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Bring in project leads for transformation work, product launches, ERP rollouts, and cross-functional delivery. Strong Project Managers keep scope clear, align stakeholders, manage risks, and push work over the line. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.

About the role

Delivery control

A freelance Project Manager keeps work moving when deadlines, teams, or priorities are under pressure. They define the plan, set milestones, and keep scope from drifting. Typical deliverables include:

  • project plan and timeline
  • stakeholder map and governance setup
  • risk and issue log
  • status reporting and decision tracking
  • handover or close-out documentation

Where they add value

Companies bring in a Project Manager for launches, restructures, IT change, and cross-department work that needs clear ownership. In Basel, this often includes pharma, life sciences, finance, and regulated environments where coordination is strict and documentation matters. Freelance support works well when you need extra capacity, a neutral lead, or short-term coverage for a critical initiative.

Core skills

Strong Project Managers combine structure with calm communication. They know how to handle competing views without losing momentum and how to turn a vague brief into a workable plan.

  • scope, time, and dependency management
  • stakeholder communication across business and tech
  • risk management and escalation handling
  • workshop facilitation and meeting control
  • budget and resource tracking

Tools and methods

Most Project Managers work with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Excel, and shared reporting decks. The method depends on the project: waterfall for fixed deliverables, agile or hybrid for change-heavy work, and classic governance for regulated settings. A good freelancer adapts the method to the client, not the other way around.

What strong freelancers do

Top Project Managers do more than chase tasks. They keep decisions visible, make trade-offs explicit, and stop small delays from becoming major blockers. They also know when to step back, when to escalate, and how to keep teams aligned across functions, vendors, and leadership.

  • clear communication with no jargon
  • fast understanding of business context
  • confident coordination of mixed teams
  • disciplined follow-up and documentation

Basel collaboration

For Basel-based assignments, language and presence can matter. Some clients want on-site workshops, steering meetings, or close contact with local teams, while others are comfortable with remote delivery once the setup is in place. The right Project Manager understands how to work with English-speaking, German-speaking, and mixed stakeholder groups without slowing the project down.

Meet FRATCH Project Managers

Klaus Schmitt

Klaus Schmitt

Senior Financial Consultant and Project Manager

Mümliswil-Ramiswil

Last position:

Senior Financial Consultant and Project Manager at Start Up

  • Establishment of a licensing model
  • Preparation of investor documents (business plan, cash flow forecast, ROI, etc.)
  • Marketing simulation of market development, market potential assessment, etc.
  • Definition and implementation of KPIs to measure market entry
  • Setting up project planning, project controlling, and business processes
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Michael Rödle

Michael Rödle

ERP Program Manager

Bottmingen

Last position:

Project Manager, Hustler, & Hound "Project Metrics on the Internet" at Global-KPI

  • Project management, hustler (identifying the full financial picture including sales, pitching, financial analysis, & business models) and hound (identifying real customer needs including research & analysis) to build a project metrics system on the Internet.
  • The system allows users to make informed decisions to keep projects on track according to key data or to realign them when they deviate negatively from the plan.
  • Providing a forecast alongside the current status.
  • Automatic calculation and display of metrics based on user-entered project key data.
  • Skills: project management, project metrics.
  • Problem space: Co-Innovation Builder (CIB), corporate innovation team setup, team profile / team canvas, design thinking, highlighting people, creating customer personas, market exploration, defining the problem.
  • Solution space: narrowing the problem, how to turn ideas into solutions, how to turn solutions into a concept, customer journey, business model canvas, value proposition canvas, prototyping, refining the prototype and business model canvas, final pitch.
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Alexander Laechele

Alexander Laechele

Project Manager, Architect

Basel

Last position:

Project Manager, Architect at Public Client

  • Update from Windows 10 to Windows 11
  • Involvement in the design of the new workplace
  • Planning and management of the rollout
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Andreas Hetz

Andreas Hetz

Technical Project Lead Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer

Rheinfelden

Last position:

Technical Project Lead Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer at DB InfraGo

  • Setup of a comprehensive Shift Left DevOps architecture for end-to-end (E2E) system tests of 240+ applications
  • Implementation of the Shift Left strategy for DevOps in the area of E2E system tests to ensure software quality at an early stage
  • Development and maintenance of complex telematics solutions for real-time collection and analysis of vehicle data to systematically optimize fleet availability
  • Focus on reverse engineering of existing systems, development of scalable dashboards, and integration and analysis of communication protocols (e.g. CAN, MQTT, REST)
  • Design and operation of automated test systems, coordination of suppliers, and technical implementation based on functional and non-functional requirements at the interface between embedded development, data analysis, and system integration
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Hubert Poloczek

Hubert Poloczek

Senior Project Manager

Basel

Last position:

Senior Project Manager at Linde AG for Shell

  • Leading engineering and execution for a hydrogen production plant.
  • Managing lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
  • Ensuring compliance with Shell engineering standards and HSE.
  • Managing mechanical CAPEX budgets.
  • Coordinating international engineering teams.
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Stevica Jovic

Stevica Jovic

IT Infrastructure Expert | Subject Matter Expert (SME) | Project Manager

Liedertswil

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

  • OT

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Martin Gall

Martin Gall

IT Project Manager ALV-eGOV, Deputy Head, Group Leader, Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer

Basel

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)
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Project Managers statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years

Position duration

2.2 years

Positions per freelancer

13

Top business areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Operations

Top industries

Energy, Information Technology, Government and Administration

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

Master's degree or higher

80%

Certifications per freelancer

5

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

100%

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Daily rate avg. 1044 €

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Median rate 1000 €

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Frequently Asked Questions

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A Project Manager takes ownership of planning, coordination, and follow-up across a defined piece of work. That can include setting milestones, running meetings, tracking risks, and making sure stakeholders stay aligned. The best freelancers also keep the scope under control when priorities shift.

A Project Manager focuses on delivery of a defined project with a clear start and end. A program manager usually coordinates several linked projects, while a product manager is more focused on product direction and value. If you need execution and coordination, the Project Manager is usually the right fit.

A freelance Project Manager makes sense when the need is temporary, urgent, or tied to a specific rollout. It is also a good choice when you need senior project leadership without a long hiring cycle. Many companies use freelancers to bridge a gap, rescue a delayed initiative, or add experienced capacity quickly.

Look for clear planning, stakeholder management, risk control, and disciplined communication. A strong Project Manager can work with business teams, technical teams, and external vendors without losing the thread. They should also be comfortable documenting decisions and keeping governance tight.

It depends on the project, but common tools include MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Excel, and shared status decks. A good Project Manager uses the tools to create clarity, not paperwork. The real test is whether the freelancer can turn tool output into decisions and action.

Often yes, especially for planning, coordination, and reporting work. In Basel, some clients still want on-site presence for workshops, steering sessions, or sensitive stakeholder management. The best setup depends on the project phase, team structure, and how much direct interaction is needed.

Typical signs are missed deadlines, unclear ownership, too many parallel tasks, or meetings that produce no action. A Project Manager is also useful when several teams need to work together but no one is driving decisions. If the project is moving but not progressing, external leadership can help quickly.

Ask for examples of similar projects, the type of teams they led, and how they handled risks, delays, or conflicting stakeholders. A strong Project Manager explains their approach clearly and shows how they kept delivery on track. You want someone who is structured, calm, and direct.

The average hourly rate for Project Managers in Basel is 131 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,044 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Project Managers in Basel, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 80% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers working as Project Managers in Basel have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Project Managers in Basel are German (100%), English (100%), and French (57%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Project Managers in Basel are Energy (71%), Information Technology (71%), and Government and Administration (71%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Project Managers in Basel are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (86%), and Operations (43%).

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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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