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Marco Steidel
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 introduction of solutions to promote digitalization in the company in the areas of: property management, CRM, invoice review & approval processes, smart metering, DMS, time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as the central document & communication platform
- Design and delivery of AI workshops including rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Creation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
Antje Baumann
Last position:
AI Strategy Consultant, Change Manager at SMEs (various marketing boutiques, IT & office services)
AI Strategy & Enablement for SMEs Management consulting – SMEs (e.g. marketing boutique, IT & office services)
Concept and delivery of structured AI introduction and strategy workshops for small and medium-sized businesses. Result: Practical AI status assessment, prioritized use case list, and management decision template as the basis for the next steps in the company’s AI development.
Activities
- Needs analysis and individual preparation of the consulting formats
- Facilitation of a structured AI status assessment including vision, mission, and target picture
- Identification and prioritization of relevant AI use cases and action fields
- Creation of management decision templates and roadmaps
- Raising awareness for opportunities, risks, and success factors of AI introduction
- Support for first customers with AI-supported automation scenarios
- Supporting people and teams through the change process of AI introduction (CM)
Methods / Tools / Technologies
Methods:
- AI status assessment & use case analysis
- Workshop moderation / facilitation
- Requirement Management
- Change Management (PROSCI)
Tools:
- Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude)
- Automation/AI coding tools (e.g. n8n, Claude Code, Visual Studio, Antigravity)
Technologies:
- Prompt engineering
- AI workflow automation
Patrick Hohensee
Last position:
Lead Technical Recruiter | Business Partner AWS EMEA at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Partnered with senior stakeholders across AWS EMEA to drive talent strategy, partner development, and business growth in the cloud ecosystem.
- Focus areas:
- Collaboration with Sales & Partner Management on Go-to-Market initiatives
- Advisory on long-term resource strategy for Cloud, Data, and Security Divisions
- Supporting internal innovation teams in scaling AI and automation projects
- Result: Contributed to AWS’s expansion in Central Europe by aligning business, technology, and people strategy.
Tom Gufler
Last position:
Digitalization Consultant at LichtBlick SE – Green Electricity & Innovation
- Concept & IT implementation of inbound B2C campaigns, BPM process documentation
- Cross-departmental implementation of multiple whitepapers / guides
- Setup of the customer journey with MS Dyn365 / CRM: forms, landing pages, campaigns
- Project controlling, process documentation, testing and training / coaching, analytics reports
- Hands-on implementation & on-time launch of all campaigns for digital new customer acquisition
Stefan Fröhlich
Last position:
Managing Partner & Co-Founder at IMPLENEX
- Founded, built, and scaled a management consultancy for go-to-market, growth, and digital transformation
- End-to-end brand building: CI/CD, website, and social media presence as a consistent digital footprint
- Built a B2B marketing & sales funnel incl. CRM for structured lead generation
- Developed and built a service portfolio & verticals: including an AI Board for strategic GenAI classification as well as a go-to-market/growth vertical for the food industry
- Built a partner network for co-delivery
- Acquired, onboarded, and delivered consulting engagements
Rüdiger Schulz
Last position:
Full-Stack Software Engineer / Consultant for Digitalization at ARTEVENT
Designed, built, and launched an internal event planning web application used by over 100 department leads for a large event, despite having no dedicated testing phase.
Ensured smooth, failure-free operation during first production use, leading to the tool being adopted for future events.
Automated catering calculations and related workflows, significantly reducing email communication and manual computation effort for meal planning.
Managed deployment and hosting on a Linux server using Coolify, including application setup and runtime operations.
Hired and guided a communication designer on UX while independently owning all technical decisions and implementation.
Alma Andresen
Last position:
HR Digitalization Project Lead at Ayvens / Société Generale Group
Negotiation and conclusion of company agreements on Workday & other topics I Consulting and implementation of labor law projects in the HR context I Translating complex labor and co-determination law issues into practical solutions I Workday
Stefan Stallmann
Last position:
Digital & AI Transformation, Agile Culture & Business Management Consultant & Project Manager at Freelance
- Freelance work as a consultant (workshops and coaching for small to midsize companies in the areas of lean startup methodology, digital & AI transformation strategy, agile culture, design thinking)
- AI training & certification
- Project Management
Alfred Marx
Last position:
Project Manager, System Architect, AI Implementation at Software
Development of an AI console for integration into different open source solutions (ERP, CRM..)
Development of the target architecture Integration of different AI platforms (ChatGPT, Anthropic, Perplexity) Workflow with cross-platform use of the AI platforms Voice input and voice output History Console-based project management Generation of custom agents (Crewai..) Integration of the agents into the AI workflow
Jörn Menninger
Last position:
Freelance Senior Business Analyst / Project Lead / Digital Strategy Consultant at Freiberuflich
- Freelance consulting for startups, fintechs, SMEs, banks, financial service providers, and established companies on strategic, organizational, and technological topics; focus on analysis, structuring, execution readiness, and stakeholder communication.
- Gathering, structuring, and prioritizing business requirements; translating business goals into actionable IT, process, data, and documentation requirements.
- Designing and improving digital platforms, user journeys, portal structures, information architecture, and data-driven product/content structures; strong fit for customer portals, partner portals, and B2B2C application journeys.
- Analyzing user, reach, search, and platform data to derive product, content, and platform decisions; structuring decision bases for management and delivery teams.
- Using Jira, Confluence, Excel, analytics, and automation tools; working in agile and hybrid delivery environments.
Thomas Gaiser
Last position:
Interim Digital Product Manager at Novartis Pharma GmbH
- Defined and established a clear product strategy and roadmap to align product development with business goals and market trends
- Led and prioritized product requirements for cross-functional, international stakeholder groups (TA, brand family, content managers, legal)
- Efficiently managed the development process in international agile teams for on-time and on-budget delivery of critical product releases
- Led product launch and marketing activities in coordination with channel orchestration experts
- Monitored and analyzed product performance metrics (KPIs) to optimize and maximize business value with data-driven insights
Boris Saydakov
Last position:
Founder at Vivaqui
Founded and launched Vivaqui.app - a two-sided local services marketplace, executing a full platform build, validation, pre-launch brand pivot, from neighborhood concept to feel-good wellness discovery platform.
Karl-Heinz Schulte
Last position:
CIO
- CIO at nutrition R&D and producer (family owned)
Strengthened IT Team, recovered IT service, reviewed and streamlined complex SAP landscape, reviewed IT security set-up, reviewed laboratory IT
Katharina Neumann
Last position:
Consultant Global Communications & Corporate Branding/ Strategic Brand & Marketing Project Lead at Merck
Project management for the development, launch, and company-wide implementation of the strategic realignment of the brand based on the new corporate vision (CEO-driven transformation project).
Key responsibilities:
- Designing, enhancing, and implementing the global brand and communication strategy (internal and external) to strengthen strategic positioning, including follow-up concepts for internal identification with the new corporate vision (cross-country implementation with over 60k employees) and external activation.
- Developing and executing new global campaigns across owned and paid channels, including channel strategy, (social) media strategy, and creative concepts.
- Developing and implementing a data-driven approach to manage and optimize brand communication.
- Managing internal communication on strategic topics, including internal events.
- Leading interdisciplinary project teams and collaborating with stakeholders across various functions and hierarchy levels.
- Budget responsibility and managing and integrating external agencies and service providers.
- Driving the integration of AI into brand management and communication.
- Acting as a strategic sparring partner for organization design and the further development of the division strategy and project roadmap in corporate branding. Result: Implemented the global brand and communication strategy and established data-driven and AI-supported foundations for future-ready brand management, strengthened internal anchoring of the corporate vision, and significantly advanced the transformation of corporate branding; awarded the CEO Award.
Robert Ehlers
Last position:
Consultant Digital Innovation & Experience at self employed
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Digital Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.6 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Retail
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
97%
Master's degree or higher
70%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for Digital Consultants in Germany
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About the role
What they do
Digital consultants help companies turn business goals into digital action. They review current processes, spot gaps, and shape a practical plan for systems, channels, and teams.
- Assess websites, platforms, workflows, and customer journeys
- Build a digital roadmap with priorities and dependencies
- Support tool selection and vendor evaluation
- Guide rollout, adoption, and change communication
Typical projects
A freelance digital consultant is often brought in for a focused project with a clear business problem. That can be a CRM migration, an e-commerce relaunch, a marketing automation setup, or a data and reporting overhaul.
In Germany, this work often sits between business, IT, and operations. Companies expect clear communication in English, and often German, when workshops, stakeholder interviews, or management updates are part of the job.
Skills and tools
Strong professionals combine strategy with hands-on delivery. They understand how digital tools affect sales, service, marketing, and internal processes.
- Process mapping, requirements analysis, and workshop facilitation
- Familiarity with CRM, CMS, ERP, analytics, and automation tools
- Basic technical literacy for APIs, integrations, and data flows
- Change management and stakeholder alignment
- Structured documentation and decision support
When to hire freelance
Freelance digital consultants are a good fit when the need is urgent, specific, or cross-functional. Companies use them to unblock a stalled initiative, prepare an internal team, or bring in outside perspective before a major decision.
They are especially useful when you need senior judgment without adding a permanent role. This is common for product launches, platform changes, acquisition integration, or a short-term transformation program.
What good looks like
A strong digital consultant does more than present slides. They define the problem clearly, challenge weak assumptions, and connect business needs to workable solutions.
- Turns vague goals into concrete next steps
- Balances user needs, business value, and technical limits
- Works well with executives, specialists, and external vendors
- Leaves behind documents, decisions, and a plan the team can use
How to choose
Look for experience that matches the exact situation, not just the title. A digital transformation consultant, digital strategy consultant, or CRM consultant may be the right fit depending on the scope.
Ask for examples of similar projects, the tools they know, and how they handle resistance to change. For companies in Germany, it also helps to check whether the freelancer can work on-site for workshops when needed and collaborate smoothly in distributed teams.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Digital Consultants, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
A Digital Consultant turns business goals into a concrete digital plan. They assess current processes, define priorities, recommend tools, and support rollout across teams. The work can cover strategy, operations, customer experience, or internal process improvement.
A freelance digital consultant is the better choice when the project is specific, urgent, or temporary. Companies often bring one in for a platform change, a CRM rollout, or a digital transformation initiative that needs outside expertise. It is also a good option when the team needs senior input before committing to a long-term role.
Look for structured problem solving, workshop facilitation, and the ability to connect business needs with technology. A strong digital consultant should understand tools such as CRM, CMS, analytics, automation, and integration basics. Good communication matters as much as technical knowledge, because the job often sits between business and IT.
The titles often overlap, but the scope can differ. A digital strategist usually focuses more on direction and prioritization, while a transformation consultant may work deeper on organization and change. A digital consultant can cover both, depending on the project and the client’s needs.
Typical deliverables include a current-state assessment, a roadmap, process maps, requirements, and a rollout plan. Many clients also need workshop outputs, vendor comparisons, or recommendations for digital tools. A good digital consultant leaves the team with decisions, not just ideas.
Both are possible. Remote collaboration works well for analysis, planning, documentation, and regular check-ins, while on-site sessions are useful for workshops, leadership interviews, and stakeholder alignment. In Germany, many companies want a mix of both, especially when several departments are involved.
Check whether the candidate has solved problems similar to yours, not just worked in the same industry. Ask how they handled resistance, how they aligned business and technical teams, and what changed after the project. A strong Digital Consultant can explain the logic behind decisions and the impact on the client’s business.
Clients usually want clear goals, fast orientation, and practical recommendations. A digital consultant should expect to work with management, operations, and technical teams, often with changing priorities. Good clients give access to the right people and expect direct, well-documented work.
The average hourly rate for Digital Consultants in Germany is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 956 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Digital Consultants in Germany, 97% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 70% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Digital Consultants in Germany have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Digital Consultants in Germany are German (99%), English (93%), and Spanish (26%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Digital Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (81%), Professional Services (73%), and Retail (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Digital Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (91%), Project Management (84%), and Strategy (77%).
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