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Project Management Professional (PMP)

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The PMP shows solid control of scope, schedule, risk, stakeholders, and delivery across predictive, agile, and hybrid projects. It is a strong signal for complex work, cross-functional teams, and high-accountability leadership. Get fast, precise matching with vetted freelancers holding the PMP.

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Frank Dostert

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Project Manager

Ratingen
Frank Dostert

Last position:

Project Manager at TEAG Thüringer Energie AG

  • Transition of Microsoft Azure operations to BTC AG
  • Responsibility: budget of €60k
  • Staff: leadership of 5 people
  • Tools: Office 365, JIRA, Confluence
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Stephan Schnitzler

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Project and Product Leader, Consultant and Trainer

Düsseldorf
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%

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Abdelkader El Moumane

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Lead Business Analyst (PIM)

Langenfeld
Abdelkader El Moumane

Last position:

Lead Business Analyst (PIM)

  • Further development and optimization of the PIM system (e.g. data modeling, interfaces, user experience)
  • Analysis, structuring, and professional evaluation of business requirements in close coordination with business units and stakeholders
  • Translating business requirements into functional and technical concepts (business & solution design)
  • Designing and further developing the target PIM architecture including data models, object structures, versioning, and lifecycle concepts
  • Defining interfaces, integration concepts, and data flows between PIM, eCommerce, ERP, and other systems
  • Quality assurance in close collaboration with business units and the development team
  • Effort estimations for analysis, design, and testing activities
  • Agile, Scrum, 4APortal, SAP ERP, SAP eCommerce (Hybris)
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Levent Önder

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Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management

Duisburg
Levent Önder

Last position:

Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management at STC Services (Freelancer in cooperation)

  • Developed an IT governance and oversight framework aligned with DORA requirements
  • Coordinated and trained external service providers
  • Optimized financial processes and performance
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Orhan Yazar

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SAP Senior Consultant OTC/MM/WM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce)

Düsseldorf
Orhan Yazar

Last position:

SAP Senior Consultant OTC/MM/WM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce) at High-Technologie

  • Support and consulting for the integration of SAP ECC into an SAP S/4HANA system, retirement of legacy systems, implementation, and process optimization in the new harmonized system
  • Project implementation of S/4HANA Cloud Private & Public Sales & Services with SAP SCM/OTC/MM/LE/CS/PS, S/4HANA Cloud, CPI, BTP, EDI, IDOC, ABAP, User-Exit, SolMan, ITIL, SAP Cloud AL
  • Customizing and optimization in OTC and MM, including condition maintenance, document type and item category extensions, integration with FI/CO, scheduling agreement configuration, material master and purchasing info record maintenance, release procedures, message control, and master data quality
  • Ensuring integration of PTP with FI/CO, SD, and WM, process analysis, and efficiency improvement for the S/4HANA environment
  • Process modeling in Signavio, workshops, and trainings
  • 2nd & 3rd level support in OTC, MM, CS, PS, C4C Sales & Services, GTS, and MDG: incident and change tickets, feasibility analyses, service management, embedded analytics, customizing, tests, documentation, training, debugging, IDOC/EDI monitoring
  • SAP S/4HANA migration: data migration, system harmonization, global rollouts, and template development
  • ABAP development and optimization: reports, dialog programs, user exits, IDOC/EDI monitoring
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Achim Reiners

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Project and Program Manager, PMO Lead

Leverkusen
Achim Reiners

Last position:

Project and Program Manager, PMO Lead at Freelancer / Interim Manager

  • Project management for the location consolidation of a major telecom provider (client: Telefonica) since 2023
  • IT multi-project management for a large leasing company (client: Athlon) from 2021 to 2022
  • Migration of applications to the cloud and to another data center
  • Extension and optimization of the application landscape through additional projects
  • Project management for developing a platform for internet access on airplanes of various airlines (client: m3Connect/Deutsche Telekom) 2021
  • Responsible leadership of an IP network consolidation (infrastructure project) at a major telecom provider (client: Cisco/Vodafone) from 2017 to 2020
  • Planning and coordination of migrations and rollouts
  • Team leadership integrating different teams (network operators, hardware and service suppliers)
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Adnan Karabegovic

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Chief Information Officer

Erkrath
Adnan Karabegovic

Last position:

Chief Information Officer at ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH

  • Executed post-carve-out stabilization, system consolidation and cybersecurity uplift. Re-assessed system landscape and assets and designed new IT strategy for future. Implemented new IT operating model focusing on product-centric organization and re-internalization of critical resources.
  • Successfully designed new IT operating model of the company, based on massive reduction of external dependencies, insourcing of key positions and upskilling of employees.
  • Massive reduction of IT cost in the first three years (-40m$), bringing IT spend level below Gartner industry benchmark (1.27%).
  • Introduced new product-centric organization based on fusion teams between business and IT across the company.
  • Administered implementation of corporate-wide IT/OT cybersecurity program with more than 60 projects.
  • Continuous improvement of enterprise IT/OT cybersecurity maturity level with significant increase in the first two years (CMMI >3.5, C2M2 >2.5).
  • Governed successful implementation of the business transformation program within IT area by overachieving the savings target by $8m.
  • Initiated and created new cloud-based data management platform based on best-in-class technology.
  • Implemented first company-wide Microsoft Copilot AI program based on various business cases, leveraging GenAI and AgenticAI.
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Adrian Kerber

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Freelance Management Consultant

Düsseldorf
Adrian Kerber

Last position:

Freelance Management Consultant at PalmTree Kerber Consulting

  • Designed and rolled out an architecture strategy, including training for over 200 employees
  • Led the redesign of feature lifecycle management and the release process for an autonomous mobility company
  • Created dashboards and C-level reports for a DAX-listed corporation to manage the development department
  • Managed over 500 requirements for a software-defined vehicle
  • Conceptually and technically evaluated future digital product portfolios of two vehicle platforms launching in 2026+, preparing 12 new features
  • Developed a digital driving function, including establishing MBSE requirements management
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Saba Fazel

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Lead AI Strategy & Governance Consultant

Düsseldorf
Saba Fazel

Last position:

Lead AI Strategy & Governance Consultant at Public Sector

  • Operating Model Design: Designed and rolled out a 3-tier AI Governance Operating Model, defining organizational structures, roles, tooling, guidelines and processes across Corporate, Business Units, and Implementation layers to manage compliance for 200,000+ employees.
  • EU AI Act Compliance: Led the strategic screening and risk classification of 3,800+ AI applications, implementing automated assessments for prohibited practices and General Purpose AI (GPAI) requirements.
  • Enterprise Roll-out: Orchestrated the deployment of an internal GPT platform and Generative AI tools, defining the value proposition and adoption strategies for 10,000+ users.
  • AI Literacy Architecture: Designed a modular AI training framework to transition the workforce from legacy manual workflows to AI-assisted processes.
  • Executive Storylining: Developed strategic narratives for the CIO and Board to secure buy-in for AI investments, translating technical model performance into business-value summaries.
  • PMO Infrastructure: Built the end-to-end PMO infrastructure using Jira, Confluence, and Azure Boards to track transformation progress and cross-entity dependencies.
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Thomas Weidauer

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Senior Project Manager

Neuss
Thomas Weidauer

Last position:

Senior Project Manager at Siemens / Innomotics

  • Carve-out of HR, SuccessFactors, PeopleHub, Concur, RLP and interface systems to an external international service provider
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Thorsten Lenzen

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Senior Developer & AppSec Specialist

Krefeld
Thorsten Lenzen

Last position:

Senior Security Analyst

  • Analysis and remediation of security vulnerabilities in a risk assessment system for energy trading
  • System analysis
  • Threat modeling
  • Decision-making on vulnerability mitigation strategies
  • Implementation of vulnerability detection mechanisms
  • Security scans
  • DevSecOps practices
  • Technical environment: Visual Studio Code, JetBrains Suite, MS Threat Modeling Tool, DevSecOps, Git, AWS, DynamoDB, SQL Server, Endur, Snowflake, Orca
  • Languages: C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, SQL
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Philipp Gröne

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Consultant

Düsseldorf
Philipp Gröne

Last position:

Consultant at Deutsche Telekom AG

  • Project name: Product & innovation development – mobile portals & app strategy
  • Assignment: international (London / Bonn)
  • Project duration: 4 months
  • Business case development
  • Conducting benchmarks
  • Market analyses
  • Proposition Development

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Project Management Professional (PMP) statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years (Germany: 24 years)

Position duration

2.1 years (Germany: 2.6 years)

Positions per freelancer

15 (Germany: 12)

Top business areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Operations

Top industries

Information Technology, Automotive, Energy

Certification focus areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources

Bachelor's degree or higher

78% (Germany: 91%)

Master's degree or higher

33% (Germany: 69%)

Certifications per freelancer

5 (Germany: 6)

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 28 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification in Dusseldorf 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.

Average rates for Project Management Professional (PMP) in Dusseldorf

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 928 €
Germany avg. 926 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 904 €
Germany median 920 €

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 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the certification

What PMP means

The Project Management Professional, better known as PMP, is the best-known certification from the Project Management Institute for experienced project leaders. It shows that a professional can plan, lead, and close projects with discipline, not just coordinate tasks. Companies look for it when delivery, governance, and stakeholder control matter.

What it validates

A PMP-certified freelancer is expected to work across methods and choose the right approach for the project context.

  • Scope, schedule, cost, and quality control
  • Risk and issue management
  • Stakeholder and team leadership
  • Communication across business and technical groups
  • Predictive, agile, and hybrid delivery methods

Typical holder profiles

PMP holders are often senior project managers, program leads, PMO specialists, delivery managers, or consultants who run complex initiatives. They usually step into projects where several teams must align and where decisions affect budget, timing, and business results. In Dusseldorf, this profile is often useful for international teams that need clear coordination in English and, in some cases, German-speaking collaboration on site.

Skills behind the credential

The certification sits on a broad body of project knowledge, not one industry only. It points to practical command of planning, dependencies, change control, governance, and leadership under pressure.

  • Building realistic plans and baselines
  • Managing change without losing control
  • Running status, escalation, and steering routines
  • Balancing people, process, and delivery goals
  • Adapting to waterfall, agile, or mixed environments

What it means for companies

When you engage a freelancer with PMP, you are hiring someone who speaks the language of structured delivery. That can reduce friction in complex projects, especially when many parties are involved or when the work needs clear reporting and accountability. For Dusseldorf-based engagements, it is a useful signal when you need someone who can work with local teams, corporate stakeholders, and distributed contributors.

Related names and use cases

Searchers may use PMP, Project Management Professional, or the PMI certification name when looking for this profile. The credential matters most in projects with many moving parts: IT rollouts, transformation programs, operations change, construction, product launches, and cross-border initiatives. It is less about one tool and more about reliable project leadership from start to finish.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Project Management Professional (PMP).

Project Management Professional (PMP) proves that a freelancer can lead projects in a structured way and manage the core constraints of delivery. It signals practical command of planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, risk handling, and closing work properly. For companies, that usually means less guesswork around how the person will organize the project.

The PMP is aimed at experienced project leaders and covers a broad, real-world set of project management practices. It is usually more senior in scope than entry-level certifications and more general than credentials focused on one method or one tool. If you need someone who can handle varied delivery situations, PMP is often the stronger signal.

The PMP fits professionals who already manage projects or lead workstreams and want a formal signal of their approach. It is especially relevant for project managers, delivery leads, PMO consultants, and program-oriented freelancers. If the work involves coordination across teams and deadlines matter, this certification is highly relevant.

Preparing for PMP means learning the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, control, and closure. Candidates also study risk, stakeholder management, communication, governance, and different delivery approaches such as agile and hybrid. The focus is broad and practical, not limited to one sector.

Yes. The PMP is not meant for beginners, and applicants are expected to show real project leadership experience before they qualify. That is part of what makes the credential useful for employers: it points to someone who has already worked in complex delivery settings.

A Project Management Professional (PMP) can be useful in Dusseldorf projects that involve local stakeholders, international teams, or mixed on-site and remote work. The credential does not replace local business knowledge, but it does suggest strong coordination habits and clear reporting. For companies, that can be valuable in German-based organizations that work across borders.

The PMP is maintained through ongoing professional development and renewal requirements set by the Project Management Institute. In practice, that means the holder needs to keep learning and stay active in the profession. Companies often see this as a sign that the credential is meant to stay current, not sit on a profile unused.

The PMP matters most when delivery is complex, stakeholders are many, and the work needs disciplined control. It is common in IT change, transformation, operations improvement, construction, product launches, and other projects where timing and coordination are critical. If the project needs a steady hand rather than a narrow technical skill, PMP is a strong fit.

The average hourly rate for freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) in Dusseldorf is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 928 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) in Dusseldorf, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) in Dusseldorf have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) in Dusseldorf are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (31%).

The most common industries among freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) in Dusseldorf are Information Technology (85%), Automotive (62%), and Energy (54%).

The most common business areas among freelancers with Project Management Professional (PMP) in Dusseldorf are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (92%), and Operations (69%).

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