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About the role
What they do
IT consultants help companies solve concrete technology problems and move projects forward. They assess the current setup, define a practical target state, and guide implementation without creating unnecessary overhead.
- Review systems, processes and dependencies
- Shape solution concepts and project plans
- Support rollouts, migrations and integrations
- Align business needs with technical options
- Document decisions, risks and handover steps
Core skills
A strong IT consultant combines technical depth with clear communication. They need to understand infrastructure, applications, data flows and security basics, but also how teams work and where projects usually get stuck.
Typical strengths include:
- cloud and infrastructure know-how
- ERP and business application consulting
- interface and API integration
- process analysis and solution design
- stakeholder management and workshop facilitation
Common tools and environments can include Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, SAP, ServiceNow, Jira and modern collaboration stacks. The exact mix depends on the client’s landscape and the project goal.
When companies bring one in
Companies usually hire freelance IT consultants when internal teams are busy, a project needs specialist input, or a neutral view is needed for a difficult decision. They are also useful when the task is temporary, cross-functional, or too broad for a single in-house specialist.
In Vienna, this often comes up in mid-sized businesses, corporates, and regulated sectors that need reliable delivery and clear communication in English and German. On-site workshops can matter at the start, while day-to-day work is often handled remotely.
What strong consultants deliver
A good IT consultant is not only technically sound. They are structured, practical, and able to turn vague requests into decisions and next steps.
- Clear recommendations, not just analysis
- Transparent scope, risks and assumptions
- Solutions that fit the existing landscape
- Clean documentation and handover
- Calm collaboration with business and IT teams
This role often overlaps with systems consultant, IT advisor, solution consultant, or technical consultant. The right person depends on whether the main need is strategy, implementation, operations, or coordination across several teams.
Meet FRATCH IT Consultants
Alexander Kohl
Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales
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
Zoran Jovanovic
Senior IT PM & Governance & Operational Resilience Consultant | Financial Services
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.
Damir Dudakovic
Senior IT Consultant
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
Fabio Galvagni
IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant
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
Matthias K.
Business Architect
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
Michael Vyborny
IT Sourcing Advisor
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
Thomas Winkler
SAP ALM & IT Architect
Last position:
SAP Solution Architect, Focused Build Coach, Senior Consultant at Support 4 Enterprises
Jörg Pallanich
Freelance IT Project Manager / Business Analyst
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
Michael Polivanov
Delivery Lead | IT-Implementation & Strategic Requirements Engineering
Last position:
Strategy Consultant & Program Architect at Hypo Tirol Bank AG
- Portfolio Analysis & Migration Roadmap: Conducted structured analysis and risk classification of the HCL Notes infrastructure, created a prioritized migration portfolio with effort estimates as a key decision basis for management.
- Target Architecture & Modernization Concept: Developed the architecture strategy for retiring legacy applications, defined requirements for a centralized business process engine to reduce OPEX and licensing costs in the long term.
- Program Governance & Setup: Established roadmap and backlog structures as well as central project documentation (MS SharePoint), set up stakeholder management for the Notes decommissioning program.
Christian Seiser
IT Consultant Cognos Business Intelligence
Last position:
IT Consultant Business Intelligence at Austrian Airlines
- Migration of the AMOS reporting system from Sybase to PostgreSQL
- Revising SQL statements, Framework Manager models and reports
- Migration of the Cognos environment from version 11 to 12
- Tools used: Cognos 11, Cognos 12
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IT Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Government and Administration
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
88%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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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.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A IT Consultant translates business needs into workable technical solutions. The work can include assessing an existing setup, designing a target architecture, supporting migration or integration, and guiding delivery teams through implementation. Good consultants also document decisions and hand over clearly so internal teams can continue without friction.
Look for someone who can combine technical understanding with practical project work. Depending on the assignment, that may mean infrastructure, cloud, ERP, APIs, security basics, or workplace systems, plus strong communication and workshop skills. The best IT consultants do not hide behind jargon; they explain trade-offs in plain language.
An IT Consultant usually focuses on analysis, design, coordination, and decision support across a system or project. A developer or engineer is more likely to spend most of the time building or coding a specific solution. In many projects the roles work together, but the consultant is often the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery.
Freelance support is a good fit when the need is project-based, urgent, or highly specific. Companies often bring in an IT Consultant for a migration, rollout, recovery effort, or a short period of extra capacity. It also makes sense when you need an outside perspective before committing to a long-term decision.
Yes, most of the work can often be done remotely, especially analysis, documentation, coordination, and follow-up meetings. For a IT Consultant in Vienna, on-site time is usually most valuable for workshops, stakeholder alignment, cutovers, or when access to local systems and teams matters. The right setup depends on the project phase and the client’s working style.
Ask for examples of similar projects, the exact role they played, and how they handled scope changes or blocked decisions. A strong IT Consultant can explain the problem, the options considered, the recommendation, and the outcome in a clear way. Also check whether they can talk to both technical teams and business stakeholders without losing precision.
This role fits projects where technology and business process meet. Typical cases include cloud migration, ERP implementation, system integration, application modernization, IT operations improvement, and workplace or service management changes. If the project needs structure, coordination, and technical judgment, an IT Consultant is usually a strong choice.
A IT Consultant is a broad title and can cover strategy, implementation, infrastructure, or coordination. A solution consultant is usually more focused on a specific product, platform, or business application. If your project is tied to one system or vendor, a solution consultant may be the narrower fit; if the challenge crosses systems, the broader consultant is often better.
The average hourly rate for IT Consultants in Vienna is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 906 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as IT Consultants in Vienna, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 88% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as IT Consultants in Vienna have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Vienna are German (100%), English (100%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Vienna are Banking and Finance (90%), Information Technology (90%), and Government and Administration (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Vienna are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Operations (90%).
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