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Elija Lechner

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Founder

Graz
Elija Lechner

Last position:

Fujitsu Germany

  • Supporting and helping shape the setup and further development of a company-wide HUB system in the Fujitsu environment for integrating a wide range of data sources and applications in an international context
  • Designing and implementing data modeling, ETL processes, reporting, and data quality management
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Christoph Quereser

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IT Consultant with Focus on Business Process Optimization

Christoph Quereser

Last position:

Managing Director at Stage-IT

optimizing business processes

IT consulting

  • ERP
  • intralogistics process
  • production planning process
  • Sales (wholesale, online, B2B B2C)
  • product information management
  • business intelligence

implementation

  • interfaces (SAP, EDI, Databases, ERP, ...)
  • ETL processes
  • BI Reports
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Franz Plakolm

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Business & IT Consulting

Puchenau
Franz Plakolm

Last position:

Business & IT Consulting at fpcon Franz Plakolm Consulting

  • Business consulting finance & supply chain for Infor ERP LN Cloudsuite projects
  • Lead consultant ERP LN Cloudsuite finance & cost accounting
  • Implementation projects in Germany for a manufacturer of precision castings and a producer of stainless steel kegs
  • Optimization project at a steel service center
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Zoran Jovanovic

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Senior IT PM & Governance & Operational Resilience Consultant | Financial Services

Siegenfeld
Zoran Jovanovic

Last position:

Technical Writer – Implementation of the BNPP IT PROD SEC Service Catalog at BNP Paribas Germany

  • Design, authorship and finalization of the IT PROD SEC service catalog with eight standardized security services (S-ID001–S-ID008).

  • Development of consistent service components & deliverables, RACI assignments and SLA and KPI definitions for each service.

  • Integration of BaFin document requirements under DORA into the service descriptions.

  • Coordination with IT, compliance, risk and operations teams to validate all service descriptions.

  • Specifically for governance & monitoring: definition of governance cadence, evidence delivery processes, audit support and definition of measurable KPIs and measurement methods.

  • Ensuring that all services are standardized, measurable and documented in an audit-proof manner.

  • Result: Approved service catalog with eight services as a binding basis for delivery, governance and audits; transparent SLAs/KPIs for each service and DORA/BAIT/MaRisk-compliant documentation with clear responsibilities and evidence trails.

  • Technologies and tools: Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Office 365.

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Damir Dudakovic

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Senior IT Consultant

Vienna
Damir Dudakovic

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
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Fabio Galvagni

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IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant

Vienna
Fabio Galvagni

Last position:

IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant at CANCOM

  • Supports CANCOM customers in migrating legacy on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry
  • Takes over and stabilizes existing solutions after a short handover
  • Business analysis and requirements engineering for migration to a new cloud environment
  • Optimization of machine learning models for feature extraction and customer profiling
  • Ensures data protection and compliance
  • Leads the migration of on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric
  • Designs new AI platforms for clients
  • Tests the integration of chatbots for document intelligence with Microsoft Foundry, including requirements analysis, implementation, validation, and client communication
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Matthias K.

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Business Architect

Vienna
Matthias K.

Last position:

Business Architect at E5GTEC

  • Analysis of extended requirements related to existing controllers in an industrial plant
  • Creating concepts for storing and visualizing sensor data
  • Communication with PLCs
  • Microservice architecture
  • Unified architecture
  • AI-based evaluations of sensor data
  • Technologies used: .NET 8, Minimal API, Postgres, MQTT, RabbitMQ
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Alexander Kohl

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Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales

Pressbaum
Alexander Kohl

Last position:

Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales at Accilium GmbH

  • Focus on digital transformation in the energy and mobility sector, including SAP R3 transition to S/4HANA
  • Project management and requirements engineering in the energy sector (workshops, requirement specification creation, process development)
  • Advice on the mobility strategy for public transport/transport of Stadtwerke Wien
  • Development of digital strategies for after-sales program at Daimler-Benz
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Raphael Mulenda

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Senior IT Operations & Infrastructure Lead | DevOps Engineer

Mauerkirchen
Raphael Mulenda

Last position:

Team Lead / Head of Service Desk & Field Service at B&R Industrial Automation (ABB)

  • Owned day-to-day IT operations for Service Desk, Field Service, and on-call support, ensuring business continuity for a multi-site environment
  • Led the transition from Lotus Notes incident tracking to ServiceNow, defining process design, workflows, roles, and reporting
  • Implemented a modern telephony system with integrated reporting, enabling real-time visibility of volumes, wait times, and SLA adherence
  • Launched a customer self-service portal and on-site walk-in support model to improve first-contact resolution and user experience
  • Designed, documented, and rolled out SLAs, delivering targeted training for engineers and stakeholders to drive adoption and compliance
  • Acted as process owner for service operations, establishing operating procedures, request/change/incident interfaces, and quality controls
  • Partnered with business and IS/OT stakeholders to prioritize demand, reduce operational risk, and improve service reliability
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Elke Zens

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Business Consultant, IT Service Provider, System Coach

Zirknitz
Elke Zens

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Business Consultant, IT Service Provider, System Coach

  • Consulting and support for companies in strategic and operational changes to increase efficiency and adaptability
  • Leadership coaching: Development and support of executives to strengthen decision-making, team leadership and leadership competencies
  • Change management: Design and implementation of change strategies for successful introduction of new processes and structures in digital transformation projects
  • Process design: Analysis, optimization and redesign of business processes, including end-to-end process management
  • Planning, control and implementation of complex IT projects
  • Taking on roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master and Agile Coach
  • Project management and PMO: Managing interdisciplinary teams, resource management and monitoring budgets and schedules
  • Requirements engineering and business analysis
  • Documentation and release management
  • Taking on temporary leadership roles to stabilize and develop teams and business areas
  • Employee management: Responsibility for leading and developing teams in challenging phases
  • Strategic stabilization through implementation of sustainable measures
  • Operational implementation of projects
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Michael Vyborny

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IT Sourcing Advisor

Vienna
Michael Vyborny

Last position:

Project Lead for SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur Migration at Telecommunications

  • Led the migration to SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur
  • Created and negotiated contracts for managed payroll and AMS services
  • Extended service agreements with the existing provider
  • Ensured data archiving, including contract negotiations
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Thomas Winkler

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SAP ALM & IT Architect

Gerasdorf bei Wien
Thomas Winkler

Last position:

SAP Solution Architect, Focused Build Coach, Senior Consultant at Support 4 Enterprises

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Walter Rizek

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Management Consultant & IT Consultant

Salzburg
Walter Rizek

Last position:

Management Consultant & IT Consultant at Self-employed

  • Advising companies and leaders with a focus on organizational development, process clarity, decision-making, and guiding change processes.
  • Analyzing existing structures, identifying optimization opportunities, and developing sustainable solutions at the intersection of people, processes, and IT, with tailored support as needed.
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Jörg Pallanich

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Freelance IT Project Manager / Business Analyst

Wien
Jörg Pallanich

Last position:

Freelance IT Project Manager / Business Analyst at A1 Telekom Austria AG

  • Project: Infrastructure Selling Tool

  • Joint development and documentation of the target process for infrastructure sales to business customers

  • Cross-functional coordination to find solutions

  • Overseeing implementations in the CRM system

  • Coordination of a field trial

  • Project: FTTH expansion program

  • Analysis and documentation of the project environment

  • Process definition in the FTTH expansion program

  • Specification of IT requirements from the B2B business unit in the form of epics and user stories

  • Project management with regard to IT implementations in a business context

  • Project: Product launch "Cyber Defense Business"

  • Definition of the sales to activation process

  • Specification of IT requirements for implementation in the A1 Marketplace and interface to ServiceNow

  • Project management with regard to IT implementations

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IT Consultants statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

23 years

Position duration

3.5 years

Positions per freelancer

11

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

82%

Master's degree or higher

77%

Doctorate

9%

Certifications per freelancer

5

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 IT Consultants in Austria

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

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Daily rate avg. 962 €

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Median rate 960 €

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 role

What they do

An IT consultant helps companies plan, improve, and run their technology landscape. They translate business needs into clear technical steps, then support delivery across systems, data, infrastructure, and user processes.

  • Assess current systems and identify gaps
  • Define solution concepts and rollout plans
  • Support implementation, testing, and go-live
  • Align business users, developers, and vendors
  • Stabilize operations after launch

Typical work

Projects often include ERP support, cloud migration, process automation, application integration, cybersecurity reviews, and modern workplace setups. A strong IT consultant can work as a technical advisor, a hands-on system consultant, or a bridge between internal IT and external suppliers.

Skills and tools

Good IT consultants combine structure with practical delivery. They need broad technical understanding, solid communication, and the ability to work in messy real-world environments.

  • Requirements analysis and solution design
  • Familiarity with cloud, infrastructure, and business software
  • Incident handling, change management, and documentation
  • Experience with stakeholder management and workshops
  • Clear reporting in German or English when needed

When to bring one in

Companies hire freelance IT consultants when they need extra capacity, specialist knowledge, or independent advice without adding a permanent role. This is common during system change, migration work, security hardening, or when a project needs a steady lead who can start quickly.

What strong consultants deliver

A strong IT consultant does more than give recommendations. They create practical solutions that fit the team, the timeline, and the existing stack. They are useful when they can challenge weak assumptions, keep the scope realistic, and move implementation forward without creating new complexity.

Hiring in Austria

In Austria, many clients want consultants who can work with local teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders in a direct style. Hybrid setups are common, especially for rollouts, workshops, and cutover phases. For companies looking for an IT consultant or systems consultant in Austria, the key is fit: the right tools, the right method, and the right communication.

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Frequently asked questions

What clients ask us most about IT Consultants — answered in short.

A IT consultant helps define the technical approach, align stakeholders, and support delivery. The work may cover analysis, solution design, implementation support, testing, go-live preparation, and post-launch stabilization. The exact scope depends on whether the project is about cloud, ERP, infrastructure, data, or application support.

Start with the problem the consultant must solve. A strong IT consultant needs solid technical understanding, structured thinking, and the ability to explain complex topics to non-technical people. Look for relevant system experience, good documentation habits, and proof that they have worked through similar project phases before.

Not always. A IT consultant often focuses on analysis, coordination, architecture, and delivery support, while a developer or engineer is usually closer to building code or operating infrastructure. In some teams the roles overlap, but the consultant is usually hired to connect business needs with the technical solution.

Freelance IT consultant support makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent, or highly specialized. It is a good fit for migrations, replacements, system upgrades, and short-term rescue work. A permanent hire is often better when the same tasks will continue as part of day-to-day operations for a long time.

In Austria, companies often bring in an IT consultant for ERP changes, cloud moves, process digitization, and integration work between existing systems. Hybrid collaboration is common, and on-site time is often useful for workshops, user training, and cutover phases. German-speaking communication is frequently expected, especially with business users.

Look for clear problem framing, realistic planning, and examples of delivery in similar environments. A strong IT consultant can explain trade-offs, write useful documentation, and keep different teams aligned. References, project scope, and the quality of their questions often matter more than a polished title.

A IT consultant usually works more broadly across analysis, coordination, and implementation support. A solutions architect is often more focused on the target architecture and technical design decisions. In smaller projects, one person may cover both; in larger ones, the consultant and architect often work together.

That depends on the project stage and the stakeholders involved. A IT consultant can often handle analysis, planning, and documentation remotely, but workshops, testing, training, and go-live support are easier with at least some on-site time. In Austria, many companies prefer a practical hybrid setup.

The average hourly rate for IT Consultants in Austria is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 962 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as IT Consultants in Austria, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 77% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as IT Consultants in Austria have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Austria are German (100%), English (100%), and French (15%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Austria are Information Technology (92%), Banking and Finance (69%), and Professional Services (62%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Austria are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (77%), and Operations (62%).

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Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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