Project Management Professional (PMP)
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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
Kai-Uwe Petzhold
Last position:
Technical Project Management at CHG Meridian AG
- CHG Meridian AG is a financial company focused on leasing in the areas of IT technology, logistics and medical technology and is regulated by BaFin. One part of the company is Return to Remarketing, where devices delivered to the technology center (notebooks, smartphones, tablets, etc.) are prepared for resale. The project I supported was responsible for enabling damage assessment of returned lease devices, documenting them visually in the form of pictures, enabling invoicing for the customer, and making the pictures available via the in-house customer platform. This was achieved through a combination of in-house development within the internal development department and the use of SaaS products. The second project was the transition of SaaS tendering software, purchased by the business unit, into the operations of the CHG IT department. Evaluation of security questions in relation to BaFin requirements, development of an authorization concept, implementation of single sign-on, documentation of the application in the CHG systems (CMDB, iKnow, etc.) and handover into operations.
Used technologies and methods: NIS2, DORA, agile software development, Scrum, Kanban, ServiceNow, SaaS, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Active Directory, Entra ID, CMDB, incident management, change management, request management, service level agreement
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
Thomas Martin
Last position:
Managing Partner, Transformation Consultant at THRIVE8
- Established and led the Enterprise PMO to increase the growth of a security provider in Germany
- Introduced SAFe in portfolio configuration to scale production for a security provider in Germany
- Built ESG performance management and defined KPIs for an energy company in Germany
Andre Pesarese
Last position:
IT-Service Operations Manager at Westnetz
- Ensuring implementation of the group policy for functional control of digital technology
- Assessing the impact of the group policy on Westnetz
- Developing an implementation strategy for the management board's decisions
- Communicating at department head level and identifying potential areas for action
- Initiating a two-phase GreyIT project with evaluation and implementation phases
- Providing conceptual support in establishing a service and product organization
- Defining premises in service design
Alexander Königschulte
Last position:
Subproject Manager IT Migration (Carve-out) at EWE / WCG
- Carve-out of Wärme+ customers from EWE to the new company WCG with around 24,000 metering points.
- Development of a migration approach, data migration, process redesign and migration.
- Management of service providers, reporting to the steering committee and executive management.
- Tools: Jira, SharePoint, Draw.io, SAP S/4, SAP PM, WILKEN (ENER:GY, P5), carve-out.
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Project Management Professionals (PMP) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years (Germany: 24 years)
Position duration
1.8 years (Germany: 2.6 years)
Positions per freelancer
14 (Germany: 12)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Energy, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
33% (Germany: 91%)
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 27 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Project Management Professionals (PMP) in Essen
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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.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 27 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the certification
What PMP means
Project Management Professional, better known as PMP, is the best-known certification from the Project Management Institute. It signals that a project manager can lead work from start to finish, keep priorities clear, and control scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholders. Companies look for it when they need a freelancer who can step into a complex project and bring order fast.
Core skills
PMP is not tied to one tool or one industry. It validates practical project leadership across predictive, agile, and hybrid settings.
- Planning work, dependencies, and milestones
- Managing scope, change, and project risks
- Coordinating teams, sponsors, and vendors
- Keeping delivery aligned with business goals
- Reporting progress clearly to decision-makers
Who holds it
PMP holders are often project managers, program leads, PMO specialists, delivery managers, or consultants moving between organizations. They usually work best in settings where many people, deadlines, and decisions need to stay aligned. In Essen, that can matter in industrial, IT, transformation, and operations projects where on-site coordination and remote follow-up often need to work together.
What it tells you
For a company, PMP is a strong sign of disciplined execution and shared project language. It suggests the freelancer knows how to set expectations, handle pressure, and keep a project moving when plans change. In Germany, many teams use PMP as a familiar reference point when they need outside support for structured delivery or recovery work.
Exam and renewal
The certification is earned through a formal exam and a review of project management experience and education. Preparation usually covers the PMI way of working, process groups, agile practices, and people skills such as leadership and conflict handling. PMP also requires ongoing professional development, so the credential reflects current practice rather than only past study.
When it matters most
PMP is especially useful in projects with many stakeholders, strict coordination, or heavy change control. It fits software rollouts, infrastructure work, business change, product launches, and cross-functional transformations. For freelancers, PMP helps show they can lead reliably, not just follow a task list. For companies, it is a clear signal that the person can take ownership of delivery and speak the language of project governance.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Project Management Professionals (PMP) — answered in short.
Project Management Professional (PMP) validates that a person can lead projects in a structured way, not just coordinate tasks. It points to skill in planning, stakeholder management, risk control, and delivery across predictive, agile, and hybrid projects. For companies, that usually means a freelancer who can take responsibility for outcomes and keep the work organized.
PMP is broader and more experience-oriented than entry-level certificates. It is aimed at people who already manage projects and need a widely recognized standard for leading complex work. Compared with method-specific credentials, it focuses less on one framework and more on practical project leadership across situations.
PMP is a good fit for project managers, delivery leads, PMO staff, and consultants who run work with multiple stakeholders and real delivery pressure. It also suits freelancers who want to show they can handle responsibility in client-facing projects. If someone mostly performs isolated tasks, this certification is usually less relevant.
Preparing for Project Management Professional (PMP) usually means studying PMI terminology, project lifecycles, agile and hybrid practices, and people skills such as leadership and conflict management. Candidates also need to show formal project experience and education before they can sit the exam. The exam itself is known for testing judgment and application, not only memorized definitions.
Yes, PMP is maintained through continuing professional development. Holders need to keep learning and record professional development activities so the credential stays current. That is useful for companies because it shows the freelancer is keeping up with current practice, not relying on old exam knowledge.
PMP matters most where coordination and governance are important. That includes IT change, business transformation, engineering, operations, product launches, and projects with many internal or external stakeholders. In Essen, it can be especially helpful when local teams want someone who can work on-site with coordination and also keep remote contributors aligned.
Yes, Project Management Professional (PMP) is often understood well by German employers and project teams. It helps signal structured delivery in international or cross-functional settings, including work in Essen. For freelancers, it can support trust when they need to move quickly into a new client environment.
A PMP freelancer should bring clear planning, disciplined follow-up, and direct communication. They are usually expected to set up project routines, flag risks early, and keep decisions visible. The certification does not guarantee fit for every project, but it is a strong sign of professional project leadership.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Project Management Professionals (PMP) in Essen is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 918 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Project Management Professionals (PMP) in Essen, 33% hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
On average, freelancers with Project Management Professionals (PMP) in Essen have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Project Management Professionals (PMP) in Essen are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Project Management Professionals (PMP) in Essen are Information Technology (100%), Energy (83%), and Banking and Finance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Project Management Professionals (PMP) in Essen are Information Technology (100%), Operations (100%), and Project Management (100%).
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