Project Managers in Germany
in minutes from over 15,000 CVs with the power of AIFrom software rollouts and ERP projects to product launches and turnaround work, freelance project managers keep scope, timing and stakeholders under control. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers who can step in with confidence.
Meet FRATCH Project Managers in Germany
Marco Steidel
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of corporate management, including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure, including applications, core processes, and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and introduction of solutions to support digitalization in the company in the areas of property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS, and time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as the central document and communication platform
- Design and delivery of an AI workshop, including rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Creation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
Chris Wolf
Last position:
Senior Strategy Advisor, Transformation Lead – program realignment with target picture, governance, and priority steering at Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe | S-Communication Services
In-house consulting provider and driver of transformation within the group, multi-stakeholder environment and C-level.
Realignment and stabilization of a cross-functional transformation and scaling program within the group. Sharpening the target picture, priorities, and set of measures, as well as building reliable governance, planning, and steering structures. Structuring roles, responsibilities, and strategic initiatives while including AI and IT automation ideas.
Designed program realignment and project portfolio management
Developed strategy model and target picture for IT projects
Structured portfolio, roadmap, and priorities
Established governance and regular meetings
Worked out operating model for flagship projects
Assessed AI and automation ideas
Clarified roles and responsibilities
Implemented change measures
Developed, moderated, and evaluated workshops
Transformed 17 initiatives into a steering model
Increased transparency and decision-making ability
Strengthened commitment in steering
Sharpened the operating model structurally
Integrated three top-5 institutes
Involved over 80% of stakeholders
Governance
Portfolio steering (PPM)
Change management
Artificial intelligence
Workflow automation
AI use case assessment
Confluence
Jira
Stakeholder management
Onur Kayir
Last position:
Project Manager & Outsourcing Manager at SENEC GmbH (EnBW Group)
- Building a scalable nearshore IT developer hub (Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland) as an independent company using a BOT model (Build – Operate – Transfer)
- Identifying, selecting, and managing full-service agencies; introducing governance and control mechanisms including KPIs, SLAs, and regular service reviews
- Creating and reviewing data processing agreements and framework contracts in coordination with Legal & Compliance; integrating regulatory requirements (including KRITIS) into process design
- Advising on cloud-vs.-on-premise strategies, data storage, and authorization concepts; supporting procurement with tendering and vendor evaluations
- Change management and process harmonization between internal teams and nearshore partners; reporting to management board, CFO, and CIO
Result: Scalable IT developer hub with an audit-proof governance model, lower operating costs, and faster product development.
Peter Sachs-Witzel
Last position:
Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG
- Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
- Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
- Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
- Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
- Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
- Implementation and validation of integration tests
- Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
- Development and presentation of prototypes
- Derivation of insights for the final concept
Vadim Romanenko
Last position:
Senior Business Analyst – Digital Products & Risk at Deutsche Landesbank
- Analysis, structuring, and prioritization of complex business and stakeholder requirements for a business-critical limit and risk system.
- Translation of business requirements into backlog items, user stories, acceptance criteria, and end-to-end scenarios.
- Facilitation of structured workshops and refinements with business, development, and QA to clarify complex issues and derive actionable product and system requirements.
- Optimization of requirements, testing, and quality processes, including automation, data quality, and CI/CD-related workflows.
- Discovery and evaluation of AI/GenAI use cases in terms of user and business value, data basis, feasibility, and potential capability impact.
Ornel Franck Wora Yeno
Last position:
Purchasing Manager, Logistics & IT Manager at Onlinehandler
Proactive support of management in business field development & innovation management
New development of a suite of business applications for analyzing valuation, P&L, and market price risk data
Automation of all internal and external business and work processes
Development of AI-based and AI-supported ETL processes as well as data analysis
Business use-case development
Business and work process optimization
Enterprise architecture management
Sales data analysis and forecasting as well as capture
Inventory management & reordering
Supplier management and communication
Customs processing & clearance
Shipping handling & warehouse coordination
Interface management
Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, JTL-Wawi, JTL-WMS, OTTO Partner Connect (OPC), Amazon Seller Central, DHL Global Forwarding, Jira, Draw.IO, Java (8,17,21,25), Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, Gitea, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL, Docker, Local LLMs, Postman, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
Sebastian Zwiesler
Last position:
CRM Consultant at Adevinta / kleinanzeigen.de
- Goal: Development and optimization of loyalty and CRM measures for a leading e-commerce platform
- Solution: Identification of promising users, increase in engagement, and long-term retention to drive revenue growth
- Definition of local CRM direct communication for specific segments
- Translation of research insights into actionable recommendations
- Planning and implementation of CRM campaigns in close collaboration with marketing and product teams
- Identification of optimization potential in direct communication
- Collaboration with external agencies on creative solutions, prototyping, and UAT
- Measurement and reporting of key KPIs
Yusuf Demirci
Last position:
Senior Project Management Transformation & Data at BG-PREVENT
Nationwide service provider for occupational medicine, occupational safety, and health management with a focus on prevention, health, and digital transformation.
- Role: Responsible for building and further developing professional project portfolio management in the area of Digital Transformation & Data. Steering and supporting strategic IT and transformation projects as well as supporting the introduction and establishment of project management standards, methods, and governance structures.
Focus areas:
- Build-up and further development of IT project portfolio management
- Analysis and structuring of business and technical requirements
- Steering and coordination of cross-functional IT initiatives
- Stakeholder management at business, management, and service provider level
- Introduction and further development of project management methods and tools (including Jira, Confluence, MS Planner)
- Preparation of decision bases, target visions, and implementation concepts in the context of digital transformation
- Steering and coordination of transformation, digitalization, and organizational projects
- Preparation of decision papers and management documents for steering committees
- Running workshops and stakeholder management with business units and IT teams
- Definition of requirements for dashboards, reporting, and KPI steering
- Support in the project Wissenskompass (requirements analysis and MVP concept)
- Analysis and evaluation of AI support options in knowledge management
- Investigation of AI use cases to improve knowledge provision and use
- Consideration of AI requirements as part of the Wissenskompass concept
- Coordination with strategic business units on the further development of project management standards
- Introduction, configuration, and training of Microsoft Planner to support project and task management
- Conducting user training and supporting employees in the introduction of new ways of working and tools
Matthias Schneider
Last position:
Overall Project Coordinator at Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)
- PMO lead for Security Clearance 2 (SÜ2) cleared
- Reporting to sub-program management GMN
- System maintenance 25+
- Functional control and coordination of Jira setup
- Preparation of decision papers (e.g. project planning, steering model, communication plans, controlling models, role and responsibility matrices)
- Development of program-wide knowledge management using Confluence, creation of Jira concept
- Development of an access concept for all project tools
- Analyzing existing processes, identifying improvement potential, and designing solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches in existing tools
- Creating intranet articles as project marketing
- Responsible for project governance through reporting and resource planning in the sub-program
- Agile further development of the project method
- Gathering customer requirements (requirements engineering)
- Preparation and support of contract negotiations (7-year term, budget of over 500 million)
Michael Hohlfeld
Last position:
Project Coordinator (Product Development + SaaS) at Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
As a project coordinator in development projects (consisting of software and hardware), I was responsible in an advisory capacity for creating recommendations and organizational framework conditions in the areas of reporting, project scheduling, progress tracking, resource allocation, and presentation of results.
- Technology stack: Teams, Azure DevOps, Android
- Keywords: software, hardware, AI, MDM, Kanban, requirements specification, functional specification, SaaS, ergonomics, health, medical device
Thomas Polanski
Last position:
Project Manager & Product Owner – M&A Integration at voxa c/o IC Music and Apparel GmbH
- Project management of the legal and system-side integration of Taschenkaufhaus into the Voxa group: conversion of all contracts, accounts, and system access rights on the defined cutover date
- Migration from Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 to 2013: analysis of all existing interfaces, redefinition of processes, and coordinated go-live without interrupting operations
- Integration of the complaints and returns process into MS Dynamics NAV 2013; major process simplification through standardization
- Introduction of a new POS system (Shopify POS) in all stores: requirements analysis, configuration, rollout, and employee training
- Use of n8n automation workflows for data reconciliation between marketplaces and ERP; manual processes significantly reduced
Peter Fleischer
Last position:
Subproject Manager and Solution Architect - Microsoft 365 Transformation at Automotive Industry
Integration of highly regulated countries such as China and South Korea into a company-wide M365 tenant.
Technical contact for integrating special requirements for the executive board and German subsidiaries that are subject to BaFin compliance requirements.
Subproject management.
Coordination of requirements within the overall architecture.
Design of the use of DLP features from Microsoft Purview.
Design of special access restrictions via Entra ID Conditional Access.
Support in designing the provisioning of Teams teams and SharePoint sites with higher compliance requirements.
Technical support for implementing information classification with sensitivity labels for SharePoint Online and Teams.
Technical support for the subproject introducing CoPilot for M365.
Skills: M365, Purview, DLP, Entra ID, Sensitivity Labels, CoPilot, Teams, SharePoint Online.
Manfred Paschek
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager EfA / OZG Online Services at Senatskanzlei ITD Hamburg, Dataport, Police Hamburg
The online service "Special Use of Streets and No-Parking Zone" was in a partially completed state. The following tasks had to be carried out to reach final completion:
- Preparation of an expert report on the status of the online service, and recommendations for action
- Ensuring that all LEIKAS to be used are available (service catalog / service descriptions of the authorities)
- Creating and aligning concepts for complex IT projects (business/IT concepts, architecture, interfaces, roadmaps)
- Requirements management
- Multi-project management with 3 stakeholders (Police, Dataport, development company)
- Determining resource needs
- Coordination to identify technical requirements through the IT architects
- Creating use cases and test cases
- Creating action items
- Managing external IT service providers
- Coordination and management of all activities
- Conflict resolution / business mediation
- User Acceptance Test (UAT) and acceptance by Hamburg Police (Traffic Directorate, Policy Department, Central Road Traffic Authority)
Technical environment: .NET, EfA minimum requirements, Leikas, Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG), HWG (Hamburg Roads Act), Atlassian Jira, Confluence, MS Office
Michael Donatus
Last position:
Project Manager SuccessFactors at Sysmex Europe SE
Deployment SAP HANA - SuccessFactors
- Implementation of sub-modules Recruiting + EC Benefits + TeamGoals
- Global rollout with adaptation to country-specific legal requirements incl. standardization
- International stakeholder management
- Onboarding of new group companies in Kenya and Greece regarding SAP SuccessFactors
Michael Appel
Last position:
Senior Project Management at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Project management of a simplification project to reduce effort for an IT transformation project
- Stakeholder management and preparation of decision papers for top management
- Scoping and PI planning across multiple delivery streams
- Planning requirements for the transformation project
- Creating partner and customer journeys for structured end-to-end capture of requirements
- Designing suitable tracking methods for project progress
- Coordination with IT service providers and transformation project committees
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Project Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
5.3 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
52%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 27 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates for Project Managers in Germany
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 27 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
What they run
Freelance project managers take ownership of a defined goal and move it forward. They turn scope into a plan, align people around milestones, track risks, and keep delivery moving when teams are split across functions or vendors.
- Project plans, timelines, and workstreams
- Stakeholder alignment and steering meetings
- Risk, issue, and dependency management
- Status reporting and decision tracking
- Go-live, rollout, and handover support
Typical work
A strong project manager keeps the day-to-day under control without losing sight of the bigger picture. That can mean leading an ERP migration, coordinating a software release, managing an office move, or driving a cross-functional change initiative. In many companies, the freelance project manager also bridges the gap between the project team, management, and external suppliers.
They are often brought in when an internal lead is missing, overloaded, or too close to the topic. They can take the role of project manager, project lead, or PM for a defined scope and keep decisions moving.
Core skills
- Clear planning and priority setting
- Structured communication with business and IT
- Meeting facilitation and follow-up
- Budget, scope, and change control
- Vendor coordination and dependency management
- Calm handling of pressure and conflict
Strong candidates write clearly, ask the right questions, and surface problems early. They do not hide behind slides. They create order, keep ownership visible, and make sure each team knows what happens next.
Tools and methods
Project managers use the tools that fit the setup: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Excel, Teams, or other planning and reporting tools already in place. The method matters less than the ability to adapt it to the client’s way of working.
Common methods include agile delivery, classic waterfall, hybrid models, and stage-gate steering. In Germany, many clients expect reliable documentation, clear meeting notes, and disciplined follow-up. That is especially true in manufacturing, enterprise IT, logistics, and regulated environments.
When to hire one
Companies bring in a freelance project manager when a project has started but needs structure fast. This is common during system implementations, organizational change, product development, office setups, and recovery projects after delays.
- A project has clear goals but weak ownership
- Several teams must work in sync
- Delivery is blocked by unresolved dependencies
- The internal manager needs relief or backup
- You need support for a fixed project phase
What good looks like
The best project managers are steady, precise, and easy to work with. They keep people accountable without creating noise. They know when to push, when to escalate, and when to simplify.
For companies, quality shows up in reliable plans, visible risks, and decisions that stick. For freelancers, it means understanding the client’s business quickly and stepping into the rhythm of the team. In Germany, language skills and a practical, direct style often matter as much as process knowledge.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Project Managers.
A Project Manager turns a goal into a workable plan and keeps delivery on track. That includes planning tasks, coordinating people, managing risks, reporting status, and making sure decisions are followed through. On many client projects, the role also covers vendor coordination and stakeholder communication.
A freelance project manager makes sense when the need is tied to a specific project, a missing gap, or a time-critical phase. It is a practical choice for launches, migrations, restructurings, and recovery work where speed matters more than long-term headcount. It also helps when the internal team lacks capacity or neutral leadership.
A project manager usually owns a defined project scope, timeline, and delivery plan. A project lead may focus more on subject matter leadership within the team, while a program manager typically coordinates several linked projects at once. In client searches, the titles are sometimes used loosely, so the actual scope matters more than the label.
Look for structured planning, clear communication, and strong follow-up. A good PM can handle stakeholders, track dependencies, and keep the team aligned when priorities change. Experience with the relevant delivery model, such as agile, waterfall, or hybrid, is also important.
Freelance project managers are often used in Germany for IT rollouts, ERP changes, process improvement, plant or site work, and organizational change. They are also useful in environments with many internal stakeholders, external vendors, or tight coordination needs. In German companies, clear documentation and direct communication are often essential.
Many project management tasks can be done remotely: planning, reporting, coordination, and steering meetings. On-site presence is useful when the project involves workshops, sensitive stakeholder situations, or hands-on coordination with operations and local teams. The right setup depends on the project type and how the client team works.
A strong project manager asks precise questions about scope, stakeholders, risks, and decision paths. They should be able to explain how they would structure the work, what they need from the client, and where projects usually go off track. Look for concrete examples, not generic process talk.
Freelance project managers can expect fast context switching, direct stakeholder contact, and a clear need for ownership. Clients often want someone who can step in, stabilize the setup, and make progress without long onboarding. Good freelancers are comfortable with ambiguity and know how to create structure quickly.
The average hourly rate for Project Managers in Germany is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 884 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Project Managers in Germany, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Project Managers in Germany have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Project Managers in Germany are German (100%), English (94%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Project Managers in Germany are Information Technology (70%), Professional Services (59%), and Manufacturing (52%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Project Managers in Germany are Project Management (98%), Information Technology (74%), and Operations (69%).
FRATCH Project Managers main locations
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.
Berlin 
Hamburg 
Munich 
Cologne 
Frankfurt 
Stuttgart 
Dusseldorf 
Leipzig 
Dortmund 
Essen 
Hanover 
Nuremberg Request a free demo
Get in touch with the FRATCH team and we will get back to you within 4 hours.
Would you rather directly get in touch?
We always have the time for a call or email!
Philipp Thomaschewski
FRATCH CEO
