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About the role
Delivery focus
An IT Project Manager keeps technology work moving from plan to release. They define scope, set milestones, manage risks, coordinate vendors, and keep business and technical teams aligned. Typical work includes software rollouts, infrastructure change, ERP projects, cloud migration, and cross-functional delivery across IT and operations.
Typical output
- Project plan, timeline, and work breakdown
- Scope, change, risk, and issue tracking
- Stakeholder updates and steering material
- Vendor and third-party coordination
- Go-live readiness and handover support
Core skills
Strong IT Project Managers combine structure with calm execution. They understand the basics of software delivery, infrastructure, testing, release planning, and dependency management. They know how to run meetings that lead to decisions, not more questions. Tools often include Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Excel, Teams, and standard reporting decks.
When companies bring one in
Many companies use a freelance IT Project Manager when an internal lead is missing, overloaded, or too tied to daily operations. This is common in Switzerland for regulated firms, industrial groups, banks, insurers, healthcare providers, and companies running SAP, Microsoft, or cloud programs. Freelance support also helps when a project needs a neutral person to coordinate several departments or vendors.
What strong professionals do well
A strong IT Project Manager is precise without being rigid. They notice slippage early, ask the right questions, and keep scope under control. They can work with senior business sponsors, technical specialists, and external suppliers without losing momentum. In Agile settings, they may work with a Scrum Master or delivery lead; in more traditional setups, they focus on governance, milestones, and clear accountability.
Working style
For Swiss clients, clear English is often expected, and German or French can be valuable depending on the team and region. Good freelancers adapt to hybrid and remote setups, join on-site workshops when needed, and keep documentation clean enough for handover. The best fit is someone who can step into an active program, restore structure, and make delivery easier from week one.
Meet FRATCH IT Project Managers
Vitaly Podkopaev
IT Project Manager UCC
Last position:
IT Project Manager UCC at Office for Informatics, Canton of Zurich
- Collaboration with and deputizing for the service manager for UCC (product owner)
- Interface management for UCC with other functionalities as part of the digital workplace
- Control of infrastructure tests and rollout, monitoring dependencies with other sub-projects
Philipp Siegenthaler
Business Information Systems Specialist (IT Consultant, IT PM, PMO, Portfolio Manager)
Last position:
Equity Portfolio Manager - Digital Wealth Management at Interactive Brokers LLC
- Solely responsible for two portfolios totaling USD 1 million with an average monthly performance of 2%
- Responsible for the investment strategy, specializing in US equities and ETFs (exchanges: NASDAQ and NYSE)
- Market, trend, data, and technical chart analysis
- Risk management – diversification, daily/weekly risk mitigation measures (rebalancing) to ensure optimal portfolio profitability
David Barreto Schmidt
External Project Manager in the Supply Chain Network
Last position:
External Project Manager in the Supply Chain Network at DEUTZ AG
- Project management (SAP BN (Ariba) onboarding, support for SAP ECC and SAP TM for supplier topics)
- Standardization of global value creation processes
- Basic training as well as central contact person for suppliers and support for planners
Stevica Jovic
IT Infrastructure Expert | Subject Matter Expert (SME) | Project Manager
Last position:
IT Infrastructure Expert | Subject Matter Expert (SME) | Project Manager at Jovic IT | Consulting & Support Services
LMES (ChemOps - Switzerland)
Hardware implementation for EX-Zone 2 (trolleys, tablets and scanners)
Qualification and integration of handheld devices and LMES
Design and implementation of a WLAN P-Layer network in collaboration with the network team
S/4HANA (TRD-CHAD/GCS - Switzerland)
Implementation of the MDM platform SOTI MobiControl
Updating, preparing, configuring and rolling out 45 Zebra MC9300-EX handheld devices
Requalification and integration of the devices into S/4HANA
S/4HANA (TRD-CHAD - China)
Implementation of the MDM platform SOTI MobiControl
Preparing, configuring and rolling out 12 Zebra MC9300-EX handheld devices
Qualification and integration of the devices into S/4HANA
S/4HANA (TRD-CGT - US)
Implementation of the MDM platform SOTI MobiControl
Preparing, configuring and rolling out 10 Zebra MC9400 handheld devices
Implementation of 2 Zebra ZT421 Printers
Qualification and integration of all devices into S/4HANA
S/4HANA (TRD-GCS - Switzerland)
Implementation of 25 Zebra ZT421 printers
Qualification and integration of the devices into S/4HANA
MMC and ITSmobile SAP (Solids/Logistic / CGT / Steriles - Switzerland)
Implementation of the MDM platform SOTI MobiControl
Preparing, configuring and rolling out 42 Zebra MC9300 handheld devices
Integration of the devices with MMC and SAP ITSmobile
ITSmobile (Pharmanalytica SA Locarno - Switzerland)
Implementation of 2 Honeywell CT60 handheld devices
Qualification and integration of the devices into SAP ITSmobile
SAP ERP_P75 (Warehouse WST - Switzerland)
Implementation of 12 PAD-EX 01P8DZ2 tablet devices
Qualification and integration of the devices into SAP ERP_P75
Transition Services (Lonza)
QC Apps
Kronos time clocks
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Martin Gall
IT Project Manager ALV-eGOV, Deputy Head, Group Leader, Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer
Last position:
IT Project Manager ALV-eGOV, Deputy Head, Group Leader, Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer at SECO
- Planning, implementation, and rollout of 7 eGov services for companies and job seekers for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (ALV)
Robin Seidelmann
Senior ERP Project Manager
Last position:
Board Member at 2BCS AG at 2BCS AG digitalization experts
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IT Project Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for IT Project Managers & Seniority distribution
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
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A IT Project Manager takes responsibility for planning and coordinating technology projects without being tied to a permanent line role. That usually includes scope control, stakeholder management, delivery tracking, risk handling, and support around go-live. The exact mix depends on whether the project is software, infrastructure, ERP, or cloud-based.
A freelance IT Project Manager makes sense when you need fast support for a project with a clear start and end, or when a team lacks immediate delivery leadership. It is also useful when the work is temporary, highly specialised, or politically sensitive and needs a neutral coordinator. For long-term team management, a permanent hire may be the better fit.
Look for someone who can control scope, manage dependencies, and communicate clearly with both business and technical teams. A good candidate should understand delivery methods, project governance, and common tools such as Jira, Confluence, or MS Project. In practice, the best IT project manager is the one who keeps decisions moving and risks visible.
An IT Project Manager is usually responsible for overall delivery, coordination, and governance across the full project. A Scrum Master focuses on team process and removing blockers, while a Product Owner owns priorities and product value in agile work. In some companies these roles overlap, but they are not the same job.
In Switzerland, companies often hire for ERP rollouts, cloud migration, infrastructure change, software implementation, and multi-vendor transformation programs. Strong demand also comes from banks, insurers, industrial firms, and healthcare organisations that need structured delivery and clear reporting. Language expectations depend on the team, so English alone is not always enough.
Many parts of the job can be done remotely, especially planning, reporting, and coordination. On-site time is still useful for workshops, steering meetings, and go-live phases, particularly when many stakeholders are involved. A strong IT Project Manager can work well in a hybrid setup and adapt to the client’s cadence.
Judge them by how they structure the project, not by how much they talk. Good signs are clear plans, realistic risk management, concise status reporting, and the ability to keep stakeholders aligned when priorities change. Ask for examples of how they handled delays, vendor issues, or a difficult go-live.
Yes, that is often what clients need from a strong IT project manager. The best freelancers can translate business goals into delivery steps and keep technical teams focused on what matters. They do not need to be developers, but they do need enough technical understanding to ask the right questions and spot weak assumptions early.
The average hourly rate for IT Project Managers in Switzerland is 123 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 986 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as IT Project Managers in Switzerland, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as IT Project Managers in Switzerland have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as IT Project Managers in Switzerland are German (100%), English (100%), and French (83%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as IT Project Managers in Switzerland are Information Technology (83%), Professional Services (67%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as IT Project Managers in Switzerland are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Operations (83%).
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