Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Marco S.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of corporate management, including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure, including applications, core processes and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and implementation of solutions to promote digitalization in the company in the areas of property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS and time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as central document and communication platforms
- Design and delivery of an AI workshop, including the rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Preparation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
Burkhard B.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager / Service Manager / Datacenter Lead at Infosys
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Strategic IT transformation partnership covering infrastructure transformation, hybrid-cloud migration, data-centre consolidation and transformation of IT operating models.
- Managed integration of services from transition through transformation.
- Acted as customer-facing Single Point of Contact between Mercedes-Benz, Infosys and third-party providers.
- Managed stakeholder relationships, demand, escalations and service delivery.
- Established structured communication and governance with IT management and executives.
- Coordinated transition and transformation activities across multiple parties.
- Managed SLA-related activities and service governance.
- Coordinated third-party suppliers and delivery teams.
- Managed procurement activities from demand/forecast through delivery and invoicing.
- Supported transition activities and customer sign-off.
- Coordinated knowledge-transfer and documentation activities.
Environment: Enterprise infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Data Centres, Service Transition, IT Governance, Vendor Management
Pedro C.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager (previously Cloud Project Manager) at IBM Client Innovation Center (formerly Nordcloud)
- Led a migration team of several squads for a Public Sector client (on-prem to AWS & Azure), incl. lift-and-shift and database modernisation to PostgreSQL.
- Led AWS/Azure discovery & assessment of 80+ applications and 400+ environments, delivering the wave plan.
Gerhard K.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager and Site Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH
- Set-up of the data center in Oberkochen (Defence division)
- Planning of the fiber-optic ring and simulation of Wi-Fi coverage
- Installation 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 of network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
- Pre-sales support and establishment of change management
- Independent coordination of utilities according to time, budget and quality
- Mapping of the project in MS Project and SERVICENow
- Development and design of hardware and software
- Demand management and portfolio management
- Set-up of a risk register and migration plan
- Preparation of payment-supporting documents in coordination with the responsible finance and commercial functions
- Budget: 5 million - 34 FTE
Jerry B.
Last position:
Owner at DIGIPM Consulting e.U.
From 02/2023 to 05/2024: IT interim manager within an international construction chemicals group headquartered in Germany as Global TSA Manager in a carve-out project responsible for the IT workstream.
End-to-end management of an international IT carve-out and TSA program, including transition of five service providers, governance and operating structures, service continuity, provider performance, SLA/KPI and cost management, SIAM and supplier management, security services, operational readiness, and transition into stable operations.
From 06/2024: IT consulting in project management and IT service management areas, providing PM/PMO coaching and support.
Christian B.
Last position:
5G Campus Product Advisor Telco at German railway group
- Definition of a product concept and end to end solution delivery (turnkey) for a Digital Efficiency Hub for Railway Maintenance based on 5G campus networks. Integration of various hardware and software systems in a comprehensive delivery with success metrics. Laise the concept and process across the enterprise. Compliant process definition and financial management with commercial model.
Technologies: 5G, RAN, SAP, Cloud, Enterprise Architect, Autonomous Robots, ITIL, CoBIT, TBM, BSI, ISO 27001
Amit S.
Last position:
IT Project Manager – SAP S/4 HANA Delivery Consultant at CHG Meridian UK Limited
- Managed the integrated SAP S/4HANA delivery plan for 12 BTS workstreams, including milestone, dependency, and governance management.
- Coordinated end-to-end delivery across Business, IT, and Operations, focusing on execution, readiness, and issue resolution.
- Responsible for RAID, test, cutover, and deployment management to ensure a successful go-live.
- Implemented KPI tracking, status reporting, and PMO governance to provide transparent management of performance, risks, and escalations.
Stephan J.
Last position:
Interim Project Management Office Advisor at Noske-Kaeser Equans
Project management and process harmonization between the French parent company (Equans Group, Axima Marine) and the German production company (Noske Kaeser) for maritime cooling and air conditioning systems.
Peter P.
Last position:
Consultant Strategy & Digital at Polynova AG
- Designed the growth and digital strategy for an EU distributor
- Established a differentiation strategy focusing on horizontal portfolio expansion, ESG and SG&A cost reduction using new digital sales and service channels
- Offered same-day logistic delivery for key customers, increasing customer satisfaction by 25%
Jörg K.
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at Rubix Holding Deutschland GmbH
- Rubix is Europe’s largest supplier of industrial parts and maintenance solutions (approx. 3 bn € turnover, private equity owned). Reported to the COO of the DACH subsidiary, leading a major restructuring project.
- Project Governance: Established robust governance structures (project charter, governance plan, communication structures), ensuring transparency and executive alignment.
- Logistics Restructuring: Consolidated multiple distribution centers into two central hubs, optimizing cost efficiency and service levels.
- Team Leadership: Directed a core team of 9, guiding planning and execution in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Project Planning: Developed and validated a comprehensive project plan, translating high-level milestones into actionable work packages.
- Risk Management: Implemented risk register and root-cause analysis to proactively mitigate project risks.
- C-level Reporting: Presented project status and recommendations to the Steering Committee (CEO and executive board).
- Stakeholder Management: Managed alignment and engagement with diverse stakeholders in a private equity context.
- Budget Oversight: Managed a project budget exceeding 3 million €.
- Effective project governance and clear communication are essential for stakeholder alignment and successful transformation.
Stefan M.
Last position:
Project Manager at German NPO
- General project management
- Design of a CRM system using a Design Sprint
- Creation of a prototype
- Conducting user tests
- Preparation of a tender
- Creation of an implementation roadmap
Michael R.
Last position:
Project Manager, Hustler, & Hound "Project Metrics on the Internet" at Global-KPI
- Project management, hustler (identifying the full financial picture including sales, pitching, financial analysis, & business models) and hound (identifying real customer needs including research & analysis) to build a project metrics system on the Internet.
- The system allows users to make informed decisions to keep projects on track according to key data or to realign them when they deviate negatively from the plan.
- Providing a forecast alongside the current status.
- Automatic calculation and display of metrics based on user-entered project key data.
- Skills: project management, project metrics.
- Problem space: Co-Innovation Builder (CIB), corporate innovation team setup, team profile / team canvas, design thinking, highlighting people, creating customer personas, market exploration, defining the problem.
- Solution space: narrowing the problem, how to turn ideas into solutions, how to turn solutions into a concept, customer journey, business model canvas, value proposition canvas, prototyping, refining the prototype and business model canvas, final pitch.
Ole H.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager at Rail-Flow GmbH
The client operates a SaaS platform for managing rail and intermodal transport (Rail-Flow Transport Management Platform).
For two of its customers, it was looking for a 3-month project management replacement. Both customers offer rail and intermodal transport services. Implementation progress differs: one customer is already live and wanted its Phase 2 enhancements implemented; the other customer is implementing its MVP and entering an intensive testing phase.
As part of the assignment, project management was taken over, including management of the internal development team (offshore Turkey).
- Took over complete project management for 2 customer projects, including the roles of Product Owner and Co-Scrum Master
- Managed agile implementation teams consisting of business analysts, implementation consultants, developers (offshore) and QA staff
- Ensured compliance with and further development of project governance
- Planning and rollout management: creation and maintenance of project and rollout plans as well as coordination of role assignments with the client’s management
- Requirements and change management: management of contractual requirements, bugs and changes
- Customer and project communication: organization and moderation of status meetings and steering committees
- Identification of project risks, initiation of countermeasures and escalation
- Ensured correct and timely invoicing for project services together with Finance
Methods: Scheduling (forward- and backward-based), including milestone planning, structured interviews, multi-project management (in English)
Tools / Technologies: Jira, Confluence / Atlas, Claude (Skills, Artifacts), MS Outlook
Damir D.
Last position:
Senior IT Consultant at Dudakovic e.U.
- Consulting in national and international projects in various roles and sectors (banking and finance, public sector, telecommunications, data management, software development)
- Engaging in project management, requirements management, business analysis, process management, IT consulting and coaching
- Delivering sustainable value quickly and efficiently due to high complexity and diversity of projects and expertise
- Emphasizing collegiality and integrity and fostering a positive team atmosphere
Kristian Michael H.
Last position:
Director Global IT at JC Newretail AG / Peek & Cloppenburg Group
- Lead 300+ tech professionals across internal and consulting teams
- Transformed IT into a strategic, product-centric consultancy
- As industry first: Initiated ERP migration SAP → Oracle Fusion
- Implemented AI strategy, built the data science competence and initiated AI pilots
- Established IT Strategy Board aligning technology with business vision and objectives
- Implemented a central and standardised IT vendor management process reducing IT costs by 10%
- Outsourced internal ERP management structure into an external service entity
- Implementation of IT security protocols, standards, trainings and systems
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Project Management Professional (PMP) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
74%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
99%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts holding this certification are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates for Project Management Professional (PMP)
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.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Project Management Professional (PMP) experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (78%)
- Professional Services (61%)
- Manufacturing (53%)
- Banking and Finance (44%)
- Automotive (42%)
- Telecommunication (37%)
- Energy (28%)
- Retail (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What PMP means
Project Management Professional, or PMP, is the best-known certification from the Project Management Institute for experienced project leaders. It signals that a professional can plan, guide, and control projects in a structured way across different industries and delivery models.
What it validates
A PMP holder is expected to understand how to keep a project aligned from start to finish. That includes:
- defining scope and deliverables
- building and managing schedules
- handling budget, risk, quality, and change
- leading stakeholders and project teams
- choosing the right way to work for the situation
The PMP is valued because it blends method, judgment, and leadership. It is not limited to one tool or one sector.
Typical holders
You often see PMP certification on profiles of project managers, program leads, PMO specialists, delivery managers, and senior consultants. Many hold it after years of hands-on work and use it to show that they can manage demanding projects with discipline and clear communication.
Knowledge behind it
The certification reflects practical knowledge across planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. It also covers working with people, managing uncertainty, and adapting the approach when a project needs predictive, agile, or hybrid methods.
- integration and governance
- team leadership and communication
- stakeholder management
- risk, issue, and change control
- agile and hybrid delivery concepts
What it means for employers
When you hire a freelancer with PMP, you are looking at someone who should be comfortable with complex coordination and clear reporting. That matters in transformation work, product launches, system implementations, process changes, and programs with many moving parts.
For companies in Germany and other international markets, PMP is especially useful when teams work across functions, sites, or languages. It helps when you need a freelancer who can bring order to a project without slowing it down.
Preparation and renewal
PMP preparation is usually demanding and theory-heavy, but it is grounded in real project experience. Candidates are expected to know project practices well before they sit the exam. After certification, PMI requires ongoing professional development to keep the credential active, which supports current methods and continued learning.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Project Management Professional (PMP)? Start with the answers below.
The PMP shows that a freelancer has been tested on structured project management, not just on job title or years in the field. It points to skill in planning, coordination, stakeholder handling, and keeping delivery under control. For employers, that usually means less guesswork when the project is complex.
Yes. Project Management Professional is the full name, and PMP is the common abbreviation used in job ads and profiles. If someone says they are PMP certified, they usually mean the PMI credential.
PMP is broader than most method-specific certifications. It focuses on project leadership across predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches, while PRINCE2 is more process-driven and many Agile certifications are centered on a single way of working. Companies often choose PMP when they want a freelancer who can adapt to the project, not force the project into one framework.
The PMP fits experienced project managers, delivery leads, PMO professionals, and consultants who already work with scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholders. It is less about entry-level knowledge and more about proving mature project practice. If a freelancer will lead coordination across teams, PMP is a strong signal.
A PMP-certified freelancer is useful on projects with many dependencies, changing priorities, or tight governance. That includes technology rollouts, process improvement, organizational change, product launches, and cross-functional transformation work. It also helps when several stakeholders need one clear point of control.
Before pursuing PMP, a candidate should already have real project experience and be comfortable with structured planning and team coordination. The exam expects solid understanding of project principles, not just theory memorized from a course. Many candidates prepare by connecting the content to projects they have already managed or supported.
The Project Management Professional credential is maintained through ongoing professional development with PMI. In practice, that means earning and reporting continuing education activities over time. It keeps the certification tied to current project management practice rather than a one-time exam result.
Yes, PMP is often useful when teams are distributed or work across borders. The certification emphasizes communication, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined control, which matter even more when people are not in one room. In Germany and similar markets, it can also be a good signal for companies that need clear English project communication.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 923 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP), 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 74% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) are German (100%), English (98%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) are Information Technology (78%), Professional Services (61%), and Manufacturing (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) are Project Management (96%), Information Technology (85%), and Product Development (68%).
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