland has a long-standing tradition of adopting IPMA standards through the national certification body VZPM, especially within public sector mandates, construction, manufacturing, and IT infrastructure. Engaging a freelancer certified under IPMA Level D in Switzerland ensures standard project nomenclature across cantonal and corporate borders.
There are no mandatory years of professional project management experience required to sit the IPMA Level D exam. Candidates must nevertheless demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the ICB competence elements through a rigorous written examination assessing both technical methods and contextual behavioral scenarios.
Yes, professionals holding the Certified Project Management Associate qualification frequently lead smaller projects or defined work packages within enterprise setups. They also excel in roles such as project management office leads, project coordinators, and planning specialists supporting senior program managers.
Both certifications target entry-level to intermediate project professionals, but while CAPM centers closely on the PMBOK guide, IPMA Level D evaluates candidates against the three pillars of the Individual Competence Baseline: perspective, people, and practice. This provides a stronger emphasis on interpersonal dynamics and organizational context alongside technical tools.
Maintaining the IPMA Level D status involves periodic recertification through the responsible national association, such as VZPM in Switzerland or GPM in Germany. Certificate holders demonstrate continuous professional practice or pursue progression toward IPMA Level C as they accumulate sufficient hours managing complex delivery initiatives.
In Switzerland, candidates can take the IPMA Level D assessment in German, French, or English depending on the exam center. Freelancers operating locally are usually proficient in at least one national language and English, enabling smooth integration into both regional teams and multinational corporate environments.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D) in Switzerland is 145 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,158 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D) in Switzerland, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 83% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers with Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D) in Switzerland have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D) in Switzerland are English (100%), German (86%), and French (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D) in Switzerland are Manufacturing (86%), Energy (71%), and Banking and Finance (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Certified Project Management Associates (IPMA Level D) in Switzerland are Project Management (100%), Business Intelligence (86%), and Information Technology (86%).
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