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About the certification
Mastering IT Service Management Frameworks
The qualification validates a deep, practical understanding of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library framework. Freelancers holding this status have advanced beyond foundational concepts to master specific lifecycle phases or capability streams, enabling them to align IT services directly with organizational strategy in Germany.
Core Competences of Intermediate Professionals
- Designing and implementing robust service transition strategies
- Operating and optimizing daily IT infrastructure services
- Leading continual service improvement initiatives across business units
- Managing service offerings, agreements, and customer portfolios
Strategic Value for German Enterprise Projects
Organizations in Germany rely on these certified experts to bridge the gap between business goals and IT operations. Their structured approach to service management ensures compliance with local and international standards, reduces operational downtime, and streamlines service desks during complex digital transformations.
Transitioning from Legacy v3 to ITIL 4
While originating in the v3 framework, practitioners holding these credentials possess the structural knowledge easily adaptable to modern ITIL 4 Specialist modules. They understand the core principles of value streams and service relationship management, making them highly versatile assets for legacy maintenance and modern migrations.
Meet FRATCH ITIL Intermediate Experts
Maciej Sawicki
Product Owner
Last position:
Product Owner at Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- As part of the project, the further development of the identity management system was driven forward. This included a comprehensive refactoring of the interfaces to the connected target systems. In addition, several special systems were successfully connected to the IAM to ensure end-to-end identity and authorization management.
- Technical design and solution proposals for IAM system development
- Requirements analysis and requirements management (IREB, BABOK)
- Alignment of the strategy with the future target architecture (TOGAF)
- Prototyping of solutions
- Documentation of requirements (Innovator)
- Analysis and documentation of requirements and creation of process models (UML, BPMN, ArchiMate)
- Modeling of requirements and system functionalities (OOA/OOD, UML)
- Further development of interfaces (SOAP, REST)
- Carrying out architecture reviews
Enrique Carrillo
Senior AI & Automation / Transformation Lead
Last position:
AI – Automation Senior Analyst/ Developer at Heinz & DF
- Designed and implemented comprehensive business processes, leading cross-functional teams to increase customer satisfaction and reduce costs
- Provided training and ensured benefits realization through end-to-end workflow development
- Contributed to the “Generate Insights from Hidden Knowledge” initiative by developing and deploying AI-driven workflow automation solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs) and low-code/no-code platforms
- Designed multi-agentic workflows integrating OpenAI, LangChain, Haystack, and n8n to automate document review, data extraction, and knowledge summarization processes
- Led the orchestration of AI and automation frameworks to enhance medical and business review processes, ensuring compliance, explainability, and transparency
- Collaborated cross-functionally to translate complex business requirements into AI-enabled automation prototypes aligned with enterprise compliance and data privacy standards
- Applied Power Automate, UiPath, Nintex, and ServiceNow to deliver rapid, scalable, and secure automation solutions within validated operational environments
- Leveraged Lean Six Sigma, Agile/SAFe, and ITIL principles to structure AI development pipelines ensuring measurable impact, auditability, and sustainable governance
- Managed cross-departmental collaboration to standardize workflows, reducing errors and enhancing task management. Established governance frameworks to ensure the sustainability of automation solutions
Robert Francia
Interim Project Manager
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.
Tanja Heimes
Device Integration
Last position:
Device Integration at Miltenyi Biotec B.V. & Co, KG
- Connecting lab equipment to the IT infrastructure in Device Integration / Change Management using agile method (SCRUM)
- Reviewing RFCs for completeness of data
- Collecting missing documents and data from the business unit
- Clarifying effort estimates of RFCs with service-providing departments (Data Center, Network, Identity and Access Management, Workplace)
- Planning the implementation of RFCs involving the business unit and technical departments
- Obtaining security approval by completing a Risk Assessment form
- Creating planning documentation in Excel
- Creating implementation tasks from RFCs and assigning them to the relevant technical teams
- Coordinating and tracking the implementation
- Maintaining the CMDB with basic data and CIs
- Continuous communication with the business unit and technicians during implementation
- Managing software in SAM (Software Asset Management)
- Documenting implementation progress in Changes and Change Tasks
- Obtaining UAT (User Acceptance Test) from the business unit and closing the Change
Tools / Languages: ServiceNow, Aqua, Teams, Confluence; English, German
Timo Schuhmann
IT Project Manager / Senior PMO / Rollout Manager
Last position:
IT Project Manager / IT Demand Manager at Schuhmann IT-Consulting
- Managing (Scrum/agile) and monitoring IT projects, including project controlling, service provider management, reporting, risk management, and coordination of all parties
- Planning and supporting the go-live and hypercare phase
- Capturing, evaluating, and prioritizing requirements to plan and manage IT resources according to needs
- Supporting the implementation of CRIF for real-time decision-making in sales, fraud prevention, sanctions list checks, and scalable payment processes
- Preparing status and decision templates for board-level presentations
- Planning and managing IT projects for the introduction, optimization, or migration of e-commerce systems (e.g., shop systems, payment integration, order-to-cash)
- Coordinating interdisciplinary teams from development, UX/UI, marketing, and logistics to deliver project goals on time
- Conducting requirements analysis and creating technical specifications in close coordination with stakeholders and external providers
- Ensuring quality, performance, and security of e-commerce platforms through testing, monitoring, and continuous improvements
- Organizing meetings with stakeholders, e.g., demand thinking, warm-up, impact board, program planning
- Managing demand control and prioritization as well as DMP controlling and communicating results from the impact board and KPI analysis
Stanislav Stolberg
Senior IT Consultant and Digitalization
Last position:
Interim CTO / IT Consultant (Cloud & App Security · AI & Web3) at Deutsche Bank Group; Startups
- Spearheaded strategic and operational oversight of IT infrastructures to accelerate innovation and ensure audit-proof delivery.
- Acted as key liaison between management, business departments, and engineering, actively engaging in coding, cloud architecture, and CI/CD to resolve critical path challenges.
- Engineered and implemented an AI Governance Program to manage risks and ensure compliance with the EU AI Act, reducing AI use-case approval times from 8 to 3 weeks.
- Delivered and deployed secure AI systems into production (RAG-based knowledge platforms), resulting in a 35% decrease in standard support ticket volume.
- Established robust security standards and governance frameworks for APIs (OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS) and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) to guarantee compliance and system integrity.
- Hardened cloud infrastructure by implementing Zero Trust principles and a comprehensive observability stack (logging/alerting), achieving 99.9% availability in a 24/7 on-call environment.
Udo Schnell
Senior Project Manager & Process Manager
Last position:
GRC Project Manager at 1 & 1 Mobilfunk
Developed a GRC guideline for project management in the rollout area.
Markus Kaffke
Collaboration Partner
Last position:
Cooperation Partner at OKR-Experten / Digital Winners
- Advising entrepreneurs and companies – from practice for practice
- OKR – Objectives and Key Results, the strategy framework by Intel adapted by Google for setting goals and aligning across all levels of the organization
Guy Armand Belinga Ekobena
Project Search
Last position:
Project Search at Project Search
Christian Krah
Service Catalog Manager
Last position:
Service Catalog Manager at Deloitte team
- Worked in the IT infrastructure of the Deloitte team.
- Planned assignment as service catalog manager at an insurance company in Hanover.
Tom Faulhaber
Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions
Last position:
Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions at Sonovum GmbH
Analyzed existing SOC infrastructure and assessed security operations
Transitioned to a new operating model including security monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence
Coordinated between internal teams, external partners, and service providers
Implemented Microsoft Intune: configuration, compliance policies, and BYOD management
Implemented Microsoft Defender: endpoint and network protection, automated threat detection, and incident response
Trained IT security teams and end users
Deployed Microsoft Sentinel: integration with existing systems, automation of playbooks
Introduced Conditional Access: policies, MFA, and creation of reports and dashboards
Managed project from initiation to closure including change, risk, and acceptance management
Handled project controlling regarding schedule, costs, and quality
Managed requirements: gathering, classifying, and evaluating IT security requirements
Christian Gebhardt
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Last position:
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Gothaer Solutions GmbH
- Deputy lead of the 10-member information security management team in a highly regulated environment (DORA, VAIT, BAIT)
- Direct reporting lines to the CIO of the Gothaer Group and the management board of Gothaer Solutions
- Regular member of the Group Risk Committee and the Compliance Committee
- Managing and coordinating information security processes within the company and with IT service providers
- Leading task forces for handling information security incidents
- Contributing to IT emergency and business continuity management
Marco Zehner
Product Owner IT Services / Solution Architect
Last position:
Product Owner IT Services / Solution Architect at BWI
Create product vision
Commission Scrum teams
Coordinate and align with stakeholders
Harmonize processes across initiatives
Create security concept for classified materials
Create planning for service changes to underpinning services
Design architecture for secure infrastructures
Requirements management
Andreas Halser
Consultant to the Vice President Growth / Project Lead
Last position:
Consultant to the Vice President Growth / Project Lead at Ottonova Services GmbH
- Consultant to the Vice President Growth
- Project Lead for the optimization of the website in regards to conversion rate and sales (Is-analysis, conception, implementation)
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ITIL Intermediate Experts statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
54%
Doctorate
15%
Certifications per freelancer
12
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for ITIL Intermediate Experts & 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
Questions in mind? Get key insights about FRATCH
The ITIL Intermediate credential validates an IT professional's deep knowledge of service management processes, divided into Service Lifecycle and Service Capability streams. It proves their ability to analyze, implement, and improve IT services according to industry best practices.
While the Foundation level introduces basic terminology and concepts, the ITIL Intermediate qualification requires candidates to demonstrate practical application and analysis of these concepts. It prepares professionals to lead service management teams and manage complex operational phases.
Yes, professionals who completed the ITIL Intermediate modules under v3 hold highly respected knowledge of structured service processes. Many have transitioned their credits toward the newer ITIL 4 Managing Professional designation, ensuring their expertise remains aligned with modern agile and DevOps environments.
They are critical during major IT service migrations, service desk restructuring, and IT service management tool implementations. Companies in Germany frequently engage ITIL Intermediate experts to establish standardized service level agreements and audit operational efficiency.
Candidates must hold the ITIL Foundation certificate before attempting any intermediate modules. Additionally, completing an accredited training course from an authorized provider like PeopleCert is mandatory before sitting for the exams.
Most projects in Germany require ITIL Intermediate freelancers to be fluent in German for stakeholder coordination, while technical documentation is often handled in English. This dual-language capability is essential for aligning local IT operations with global corporate standards.
The Lifecycle stream focuses on management and coordination across broad phases like Service Strategy and Service Design, whereas the Capability stream provides deep technical knowledge on specific activities like Release, Control, and Validation. Freelancers holding ITIL Intermediate credentials have typically specialized in one of these pathways to suit their career focus.
The legacy v3 ITIL Intermediate certificates do not have a formal expiration date, but modern equivalents under the PeopleCert Continuing Professional Development program encourage regular renewal. Professionals maintain their active status by submitting professional development points or taking bridging exams to current ITIL standards.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with ITIL Intermediate Experts in Germany is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 954 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with ITIL Intermediate Experts in Germany, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 15% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with ITIL Intermediate Experts in Germany have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with ITIL Intermediate Experts in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers with ITIL Intermediate Experts in Germany are Information Technology (86%), Professional Services (86%), and Banking and Finance (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with ITIL Intermediate Experts in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (93%), and Operations (71%).
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