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About the role
What they do
IT consultants help companies plan, improve, and run their technology landscape. They turn business needs into workable IT setups, define the next steps, and support delivery when internal teams need extra hands or senior guidance.
- Assess current systems and identify gaps
- Shape IT concepts, roadmaps, and target architectures
- Support cloud, ERP, and infrastructure projects
- Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders
- Document decisions, risks, and implementation steps
Typical skills
A strong IT consultant combines technical breadth with clear communication. They can speak with management, developers, operations, and users without losing the thread. Common strengths include requirements analysis, process understanding, and structured problem solving.
They often work across Microsoft, SAP, network, security, workplace, and integration topics. In many projects, the consultant also acts as a bridge between business and technical teams, making sure the solution fits daily work and not just the specification.
Common assignments
Freelance IT consultants are often brought in for projects with a defined goal and a clear deadline. That includes system migrations, rollouts, vendor selection, IT assessments, support during incidents, and temporary backfill for an absent internal specialist.
- Cloud migration and modernization
- ERP or CRM implementation support
- IT infrastructure and workplace setup
- Security and access concept reviews
- Troubleshooting complex cross-system issues
Tools and methods
The exact stack depends on the assignment, but many projects involve service management tools, ticket systems, collaboration suites, architecture documentation, and reporting dashboards. In enterprise settings, an IT consultant may also work with SAP, Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Intune, Active Directory, or network monitoring tools.
Good consultants use workshops, interviews, process mapping, and clear documentation. They keep scope tight, explain trade-offs, and avoid solutions that look good on paper but fail in day-to-day use.
Why companies hire freelance
Companies usually bring in a freelance IT consultant when they need specialized knowledge quickly, want to avoid a long permanent search, or need extra capacity for a project spike. This is common in Dortmund for industrial firms, logistics operations, and mid-sized companies with mixed legacy and modern systems.
Freelancers are also a strong fit when the task needs an independent view, for example during a system review, vendor comparison, or IT restructuring. Remote work is common, but on-site time in Dortmund can help when workshops, cutovers, or local stakeholder alignment matter.
What strong consultants deliver
The best IT consultants do more than advise. They make decisions actionable, keep communication crisp, and deliver outputs that teams can use immediately.
- Clear recommendations with rationale
- Practical implementation plans
- Clean handover to internal teams
- Realistic scope, risks, and dependencies
- Stakeholder alignment without confusion
Meet FRATCH IT Consultants
Manuel Kübler
Senior Full-Stack Developer & IT Trainer
Last position:
.NET Developer, SAP Business One Consultant at Own Projects
- DTO class generator: In-house development of a tool for the automatic generation of classes, functions, and methods for use in .NET Core projects based on SAP Business One Service Layer metadata
- E-invoice import add-on: Development of a SAP Business One add-on / coresuite module for the automated import of ZUGFeRD e-invoices as incoming invoices – with configurable mapping to flexibly control the import logic across four mapping types (DIRECT, SQL, FIXED, EXPR). The add-on is available as a licensed product for SAP Business One customers.
Stack: SAP Business One, SAP Business One Service Layer, coresuite Country Package, C#
Laurin Hagemann
Software Architect (Freelance)
Last position:
Software Architect (Freelance) at Care4Sure
- Delivered MVP-focused full-stack architecture for a health-sector client: Vite/React frontend, backend services on Google Cloud Run, and Supabase for database plus IAM/authentication.
- Supported product requirements engineering and prioritized cost-aware workload placement, implementing browser-side/edge computation where feasible before moving logic to backend services.
Laurin Hagemann
Software Architect (Freelance)
Last position:
Software Architect (Freelance) at Care4Sure
- Delivered MVP-focused full-stack architecture for a health-sector client: Vite/React frontend, backend services on Google Cloud Run, and Supabase for database plus IAM/authentication.
- Delivered MVP-focused full-stack architecture for a health-sector client: Vite/React frontend, backend services on Google Cloud Run, and Supabase for database plus IAM/authentication.
- Supported product requirements engineering and prioritized cost-aware workload placement, implementing browser-side/edge computation where feasible before moving logic to backend services.
- Supported product requirements engineering and prioritized cost-aware workload placement, implementing browser-side/edge computation where feasible before moving logic to backend services.
Tarek El Idrisi
IT-Consultant
Last position:
Associate GRC at Egerer Consulting
Carve-out project: Development of certification strategy, implementation and requirement plans across multiple standards — ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 20000-1, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and BSI TR-RESISCAN
- Cross-standard inventory and risk assessment
- Coordination with cross-department stakeholders: ISB, executive management, certification bodies, legal and data protection
- Consulting in information security, GRC, and IT auditing
Tarek El Idrisi
IT-Consultant
Last position:
Associate GRC at Egerer Consulting
Carve-out project: Development of certification strategy, implementation and requirement plans across multiple standards — ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 20000-1, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and BSI TR-RESISCAN
- Cross-standard inventory and risk assessment
Carve-out project: Development of certification strategy, implementation and requirement plans across multiple standards — ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 20000-1, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and BSI TR-RESISCAN
- Cross-standard inventory and risk assessment
- Coordination with cross-department stakeholders: ISB, executive management, certification bodies, legal and data protection
- Consulting in information security, GRC, and IT auditing
- Coordination with cross-department stakeholders: ISB, executive management, certification bodies, legal and data protection
- Consulting in information security, GRC, and IT auditing
Alexander Königschulte
Subproject Manager IT Migration (Carve-out)
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.
Alexander Königschulte
Subproject Manager IT Migration (Carve-out)
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Ulrich Eisel
Technical Consulting in Electrical Engineering
Last position:
Technical Consultant in Electrical Engineering
Technical consulting for electrical engineering in the areas of control system design, measurement technology and automotive applications
Participation in development, commissioning and optimization of individual components for hybrid electric drives including HV batteries and electrical auxiliary units
Integration of individual systems into the overall system and preparation for homologation
Development of analog and digital circuits
Design of circuit diagrams in control and special machine construction for individual machines
Definition of switch cabinet layout and switch cabinet wiring
Selection and programming of electronic control (PLC) and display / control unit (HMI)
Selection and parameterization of converters, sensors and DC-DC converters
Adaptation of industrial and rail components for vehicle use in cooperation with external development partners
Collaboration with external developers from specification to function testing and final acceptance of the finished device
Design of HV network for hybrid vehicles as well as construction supervision and commissioning
Specification and testing of electrified auxiliary units (steering, climate control, on-board power supply)
Parameterization of frequency converters and programming of positioning controllers
Preparation of quotes, creation of specifications, price negotiations and procurement of electrical items
Scheduling and control as well as supervision of control system construction, wiring and machine wiring
Creation of PLC programs and programming of operator panels (HMI)
Functional testing of individual machine elements and sensor adjustment
Initial commissioning at the manufacturer's site, test run of the machine, documentation preparation and revision of circuit documents
Leading commissioning at the end customer, training of customer's staff and management of the electrical engineering department with supervision of employees
Own patent research and patent monitoring (optoelectronic 3D measuring systems)
Commissioning and troubleshooting of HV batteries for hybrid vehicles together with the manufacturer
System responsibility for hybrid test vehicles, especially HV safety
Use of CAD systems (AutoCad light), CAE systems (Caddy++ electrical 3.0SP1, EPLAN P8), MS Office, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Standard, Vector CANalyzer, Mitsubishi Melsec Medoc Plus, Mac-Programmer Plus, S7 standard, Siemens Micro-Win 3.2, Siemens ProTool light and ProTool CS, S7-Net OPC server, programming software for frequency converters and positioning controllers, Sistema and Spice
Previous project experience includes: integration of HV batteries in hybrid vehicles, development of optoelectronic sensors, construction supervision of hybrid vehicles, commissioning of NC machines, electrical control of processing and packaging machines, commissioning of a photovoltaic system and restoration of a run-of-river power plant
Ulrich Eisel
Technical Consulting in Electrical Engineering
Last position:
Technical Consultant in Electrical Engineering
Technical consulting for electrical engineering in the areas of control system design, measurement technology and automotive applications
Participation in development, commissioning and optimization of individual components for hybrid electric drives including HV batteries and electrical auxiliary units
Technical consulting for electrical engineering in the areas of control system design, measurement technology and automotive applications
Participation in development, commissioning and optimization of individual components for hybrid electric drives including HV batteries and electrical auxiliary units
Integration of individual systems into the overall system and preparation for homologation
Development of analog and digital circuits
Design of circuit diagrams in control and special machine construction for individual machines
Definition of switch cabinet layout and switch cabinet wiring
Selection and programming of electronic control (PLC) and display / control unit (HMI)
Selection and parameterization of converters, sensors and DC-DC converters
Adaptation of industrial and rail components for vehicle use in cooperation with external development partners
Collaboration with external developers from specification to function testing and final acceptance of the finished device
Design of HV network for hybrid vehicles as well as construction supervision and commissioning
Specification and testing of electrified auxiliary units (steering, climate control, on-board power supply)
Parameterization of frequency converters and programming of positioning controllers
Preparation of quotes, creation of specifications, price negotiations and procurement of electrical items
Scheduling and control as well as supervision of control system construction, wiring and machine wiring
Creation of PLC programs and programming of operator panels (HMI)
Functional testing of individual machine elements and sensor adjustment
Initial commissioning at the manufacturer's site, test run of the machine, documentation preparation and revision of circuit documents
Leading commissioning at the end customer, training of customer's staff and management of the electrical engineering department with supervision of employees
Own patent research and patent monitoring (optoelectronic 3D measuring systems)
Commissioning and troubleshooting of HV batteries for hybrid vehicles together with the manufacturer
System responsibility for hybrid test vehicles, especially HV safety
Use of CAD systems (AutoCad light), CAE systems (Caddy++ electrical 3.0SP1, EPLAN P8), MS Office, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Standard, Vector CANalyzer, Mitsubishi Melsec Medoc Plus, Mac-Programmer Plus, S7 standard, Siemens Micro-Win 3.2, Siemens ProTool light and ProTool CS, S7-Net OPC server, programming software for frequency converters and positioning controllers, Sistema and Spice
Previous project experience includes: integration of HV batteries in hybrid vehicles, development of optoelectronic sensors, construction supervision of hybrid vehicles, commissioning of NC machines, electrical control of processing and packaging machines, commissioning of a photovoltaic system and restoration of a run-of-river power plant
Integration of individual systems into the overall system and preparation for homologation
Development of analog and digital circuits
Design of circuit diagrams in control and special machine construction for individual machines
Definition of switch cabinet layout and switch cabinet wiring
Selection and programming of electronic control (PLC) and display / control unit (HMI)
Selection and parameterization of converters, sensors and DC-DC converters
Adaptation of industrial and rail components for vehicle use in cooperation with external development partners
Collaboration with external developers from specification to function testing and final acceptance of the finished device
Design of HV network for hybrid vehicles as well as construction supervision and commissioning
Specification and testing of electrified auxiliary units (steering, climate control, on-board power supply)
Parameterization of frequency converters and programming of positioning controllers
Preparation of quotes, creation of specifications, price negotiations and procurement of electrical items
Scheduling and control as well as supervision of control system construction, wiring and machine wiring
Creation of PLC programs and programming of operator panels (HMI)
Functional testing of individual machine elements and sensor adjustment
Initial commissioning at the manufacturer's site, test run of the machine, documentation preparation and revision of circuit documents
Leading commissioning at the end customer, training of customer's staff and management of the electrical engineering department with supervision of employees
Own patent research and patent monitoring (optoelectronic 3D measuring systems)
Commissioning and troubleshooting of HV batteries for hybrid vehicles together with the manufacturer
System responsibility for hybrid test vehicles, especially HV safety
Use of CAD systems (AutoCad light), CAE systems (Caddy++ electrical 3.0SP1, EPLAN P8), MS Office, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Standard, Vector CANalyzer, Mitsubishi Melsec Medoc Plus, Mac-Programmer Plus, S7 standard, Siemens Micro-Win 3.2, Siemens ProTool light and ProTool CS, S7-Net OPC server, programming software for frequency converters and positioning controllers, Sistema and Spice
Previous project experience includes: integration of HV batteries in hybrid vehicles, development of optoelectronic sensors, construction supervision of hybrid vehicles, commissioning of NC machines, electrical control of processing and packaging machines, commissioning of a photovoltaic system and restoration of a run-of-river power plant
Aladdin Alzoubi
Technical Consultant
Last position:
Technical Consultant at NFON
- Presentations and workshops regarding different VOIP products and technologies
- Design of VOIP and network solutions from core to premium solutions and necessary non-standard solutions
- Processing of tenders
- Development of VOIP and network technical implementation of customer requirements
- Implement and configure different UC products on cloud
Aladdin Alzoubi
Technical Consultant
Last position:
Technical Consultant at NFON
- Presentations and workshops regarding different VOIP products and technologies
- Design of VOIP and network solutions from core to premium solutions and necessary non-standard solutions
- Processing of tenders
- Presentations and workshops regarding different VOIP products and technologies
- Design of VOIP and network solutions from core to premium solutions and necessary non-standard solutions
- Processing of tenders
- Development of VOIP and network technical implementation of customer requirements
- Implement and configure different UC products on cloud
- Development of VOIP and network technical implementation of customer requirements
- Implement and configure different UC products on cloud
Henning Pankratius
IT consulting / development
Last position:
Siemens
- Developed a reporting API with RESTful services and Spring Boot
- LDAP integration
- Migrated services to AWS
- Bootstrap
- Frontend development with Angular 14
- JBoss
- DynamoDB
- S3
- Athena
Henning Pankratius
IT consulting / development
Last position:
Siemens
- Developed a reporting API with RESTful services and Spring Boot
- LDAP integration
- Migrated services to AWS
- Bootstrap
- Frontend development with Angular 14
- JBoss
- DynamoDB
- S3
- Athena
- Developed a reporting API with RESTful services and Spring Boot
- LDAP integration
- Migrated services to AWS
- Bootstrap
- Frontend development with Angular 14
- JBoss
- DynamoDB
- S3
- Athena
Rolf Parschau
IT Consultant and Interim Manager
Last position:
IT Consultant and Interim Manager at Self-employed
- Interim CIO at companies in the printing industry (2020/2021)
- Interim CIO and project manager at an automotive components plant (2018/2019/2020)
- Interim CIO at a mechanical engineering company (2016/2017)
- Interim CIO/ERP project manager at a mechanical engineering company (2015/2016)
- Project management of an international SAP-SCM implementation at a pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer (2014/2015)
- Establishing efficient SAP project management at a large German machine manufacturer (2013)
- Supporting a large building materials manufacturer in setting up an international IT organization/governance (2013)
- Optimizing Microsoft contract frameworks for a ThyssenKrupp subsidiary (2013)
- Redesigning the IT infrastructure of a mid-sized automotive supplier (2012)
- Advising a large Austrian machine manufacturer on setting up an IT shared service center in India (2012)
- Redesigning the IT environment and process optimization at a large law firm in Dortmund (2012)
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IT Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Education, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100%
Daily Rate Distribution
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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.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions in mind? Get key insights about FRATCH
A IT consultant helps define the right technical approach, aligns stakeholders, and supports execution. The work can cover analysis, architecture, rollout support, vendor coordination, and problem solving across systems. In many projects, the consultant is the person who keeps business goals and technical detail connected.
Look for structured thinking, solid technical understanding, and clear communication. A good IT consultant can work with requirements, document decisions, and explain trade-offs without jargon. For complex projects, experience with integration, cloud, ERP, security, or infrastructure is often important.
An IT consultant focuses more on analysis, guidance, and implementation support than on writing code every day. A developer or software engineer usually builds the application itself, while the consultant may shape the solution, coordinate the rollout, and solve cross-system issues. In practice, the roles can overlap, especially in smaller projects.
A freelance IT consultant is often the better choice when the need is tied to a project, a migration, or a temporary skills gap. It also works well when you need senior expertise fast or want an independent outside view. A permanent hire is usually better if the same work is needed long term inside the team.
Yes, many tasks can be done remotely, especially analysis, documentation, coordination, and design work. For workshops, cutovers, or sensitive stakeholder topics, on-site time in Dortmund can still be useful. The best setup depends on the project phase and the level of internal alignment needed.
In Dortmund, IT consultants are often brought into industrial, logistics, and mid-market environments with mixed legacy and modern systems. Common work includes infrastructure changes, cloud migration, ERP support, and process improvement. Local language skills can matter when the consultant works closely with German-speaking teams and users.
Ask for relevant project examples, the consultant’s role in those projects, and the concrete outcome they delivered. Strong candidates can explain how they handled scope, risks, and stakeholder conflicts. You should also check whether they document clearly and can work with your team’s level of technical maturity.
Yes, those titles are often used for similar work, depending on the company and context. A systems consultant may focus more on infrastructure or platforms, while a technical consultant may go deeper into implementation details. What matters most is whether the person has the right mix of advice, coordination, and hands-on project support for your case.
The average hourly rate for IT Consultants in Dortmund is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 773 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as IT Consultants in Dortmund, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as IT Consultants in Dortmund have 20 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 Dortmund are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Dortmund are Information Technology (88%), Education (50%), and Energy (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Dortmund are Information Technology (88%), Product Development (88%), and Operations (75%).
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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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