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About the role
Delivery focus
A freelance project manager keeps the work moving, the scope clear, and the team aligned. They turn goals into plans, manage dependencies, and make sure decisions are captured and followed through. Typical deliverables include:
- project plans and milestone schedules
- stakeholder communication and status reporting
- risk, issue, and dependency tracking
- meeting structure and decision logs
- handover notes and launch support
Core skills
Strong project managers combine structure with calm coordination. They need clear communication, steady prioritization, and the ability to keep technical and business teams on the same page.
- scope and timeline control
- workshop moderation and meeting facilitation
- budget and resource coordination
- documentation and follow-up discipline
- agile and classic project methods
Tools and methods
The right Project Manager adapts the method to the assignment. Some projects need classic planning and governance; others need sprint coordination, backlog handling, and fast issue escalation. Common work often includes Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. In Nuremberg, this is especially relevant for manufacturing, logistics, IT, and transformation projects where multiple departments must move together.
When freelancers help
Companies bring in freelance project managers when internal teams are overloaded, a launch needs temporary leadership, or a delivery gap must be closed quickly. They are a good fit for product rollouts, ERP projects, business change, vendor coordination, and recovery of troubled projects. Freelancers are also useful when an assignment needs on-site presence in Nuremberg for workshops, while reporting and follow-up can stay remote.
What good looks like
A strong project manager does more than chase dates. They ask the right questions early, surface risks before they grow, and keep scope changes under control. They also know when to push for a decision and when to simplify the plan. In practice, that means less noise, clearer ownership, and better delivery under pressure.
Hiring in Nuremberg
Nuremberg companies often need project support that can work with German-speaking teams, local suppliers, and distributed specialists. A freelance PM or project lead can step in for short-term delivery, transformation work, or coordination between headquarters, plants, and external partners. The best fit depends on the project setup, not just the title on a CV.
Meet FRATCH Project Managers
Jozsef Ferincz
IT project management, introduction of AI-supported software development
Last position:
IT project management, introduction of AI-supported software development
- Industry: software manufacturer
- Tasks: project management; tracking and coordination of projects; stakeholder management; change management; prioritization of requirements; alignment of architecture; supplier management (internal and external); release management; monitoring defect resolution with the teams; AI-supported software development, software testing and code analysis; AI prompting, prompt engineering
- Software: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, MS Teams
- Environment: IT, software development, agile, artificial intelligence (AI)
Christoph Neubert
Project Manager
Last position:
Project Manager at Zentraler Beitragsservice
- The goal of the project is the greenfield build-up of a fail-safe data center (FSRZ) as an emergency measure according to BSI 200/4 against a cyberattack.
- Recovery of a project that had been running for several years. Re-initialization of the project: adjustment of the project organization, initiation of regular meetings, establishment of project controlling and project reporting, introduction of project risk management and consolidation of the project repository. Establishment of project governance and introduction of decision structures based on decision templates. Definition of deliverables and derivation of the phase plan and project plan. Carrying out staff and resource planning. Coordination with “neighboring projects”. Initiation of concept creation and implementation. Leading the project with 8 subprojects and PMO. Budget planning and controlling (14.8 million). Support and coaching of the subprojects in the methodological approach. Coordination with suppliers and support of EU tenders. Coordination and processing of change requests. Coordination with the line organization regarding the economical operability of the FSRZ. Subject-matter support in IT architecture in the areas of zOS, Windows and Linux, network and IT security, in the design of interim operations as well as extended regular operations for the FSRZ, planning of emergency processes and emergency communication internally and externally.
Christoph Neubert
Project Manager
Last position:
Project Manager at Zentraler Beitragsservice
- The goal of the project is the greenfield build-up of a fail-safe data center (FSRZ) as an emergency measure according to BSI 200/4 against a cyberattack.
- Recovery of a project that had been running for several years. Re-initialization of the project: adjustment of the project organization, initiation of regular meetings, establishment of project
- The goal of the project is the greenfield build-up of a fail-safe data center (FSRZ) as an emergency measure according to BSI 200/4 against a cyberattack.
- Recovery of a project that had been running for several years. Re-initialization of the project: adjustment of the project organization, initiation of regular meetings, establishment of project controlling and project reporting, introduction of project risk management and consolidation of the project repository. Establishment of project governance and introduction of decision structures based on decision templates. Definition of deliverables and derivation of the phase plan and project plan. Carrying out staff and resource planning. Coordination with “neighboring projects”. Initiation of concept creation and implementation. Leading the project with 8 subprojects and PMO. Budget planning and controlling (14.8 million). Support and coaching of the subprojects in the methodological approach. Coordination with suppliers and support of EU tenders. Coordination and processing of change requests. Coordination with the line organization regarding the economical operability of the FSRZ. Subject-matter support in IT architecture in the areas of zOS, Windows and Linux, network and IT security, in the design of interim operations as well as extended regular operations for the FSRZ, planning of emergency processes and emergency communication internally and externally.
controlling and project reporting, introduction of project risk management and consolidation of the project repository. Establishment of project governance and introduction of decision structures based on decision templates. Definition of deliverables and derivation of the phase plan and project plan. Carrying out staff and resource planning. Coordination with “neighboring projects”. Initiation of concept creation and implementation. Leading the project with 8 subprojects and PMO. Budget planning and controlling (14.8 million). Support and coaching of the subprojects in the methodological approach. Coordination with suppliers and support of EU tenders. Coordination and processing of change requests. Coordination with the line organization regarding the economical operability of the FSRZ. Subject-matter support in IT architecture in the areas of zOS, Windows and Linux, network and IT security, in the design of interim operations as well as extended regular operations for the FSRZ, planning of emergency processes and emergency communication internally and externally.
Daniel Despa
Consultant
Last position:
Consultant at Carl Zeiss GmbH & Deloitte Consulting
- Developed critical specifications, navigating technical and business requirements.
- Led the project through its complex phases.
- Orchestrated and supported the Integration Testing Cycle (ITC) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Implemented robust test methodologies and systematically documented and addressed findings contributing to pre-GoLive readiness.
- Ensured flawless implementation and enabled effective trainer training.
- Conducted unit and functional tests.
- Facilitated alignment between development and business goals.
- Provided transparent progress reports and maintained documentation quality.
- Developed Fiori apps for inventory management and material staging status.
Daniel Despa
Consultant
Last position:
Consultant at Carl Zeiss GmbH & Deloitte Consulting
- Developed critical specifications, navigating technical and business requirements.
- Led the project through its complex phases.
- Orchestrated and supported the Integration Testing Cycle (ITC) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Developed critical specifications, navigating technical and business requirements.
- Led the project through its complex phases.
- Orchestrated and supported the Integration Testing Cycle (ITC) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Implemented robust test methodologies and systematically documented and addressed findings contributing to pre-GoLive readiness.
- Ensured flawless implementation and enabled effective trainer training.
- Conducted unit and functional tests.
- Facilitated alignment between development and business goals.
- Provided transparent progress reports and maintained documentation quality.
- Developed Fiori apps for inventory management and material staging status.
- Implemented robust test methodologies and systematically documented and addressed findings contributing to pre-GoLive readiness.
- Ensured flawless implementation and enabled effective trainer training.
- Conducted unit and functional tests.
- Facilitated alignment between development and business goals.
- Provided transparent progress reports and maintained documentation quality.
- Developed Fiori apps for inventory management and material staging status.
Marius Toader
Senior IT Project and Process Manager
Last position:
Senior IT Project and Process Manager at Sunnic Lighthouse GmbH
Thorough process analysis to identify weaknesses and assess optimization potential
Precise modeling of business processes using BPMN 2.0
Creation of detailed requirements and functional specifications to document use cases
Comprehensive gathering of existing company processes
In-depth process analyses to uncover potentials
Moderation and facilitation of workshops with subject matter experts and executives
Taking on project management for selecting and implementing a new ETRM system environment
Marius Toader
Senior IT Project and Process Manager
Last position:
Senior IT Project and Process Manager at Sunnic Lighthouse GmbH
Thorough process analysis to identify weaknesses and assess optimization potential
Precise modeling of business processes using BPMN 2.0
Creation of detailed requirements and functional specifications to document use cases
Comprehensive gathering of existing company processes
In-depth process analyses to uncover potentials
Thorough process analysis to identify weaknesses and assess optimization potential
Precise modeling of business processes using BPMN 2.0
Creation of detailed requirements and functional specifications to document use cases
Comprehensive gathering of existing company processes
In-depth process analyses to uncover potentials
Moderation and facilitation of workshops with subject matter experts and executives
Taking on project management for selecting and implementing a new ETRM system environment
- Moderation and facilitation of workshops with subject matter experts and executives
- Taking on project management for selecting and implementing a new ETRM system environment
Eric Fresz
SPECIALIST ENGINEERING (ET/IT, ME) – PROJECT & QUALITY MANAGEMENT, SCHEDULING
Last position:
Freelance project and engineering services at ETF
Highly qualified engineering services such as engineering, project and quality management, planning and control.
- Rapid deployment and adaptable models
- Results-oriented teamwork
- Accelerate projects, create added value
- Technical experience and business management expertise
- Data analysis and specialised services.
Results: Excellence, reliability and efficiency.
Eric Fresz
SPECIALIST ENGINEERING (ET/IT, ME) – PROJECT & QUALITY MANAGEMENT, SCHEDULING
Last position:
Freelance project and engineering services at ETF
Highly qualified engineering services such as engineering, project and quality management, planning and control.
- Rapid deployment and adaptable models
- Results-oriented teamwork
Highly qualified engineering services such as engineering, project and quality management, planning and control.
- Rapid deployment and adaptable models
- Results-oriented teamwork
- Accelerate projects, create added value
- Technical experience and business management expertise
- Data analysis and specialised services.
Results: Excellence, reliability and efficiency.
- Accelerate projects, create added value
- Technical experience and business management expertise
- Data analysis and specialised services.
Results: Excellence, reliability and efficiency.
Rolf Wendolsky
Agile Consultant
Last position:
Agile Consultant at Lead.ai
- Introduced Agile-CCPM in an IT project agency focused on PHP-based content management systems.
- Prepared and conducted workshops to establish an agency-wide multiproject management system.
- Coordinated and supported agency partners.
- Coached the methodological framework.
- Collected, analyzed, and used organizational metrics to plan the next steps.
- Environment: OKR, CCPM, agile coaching, agile planning, agile metrics, workshopping, facilitation, change management, JIRA, Zoom, Slack, Miro.
Rolf Wendolsky
Agile Consultant
Last position:
Agile Consultant at Lead.ai
- Introduced Agile-CCPM in an IT project agency focused on PHP-based content management systems.
- Prepared and conducted workshops to establish an agency-wide multiproject management system.
- Coordinated and supported agency partners.
- Coached the methodological framework.
- Introduced Agile-CCPM in an IT project agency focused on PHP-based content management systems.
- Prepared and conducted workshops to establish an agency-wide multiproject management system.
- Coordinated and supported agency partners.
- Coached the methodological framework.
- Collected, analyzed, and used organizational metrics to plan the next steps.
- Environment: OKR, CCPM, agile coaching, agile planning, agile metrics, workshopping, facilitation, change management, JIRA, Zoom, Slack, Miro.
- Collected, analyzed, and used organizational metrics to plan the next steps.
- Environment: OKR, CCPM, agile coaching, agile planning, agile metrics, workshopping, facilitation, change management, JIRA, Zoom, Slack, Miro.
Udo Schnell
Senior Project Manager & Process Manager
Last position:
GRC Project Manager at 1 & 1 Mobilfunk
Developed a GRC guideline for project management in the rollout area.
Udo Schnell
Senior Project Manager & Process Manager
Last position:
GRC Project Manager at 1 & 1 Mobilfunk
Developed a GRC guideline for project management in the rollout area.
Developed a GRC guideline for project management in the rollout area.
Radislav Zak
Interim Project Manager
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at ZakZak Engineering (Client: Eco Energy Future AG)
Retrofit of wind turbines with innovative technologies
Set up a project management system based on Atlassian software with the Work Management and Confluence modules
Developed a workflow for the proposal process for retrofitting existing wind turbines (WKA) and photovoltaic systems (PVA)
Created business cases and business plans
Tracked deadlines and content of the project and piloted the workflow in client projects
Ensured stakeholder acceptance of the project management system
Introduced and consistently applied agile methods, such as Kanban
Met deadlines and delivered content for the set milestones
Acquired industry knowledge
Successfully implemented Atlassian software
Radislav Zak
Interim Project Manager
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at ZakZak Engineering (Client: Eco Energy Future AG)
Retrofit of wind turbines with innovative technologies
Set up a project management system based on Atlassian software with the Work Management and Confluence modules
Developed a workflow for the proposal process for retrofitting existing wind turbines (WKA) and photovoltaic systems (PVA)
Created business cases and business plans
Retrofit of wind turbines with innovative technologies
Set up a project management system based on Atlassian software with the Work Management and Confluence modules
Developed a workflow for the proposal process for retrofitting existing wind turbines (WKA) and photovoltaic systems (PVA)
Created business cases and business plans
Tracked deadlines and content of the project and piloted the workflow in client projects
Ensured stakeholder acceptance of the project management system
Introduced and consistently applied agile methods, such as Kanban
Met deadlines and delivered content for the set milestones
Acquired industry knowledge
Successfully implemented Atlassian software
Tracked deadlines and content of the project and piloted the workflow in client projects
Ensured stakeholder acceptance of the project management system
Introduced and consistently applied agile methods, such as Kanban
Met deadlines and delivered content for the set milestones
Acquired industry knowledge
Successfully implemented Atlassian software
Jörg Klein
Interim Project Manager
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at Rubix Holding Deutschland GmbH
- Project governance: Established robust governance structures (project charter, governance plan, communication structures), ensuring transparency and executive alignment.
- Logistics restructuring: Consolidated multiple distribution centers into two central hubs, optimizing cost efficiency and service levels.
- Team leadership: Directed a core team of 9, guiding planning and execution in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Project planning: Developed and validated a comprehensive project plan, translating high-level milestones into actionable work packages.
- Risk management: Implemented risk register and root-cause analysis to proactively mitigate project risks.
- C-level reporting: Presented project status and recommendations to the Steering Committee (CEO and executive board).
- Stakeholder management: Managed alignment and engagement with diverse stakeholders in a private equity context.
- Budget oversight: Managed a project budget exceeding 3 million AC, delivering on time and within scope.
- Key takeaway: Effective project governance and clear communication are essential for stakeholder alignment and successful transformation.
Jörg Klein
Interim Project Manager
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at Rubix Holding Deutschland GmbH
- Project governance: Established robust governance structures (project charter, governance plan, communication structures), ensuring transparency and executive alignment.
- Logistics restructuring: Consolidated multiple distribution centers into two central hubs, optimizing cost efficiency and service levels.
- Project governance: Established robust governance structures (project charter, governance plan, communication structures), ensuring transparency and executive alignment.
- Logistics restructuring: Consolidated multiple distribution centers into two central hubs, optimizing cost efficiency and service levels.
- Team leadership: Directed a core team of 9, guiding planning and execution in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Project planning: Developed and validated a comprehensive project plan, translating high-level milestones into actionable work packages.
- Risk management: Implemented risk register and root-cause analysis to proactively mitigate project risks.
- C-level reporting: Presented project status and recommendations to the Steering Committee (CEO and executive board).
- Stakeholder management: Managed alignment and engagement with diverse stakeholders in a private equity context.
- Budget oversight: Managed a project budget exceeding 3 million AC, delivering on time and within scope.
- Key takeaway: Effective project governance and clear communication are essential for stakeholder alignment and successful transformation.
- Team leadership: Directed a core team of 9, guiding planning and execution in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Project planning: Developed and validated a comprehensive project plan, translating high-level milestones into actionable work packages.
- Risk management: Implemented risk register and root-cause analysis to proactively mitigate project risks.
- C-level reporting: Presented project status and recommendations to the Steering Committee (CEO and executive board).
- Stakeholder management: Managed alignment and engagement with diverse stakeholders in a private equity context.
- Budget oversight: Managed a project budget exceeding 3 million AC, delivering on time and within scope.
- Key takeaway: Effective project governance and clear communication are essential for stakeholder alignment and successful transformation.
Kilian Kefer
Development Project Manager
Last position:
Project Manager at Porsche E-Bike Performance GmbH
- Led an interdisciplinary team (R&D, procurement, quality, production)
- Planned and monitored milestones, budget, and resources
- Managed stakeholders and coordinated technical topics with suppliers
- Ensured technical maturity according to project plan
Kilian Kefer
Development Project Manager
Last position:
Project Manager at Porsche E-Bike Performance GmbH
- Led an interdisciplinary team (R&D, procurement, quality, production)
- Planned and monitored milestones, budget, and resources
- Managed stakeholders and coordinated technical topics with suppliers
- Ensured technical maturity according to project plan
- Led an interdisciplinary team (R&D, procurement, quality, production)
- Planned and monitored milestones, budget, and resources
- Managed stakeholders and coordinated technical topics with suppliers
- Ensured technical maturity according to project plan
Michael Schlitzkus
Senior Project Lead & Technical Product Manager - Digital enabled services
Last position:
Senior Project Lead & Technical Product Manager - Digital enabled services at Siemens Healthineers AG
- Acting as the program lead for digitally enabled services, overseeing projects like Transformation, remote scanning (WeScan), e-commerce, and OneGate (budget: ~€5M p.a.).
- Developed the transformation strategy and roadmap for a supply and demand platform on ServiceNow, driving harmonization and integration of legacy systems.
- Led cross-functional teams in designing and rolling out these digital business models on the ServiceNow backend platform.
- Enabled strategic decision-making by building Azure DevOps transparency structures and using Agile methods like PI Planning and WSJF prioritization.
- Served as the business demand manager and digital counterpart for CS CRM.
- Managed internal project organization, external partners, and organizational interfaces and dependencies with other departments.
- Executed RFPs and managed vendors according to contracts and internal requirements.
- Contributed to Project sucCeSs, Northstar, and was part of the RaaS Tiger Team and Spryker Customer Advisory Board.
Michael Schlitzkus
Senior Project Lead & Technical Product Manager - Digital enabled services
Last position:
Senior Project Lead & Technical Product Manager - Digital enabled services at Siemens Healthineers AG
- Acting as the program lead for digitally enabled services, overseeing projects like Transformation, remote scanning (WeScan), e-commerce, and OneGate (budget: ~€5M p.a.).
- Developed the transformation strategy and roadmap for a supply and demand platform on ServiceNow, driving harmonization and integration of legacy systems.
- Acting as the program lead for digitally enabled services, overseeing projects like Transformation, remote scanning (WeScan), e-commerce, and OneGate (budget: ~€5M p.a.).
- Developed the transformation strategy and roadmap for a supply and demand platform on ServiceNow, driving harmonization and integration of legacy systems.
- Led cross-functional teams in designing and rolling out these digital business models on the ServiceNow backend platform.
- Enabled strategic decision-making by building Azure DevOps transparency structures and using Agile methods like PI Planning and WSJF prioritization.
- Served as the business demand manager and digital counterpart for CS CRM.
- Managed internal project organization, external partners, and organizational interfaces and dependencies with other departments.
- Executed RFPs and managed vendors according to contracts and internal requirements.
- Contributed to Project sucCeSs, Northstar, and was part of the RaaS Tiger Team and Spryker Customer Advisory Board.
- Led cross-functional teams in designing and rolling out these digital business models on the ServiceNow backend platform.
- Enabled strategic decision-making by building Azure DevOps transparency structures and using Agile methods like PI Planning and WSJF prioritization.
- Served as the business demand manager and digital counterpart for CS CRM.
- Managed internal project organization, external partners, and organizational interfaces and dependencies with other departments.
- Executed RFPs and managed vendors according to contracts and internal requirements.
- Contributed to Project sucCeSs, Northstar, and was part of the RaaS Tiger Team and Spryker Customer Advisory Board.
Joachim Rügamer
PMO | Process Management Product Development Process
Last position:
Project Manager at Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies GmbH
Established process management fundamentals (governance structures, process map, continuous improvement, etc.)
Defined and implemented the product development process with project phases, milestones, quality gates, decision criteria, and deliverables
Defined and implemented key support and management processes (especially company goals and strategy, and project development)
Established PMO and laid the foundations for multi-project management
Designed and led the implementation project
Facilitated workshops on process documentation with ~80 stakeholders from all involved departments
Advised and trained process owners
Conducted lessons-learned workshops to analyze experiences and develop and track actions
Joachim Rügamer
PMO | Process Management Product Development Process
Last position:
Project Manager at Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies GmbH
- Established process management fundamentals (governance structures, process map, continuous improvement, etc.)
- Defined and implemented the product development process with project phases, milestones, quality gates, decision criteria, and deliverables
Established process management fundamentals (governance structures, process map, continuous improvement, etc.)
Defined and implemented the product development process with project phases, milestones, quality gates, decision criteria, and deliverables
Defined and implemented key support and management processes (especially company goals and strategy, and project development)
Established PMO and laid the foundations for multi-project management
Designed and led the implementation project
Facilitated workshops on process documentation with ~80 stakeholders from all involved departments
Advised and trained process owners
Conducted lessons-learned workshops to analyze experiences and develop and track actions
Defined and implemented key support and management processes (especially company goals and strategy, and project development)
Established PMO and laid the foundations for multi-project management
Designed and led the implementation project
Facilitated workshops on process documentation with ~80 stakeholders from all involved departments
Advised and trained process owners
Conducted lessons-learned workshops to analyze experiences and develop and track actions
Stephan Conrad
Senior Project Manager and Consultant
Last position:
Senior Project Manager and Consultant at Self-employed
Realized trade fair appearances of Rittal at SPS23, Hannover Messe 24 and SPS24 as main project manager for Phocus Brand Contact and consulted on digital exhibits and solutions.
Served as external consultant for Clicksolutions on their 3D portfolio, supporting technical feasibility and solution finding, and aligning 3D web technology for the future.
Stephan Conrad
Senior Project Manager and Consultant
Last position:
Senior Project Manager and Consultant at Self-employed
- Realized trade fair appearances of Rittal at SPS23, Hannover Messe 24 and SPS24 as main project manager for Phocus Brand Contact and consulted on digital exhibits and solutions.
Realized trade fair appearances of Rittal at SPS23, Hannover Messe 24 and SPS24 as main project manager for Phocus Brand Contact and consulted on digital exhibits and solutions.
Served as external consultant for Clicksolutions on their 3D portfolio, supporting technical feasibility and solution finding, and aligning 3D web technology for the future.
- Served as external consultant for Clicksolutions on their 3D portfolio, supporting technical feasibility and solution finding, and aligning 3D web technology for the future.
Peter Thorn
Software Developer
Last position:
Software Developer at City Education Office
- enhancements for the City Education Office in warehouse and inventory management
- revision of the picking lists including printing of images
- implementation of the output of reservation slips
- creation of a delivery routing plan
- representing schools as storage locations to track which school has which equipment at any time
Peter Thorn
Software Developer
Last position:
Software Developer at City Education Office
- enhancements for the City Education Office in warehouse and inventory management
- revision of the picking lists including printing of images
- implementation of the output of reservation slips
- enhancements for the City Education Office in warehouse and inventory management
- revision of the picking lists including printing of images
- implementation of the output of reservation slips
- creation of a delivery routing plan
- representing schools as storage locations to track which school has which equipment at any time
- creation of a delivery routing plan
- representing schools as storage locations to track which school has which equipment at any time
Maximilian Beisl
Senior Consultant / Project Manager
Last position:
Senior Consultant / Project Manager at Global Leader in Mechanical Engineering
- Development of a strategic framework (vision, mission, values, purpose) for a global machinery manufacturer
- Size: approx. 3,000 employees
- Contact: Executive Management
Maximilian Beisl
Senior Consultant / Project Manager
Last position:
Senior Consultant / Project Manager at Global Leader in Mechanical Engineering
- Development of a strategic framework (vision, mission, values, purpose) for a global machinery manufacturer
- Size: approx. 3,000 employees
- Contact: Executive Management
- Development of a strategic framework (vision, mission, values, purpose) for a global machinery manufacturer
- Size: approx. 3,000 employees
- Contact: Executive Management
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Project Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Project Manager turns a business goal into a workable plan and keeps delivery on track. That usually includes scope control, timelines, stakeholder updates, risk tracking, and coordination across teams or vendors. On complex projects, the role also includes decision tracking and clean handover work.
A freelance project manager makes sense when the need is temporary, urgent, or tied to a specific initiative. That is common for product launches, system rollouts, reorganizations, and recovery projects. It is also useful when a team needs experienced support without building a permanent management layer.
A strong PM combines structure, communication, and follow-through. Look for clear status reporting, realistic planning, risk awareness, and the ability to handle conflicting priorities without losing control of the project. Domain knowledge helps, but disciplined execution matters most.
A Project Manager focuses on delivery of a defined scope, time plan, and coordination between people and tasks. A product manager is usually more concerned with product direction and priorities, while a program manager oversees several linked projects and their dependencies. The titles can overlap, but the responsibility level is different.
Start with the project goal, the current state, and who owns decisions. A good Project Manager can only be effective if the scope, stakeholders, tools, and reporting line are clear from the start. It also helps to define whether the work is hands-on coordination, full project leadership, or recovery support.
Both models work, but the right setup depends on the project. A Project Manager can often handle planning, reporting, and follow-up remotely, while workshops, steering meetings, and team alignment may benefit from on-site time in Nuremberg. Many clients use a hybrid setup to keep speed and visibility high.
A Project Manager often works with Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Excel, Teams, or Smartsheet. The method depends on the project: classic planning for structured delivery, agile coordination for iterative work, or a mixed model when business and IT teams need to collaborate. Tool choice matters less than clear ownership and consistent tracking.
Look at how they explain the project, not just what they claim to have done. A good Project Manager can describe the plan, the risks, the stakeholder setup, and the next decisions in a simple way. If they bring structure quickly and improve clarity in the first conversations, that is usually a strong sign.
The average hourly rate for Project Managers in Nuremberg is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 888 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Project Managers in Nuremberg, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Project Managers in Nuremberg have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Project Managers in Nuremberg are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (44%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Project Managers in Nuremberg are Manufacturing (72%), Information Technology (67%), and Professional Services (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Project Managers in Nuremberg are Project Management (94%), Product Development (83%), and Information Technology (67%).
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