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Ralph S.
Last position:
Interim Head of Business Excellence at DEHN SE
Process architect and transformation driver for company-wide excellence initiatives (covering a vacancy) Establishment and management of a company-wide process and governance framework to strengthen structure, leadership and effectiveness in an internationally growing family-owned company. Responsibility for the global process house, end-to-end governance, process role architecture and further development of the integrated management system – including international implementation (Romania, USA).
Scope:
- Management of the Business Excellence department with 6 employees and functional leadership of 20+ Process Owners
- Establishment of a global process operating system (architecture, roles, governance, global-local logic)
- Development of a group-wide control and KPI system for processes (transparency, KPIs, maturity)
- Introduction of mechanisms to ensure effectiveness in day-to-day operations (role enablement, communities, feedback)
- Governance and role framework for new production sites in Romania and USA (mandates, roles, decision logic)
- Stabilization and further development of the integrated management system (IMS)
Sustainable Results:
- Global process operating system established - Structure, roles, governance and global-local rules defined as a binding framework and anchored in the management system — the basis for consistent management and scalability.
- End-to-end process ownership strengthened - Process Owner roles globally defined, qualified and anchored in Communities of Practice — clear ownership structures across all sites for the first time.
- KPI and process management logic established - Uniform KPI system, maturity model and reporting principles developed — the basis for fact-based decisions, prioritization and transparency throughout the company.
- Effectiveness in day-to-day operations increased - Enablement architecture, onboarding mechanisms, regular meeting formats and feedback loops introduced — the process system is applied in daily work and continuously improved.
- Governance framework for new site implemented - Mandates, roles, decision paths and escalation logic for the new production site in Romania developed — clear structure for setup, management and integration.
Garrett T.
Last position:
Transformation Advisor for SAP at Garrett Tedeman, CPA LLC
Independent practice serving clients in SAC-P and AI-enabled FP&A transformation, including financial model development for PE firm engagements, data cleansing with PowerQuery, workflow automation Claude Cowork, SAC-P scoping task-based assignments (Micro1.ai & Mercor.ai), and SAP partner network development.
- 2026 – Completed significant upgrade training for Positioning Business AI and SAP Cloud ALM Workshop (In-Person). Live Demos • SAC-P & Excel-Based Reports • Claude Partner • SAP Partner#: 1961209 (OE – Build)
- Fall 2026 – New effort to re-train/update past FI/CO, SAP BPC, SAP Platform to S/4 Finance & Core G/L Accounting
- 2026 – Upskilling for Transformation Toolchain. In-Person Workshops: Cloud ALM & SAP BTP • Joule Demo(s)
- 2025 – FP&A processes • Datasphere & Business Data Cloud • Team Workshops for AI • Toolchain & SAP Cloud ALM
- 2024 – Built key credentials on Deloitte S4 Experience • Group Reporting and SAC-P
Georgi S.
Last position:
Founder & Executive Advisor | Transformation, Governance & Interim Management at STOEV Enterprises
- Established and lead STOEV Enterprises as an independent management and strategic advisory firm
- Advisory focus on transformation, governance, organizational development, program management and interim management
- Structuring complex situations and developing clear decision-making foundations for management and leadership bodies
- Developing and further enhancing governance, organizational and operating models
- Executive sparring and management advisory on strategic, organizational and operational issues
- Managing and supporting complex transformation, change and implementation initiatives
- Supporting program and portfolio management, prioritization, roadmaps, risks, dependencies and management reporting
- Taking on interim management and leadership responsibilities to stabilize and further develop organizations and initiatives
- Combining a strategic management perspective with a pragmatic, execution-focused approach
- Focus on customer orientation, service excellence and alignment between management, business units, IT, customers and external partners
- Advisory services in IT transformation, IT governance, service & operations management, infrastructure and platform services, as well as sourcing and supplier governance
- Experience in complex, technology-driven and regulated organizations, as well as in the Swiss federal environment
Patrick L.
Last position:
Business Consultant at Self-employed
- Advising primarily mid-sized companies on growth and transformation topics
- Developing business models, positioning and strategies including implementation plans and KPI roadmaps
Lucas G.
Last position:
Self-Employed Management Consultant at nospia e.U.
Provided expert consultancy services to a range of clients, supporting their compliance and security objectives across multiple domains. Key projects and responsibilities included:
- Lead consultant for successful ISO 27001 certification projects, including readiness assessments and audit support
- Conducted comprehensive risk reviews and gap analyses to identify and remediate compliance and security vulnerabilities
- Developed, and improved internal and external policies, guidelines, and procedures related to information security and data protection
- Delivered tailored training sessions to employees on security best practices and data protection obligations
- Negotiated and drafted compliance-related contractual clauses, including DPAs and security-related provisions.
- Designed consent management strategies and ensured effective technical implementation of cookie banners in compliance with regulatory requirements
Bernhard H.
Last position:
Interim Global Medical Lead (Digital Solutions) at Roche Diagnostics International
- Led global medical strategy and launch readiness for Navify® AlgoSuite Cardiac Algos across EMEA and APAC.
- Drove implementation planning, KOL engagement and due diligence for digital-health partnerships and adoption
Kareem S.
Last position:
Business Analyst & Consulting Manager at S&M Unternehmensberatung PartG
- I support medium-sized clients with their funding needs.
- I evaluate operational business processes and translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into business requirements, target models and actionable roadmap epics.
- I use Generative AI tools and automation in a targeted way to efficiently create requirements documentation, process analyses, evaluations, meeting preparation materials, customer analyses and decision papers.
Patrick J.
Last position:
Business Consultant at Patrick JOBST - Business Consulting & Internet Services
- Procrastination for beginners. The companion for your digital business model.
- Ultimate support for digital strategy, content marketing, search engine optimization, web development, social selling, online courses and consulting from one source.
- Sparring & mentoring for self-employed people, freelancers, entrepreneurs and coaches.
- Website & social media analysis.
Marc P.
Last position:
Digital Strategy Consultant at EVO Creations
Retail AI Transformation:
- -------------------------- Led the transition of bespoke AI conversational models into a scalable, luxury-tier chatbot platform for Florentia Village (China), reducing operational costs to 20% while providing a multi-tenant solution for retail stakeholders, increasing revenue through AI-driven sales recommendations.
Consumer Tech Innovation:
- ----------------------------- Developed an AI real-time automation engine for Philips live-streaming, enabling automated Q&A and sentiment analysis to enhance high-pressure sales performance
Pharma Digital Strategy:
- -------------------------- Engagement lead, consultant and orchestration of Omnichannel transformation for Grünenthal across 14 countries, leading SteerCo meetings, managing financials + RAIDs + QRBs across 192 projects, liaising between C-Level (EU/US), Global Omnichannel head, Global Customer Excellence, Global Marketing Heads and Outsourcing hub (India), driving revenue to 160%.
Governance & RAID:
- ---------------------- Implemented rigorous project governance, plans, and RAID logs for high-pressure digital transformations, ensuring SteerCo visibility and cross-functional alignment across various engagements.
Product Manager (Conversational Analytics Platform):
- ---------------------------------------------------------- Led the end-to-end development of a state-of-the-art NLP-based analytics platform. Defined the product roadmap and user stories, and managed the engineering team from MVP to launch.
US-to-EU market entry:
- ------------------------- Directed the digital infrastructure for a major US-to-EU market entry, aligning global dev teams with European regulatory standards.
Oliver V.
Last position:
Interim Manager and Management Consultant at Self-employed
- Developed a market entry strategy for the claims division of an insurance services provider.
- Analyzed and optimized existing claims processes.
- Defined management metrics and KPIs to improve performance and efficiency.
- Advised management on market positioning and process digitalization.
- Led an IT team of 13 employees as part of an interim vacancy cover.
- Ensured stable IT operations and managed external IT service providers.
- Led regulatory projects, particularly the implementation of the DORA regulation.
- Prepared and supported an IT security audit.
- Change management and conflict moderation in a challenging transformation environment (FI migration).
Christian P.
Last position:
Migration Lead for Accounting & Year-End Closing Tests at Raiffeisenverband Salzburg
- Project and test management for the accounting migration
- Coordination of resources
- Planning, creation and alignment of scenarios with functional experts and IT product owners
- Responsibility for accounting KPIs of the migration cockpit
- System environment: Jira, XRay, Confluence
Sebastiano G.
Last position:
Interim Manager & Strategic Advisor | Organization, People, Process & Digitalization at Sebastiano Guzzanti Solutions
- Strategic consulting: End-to-end optimization of SCM, processes, and structures based on 30 years of industry experience.
- Interim management: Leadership responsibility to bridge vacancies and stabilize teams during transformations.
- Transformation & Assets: Support for restructurings, asset utilization & brokerage (surplus assets), and digitalization (SAP S/4HANA).
Jörg K.
Last position:
Exec. Coach / Consultant / Agilist at HASOMED GmbH
Repaired a broken “ScrumBan” process, then established a pure Kanban system; increased output in the Kanban flow by 22% within four weeks
Increased team autonomy and decision-making ability by implementing new decision strategies; resulting in up to 25% better outcomes
Redesigned retrospectives (including one-to-one coaching and workshops), which led to consistent implementation of the resulting action items
Intensive coaching of Product Owners (POs) to develop and support “Empowered Teams”, alongside leadership development to place agile frameworks and methods in a realistic context (“de-illusioning”)
Supported change management processes to promote an agile company culture among management and teams, improving internal communication to increase transparency and effectiveness in agile processes
Pooja A.
Last position:
Marketing Strategy Consultant at ahlu-walia consulting
- Offering CMO-as-a-service & Executive Consulting to SMEs globally
- Increased conversion rate by 35% within 6 months through data-driven campaign optimisation for a client in the AI field
- Reduced average cost per acquisition by 40% for a SAAS client by introducing growth hacking methods
- Supporting clients with building 360-campaigns to grow their conversions, from managing agencies and video shoots to launching campaigns with a strong data-driven approach
Nadine B.
Last position:
Program Responsibility & Innovation at Industry
- Management of security and governance initiatives
- Development of SAP BTP as an innovation platform
- Trusted advisor to executive management
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Management Consultant statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3.8 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Strategy, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
66%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Sep 2026.
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Management Consultant experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (78%)
- Information Technology (63%)
- Manufacturing (46%)
- Banking and Finance (40%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Retail (28%)
- Education (27%)
- Healthcare (24%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
Navigating Corporate Transformation and Growth
A professional management consultant helps organizations improve their performance, solve complex business problems, and achieve sustainable growth. They analyze existing organizational structures, identify operational inefficiencies, and develop strategic blueprints to streamline workflows. By bringing an objective external perspective, they help leadership teams make informed decisions during times of transition, market expansion, or restructuring.
Core Competencies and Specializations
Experienced consultants bring a structured approach to problem-solving, backed by proven methodologies and frameworks. They possess deep expertise in translating high-level corporate goals into actionable project roadmaps across various business units.
- Corporate strategy development and market entry planning
- Business process reengineering and operational excellence
- Change management and post-merger integration
- Financial modeling, cost reduction, and performance benchmarking
- Agile transformation and organizational design
Why Companies Hire Freelance Advisors
Organizations typically bring in independent management consultants when they face critical bottlenecks, lack specialized internal expertise, or require an unbiased third-party assessment. Freelancers offer the advantage of rapid onboarding and highly targeted skills for time-sensitive projects, such as preparing for an acquisition or launching a major restructuring initiative, without the long-term overhead of permanent executives.
Tangible Business Outcomes
The success of an advisory engagement is measured by concrete results that drive long-term value. Rather than just offering advice, modern consultants deliver structured frameworks and execution plans that internal teams can easily adopt and maintain.
Typical deliverables include comprehensive organizational audits, financial feasibility studies, process optimization maps, stakeholder alignment workshops, and detailed change management playbooks designed to ensure seamless transition periods.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Management Consultant? Start with the answers below.
A management consultant analyzes business workflows, interviews stakeholders, and reviews financial data to identify operational bottlenecks. They design strategic roadmaps, facilitate workshops, and work closely with leadership teams to implement organizational changes. Their daily tasks focus on translating complex corporate challenges into structured, actionable solutions.
While a strategy consultant focuses on high-level decisions such as market entry, mergers, and long-term positioning, an operational consultant looks at how the business executes those strategies. Operational specialists optimize supply chains, streamline internal processes, and improve daily workflows. Many senior professionals possess skills in both areas to bridge the gap between planning and execution.
Engaging an independent business consultant is ideal for projects requiring highly specialized expertise, hands-on execution, and direct communication without corporate overhead. Independent professionals integrate quickly into internal teams and offer unbiased advice tailored to your specific organizational culture. They are also more cost-effective for targeted, medium-term initiatives compared to traditional advisory agencies.
A top-tier management advisor is evaluated by their past project outcomes, industry-specific knowledge, and communication skills. Ask for case studies demonstrating how they solved similar organizational challenges and achieved measurable performance improvements. Strong candidates also demonstrate high emotional intelligence, which is critical for managing stakeholders during major business transitions.
The collaboration model for an interim manager or consultant depends on the project scope and organizational needs. Initial discovery phases, stakeholder interviews, and change management workshops usually benefit from on-site presence to build trust. Strategic planning, data analysis, and deliverable creation are often executed highly efficiently in a remote setup.
Virtually any sector undergoing rapid change benefits from hiring a business analyst or consultant, including manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and technology. They are especially valuable in highly regulated environments where operational efficiency and compliance must align. Companies facing sudden digital disruption or market shifts often use external advisors to accelerate adaptation.
Successful engagement with a freelance consultant requires clear executive sponsorship and early communication with internal teams. Define the consultant's scope of authority and project objectives transparently to prevent friction or resistance to change. Regular status updates and collaborative workshops ensure that internal stakeholders feel ownership over the new strategies being implemented.
The timeline for a strategic advisor varies depending on the complexity of the assignment. Diagnostic phases and initial strategic assessments can be completed in a few weeks, while large-scale operational transformations or restructuring projects may span several months. A well-defined project scope with clear milestones helps keep the timeline on track.
The average hourly rate for Management Consultant is 129 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,032 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Management Consultant, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 66% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Management Consultant have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Management Consultant are German (100%), English (94%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Management Consultant are Professional Services (78%), Information Technology (63%), and Manufacturing (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Management Consultant are Project Management (83%), Strategy (82%), and Operations (63%).
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