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About the role
What they do
Management consultants help companies solve business problems, make decisions, and turn plans into action. They analyse the current situation, define the target picture, and shape a path from one to the other.
- Diagnose processes, costs, structure, and decision flow
- Build business cases and action plans
- Support workshops, steering meetings, and executive updates
- Guide implementation and track results
Typical projects
A freelance management consultant is often brought in for strategy reviews, operating model redesign, transformation programmes, post-merger integration, or efficiency initiatives. In practice, the work may touch finance, supply chain, sales, customer service, or organisational design.
Companies in Dortmund often need outside help when internal teams are tied up with delivery, when a neutral view is needed, or when a project must move without a long hiring process. The best consultants are clear in their recommendations and practical in execution.
Core skills
A strong Management Consultant combines structured thinking with strong communication. They can speak with executives, line managers, and project teams without losing the thread.
- Problem solving and hypothesis-driven analysis
- Workshop facilitation and stakeholder management
- Business case logic and financial understanding
- Change management and implementation support
- Clear writing for decks, memos, and decisions
Tools and methods
Management consultants usually work with Excel, PowerPoint, and BI or ERP data exports. They may also use process mapping, SWOT, root-cause analysis, scenario planning, and KPI reviews.
In many assignments, the value is not the tool itself but the way it is used. Good consultants turn messy information into a decision that leaders can act on.
What good looks like
Top freelancers do more than prepare slides. They ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and keep the work grounded in the company’s reality.
- They define the problem before suggesting fixes
- They connect analysis to decisions and next steps
- They adapt to the client’s culture and pace
- They stay independent without becoming distant
When to hire one
Bring in a freelance consultant when you need expert support for a defined scope, not a permanent layer of management. That is common for temporary transformation work, interim project leadership, or when a team needs a fresh external view.
For companies in Dortmund, this can be useful when projects must move alongside day-to-day operations or when local language and on-site presence matter for workshops and leadership alignment. Remote collaboration works well for analysis and preparation; on-site time helps with interviews, facilitation, and buy-in.
Meet FRATCH Management Consultants
Alexander Königschulte
Subproject Manager IT Migration (Carve-out)
Last position:
Subproject Manager IT Migration (Carve-out) at EWE / WCG
- Carve-out of Wärme+ customers from EWE to the new company WCG with around 24,000 metering points.
- Development of a migration approach, data migration, process redesign and migration.
- Management of service providers, reporting to the steering committee and executive management.
- Tools: Jira, SharePoint, Draw.io, SAP S/4, SAP PM, WILKEN (ENER:GY, P5), carve-out.
Thomas Sternkopf
Interim Manager
Last position:
C-level consultant for transformation and organizational development at Primeo Management AG, Basel / Paris
Organisation: International energy provider in a regulated market environment with around 900 employees.
Responsibilities: Responsible for managing and prioritizing a company-wide transformation and initiative portfolio in the energy sector. Directly involved in the governance and decision-making logic of the organization with a focus on governance, IT management, prioritization and implementation of strategic initiatives across business and IT areas.
Results:
- Introduced a company-wide portfolio management system for structured prioritization and management of strategic business and IT initiatives.
- Established clear governance, decision and control mechanisms to sustainably improve execution capability across the entire organization.
- Integrated HR, capacity and organizational management into an overarching management logic to enhance transparency and decision quality.
- Directly supported executive management by moderating and structuring strategic decision-making processes at both executive and supervisory board levels.
Felix Maas
AI Trainer
Last position:
AI Trainer at AKIA Academy for AI & Automation
- Led the 12-week training program to become an AI and automation specialist
- Created training materials & video courses on "AI Fundamentals", "Working with ChatGPT", "Prompt Engineering", "AI Agents with N8N", "Automations with Make.com" & AI-generated marketing content (images, videos, blog posts & social media posts)
- Conducted workshops on the above topics
- Tools: Loom, N8N, Make.com, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gamma.app, Canva, Kling AI, Magnific AI
- Result: Participants learn the technical and business know-how to successfully build a business as AI and automation specialists
Alexander Kuhl
Management Consultant
Last position:
Managing Director and Lead Consultant at Prometheus-Innovent Ltd.
- Consulting in the area of Project Management and Product Development
- Intercultural & Organizational Change Management
- Due Diligence Services with focus on strategic insights
- Establishing Problem-Solution-Fit for digital omnichannel marketing strategies incorporating product information management processes, including third party vendor service assessment to enter into RfQ
- Led a change management initiative to establish digital content delivery management readiness, improving technical documentation processes, customer experience and realizing significant cost savings by transitioning from printed to digital content delivery.
Nicholas Odongo
Management Consultant
Last position:
Management Consultant at Freelance
- Independent analysis and optimization of business processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Responsible execution of projects in the areas of financial planning and operational excellence, including the preparation of final reports.
- Close collaboration with clients and coordination of actions.
- Advising multinational companies on synthesizing financial data from Turkey, economic models from Germany, and the realities of emerging markets in Kenya to create a truly global risk picture.
- Bridging the gap between qualitative risk assessments and hard financial data. Developing models to estimate the potential financial impact of strategic risks (e.g., reputational damage, loss of key personnel).
- Further developing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) beyond simply ticking off checklists to leverage risk information for strategic decisions, such as entering new markets with comprehensive risk awareness or acquiring companies with a complete understanding of their risk profile.
Michael Pschibilla
Interim Manager & Process Consultant
Last position:
Interim Manager & Process Consultant at Pschibilla Consulting
- Development of organizations (Business Excellence, E2E process management, Lean Management, Agile Collaboration)
- Optimization and automation of E2E business processes
- Salesforce | CPQ, Sales & Service Cloud, SAP interface
- Focus topics: e-mobility | Operations | Order Entry, Fulfillment, Billing, Service
Matthias Flaschel
Independent Business Consultant
Last position:
Independent Business Consultant
- Consulting services for SMEs and skilled trades
Rosemarie Fryzowicz
Freelance Management Consultant in the Construction Industry
Last position:
Freelance Management Consultant in the Construction Industry at Freelance Management Consultant
- Implemented Agile methodologies to drive AI-enabled process optimization
- Integration of AI-driven solutions with SAP S/4 HANA
- Facilitated the adoption of advanced analytics tools to enhance decision-making
Stefan Opitz
Managing Partner
Last position:
Managing Partner at IAW Institut für Aus- und Weiterbildung UG
- Leading the company with 5–10 employees
- Planning and conducting AZAV-certified training programs
Sebastian Hess
Bottleneck Management
Last position:
Bottleneck Management at WKW Hungaria Kft
- Bottleneck and crisis management in the production environment.
- Support in quality-related issues.
- Production tracking and production organization.
- Preparation and execution of management meetings with the customer Mercedes-Benz.
- Daily conference calls with Mercedes scheduling teams at three different locations.
Marvin Kleppe
Controlling / Commercial Consulting for Agricultural Producer
Last position:
Controlling / Commercial Consulting for Agricultural Producer at ConceptOne Handelsplan GmbH
- Evaluating WIP/HFA, calculating hourly rates for production and assembly, preparing cost accounting
- Developing a concept for business succession
- Further developing the use of the ERP system
- Optimizing various business processes
Enrico Calabrese
Internship Controlling, Sales, Credit Management
Last position:
Internship Controlling, Sales, Credit Management at Aurentcars Autovermietung
- Controlling
- Sales
- Credit Management
Rolf Parschau
IT Consultant and Interim Manager
Last position:
IT Consultant and Interim Manager at Self-employed
- Interim CIO at companies in the printing industry (2020/2021)
- Interim CIO and project manager at an automotive components plant (2018/2019/2020)
- Interim CIO at a mechanical engineering company (2016/2017)
- Interim CIO/ERP project manager at a mechanical engineering company (2015/2016)
- Project management of an international SAP-SCM implementation at a pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer (2014/2015)
- Establishing efficient SAP project management at a large German machine manufacturer (2013)
- Supporting a large building materials manufacturer in setting up an international IT organization/governance (2013)
- Optimizing Microsoft contract frameworks for a ThyssenKrupp subsidiary (2013)
- Redesigning the IT infrastructure of a mid-sized automotive supplier (2012)
- Advising a large Austrian machine manufacturer on setting up an IT shared service center in India (2012)
- Redesigning the IT environment and process optimization at a large law firm in Dortmund (2012)
Henrik Behlert
Freelance Sales Management Consultant
Last position:
Freelance Sales Management Consultant at Prof. Schmitz & Wieseke Consulting
- Assisting in sales-related business analytics and slide creation for consultation projects
Wolfgang Hartwig
Interim Manager
Last position:
Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluß und Logistik
- Development of a reusable packaging system for a new production plant of a major engine manufacturer
- Container development for over 2,500 parts from screws to engine blocks
- Standardization of the container system
- Development of picking containers for a logistics service provider
- Redesign of intermediate plant transport for a major engine manufacturer
- Survey of all loading locations, volume flows, and dwell times
- Development of an optimized vehicle fleet concept
- Preparation of tender documents, tendering, soliciting offers, comparison, contract negotiations
- Plant design of a conveyor and handling system for semi-finished and finished products for a large glass products manufacturer
- Recording of framework conditions and performance data
- Development and presentation of the system, evaluation, detailed design
- Preparation of tender documents, tendering, soliciting offers, comparison, contract negotiations
- Award, supervision of installation and commissioning
- Development of a new packaging system for lighting and electromechanical components of an automotive supplier
- Packaging development for over 400 items
- Standardization of the packaging system
- Technical design, cost estimation, implementation
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Management Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Strategy, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Automotive, Education
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
77%
Doctorate
23%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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Average rates for Management Consultants & Seniority distribution
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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
Have questions? See our quick guide to FRATCH
A Management Consultant helps define the problem, analyse the situation, and shape a practical solution. That can include strategy work, process improvement, organisational design, business cases, or transformation support. On freelance projects, the scope is usually clear and tied to a specific outcome.
A strong Management Consultant needs structured thinking, clear communication, and the ability to work with many stakeholders. They should be comfortable with analysis, workshop facilitation, and turning insights into decisions. Writing concise slides and memos is also important because much of the work ends in leadership materials.
A Management Consultant often covers both diagnosis and implementation, not just one phase. A strategy consultant may focus more on direction and options, while a business analyst usually goes deeper into requirements, data, or process detail. In smaller freelance assignments, the titles can overlap, but the client should still define the exact task.
A Management Consultant freelancer makes sense when the need is temporary, urgent, or tied to a specific project. Companies often choose this route for transformation work, peak workload, or when they want an outside view without adding headcount. It is also useful when the assignment needs senior judgment right away.
Typical outputs from a Management Consultant include problem definitions, interview summaries, process maps, business cases, roadmap decks, and decision papers. In implementation work, you may also get project plans, workshop results, KPI tracking, and steering updates. The best deliverables are easy to use in real meetings, not just well designed.
Yes, much of a Management Consultant assignment can be done remotely, especially analysis, document work, and preparation. On-site time is useful for interviews, leadership workshops, and situations where trust and alignment are critical. For clients in Dortmund, a hybrid setup is often the most practical.
A good Management Consultant can explain the problem clearly, show a logical approach, and describe similar work in concrete terms. Look for evidence of stakeholder handling, structured recommendations, and delivery that led to action. Weak candidates often talk in broad terms but cannot show how they moved a project forward.
A management consultant works best when the client defines the business goal, the decision maker, and the available data early. Access to key people matters as much as documents, because interviews and workshops often reveal the real issue. Clear scope and a single point of contact help keep the project moving.
The average hourly rate for Management Consultants in Dortmund is 121 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 966 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Management Consultants in Dortmund, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 77% hold at least a Master's degree, and 23% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Management Consultants in Dortmund have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Management Consultants in Dortmund are German (100%), English (93%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Management Consultants in Dortmund are Professional Services (80%), Automotive (47%), and Education (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Management Consultants in Dortmund are Strategy (87%), Operations (80%), and Project Management (73%).
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Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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