Learning & Development Managers in Germany
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Raphaela Faust
Last position:
Freelance Organizational & People Developer at Rare Bird Consulting
- Focus: building sustainable and agile people, leadership, and organizational structures in SMEs during growth and change phases
- Intercultural people development
- Topics: people & organizational development, mediation, coaching, building and further developing HR, leadership and change management, corporate culture, diversity management
- Sparring with executives and managers on role definition, collaboration, leadership, and conflict resolution
- Establishing effective feedback, performance, and development cultures through tailored leadership and learning formats
- Supporting organizational and cultural development processes in dynamic, interdisciplinary environments
- Introducing transparent goal and management systems (e.g., OKR) for strategic alignment of teams
- Building a constructive conflict culture and mediation in teams and leadership constellations
- Developing and implementing programs in female empowerment
Bernd Eisenhut
Last position:
Managing Director (part-time) at Augnect GmbH
- Augnect is an innovative NFC & augmented reality learning and knowledge platform as a mobile app for companies. The idea began in 2020 and was developed part-time and bootstrapped
Petra Carlsen
Last position:
Consultant for Agile Leadership and Lean Management at flying anchor GmbH
- Consulting on Agile Leadership and Lean Management
- Facilitation of workshops
- Training and coaching in Agile Leadership, Lean Management and team development
Eike-Bibiana Michel
Last position:
Talent Management & People Development Expert at Insurance Company in Switzerland
Derived a local talent development strategy from the global people strategy
Developed a holistic talent management framework
Built a role-based learning curriculum for leaders and employees (based on needs analysis)
Introduced talent review and succession planning processes
Conducted assessments (Mercer)
Coached senior-level leaders
Established a systematic talent management process with high management buy-in
Enhanced leadership quality through targeted development measures and coaching
Integrated modern diagnostic tools for objective potential assessment
Made a lasting contribution to the organization's future viability through structured succession planning
Kai Baum
Last position:
External Project Lead for LMS SuccessFactors Implementation at Accenture/VW AG
- Knowledge transfer in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, consulting on project processes
- Project management, effort estimation, resource planning, tracking, quality, and budget
- Knowledge transfer in a complex environment to anticipate dependencies
- Knowledge transfer on design implementation
- Knowledge transfer in global rollout management
- Knowledge transfer in HR project management – SAP and SuccessFactors: LMS
- Up-skilling training in the form of train-the-trainer concepts
- IT/software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors and S/4 HANA), classical and agile project management, learning management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication, training design
Antonella Giordano
Last position:
Corporate Citizenship Associate Manager at Accenture
- Operational strategy: Directed cross-regional stakeholder relations (North America, UKI&A, LATAM), ensuring strategic alignment and process efficiency.
- Financial oversight: Mobilized and managed resources for large-scale social impact and DEI initiatives.
- People operations: Led internal hiring insights and professional development pathways to align team structures with global business goals.
- Digital engagement: Optimized partner experience strategy by leveraging global technology infrastructure and data-driven insights.
Carolin Pahn
Last position:
People Generalist & Talent Development Consultant at GPI GmbH
- Supporting people topics at the interface of team, development, and organization
- Assisting with talent development, internal communication, and people processes
- Sparring on employee development, role clarification, and team-related topics
Christine Mccarthy
Last position:
Developer & Research Lead at Future-Fit Leadership Assessment & Development Programme
WORK EXPERIENCE
- L&D Senior Director TEC Leadership Institute GmbH | 2002 – present
Senior lead for client-facing and internal leadership, talent, and organisational capability development.
Client-facing work:
- Partner with HR, L&D, and senior leadership teams to diagnose leadership and talent needs
- Design and deliver leadership and talent development programmes aligned to business strategy
- Lead leadership assessments, 360° feedback processes, and capability reviews
- Facilitate senior leadership programmes, offsites, and executive workshops
- Coach senior leaders and executives in complex, high-stakes environments
- Translate diagnostic data into clear development decisions and action plans
Internal role at TEC:
Lead programme design standards, quality assurance, and delivery governance
Develop and refine assessment-led leadership and talent development methodologies
Oversee learning architecture across blended, virtual, and in-person formats
Mentor consultants, facilitators, and coaches within the TEC ecosystem
Shape service offerings aligned to future-of-work and leadership capability trends
Research & Design Lead – Future-Fit Leadership Assessment Future-Fit Leadership | 2022 – present
Responsible for the research, design, validation, and deployment of the Future-Fit Leadership Assessment.
2022–2024 | Research & Design:
- Led applied research and framework development in collaboration with the University of Twente
- Designed the Future-Fit Leadership capability model aligned to future-of-work requirements
- Developed and validated the leadership assessment and diagnostic methodology
- Translated academic research into a practical, scalable leadership diagnostic system
2024–present | Deployment & Scaling:
Deployment of the Future-Fit Leadership Assessment in global multinational organisations
Use of the diagnostic across full-scale leadership development programmes
Use in entry-level and early leadership development programmes
Application within talent recruitment and talent development programmes
Integration of assessment insights into leadership development, succession planning, and talent pipelines
Ongoing refinement based on organisational data, client feedback, and programme outcomes
Executive & Senior Leadership Coach Freelance / Embedded in Client Programmes | 2002 – present
One-to-one coaching with senior leaders and executives
Coaching grounded in assessment data, behavioural insight, and leadership context
Support for leaders navigating role transitions, strategic complexity, and high-stakes decision-making
Focus on clarity, leadership effectiveness, and sustainable behaviour change
Team Coach Global Organisations | 2002 – present
Coaching and development of intact leadership and project teams
Diagnosis of team dynamics, collaboration patterns, and performance blockers
Facilitation of team alignment around purpose, roles, decision-making, and ways of working
Strengthening trust, psychological safety, and accountability within teams
Support for cross-functional and matrixed teams
Change Management Programmes Global Organisations | 2002 – present
Design and facilitation of change and transformation programmes
Support for leaders and teams navigating organisational change
Stakeholder analysis and engagement design
Development of change leadership capability at individual and team level
Integration of change management with leadership development and culture initiatives
Upskilling Programmes – Future of Work Global Organisations | 2015 – present
Design and delivery of upskilling programmes focused on future-of-work themes, including:
- Leadership in AI-enabled and digital workplaces
- Hybrid and distributed team leadership
- Cross-generational collaboration (Gen X, Y, Z)
- Emotional intelligence and self-aware leadership
- Psychological safety and inclusive leadership
- Adaptive leadership in complex, fast-changing environments
- Intercultural collaboration in global organisations
Diana Schmidt
Last position:
HR Management at Höganäs Germany GmbH
- Advising managers
- Contact person for employment law issues
- Cooperation with the works council
- Discussion and negotiation of works agreements
- Recruiting
- Personnel development
- Management training
Franziska Färber
Last position:
Senior Manager of Professional Development at valantic NXT GmbH (formerly mm1 Consulting GmbH)
- Responsible for establishing, managing and further developing talent development processes, scaling them from about 40 to 180 employees
- Conducting feedback and development discussions and supporting promotion processes
- Selecting, mentoring and training managers as part of leadership development
- Providing functional leadership for a team member in the learning area; organizing and running various learning formats (training, coaching)
- Building and enhancing the valantic NXT curriculum and advising employees on learning offerings and certifications
Janine Damjanovic
Last position:
Project Manager Learning & People Development, Talent Acquisition at Rewe Group
- Development and implementation of strategies for team development
- Introduction of agile working methods with a focus on prioritization and product organization
- Change management and support of digital transformation
Sebastian Sukstorf
Last position:
Dataport AöR
- eLearning in the financial services industry: led consulting on strategy, innovation, and organization
- Critically assessed the status quo and used eLearning as a marketing tool
Peter Recksiek
Last position:
Freelance Personnel Developer, Trainer, Consultant, Coach, Process Facilitator, Mediator at Self-employed
- HR developer
- Trainer
- Consultant
- Coach
- Process facilitator
- Mediator
Simone Walz
Last position:
Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH
- Interim assignment as Senior Product Owner for international training concepts
- Functional leadership of a 10-person team
Uta Goerlich
Last position:
EMEA Enablement Lead at Shopify
- Built the regional enablement strategy and team in EMEA from the ground up.
- Served as a member of the Shopify EMEA leadership team.
- Understood business needs and aligned enablement strategies to deliver results.
- Possesses extensive international and cross-cultural collaboration experience.
- Applied a learner-centric approach in all initiatives.
- Created impactful and measurable learning programs by balancing learner needs with organizational goals.
- Embodies a growth mindset, consistently seeking to learn new approaches and experiment.
- Demonstrated willingness to partner, openness to feedback, and engaged in honest and authentic dialogue.
- Exhibited an exceptional ability to identify areas of inefficiency and implement corrective changes.
- Described as open, direct, and highly focused on implementing changes that foster a positive work environment and culture.
- Recognized for possessing an invaluable skillset for companies undergoing scaling.
- Has extensive experience, deep expertise, strong passion for the enablement craft, and a continuous desire for learning.
- Known for being extremely collaborative, engaging, and empathetic.
- Actively supported the creation of a culture of learning and self-improvement across teams.
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Learning & Development Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
4.3 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy
Top industries
Professional Services, Education, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Strategy, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
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About the role
The Strategic Role of Freelance L&D Managers
Companies in Germany hire freelance L&D specialists to navigate technological transformations and talent shortages. These professionals design, implement, and evaluate training initiatives that align directly with corporate goals. By introducing structured learning frameworks, they ensure that the workforce remains competitive, adaptable, and compliant with local industry standards.
Key Deliverables in L&D Projects
- Comprehensive training needs analysis across departments
- Design of customized blended learning programs and curriculums
- Integration and migration of modern learning management systems
- Creation of leadership development and talent retention plans
- Evaluation frameworks to measure training return on investment
Essential Skills and Modern Tools
A successful L&D manager combines pedagogical knowledge with strong project management capabilities. They are highly proficient in modern learning management systems such as Moodle, Cornerstone, or Workday Learning. They also leverage modern instructional design methodologies, content authoring tools, and agile facilitation techniques to engage diverse workforces, including hybrid and remote teams in the German market.
Strategic Triggers for Freelance L&D Support
Organizations typically bring in external expertise during periods of rapid growth, restructuring, or digital transition. An interim specialist is ideal when internal HR teams lack the capacity or specific expertise to launch new learning technologies or global training academies. This approach allows German enterprises to scale their educational frameworks quickly without committing to permanent overhead costs.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Learning & Development Managers.
A Learning & Development Manager identifies skills gaps within an organization and creates strategic training programs to address them. They manage the entire educational lifecycle, from selecting learning technologies to facilitating workshops. Their primary goal is to foster a culture of continuous improvement that drives business performance.
While an HR generalist handles broad personnel administration, a people development specialist focuses exclusively on growth, training, and talent transformation. They design educational curriculums, manage learning platforms, and measure training effectiveness. This specialization allows them to build highly targeted development programs that general HR roles cannot deeply focus on.
Hiring a freelance L&D consultant in Germany offers immediate specialized knowledge for temporary projects, such as a software rollout or restructuring. Freelancers bring valuable external perspective from various industries without long-term overhead costs. This setup allows companies to scale their training initiatives flexibly based on current market demands.
Most companies require an interim L&D manager in Germany to be bilingual in German and English. German is essential for conducting training sessions with local teams and understanding regional work council regulations. English is typically needed for international stakeholder coordination and managing global learning platforms.
A professional learning experience designer is highly skilled in popular platforms such as Moodle, Cornerstone, SAP SuccessFactors, and Workday. They also utilize modern e-learning authoring tools to create interactive content. Their technical expertise ensures smooth integration of these platforms into the existing corporate IT infrastructure.
An experienced corporate trainer evaluates project success using structured metrics like course completion rates, participant feedback, and post-training performance changes. They align training outcomes with specific business key performance indicators, such as reduced onboarding times or increased productivity. This data-driven approach demonstrates the tangible return on investment for the organization.
Many tasks of a freelance L&D specialist can be performed remotely, including strategy design, content creation, and platform configuration. However, initial stakeholder interviews and high-stakes facilitation sessions often benefit from on-site presence. A hybrid model is highly popular among German businesses to balance collaboration and flexibility.
Look for a seasoned talent development manager who possesses a strong portfolio of successfully implemented training programs. They should demonstrate deep familiarity with modern pedagogical frameworks and have hands-on experience in your specific industry. Strong communication skills and a proven track record of managing change are also vital indicators of quality.
The average hourly rate for Learning & Development Managers in Germany is 127 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,016 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Learning & Development Managers in Germany, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Learning & Development Managers in Germany have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Learning & Development Managers in Germany are German (100%), English (93%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Learning & Development Managers in Germany are Professional Services (100%), Education (53%), and Information Technology (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Learning & Development Managers in Germany are Human Resources (100%), Project Management (67%), and Strategy (60%).
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