Managing Directors in Munich
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Carl-Friedrich L.
Last position:
Rollout Project Manager / Multi-project Management / Project Lead / Program Manager at GlasfaserPlus
Project content / Description of services:
Management and coordination of all new-build areas in the assigned region to ensure completion on time
Responsibility for network planning, budget calculation, and budget approval for optimal resource planning in the construction process
Cross-project management of service providers for the efficient implementation of joint construction or connection of new-build areas
Preparation, tendering, and awarding of contracts within budget limits
Ensuring material supply for smooth joint construction
Management of fiber-optic expansion and provision of data lines; densification
Stakeholder management
Introduction and setup of Kanban board, including maintenance
End-to-end rollout management
Escalation management
Service provider management
Construction monitoring and management of construction schedules
Preparation and tracking of project plans and Gantt charts
Risk management
Claim management and project recalculations
Problem and incident management
Change management
Capex and Opex control and monitoring
Contract management and change order management
Conclusion of lease, purchase, or rental agreements for the development of required properties or lines
Technical collaboration with construction managers and service providers within the construction projects to ensure the timely completion of new-build areas
Definition of requirements, categorization, and prioritization, including monitoring and follow-up in accordance with the project plan
Preparation and delivery of presentations for various management levels
Preparation and creation of decision papers
Forecast
Establishment of project “back to green” post-installation and densification
Environment: MS Office, MS Teams, SAP; SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, Bizagi. GBGS, PowerBI, TKI, Flash Kanban
Wolfgang T.
Last position:
Overall Project Manager at itzbund
Project overview: The use of “Generative Pretrained Transformer” (GPT) technologies will greatly change the world of work in the coming years. ITZBund is developing a basic service for this purpose, which can be used by its 200 customers. This basic service is offered both on-premises and in the cloud. Launched in 12/23, production systems (based on the MVP) had already been successfully rolled out and operated for several authorities and federal ministries by 05/24.
Project metrics:
- 2024 budget approx. 20 Mio €
- approx. 70 people directly involved in the project
- regular (indirect) contact with approx. 80 people in the wider project environment
My main responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility as external project manager
- Project definition phase/ Project setup and establishment of the project organization
- Strategic and operational project planning, as well as project design and ongoing adjustments
- Ongoing coordination with the project owner and stakeholders at ITZBund
- Ongoing coordination with sub-project managers, agile roles, and other project team members
- Responsibility for project controlling, quality management, risk management, and change management
- Responsibility for providing the basic service in on-premises and cloud environments and its ongoing development
- Planning and leading several hypercare phases
- Collaboration and ongoing coordination with a federal ministry partner project and delivery of an MVP
- Coordination with the agile teams
- Coordination with operations, release, and deployment
- Responsibility for delivering initial customer projects
- Responsibility for developing AI governance
- Ensuring accessibility (BITV)
- Responsibility for setting up a sub-project for marketing activities
- Support in setting up an efficient proposal process
- Stakeholder management
Approach:
- V-Modell XT ITZBund
- Scrum
Tools used:
- Microsoft Office, Skype, MS Project, Confluence, Jira, Sharepoint, Miro
Rico F.
Last position:
Recruiter / Trainer at Freelance
- Active sourcing and recruiting for individual assignments (Finance, IT, Procurement)
- Training of recruiting departments
- Training of specialists and managers for job application situations and interview techniques
- Application coaching and CV consulting
Thomas L.
Last position:
Interim Finance Director - CFO Office, Liquidity & Performance Steering at PE-Owned Portfolio Company
Selected Mandate - PE-Owned Portfolio Company
CFO Office execution mandate with Transformation CFO scope after CFO transition. Reporting directly to the combined CEO/CFO role, with one individual holding both CEO and statutory CFO responsibility.
- Managing liquidity forecasting, cash management and short-term cash visibility; preparing investor and lender reporting.
- Stabilizing finance operations, reporting cadence and finance interfaces across HQ and subsidiaries.
- Providing extended finance leadership, people leadership and hiring support for the finance function.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, FP&A cadence and management reporting.
- Restoring finance cadence across liquidity, reporting, stakeholder communication and management decision support.
- Leading performance recovery support for a US subsidiary.
Michael K.
Last position:
Managing Director – Interim Management at CME CompuMess Elektronik GmbH
- Supporting the shareholders in the sale of the company – buy & build strategy
- Distribution specialist and solutions provider for all topics relating to power supplies, measurement technology, test systems and OEM in various industries such as automotive, medical technology, defense and aerospace
- In-depth manufacturer-independent technical consulting from design through prototype development across the entire development process
Corinna P.
Last position:
Sparring partner for the management at goldgas
- Overcoming challenges in the context of a transformation programme.
- Focus on leadership challenges.
Sebastian O.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at OS-Cons GmbH
- Consulting across two integrated areas: Commercial Strategy (pricing, sales steering, marketing strategy, market expansion, margin management) and Operational Efficiency (process automation, AI integration, workflow design, last-mile automation).
- Development of custom SaaS solutions, explicitly tailored to the specific requirements and processes of each company.
- Delivery of AI training and change management workshops for managing directors and specialist departments, including AI competence training with a certificate of attendance under Art. 4 of the EU AI Act.
David G.
Last position:
Managing Director - Digitalisation & Operational Excellence at Dr. Gutjahr Engineering
- Process digitalisation: Designed and implemented advanced automation solutions for mid-sized businesses, integrating workflow digitalisation to reduce operational costs by 20% and boost productivity by 25%.
- Interim operations leadership (6 months): Stepped in as Head of Operations (production planning, purchasing, shop floor management) for a German SME; optimised processes, stabilised supply chain, and increased output capacity by 50%.
- Task force lead: Drove turnaround and recovery initiatives, securing production continuity and realising over €50M in supply chain savings.
- Solution delivery: Combined consulting, implementation, and interim management, delivering high-impact digital transformation projects from concept to on-site execution.
- Stakeholder management: Built close customer relationships, ensuring project success through transparent communication and continuous improvement.
Frank H.
Last position:
QA Expert at Pharmaceutical Company (Big Pharma - Manufacturer)
- Support for the reorganization process of the GMP QA system
- Review, adaptation and restructuring of the PQR process and documentation
- Review, adaptation and restructuring of the GMP warehousing process and documentation
- Support / consulting on GMP processes (deviations / complaints / others)
- Review, adaptation and restructuring of GMP and GDP interfaces / processes
Markus S.
Last position:
Co-Founder & Managing Director at dialogue gmbh
- Strategic and operational overall responsibility for a specialized agency for UX Writing & Content Strategy
- Product development, client acquisition, and the setup and strategic further development of UX writing systems for clients in the IT and finance sectors
Nick R.
Last position:
Managing Director / Executive Advisor – Digital Transformation at BFW Werner Völk GmbH
- Executive mandate for the digital realignment of an established Mittelstand company
- Analysis of the organization, processes and IT landscape across the real estate value chain
- Development of a prioritized transformation path (target vision, architecture, roadmap)
- Identification of significant automation and platform potential
Klaus H.
Last position:
Insurance software development at Generali Versicherung Schweiz
- Design update for quotation software (Delphi) for Generali insurance agents
- Expansion of form functionality with dynamic form generation in 4 languages
Catrin S.
Last position:
Executive Director – Therapeutic Area Lead Oncology at Lilly Deutschland GmbH
- Strategic leadership of oncology medical organization, portfolio prioritization and performance management within national medical strategy.
Thierry H.
Last position:
Integration Consultant at Performgate
- Supporting the integration of the first acquisitions as part of a buy-and-build strategy
- Optimizing management systems
Melanie H.
Last position:
Managing Director at Customer Delight
- Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Workshop Facilitation
- Hands-on Approach
- Example clients: Weleda, ProVeg, Barbor, Hubert Burda Media, C.H. BECK, Sailer Verlag, Bosch Home Connect, Gardena, BLANCO, web and agency services
- Customer centricity: over 20 delighted customers
- eCommerce / CRM
- AI project example: Interim AI Program Manager at Hubert Burda
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Managing Directors statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
4.7 years (Germany: 4.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Strategy, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
90% (Germany: 87%)
Master's degree or higher
67% (Germany: 56%)
Doctorate
10% (Germany: 12%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Managing Directors in Munich
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.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 26 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Managing Directors experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (69%)
- Professional Services (69%)
- Manufacturing (41%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Telecommunication (36%)
- Media and Entertainment (33%)
- Banking and Finance (31%)
- Retail (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What they own
A Managing Director leads the business with clear accountability. The role covers strategy, day-to-day operations, commercial decisions, and people leadership. In some companies the title is used like general manager, country manager, or CEO, depending on size and structure.
Typical deliverables
- Set direction and translate it into an executable plan
- Run the business with focus on growth, margin, and cash flow
- Lead senior teams and align functions around shared priorities
- Manage investors, owners, board members, and key clients
- Handle change such as restructuring, scaling, or a new market entry
A freelance Managing Director is often brought in for a defined mandate, a transition phase, or when the company needs experienced leadership before making a permanent hire.
Core strengths
The best Managing Directors combine commercial judgment with calm execution. They can read a balance sheet, challenge forecasts, and still keep teams engaged. Strong candidates know how to make decisions with incomplete information and how to bring order to fast-moving situations.
- P&L ownership and financial control
- Leadership of cross-functional teams
- Negotiation with partners and senior stakeholders
- Clear communication in English and, when needed, German
- Experience with turnaround, scale-up, or integration work
Tools and focus areas
A Managing Director works across dashboards, budgets, CRM data, and operating reports. Depending on the company, the job may involve ERP systems, KPI reviews, board decks, sales pipelines, and hiring plans. In manufacturing, tech, or professional services, the emphasis can shift, but the core task stays the same: turn business goals into results.
When companies hire one
Companies usually bring in a freelance Managing Director when speed matters or the situation is sensitive. That can mean leadership gaps, a new subsidiary, a market expansion in Munich, or a business unit that needs sharper control. Local companies also look for leaders who can work comfortably with German-speaking stakeholders while keeping international teams aligned.
What quality looks like
A strong Managing Director is visible without creating noise. They set priorities, make ownership clear, and leave the business in better shape than they found it. Look for a track record in similar company sizes, clear decision making, and the ability to lead both numbers and people.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Managing Directors, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
A Managing Director takes ownership of the business direction and the operating model. That usually includes strategy, leadership, commercial performance, and communication with owners or the board. In freelance settings, the mandate is often tied to a change phase, a launch, or an interim leadership gap.
A freelance Managing Director makes sense when the company needs leadership now, but the long-term structure is still open. This is common during succession, restructuring, international expansion, or while recruiting a permanent executive. It also helps when the work is complex but time-bound.
A strong Managing Director combines commercial thinking, people leadership, and disciplined execution. They should be comfortable with P&L responsibility, forecasting, stakeholder management, and difficult decisions. In Germany, companies often value someone who can work across English and German business settings.
Not always, but the titles are often used in overlapping ways. A Managing Director may have the same scope as a general manager, country manager, or CEO in a smaller company or local subsidiary. The real difference is the mandate, not the title alone.
In Munich, a Managing Director is often hired for scale-up leadership, subsidiary setup, turnaround work, or steering a business unit in a strong industrial or tech environment. The city’s mix of international groups, SMEs, and investor-backed companies creates demand for leaders who can operate locally and globally. On-site presence can matter for board work and team leadership, while parts of the mandate can still be handled remotely.
Look for proof of similar mandates, not just senior titles. A good Managing Director can explain what they changed, how they measured success, and how they handled pressure. References, decision style, and fit with the ownership model matter as much as industry background.
The brief should define the scope, the decision rights, and the outcome you expect from the Managing Director. Be clear about whether the focus is growth, stability, turnaround, or preparation for a permanent successor. The more precise the mandate, the faster the right profile can step in.
Yes, if roles are clear from the start. A Managing Director should complement internal leaders, not compete with them. Good collaboration depends on shared priorities, regular communication, and a clear line on who owns which decisions.
The average hourly rate for Managing Directors in Munich is 132 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,060 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Managing Directors in Munich, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Managing Directors in Munich have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Managing Directors in Munich are German (100%), English (95%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Managing Directors in Munich are Information Technology (69%), Professional Services (69%), and Manufacturing (41%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Managing Directors in Munich are Strategy (72%), Project Management (68%), and Information Technology (67%).
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