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About the role
Delivery focus
An IT Project Manager keeps the project moving from scope to go-live. They structure the plan, align technical and business teams, manage dependencies, and keep risks visible. They are often the person who turns a messy initiative into clear workstreams and decisions.
- Project plan, milestones, and dependencies
- Stakeholder coordination across business and IT
- Risk, issue, and change management
- Status reporting and steering updates
- Cutover, rollout, and go-live coordination
Where they help
Companies bring in an IT Project Manager when internal teams are already busy or when the project needs outside structure. Typical cases include ERP rollouts, application migrations, infrastructure changes, security-related initiatives, and software delivery across several teams. In Munich, this often means work with industrial firms, mobility companies, software teams, and established enterprises that need disciplined execution.
A freelance IT Project Manager is also useful when the work is time-bound or tied to a specific transformation. They can join for planning, delivery, recovery, or takeover of an already running project.
Core skills
A strong IT Project Manager combines delivery discipline with clear communication. They do not just track tasks. They make decisions visible, keep technical and non-technical people aligned, and know when to push, escalate, or simplify.
- Project planning and RAID management
- Agile, hybrid, or classic delivery methods
- Vendor and supplier coordination
- Requirements and scope control
- Strong communication with C-level and delivery teams
Tools and methods
The tool set depends on the setup, but common work covers Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Excel, ServiceNow, Teams, and PowerPoint. In larger environments, they may also work with SAP, Azure, cloud migration plans, test management tools, or release calendars. The method matters less than the ability to keep the project understandable and controlled.
Good project managers build clean meeting rhythms, clear action lists, and decision logs. They know how to work with developers, architects, business owners, and external vendors without losing momentum.
Signs you need one
- The project has drifted and no one owns the plan
- Several teams depend on each other and keep missing handovers
- Management needs reliable reporting and clear escalation paths
- A migration, rollout, or implementation needs one accountable lead
- Your internal PMs are tied up with other priorities
What stands out
The best freelancers are calm under pressure, precise in documentation, and direct in communication. They can step into a live project, understand the real risks quickly, and create order without adding overhead. They know how to work with PMO, product owners, engineers, and business sponsors.
In Munich, German and English are often both relevant, especially in international companies and mixed teams. What matters most is that the IT Project Manager can move the work forward, keep people aligned, and deliver a result that is easy to hand over.
Meet FRATCH IT Project Managers
Marco Steidel
IT Interim Manager | Interim CIO | Transformation Lead | IT Project Manager & Program Manager | Digital Advisory Board Member
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of business management including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure including applications, core processes, and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and implementation of solutions to advance digitalization in the company in the areas of: property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS, time tracking
- Digitization of filing cabinets and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as central document and communication platforms
- Design and delivery of an AI workshop 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
Viaceslav Kolas
Self-employed Motivation Coach
Last position:
Self-employed Motivation Coach at International Motivation Training (IMT) Deutschland GmbH
- Conducting training for personal and professional development
- Promoting self-motivation, goal setting, and time management
- Coaching in the areas of career, finances, and personal development
Günther Niederhofer
Senior IT Project Manager | Business Processes | Integration & IT Harmonization | CRM & ERP | Agile PMP
Last position:
Advisor ERP & CRM Business Process & System Landscape at IDnow
Managing the harmonization and further development of an international CRM- and ERP-related system landscape across multiple product lines and markets (PMI)
- Analysis, design, and requirements management for harmonized end-to-end business processes and business logic (Customer Base & Lead to Order, Lead-to-Cash, Order-to-Cash, Billing, Accounting, Service)
- Integration of Salesforce with billing and accounting systems (JustOn, DATEV) including data model, interfaces, and billing logic together with implementation partner
- Designing a central IT operating model to improve IT project management and DevOps model between business stakeholders, E2E process owners, and IT.
Melanie Garmanzky
Senior IT Project Manager & Cutover Lead (Freelance)
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager & Cutover Lead (Freelance) at Omikron GmbH
- Responsible for cutover planning and go-live management of multiple parallel IT releases in the e-commerce environment
- Creating and maintaining cutover plans, runbooks and rollback scenarios, plus audit-ready documentation of all cutover activities
- Defining and managing go/no-go decisions, escalation paths and resource availability in the cutover window
- Coordinating technical and business workstreams, managing external service providers and ensuring data consistency
- Managing and reviewing trial cutovers, structured handover to the hypercare phase
- Cutover reporting and communication before, during and after go-live at decision-maker and C-level
- Result: All releases delivered on schedule, cutover processes sustainably established and handed over
Sebastian Beer
Senior Digital & AI Project Manager | IPMA Level C
Last position:
Project Lead – Customer Information Tool (EMEA) at Microsoft AI Tour 2026
- Led the project to implement the Customer Information Tool for the Microsoft AI Tour EMEA
- Directed the development of an event platform with sponsors, speakers, and agenda
- Conducted a compliance audit to ensure adherence to Microsoft corporate policies
- Coordinated vendors, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple European tour stops and trade show appearances
Konstantinos Metaxas
Senior Project Manager
Last position:
IT-Fly Specialist – Global Rollout at Lufthansa Group
Plan & Prepare (Site Design & Readiness): Inventory & Design: Dell PowerEdge R-Series, Aruba switches (L2/L3), notebooks/peripherals; serials/asset tags, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, VLAN-/DHCP-/DNS plan
Runbooks/MOPs: site rollout runbook, backout strategy (<15–30 min), risk register, communication matrix; approvals via CAB/change
Images/Packages: Golden Image (Win10/11), driver packs, BIOS/UEFI baseline; O365/Teams/OneDrive KFM; BitLocker policies; MECM/SCCM, Intune/Autopilot, MDT/WinPE
Logistics: shipping/customs clearance, RMA/DOA, on-site spares; tools (barcode scanner, label printer), "Go-Bag" (cables, SFPs, console cables)
Deliver (on-site implementation): End devices: swap & migration (USMT/OneDrive KFM), peripherals (ATB/BT printers, scanners, boarding gate hardware); domain join, compliance checks, O365 activation, printers/queues, network drives
Acceptance: functional tests for DCS/CUTE/CUPPS/CUSS stations, ticketing/check-in workflows, boarding gates
Server (R-Series): rack & stack, cabling (PDU redundancy, fiber/copper), labeling/naming; firmware/RAID (PERC), Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC network; Windows Server 2022/2025 + CIS/BSI hardening; agents (backup/AV/EDR/monitoring), time service/NTP auth, Syslog/SNMPv3
Network (Aruba): VLANs, LACP trunks, MSTP root; PortFast + BPDU Guard at the edge; QoS (EF/AF); dual stack (v4/v6), DHCP relay. NAC/802.1X with ClearPass/Radius/TACACS+, roles + MAB fallback; guest isolation, ACLs (Guest→Mgmt deny). Telemetry: sFlow, SNMPv3, Syslog→SIEM; LLDP→inventory/CMDB
Airport specifics: CUTE/CUPPS/CUSS terminals; DCS/Amadeus/SITA connectivity; FIDS (read-only); bag tag/boarding pass printing; changes in off-peak/night windows
Stabilize (hypercare): first-day support, KPI tracking (login times, ticket volume, error classes), QoS fine-tuning
Troubleshooting: Wireshark/iperf, event logs, switch counters, sFlow flows; fast incident handling as SPOC
Knowledge transfer: short training sessions for station teams, mini-runbooks (fault/recovery)
Close (documentation & handover): docs & CMDB: final configs (switch/server), topology/patch plans, IP tables, serial/asset lists, before/after photos
Acceptance & sign-off: UAT protocols, functional evidence (use cases), return/reuse of old hardware
Lessons learned: risks, standard packages, driver freeze, "known issues"
Interfaces/communication: station IT, airport IT, SOC/NOC, ground ops/ramp/check-in, provider (SITA/Amadeus). ITSM: ServiceNow (Inc/Req/Change/KB), handover to BAU
Timo Hahn
IT Product Owner / IT Project Manager
Last position:
IT Product Owner / IT Project Manager at Schaeffler AG
- Responsible for tool-based project and portfolio management in the group
- Designing, enhancing and operating Jira- and Confluence-based workflows
- Translating management and business requirements into reliable tool concepts
- Integrating Jira into existing tool landscapes (e.g. Planview, ServiceNow, SAP BW)
- Establishing governance, reporting and KPI structures
- Rolling out new workflows including training & key user models
- Using AI features to support planning & analysis
Marco Bloch
Business Analyst | IT Project Manager
Last position:
Business Analyst | IT Project Manager at Mercedes-Benz Group AG
- Coordination of implementing IT projects, subprojects, and enhancements within DevOps
- Management of IT service providers and responsibility for the quality of IT systems while meeting strategic guidelines
- Assisting in the creation of security-relevant IT documents, including security profiles, Data@Cloud, SCA, and penetration tests
- Full project management responsibility: monitoring and ensuring adherence to resources (scope, schedule, cost, and quality)
- Defining requirement profiles for external service providers and reviewing and evaluating proposals
- Supporting the setup and management of Windows and Linux servers in collaboration with Infosys, including configuring and enabling network ports
Tomasz Wronowski
Design Engineer/ Freelancer
Last position:
Design Engineer/ Freelancer at Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH
- Designed components with Catia V5 (Generative Shape Design, Part Design, Drafting) and AutoCAD
- Full-flight simulator: developed a platform with an electromechanical system to move the platform and instructor/observer seats
- Airbus H145: designed seat slide rails
- VR flight simulator: developed a pedal mounting system
- Train simulator: designed a brake controller system
- Sketched concepts for quick visualization and as a communication tool
- Performed technical analyses, including statistical and tolerance analysis
- Collaborated with engineers and project teams to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and quality standards compliance
- Managed and maintained CAD data in the PDM system (S4)
Norbert Eiglsperger
Auditor
Last position:
Auditor at Direktbank
- Auditing processes and controls related to FATCA Germany.
- Checking proper release management for FATCA reporting software.
- Identifying areas for action.
Florian Großmann
Senior IT Project Manager Security & Infrastructure & Healthcare Business Developer
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager Security & Infrastructure & Healthcare Business Developer at CGI
- Responsible project manager for complex international infrastructure projects
- Coordinator and decision-maker for IT architects in network infrastructure and software with over 100,000 users
- End-to-end project management
- Launching and implementing initiatives
- Project management of international infrastructure projects with C-level reporting
- Leadership and coordination of IT architects
- Technical project management for mergers and cloud transformation
- Execution of international software and hardware rollouts
- Implementation of IT security projects and compliance
- Working with key technologies (e.g., 5G/6G standards)
- Managing complex defense and aerospace projects (e.g., Ariane 6, Eurodrone)
- Building the healthcare and life sciences business unit
- Developing and leading internal staff trainings
Martha Weglowski
Interim IT Project Manager
Last position:
Interim IT Project Manager at Cornelsen Verlag GmbH
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the project to redesign and standardize the teaching manager production processes
- Responsible for achieving project budget, schedule, and performance targets
- Preparing planning documents, decision papers, reports, and risk assessments
- Coordinating and managing internal and external project partners
- Organizational lead of a task force
- Further development of project management standards
Katja Matthes
Agile IT Project Manager
Last position:
Agile IT Project Manager at Independent Consulting Firm
- Agile IT project management for the implementation of a new international digital e-commerce platform
- In-depth IT optimizations of the tool in the end-to-end process
- Requirement management between business and IT for a new strategic sales model
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IT Project Managers statistics
Typical experience
21 years
Average project duration
2.5 years
Certifications per freelancer
5
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Most common languages
German, English, Polish
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
78%
Doctorate
11%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A IT Project Manager plans and controls the delivery of an IT project from start to finish. That usually includes scope, timeline, dependencies, risks, stakeholders, and go-live coordination. The freelancer keeps the work organized and makes sure teams stay aligned.
Choose a freelancer when the need is tied to a project, a transformation, or a gap in your team. A freelance IT Project Manager is a good fit if you need immediate structure, extra capacity, or someone to lead a specific rollout without building a permanent role. It is also useful when the work is temporary or highly specialized.
Typical projects include ERP implementations, SAP rollouts, cloud migrations, software releases, infrastructure changes, and vendor-managed deliveries. A seasoned IT Project Manager is also helpful in recovery projects where deadlines have slipped or ownership is unclear. The role fits any initiative with many moving parts and clear delivery pressure.
An IT Project Manager focuses on delivery: plan the work, coordinate people, track risks, and drive execution to completion. A product manager usually focuses more on product vision, priorities, and user value. A PMO lead is often more about governance, reporting standards, and portfolio control.
Look for solid delivery experience, structured communication, and the ability to handle scope changes without losing control. A strong IT Project Manager should understand both technical teams and business stakeholders, and should be comfortable with planning tools, status reporting, and escalation management. Ask how they handled difficult dependencies or a delayed go-live.
Yes, many projects can be run remotely, especially if the team already uses clear tools and meeting routines. A IT Project Manager working with a Munich-based company may still need on-site presence for workshops, steering meetings, or cutover phases. The right balance depends on the project phase and the level of stakeholder alignment needed.
Common tools include Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Excel, Teams, ServiceNow, and presentation decks for steering meetings. A IT Project Manager may work in agile, classic, or hybrid setups, depending on the company and project type. What matters most is that the method fits the delivery setup.
Ask for examples of projects they led, the risks they managed, and how they handled scope changes or difficult stakeholders. A strong IT Project Manager can explain how they keep decisions visible, protect deadlines, and bring teams back on track. Clear examples matter more than generic claims.
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