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Get experienced project leads for ERP rollouts, software launches, plant changeovers, and cross-functional delivery. From planning and stakeholder coordination to risk control and reporting, matched fast with vetted, available freelancers.
About the role
What they do
A freelance project manager keeps scope, people, and deadlines under control. They turn a goal into a plan, assign work, track progress, and clear blockers before they slow the team down.
- Define scope, milestones, and delivery plans
- Run status meetings and keep stakeholders aligned
- Track risks, issues, and dependencies
- Prepare steering updates and clear project reports
- Support handover into operations or the next phase
Typical work
Companies bring in a project manager for software releases, process changes, office moves, supplier coordination, and product or site launches. In Stuttgart, this often means working with industrial, automotive, engineering, and IT teams that need structured delivery across functions.
The best freelancers adapt quickly to the project setup. They can join an internal PMO, lead a workstream as a project lead, or act as the central PM when no one owns coordination yet.
Skills and tools
Strong project managers combine structure with calm execution. They know how to ask the right questions, challenge vague priorities, and keep decisions moving.
- Scope and timeline planning
- Stakeholder and meeting management
- Risk, issue, and dependency control
- Budget and resource tracking
- Clear documentation and decision logs
- Common tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
They also understand how to work with product owners, engineers, operations teams, and external vendors without losing sight of the main objective.
When to hire
Freelance project managers make sense when a company needs support quickly, has a temporary gap, or wants extra delivery capacity for a time-critical initiative. They are also useful when an internal team has the expertise but not enough bandwidth to run the project properly.
This is especially common when deadlines are fixed, the project cuts across departments, or the work needs an outside pair of eyes to restore order. A freelancer can step in without a long onboarding cycle and focus on delivery from day one.
What good looks like
A strong project manager makes work easier, not heavier. They keep plans realistic, surface problems early, and communicate clearly with both technical teams and business leaders.
Look for someone who:
- Brings structure without overcomplicating the project
- Makes decisions visible and documents them well
- Handles pressure without losing the team
- Knows when to escalate and when to solve directly
- Keeps momentum even when priorities change
Stuttgart context
In Stuttgart, many projects sit close to engineering, manufacturing, mobility, or enterprise IT. That often means working with German-speaking teams, hybrid setups, and a mix of office, workshop, and remote coordination.
Freelance project managers who know how to move between technical detail and business language are especially valuable here. They help teams stay aligned when several departments, suppliers, and locations are involved.
Meet FRATCH Project Managers
Selin Ekici
Project Manager | PMO Consultant | Project Controls Specialist
Last position:
Project Manager & Entity PMO Lead at Valeo Switches and Sensors GmbH
- Lead and coordinate complex cross-functional projects within LiDAR and software development environments.
- Develop and maintain critical project schedules, monitor work packages, track project baselines, and manage milestone progression via Gantt plans.
- Drive robust project controls by preparing detailed project forecasts, cost analyses, workload planning, and resource tracking.
- Monitor and report core KPIs related to cost, timing, quality, and delivery performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Design and present executive dashboards, management reports, and steering committee presentations for senior leadership.
- Facilitate seamless communication and alignment between R&D, Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, and international stakeholders.
- Proactively identify risks, maintain comprehensive risk registers, and contribute to mitigation planning and escalation processes.
- Coordinate engineering change requests, assessing their operational impact on project scope, timing, resources, and budgets.
- Drive efficiency through AI-powered process improvements using LEA Suite, structured prompting, workflow automation, and automated meeting documentation.
Jochen Langenberger
Business Consultant, Coach, Senior Project Manager and Interim Manager
Last position:
Business Consultant, Coach, Senior Project Manager and Interim Manager at JL International Projekt Management & Beratung
Project Manager – Business Consultant – Lean Manager – Coach in machine and plant engineering, pharma and medical technology
Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Conversion of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- Planning and conversion for the integration of new camera technology with AI tools for process optimization on the V-engine lines Business Consultant: Business development for the defense industry for NATO Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- Market research - analysis of potential customers in the defense industry
- Direct contact with potential customers and market participants
- Developing options for action and strategy for further market development Seminar Leader, Consultant + Coach: Project management + exchange of experience Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Workshop for the development of project managers with prior knowledge
- Exchange of experience with project managers and derivation of measures
- Recommendations to improve the project management organization Business Consultant: Research EU market for hemodialysis systems Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG
- Market research for gear pumps in hemodialysis systems
- Contact with purchasing and R&D of dialysis system manufacturers
- Collection of market data with growth forecasts and changes Business Consultant: Strategy + Global Business Development Vibrationmaster s.à r.l.
- Company-wide strategy development together with the CEO for test systems for bolted connections
- Consulting and support in international business development and cooperation with partners Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Conversion of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management for the new/conversion of wheel carrier press line and assembly line
- Coordination of tasks and work packages for sub-project leaders
- Scheduling and cost control
- Resource planning with internal specialist departments and external experts
- Management and execution of customer and supplier coordination Business Consultant + Coach: Handling difficult project situations Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Coaching the project management in project control for the large Exyte project to secure ongoing order processing, raise awareness for difficult project situations and upcoming decisions Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Improving quality of pharma bags B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care division, Pharma, plant A
- Project management to improve/avoid quality fluctuations in three-chamber bags and their outer packaging
- Leading an interdisciplinary international team from Germany, Italy, Switzerland
- Improvement of the production concept
- Adjusting quality criteria and setting up full traceability across manufacturing/logistics processes Business Consultant: Further development of structure + business processes KLAUS UNION GmbH & Co. KG
- Analysis of the current process for pump handling
- Design of the target process for pump handling
- Cost-benefit assessment of changes
- Reorientation of business processes
- Implementation with internal and external resources Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Production improvements in pharma B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care division, Pharma area, plant A
- Replacement purchases of packaging machines (case erector, case sealer)
- Concept / implementation of first purchase of depalletizing for the packaging process
- Concept development in a simulation game with production employees for a new workshop for packaging small series, including implementation and setup
- Expansion of a rack conveyor system
- Bringing automation know-how and lean management into projects
- Further development of project management specifically for Technical Service
- Sparring partner, consultant and coach for specialists and managers Senior Project Manager: Plant conversion for filter production for ventilators 3M Deutschland GmbH Membrana
- Management support for the program and project management for a fast-track project at the Wuppertal plant
- Setup of a plant (approx. €30 million) for the production of filter membranes for use in ventilators (oxygen generators) Consultant: Review of leadership, structure, processes + trends US subsidiary Bleichert Inc. for R. Weiss Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
- Company-wide review of structure, business processes, communication and activities with SWOT analysis in interviews across all company levels
- Assessment of existing leadership, control tools and aids
- Assessment of potentials and trends in the North American market Senior Project Manager: Streamlining packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG
- Leading and supporting the implementation phase of a corporate project (multi-million euro range)
- Reduction of packaging variety
- Implementation for different product families while considering the views of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing and controlling
- Demanding communication / conflict management in bringing together the interdisciplinary, international teams of 30 team members
- Management reporting of the implementation phase with quality assurance and implementation costs Business Consultant: Corrective realignment of the thermal engineering project at Ness Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Supervision of large projects + further development of project management
- Interim manager "Head of Project Management": supervision of large and critical projects with direct customer contact in Latvia
- Coaching project managers and teams to secure ongoing order processing, raise awareness for difficult project situations, and advise on upcoming decisions
- Improving schedule tracking for ongoing projects
- Concept for further development of project management
- Consulting on necessary structural company changes and staffing of project-related roles Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Schedule coordination for major BMW projects Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- New / conversion of assembly lines for BMW Munich / Steyr / Hams Hall
- Project management for more than 500 conversion / new-build measures on assembly lines
- Detailed, structured scheduling, prevention of potential delays
- Resource planning with internal specialist departments and external experts
- Management and execution of customer and supplier coordination
- Easing staffing conflicts with conflict management
- Further development of project management, support for the change process
- Management consulting on different business matters Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Technical cleaning BMW Dingolfing A. Markert GmbH Metallreinigungsmaschinen
- Project management with employee motivation for integrating a cleaning system into the production line within a short conversion time
- Fast creation of project transparency when joining an ongoing project
- Structured coordination with the customer and suppliers to improve deadlines
- Avoiding a critical schedule situation to win back the customer
- Securing the stabilized schedule situation by detailing the project plan Senior Project Manager: Streamlining packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen
- Project: Harmonization of packaging for cost optimization for the plant in Gyöngyös, Hungary
- Leading the concept and implementation phase of a corporate project (multi-million euro range)
- Reduction of packaging variety ahead of cost-intensive validation / verification processes for packaging families
- Guiding the project toward the best solution proposals for different product families while considering the views of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing and controlling
- Demanding communication and conflict management in bringing together the interdisciplinary, international teams of 30 team members
- Management reporting of the concept result with quality assurance, cost, schedule and capacity planning for the following implementation phase Consultant: Market study USA / Canada + business development basics Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG, Furtwangen
- Market study for North America with market data and competitive situation
- Contacts and interest checks with customers and sales partners
- Travel to potential customers and partners as a basis for decisions Trainer: Workshop on team building, self- and conflict management ZF AG, ABB AG in cooperation with Lindconsult GmbH
- Collaboration in teams, self- and conflict management
- Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Consultant: Introduction to project management + process adaptation at Lauffer Maschinenfabrik Lauffer GmbH & Co. KG
- Introduction of project management
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for quoting, order handover and handling with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the processes
- Process documentation and review for the quality management manual
- Support during training and employee buy-in
- Fine-tuning of processes after initial implementation experience Business Consulting: Plant layout and business process development ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH, Mittweida
- Development of hall layout with production, manufacturing areas, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping and material flow
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes from "inquiry to after sales" with clear assignment of responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes
- Support during training Moderator: Plant planning with master plan, layout and business plan Klaus Union GmbH
- Moderation and consulting in a workshop to develop a plant layout with production areas, testing areas, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping and material flow
- Template for the architect's layout for the building permit for the conversion Business Consultant: Adjustment of business processes + structure AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for "creating orders", "repairing spindles" and "handling spare parts" with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes
- Support during training Business Consultant + Coach: Introduction of project management at ELHA ELHA Maschinenbau Liemke KG
- Professional coaching for project managers and consulting on building project management in the field of production systems with analysis of business processes and production workflows
- Examination of current processes and definition of target processes for sales, order handover, processing, schedule control, cost control and dunning with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes
- Support during training
- Development of hall layout with production areas, warehouse and material flow Consultant: Further development of project management + knowledge management at AKS AKS Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinenbau GmbH
- Consulting and reorganization of business processes to further develop project management and build a knowledge database
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for order handover, cost focus, additional claims & change management and securing experience values with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes Senior Project Management: Patent implementation of a security concept Human Bios International AG
- Overall project management for patent implementation
- Market research in the field of security technologies
- Acquisition of development partners, sales partners and potential customers
- Strategy development and implementation
- Sales and technical development consulting
- Application for and receipt of public funding Project Manager + Business Consultant: Handling BMW Munich order AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
- Management of the project with accompanying business consulting and coaching
- Internal coordination with sales and technical processing
- External coordination with customers and suppliers
- Quality assurance, schedule tracking, cost control with claim management
- Preparation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Trainer: Workshop on time and self-management ABB AG in cooperation with the Herrenberger Team GmbH
- Training on time & self-management
- Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Business Consultant: Ongoing analysis of business processes Klaus Union GmbH
- Ongoing analysis of the key business processes for pumps, valves, spare parts/service from inquiry through order entry, technical and commercial processing to delivery
- Identification of collected weaknesses and disruptions, their dependencies and joint development of process improvements in workshops
- Documentation of the analysis and workshops Business Consultant: International sales development for combo dampers Lefa Fleischereiausstattungen GmbH + Edelstahl-Mechanik GmbH
- Europe-wide market research of sales partners and potential customers for the sale of combo dampers with smoking function
- Support in developing marketing material and campaigns
- Introduction of sales partners and support during trade fair appearances Business Consultant: Strategy workshop + strategy review workshops Klaus Union GmbH + Co. KG
- Strategy development with company analyses (SWOT, portfolio)
- Regular strategy review workshops with development of the holistic corporate strategy / vision / mission / goals, use of Balanced Scorecard
- Definition of strategic measures for the further development of the company Lecturer "International Project Management" Aalen University of Applied Sciences Aalen University of Applied Sciences, Master's program International Business
- Workshop-style course teaching project management basics, experience, tools and a simulation game
- Domestic/foreign market studies (Europe, overseas, Asia), company analyses, staffing concepts for German industrial companies with students Business Developer: Market entry India for a nanotechnology product Rewitec GmbH
- Market study India
- Market entry in India for nanotechnology products with trade fair appearance, search for sales partners and follow-up of contacts
- Support during test phases, management of local partners as exclusive agent Moderator: Strategy rollout for automotive engineering companies IAV + NCC IAV GmbH, NCC Deutschland GmbH in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH and E³ GmbH
- Moderation in the strategy rollout in workshops
- Training in contract and conflict management with basics and role plays Overall Project Manager: Handling order for granulate conveying systems Zeppelin Zeppelin Silo & Systems GmbH
- Management of the project with increased revenue and profit
- Professional coaching of the deputy project manager and project team
- Internal coordination with the project team, sales and technical processing
- External coordination with customers and suppliers
- Quality assurance, schedule tracking, cost control with claim management
- Preparation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Sessler Galvanikanlagen GmbH
- Market studies in the USA and Russia with market data and competitive situation
- Development of strategy, contracts and marketing with the joint venture partner in the USA
- Training of the US representatives and initial sales support
References [link]
Jochen Langenberger
Business Consultant, Coach, Senior Project Manager and Interim Manager
Last position:
Business Consultant, Coach, Senior Project Manager and Interim Manager at JL International Projekt Management & Beratung
Project Manager – Business Consultant – Lean Manager – Coach in machine and plant engineering, pharma and medical technology
Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Conversion of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
Project Manager – Business Consultant – Lean Manager – Coach in machine and plant engineering, pharma and medical technology
Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Conversion of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- Planning and conversion for the integration of new camera technology with AI tools for process optimization on the V-engine lines Business Consultant: Business development for the defense industry for NATO Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- Market research - analysis of potential customers in the defense industry
- Direct contact with potential customers and market participants
- Developing options for action and strategy for further market development Seminar Leader, Consultant + Coach: Project management + exchange of experience Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Workshop for the development of project managers with prior knowledge
- Exchange of experience with project managers and derivation of measures
- Recommendations to improve the project management organization Business Consultant: Research EU market for hemodialysis systems Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG
- Market research for gear pumps in hemodialysis systems
- Contact with purchasing and R&D of dialysis system manufacturers
- Collection of market data with growth forecasts and changes Business Consultant: Strategy + Global Business Development Vibrationmaster s.à r.l.
- Company-wide strategy development together with the CEO for test systems for bolted connections
- Consulting and support in international business development and cooperation with partners Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Conversion of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management for the new/conversion of wheel carrier press line and assembly line
- Coordination of tasks and work packages for sub-project leaders
- Scheduling and cost control
- Resource planning with internal specialist departments and external experts
- Management and execution of customer and supplier coordination Business Consultant + Coach: Handling difficult project situations Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Coaching the project management in project control for the large Exyte project to secure ongoing order processing, raise awareness for difficult project situations and upcoming decisions Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Improving quality of pharma bags B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care division, Pharma, plant A
- Project management to improve/avoid quality fluctuations in three-chamber bags and their outer packaging
- Leading an interdisciplinary international team from Germany, Italy, Switzerland
- Improvement of the production concept
- Adjusting quality criteria and setting up full traceability across manufacturing/logistics processes Business Consultant: Further development of structure + business processes KLAUS UNION GmbH & Co. KG
- Analysis of the current process for pump handling
- Design of the target process for pump handling
- Cost-benefit assessment of changes
- Reorientation of business processes
- Implementation with internal and external resources Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Production improvements in pharma B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care division, Pharma area, plant A
- Replacement purchases of packaging machines (case erector, case sealer)
- Concept / implementation of first purchase of depalletizing for the packaging process
- Concept development in a simulation game with production employees for a new workshop for packaging small series, including implementation and setup
- Expansion of a rack conveyor system
- Bringing automation know-how and lean management into projects
- Further development of project management specifically for Technical Service
- Sparring partner, consultant and coach for specialists and managers Senior Project Manager: Plant conversion for filter production for ventilators 3M Deutschland GmbH Membrana
- Management support for the program and project management for a fast-track project at the Wuppertal plant
- Setup of a plant (approx. €30 million) for the production of filter membranes for use in ventilators (oxygen generators) Consultant: Review of leadership, structure, processes + trends US subsidiary Bleichert Inc. for R. Weiss Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
- Company-wide review of structure, business processes, communication and activities with SWOT analysis in interviews across all company levels
- Assessment of existing leadership, control tools and aids
- Assessment of potentials and trends in the North American market Senior Project Manager: Streamlining packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG
- Leading and supporting the implementation phase of a corporate project (multi-million euro range)
- Reduction of packaging variety
- Implementation for different product families while considering the views of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing and controlling
- Demanding communication / conflict management in bringing together the interdisciplinary, international teams of 30 team members
- Management reporting of the implementation phase with quality assurance and implementation costs Business Consultant: Corrective realignment of the thermal engineering project at Ness Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Supervision of large projects + further development of project management
- Interim manager "Head of Project Management": supervision of large and critical projects with direct customer contact in Latvia
- Coaching project managers and teams to secure ongoing order processing, raise awareness for difficult project situations, and advise on upcoming decisions
- Improving schedule tracking for ongoing projects
- Concept for further development of project management
- Consulting on necessary structural company changes and staffing of project-related roles Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Schedule coordination for major BMW projects Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- New / conversion of assembly lines for BMW Munich / Steyr / Hams Hall
- Project management for more than 500 conversion / new-build measures on assembly lines
- Detailed, structured scheduling, prevention of potential delays
- Resource planning with internal specialist departments and external experts
- Management and execution of customer and supplier coordination
- Easing staffing conflicts with conflict management
- Further development of project management, support for the change process
- Management consulting on different business matters Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Technical cleaning BMW Dingolfing A. Markert GmbH Metallreinigungsmaschinen
- Project management with employee motivation for integrating a cleaning system into the production line within a short conversion time
- Fast creation of project transparency when joining an ongoing project
- Structured coordination with the customer and suppliers to improve deadlines
- Avoiding a critical schedule situation to win back the customer
- Securing the stabilized schedule situation by detailing the project plan Senior Project Manager: Streamlining packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen
- Project: Harmonization of packaging for cost optimization for the plant in Gyöngyös, Hungary
- Leading the concept and implementation phase of a corporate project (multi-million euro range)
- Reduction of packaging variety ahead of cost-intensive validation / verification processes for packaging families
- Guiding the project toward the best solution proposals for different product families while considering the views of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing and controlling
- Demanding communication and conflict management in bringing together the interdisciplinary, international teams of 30 team members
- Management reporting of the concept result with quality assurance, cost, schedule and capacity planning for the following implementation phase Consultant: Market study USA / Canada + business development basics Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG, Furtwangen
- Market study for North America with market data and competitive situation
- Contacts and interest checks with customers and sales partners
- Travel to potential customers and partners as a basis for decisions Trainer: Workshop on team building, self- and conflict management ZF AG, ABB AG in cooperation with Lindconsult GmbH
- Collaboration in teams, self- and conflict management
- Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Consultant: Introduction to project management + process adaptation at Lauffer Maschinenfabrik Lauffer GmbH & Co. KG
- Introduction of project management
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for quoting, order handover and handling with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the processes
- Process documentation and review for the quality management manual
- Support during training and employee buy-in
- Fine-tuning of processes after initial implementation experience Business Consulting: Plant layout and business process development ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH, Mittweida
- Development of hall layout with production, manufacturing areas, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping and material flow
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes from "inquiry to after sales" with clear assignment of responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes
- Support during training Moderator: Plant planning with master plan, layout and business plan Klaus Union GmbH
- Moderation and consulting in a workshop to develop a plant layout with production areas, testing areas, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping and material flow
- Template for the architect's layout for the building permit for the conversion Business Consultant: Adjustment of business processes + structure AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for "creating orders", "repairing spindles" and "handling spare parts" with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes
- Support during training Business Consultant + Coach: Introduction of project management at ELHA ELHA Maschinenbau Liemke KG
- Professional coaching for project managers and consulting on building project management in the field of production systems with analysis of business processes and production workflows
- Examination of current processes and definition of target processes for sales, order handover, processing, schedule control, cost control and dunning with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes
- Support during training
- Development of hall layout with production areas, warehouse and material flow Consultant: Further development of project management + knowledge management at AKS AKS Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinenbau GmbH
- Consulting and reorganization of business processes to further develop project management and build a knowledge database
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for order handover, cost focus, additional claims & change management and securing experience values with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes Senior Project Management: Patent implementation of a security concept Human Bios International AG
- Overall project management for patent implementation
- Market research in the field of security technologies
- Acquisition of development partners, sales partners and potential customers
- Strategy development and implementation
- Sales and technical development consulting
- Application for and receipt of public funding Project Manager + Business Consultant: Handling BMW Munich order AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
- Management of the project with accompanying business consulting and coaching
- Internal coordination with sales and technical processing
- External coordination with customers and suppliers
- Quality assurance, schedule tracking, cost control with claim management
- Preparation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Trainer: Workshop on time and self-management ABB AG in cooperation with the Herrenberger Team GmbH
- Training on time & self-management
- Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Business Consultant: Ongoing analysis of business processes Klaus Union GmbH
- Ongoing analysis of the key business processes for pumps, valves, spare parts/service from inquiry through order entry, technical and commercial processing to delivery
- Identification of collected weaknesses and disruptions, their dependencies and joint development of process improvements in workshops
- Documentation of the analysis and workshops Business Consultant: International sales development for combo dampers Lefa Fleischereiausstattungen GmbH + Edelstahl-Mechanik GmbH
- Europe-wide market research of sales partners and potential customers for the sale of combo dampers with smoking function
- Support in developing marketing material and campaigns
- Introduction of sales partners and support during trade fair appearances Business Consultant: Strategy workshop + strategy review workshops Klaus Union GmbH + Co. KG
- Strategy development with company analyses (SWOT, portfolio)
- Regular strategy review workshops with development of the holistic corporate strategy / vision / mission / goals, use of Balanced Scorecard
- Definition of strategic measures for the further development of the company Lecturer "International Project Management" Aalen University of Applied Sciences Aalen University of Applied Sciences, Master's program International Business
- Workshop-style course teaching project management basics, experience, tools and a simulation game
- Domestic/foreign market studies (Europe, overseas, Asia), company analyses, staffing concepts for German industrial companies with students Business Developer: Market entry India for a nanotechnology product Rewitec GmbH
- Market study India
- Market entry in India for nanotechnology products with trade fair appearance, search for sales partners and follow-up of contacts
- Support during test phases, management of local partners as exclusive agent Moderator: Strategy rollout for automotive engineering companies IAV + NCC IAV GmbH, NCC Deutschland GmbH in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH and E³ GmbH
- Moderation in the strategy rollout in workshops
- Training in contract and conflict management with basics and role plays Overall Project Manager: Handling order for granulate conveying systems Zeppelin Zeppelin Silo & Systems GmbH
- Management of the project with increased revenue and profit
- Professional coaching of the deputy project manager and project team
- Internal coordination with the project team, sales and technical processing
- External coordination with customers and suppliers
- Quality assurance, schedule tracking, cost control with claim management
- Preparation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Sessler Galvanikanlagen GmbH
- Market studies in the USA and Russia with market data and competitive situation
- Development of strategy, contracts and marketing with the joint venture partner in the USA
- Training of the US representatives and initial sales support
References [link]
- Planning and conversion for the integration of new camera technology with AI tools for process optimization on the V-engine lines Business Consultant: Business development for the defense industry for NATO Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- Market research - analysis of potential customers in the defense industry
- Direct contact with potential customers and market participants
- Developing options for action and strategy for further market development Seminar Leader, Consultant + Coach: Project management + exchange of experience Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Workshop for the development of project managers with prior knowledge
- Exchange of experience with project managers and derivation of measures
- Recommendations to improve the project management organization Business Consultant: Research EU market for hemodialysis systems Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG
- Market research for gear pumps in hemodialysis systems
- Contact with purchasing and R&D of dialysis system manufacturers
- Collection of market data with growth forecasts and changes Business Consultant: Strategy + Global Business Development Vibrationmaster s.à r.l.
- Company-wide strategy development together with the CEO for test systems for bolted connections
- Consulting and support in international business development and cooperation with partners Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Conversion of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management for the new/conversion of wheel carrier press line and assembly line
- Coordination of tasks and work packages for sub-project leaders
- Scheduling and cost control
- Resource planning with internal specialist departments and external experts
- Management and execution of customer and supplier coordination Business Consultant + Coach: Handling difficult project situations Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Coaching the project management in project control for the large Exyte project to secure ongoing order processing, raise awareness for difficult project situations and upcoming decisions Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Improving quality of pharma bags B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care division, Pharma, plant A
- Project management to improve/avoid quality fluctuations in three-chamber bags and their outer packaging
- Leading an interdisciplinary international team from Germany, Italy, Switzerland
- Improvement of the production concept
- Adjusting quality criteria and setting up full traceability across manufacturing/logistics processes Business Consultant: Further development of structure + business processes KLAUS UNION GmbH & Co. KG
- Analysis of the current process for pump handling
- Design of the target process for pump handling
- Cost-benefit assessment of changes
- Reorientation of business processes
- Implementation with internal and external resources Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Production improvements in pharma B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care division, Pharma area, plant A
- Replacement purchases of packaging machines (case erector, case sealer)
- Concept / implementation of first purchase of depalletizing for the packaging process
- Concept development in a simulation game with production employees for a new workshop for packaging small series, including implementation and setup
- Expansion of a rack conveyor system
- Bringing automation know-how and lean management into projects
- Further development of project management specifically for Technical Service
- Sparring partner, consultant and coach for specialists and managers Senior Project Manager: Plant conversion for filter production for ventilators 3M Deutschland GmbH Membrana
- Management support for the program and project management for a fast-track project at the Wuppertal plant
- Setup of a plant (approx. €30 million) for the production of filter membranes for use in ventilators (oxygen generators) Consultant: Review of leadership, structure, processes + trends US subsidiary Bleichert Inc. for R. Weiss Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
- Company-wide review of structure, business processes, communication and activities with SWOT analysis in interviews across all company levels
- Assessment of existing leadership, control tools and aids
- Assessment of potentials and trends in the North American market Senior Project Manager: Streamlining packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG
- Leading and supporting the implementation phase of a corporate project (multi-million euro range)
- Reduction of packaging variety
- Implementation for different product families while considering the views of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing and controlling
- Demanding communication / conflict management in bringing together the interdisciplinary, international teams of 30 team members
- Management reporting of the implementation phase with quality assurance and implementation costs Business Consultant: Corrective realignment of the thermal engineering project at Ness Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Supervision of large projects + further development of project management
- Interim manager "Head of Project Management": supervision of large and critical projects with direct customer contact in Latvia
- Coaching project managers and teams to secure ongoing order processing, raise awareness for difficult project situations, and advise on upcoming decisions
- Improving schedule tracking for ongoing projects
- Concept for further development of project management
- Consulting on necessary structural company changes and staffing of project-related roles Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Schedule coordination for major BMW projects Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
- New / conversion of assembly lines for BMW Munich / Steyr / Hams Hall
- Project management for more than 500 conversion / new-build measures on assembly lines
- Detailed, structured scheduling, prevention of potential delays
- Resource planning with internal specialist departments and external experts
- Management and execution of customer and supplier coordination
- Easing staffing conflicts with conflict management
- Further development of project management, support for the change process
- Management consulting on different business matters Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Technical cleaning BMW Dingolfing A. Markert GmbH Metallreinigungsmaschinen
- Project management with employee motivation for integrating a cleaning system into the production line within a short conversion time
- Fast creation of project transparency when joining an ongoing project
- Structured coordination with the customer and suppliers to improve deadlines
- Avoiding a critical schedule situation to win back the customer
- Securing the stabilized schedule situation by detailing the project plan Senior Project Manager: Streamlining packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen
- Project: Harmonization of packaging for cost optimization for the plant in Gyöngyös, Hungary
- Leading the concept and implementation phase of a corporate project (multi-million euro range)
- Reduction of packaging variety ahead of cost-intensive validation / verification processes for packaging families
- Guiding the project toward the best solution proposals for different product families while considering the views of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing and controlling
- Demanding communication and conflict management in bringing together the interdisciplinary, international teams of 30 team members
- Management reporting of the concept result with quality assurance, cost, schedule and capacity planning for the following implementation phase Consultant: Market study USA / Canada + business development basics Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG, Furtwangen
- Market study for North America with market data and competitive situation
- Contacts and interest checks with customers and sales partners
- Travel to potential customers and partners as a basis for decisions Trainer: Workshop on team building, self- and conflict management ZF AG, ABB AG in cooperation with Lindconsult GmbH
- Collaboration in teams, self- and conflict management
- Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Consultant: Introduction to project management + process adaptation at Lauffer Maschinenfabrik Lauffer GmbH & Co. KG
- Introduction of project management
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for quoting, order handover and handling with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the processes
- Process documentation and review for the quality management manual
- Support during training and employee buy-in
- Fine-tuning of processes after initial implementation experience Business Consulting: Plant layout and business process development ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH, Mittweida
- Development of hall layout with production, manufacturing areas, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping and material flow
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes from "inquiry to after sales" with clear assignment of responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes
- Support during training Moderator: Plant planning with master plan, layout and business plan Klaus Union GmbH
- Moderation and consulting in a workshop to develop a plant layout with production areas, testing areas, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping and material flow
- Template for the architect's layout for the building permit for the conversion Business Consultant: Adjustment of business processes + structure AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for "creating orders", "repairing spindles" and "handling spare parts" with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes
- Support during training Business Consultant + Coach: Introduction of project management at ELHA ELHA Maschinenbau Liemke KG
- Professional coaching for project managers and consulting on building project management in the field of production systems with analysis of business processes and production workflows
- Examination of current processes and definition of target processes for sales, order handover, processing, schedule control, cost control and dunning with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes
- Support during training
- Development of hall layout with production areas, warehouse and material flow Consultant: Further development of project management + knowledge management at AKS AKS Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinenbau GmbH
- Consulting and reorganization of business processes to further develop project management and build a knowledge database
- Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for order handover, cost focus, additional claims & change management and securing experience values with clear responsibilities in all process steps
- Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
- Documentation and review of business processes Senior Project Management: Patent implementation of a security concept Human Bios International AG
- Overall project management for patent implementation
- Market research in the field of security technologies
- Acquisition of development partners, sales partners and potential customers
- Strategy development and implementation
- Sales and technical development consulting
- Application for and receipt of public funding Project Manager + Business Consultant: Handling BMW Munich order AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
- Management of the project with accompanying business consulting and coaching
- Internal coordination with sales and technical processing
- External coordination with customers and suppliers
- Quality assurance, schedule tracking, cost control with claim management
- Preparation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Trainer: Workshop on time and self-management ABB AG in cooperation with the Herrenberger Team GmbH
- Training on time & self-management
- Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Business Consultant: Ongoing analysis of business processes Klaus Union GmbH
- Ongoing analysis of the key business processes for pumps, valves, spare parts/service from inquiry through order entry, technical and commercial processing to delivery
- Identification of collected weaknesses and disruptions, their dependencies and joint development of process improvements in workshops
- Documentation of the analysis and workshops Business Consultant: International sales development for combo dampers Lefa Fleischereiausstattungen GmbH + Edelstahl-Mechanik GmbH
- Europe-wide market research of sales partners and potential customers for the sale of combo dampers with smoking function
- Support in developing marketing material and campaigns
- Introduction of sales partners and support during trade fair appearances Business Consultant: Strategy workshop + strategy review workshops Klaus Union GmbH + Co. KG
- Strategy development with company analyses (SWOT, portfolio)
- Regular strategy review workshops with development of the holistic corporate strategy / vision / mission / goals, use of Balanced Scorecard
- Definition of strategic measures for the further development of the company Lecturer "International Project Management" Aalen University of Applied Sciences Aalen University of Applied Sciences, Master's program International Business
- Workshop-style course teaching project management basics, experience, tools and a simulation game
- Domestic/foreign market studies (Europe, overseas, Asia), company analyses, staffing concepts for German industrial companies with students Business Developer: Market entry India for a nanotechnology product Rewitec GmbH
- Market study India
- Market entry in India for nanotechnology products with trade fair appearance, search for sales partners and follow-up of contacts
- Support during test phases, management of local partners as exclusive agent Moderator: Strategy rollout for automotive engineering companies IAV + NCC IAV GmbH, NCC Deutschland GmbH in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH and E³ GmbH
- Moderation in the strategy rollout in workshops
- Training in contract and conflict management with basics and role plays Overall Project Manager: Handling order for granulate conveying systems Zeppelin Zeppelin Silo & Systems GmbH
- Management of the project with increased revenue and profit
- Professional coaching of the deputy project manager and project team
- Internal coordination with the project team, sales and technical processing
- External coordination with customers and suppliers
- Quality assurance, schedule tracking, cost control with claim management
- Preparation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Sessler Galvanikanlagen GmbH
- Market studies in the USA and Russia with market data and competitive situation
- Development of strategy, contracts and marketing with the joint venture partner in the USA
- Training of the US representatives and initial sales support
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Dr Leonie Röcker
B2B Sales, Account and Project Management
Last position:
B2B Customer Account Manager (freelance) at SI priv. Ernährungsinstitut Deutz GmbH
- Account management for existing and new customers
- Planning and coordination of client projects
- Stakeholder management with health insurance companies and associations
Dr Leonie Röcker
B2B Sales, Account and Project Management
Last position:
B2B Customer Account Manager (freelance) at SI priv. Ernährungsinstitut Deutz GmbH
- Account management for existing and new customers
- Planning and coordination of client projects
- Stakeholder management with health insurance companies and associations
- Account management for existing and new customers
- Planning and coordination of client projects
- Stakeholder management with health insurance companies and associations
Moulay Driss Sennaoui
Project Manager and Project Safety Manager
Last position:
Project Safety Manager at Harman Automotive International
- FuSi requirements engineering in Doors for tell-tales, reverse camera and chimes
- Draft system requirements specification
- Maintain and review requirements in Doors (DNG)
- Coordinate HW, system and SW architecture teams
- Safety work product roadmap and delivery planning according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE
- Track deadlines with functional safety gate assessments
- Project capacity planning and coordination up to series release
- SW/system planning and coordination with counterparts in India, Romania, China and USA
- Track SOP milestones with customer
- Bug tracking and follow-up with Jira
- Safety analyses and HSIS requirement traceability
- Plan organizational work packages using sprints
- Coordinate ISO 26262 and ASPICE work products in the V-model development process
- Create the safety plan and the safety-critical plan
- Interface between functional safety management, HW development and software development
- Clarify and align requirements regarding quality, FuSi, standards and A-SPICE
- Coordinate between different suppliers for SoC, HW and SW quality and KPIs
Moulay Driss Sennaoui
Project Manager and Project Safety Manager
Last position:
Project Safety Manager at Harman Automotive International
- FuSi requirements engineering in Doors for tell-tales, reverse camera and chimes
- Draft system requirements specification
- Maintain and review requirements in Doors (DNG)
- Coordinate HW, system and SW architecture teams
- Safety work product roadmap and delivery planning according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE
- FuSi requirements engineering in Doors for tell-tales, reverse camera and chimes
- Draft system requirements specification
- Maintain and review requirements in Doors (DNG)
- Coordinate HW, system and SW architecture teams
- Safety work product roadmap and delivery planning according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE
- Track deadlines with functional safety gate assessments
- Project capacity planning and coordination up to series release
- SW/system planning and coordination with counterparts in India, Romania, China and USA
- Track SOP milestones with customer
- Bug tracking and follow-up with Jira
- Safety analyses and HSIS requirement traceability
- Plan organizational work packages using sprints
- Coordinate ISO 26262 and ASPICE work products in the V-model development process
- Create the safety plan and the safety-critical plan
- Interface between functional safety management, HW development and software development
- Clarify and align requirements regarding quality, FuSi, standards and A-SPICE
- Coordinate between different suppliers for SoC, HW and SW quality and KPIs
- Track deadlines with functional safety gate assessments
- Project capacity planning and coordination up to series release
- SW/system planning and coordination with counterparts in India, Romania, China and USA
- Track SOP milestones with customer
- Bug tracking and follow-up with Jira
- Safety analyses and HSIS requirement traceability
- Plan organizational work packages using sprints
- Coordinate ISO 26262 and ASPICE work products in the V-model development process
- Create the safety plan and the safety-critical plan
- Interface between functional safety management, HW development and software development
- Clarify and align requirements regarding quality, FuSi, standards and A-SPICE
- Coordinate between different suppliers for SoC, HW and SW quality and KPIs
Mark Wieczorrek
Senior Project Manager & Management Consultant
Last position:
Manager & Product Owner Sustainability (ESG) at EGC Eurogroup Consulting AG
- Designing, consulting, and managing strategic transformation projects for banks, insurers, and financial associations with a focus on efficiency, digitalization, and ESG
- Owning market positioning in sustainability through professional publications, whitepapers, and presentations at the top management level
- Developing and executing targeted acquisition strategies for ESG transformation projects and the insurance market, including identifying market opportunities and creating proposals in collaboration with executive management
Mark Wieczorrek
Senior Project Manager & Management Consultant
Last position:
Manager & Product Owner Sustainability (ESG) at EGC Eurogroup Consulting AG
- Designing, consulting, and managing strategic transformation projects for banks, insurers, and financial associations with a focus on efficiency, digitalization, and ESG
- Owning market positioning in sustainability through professional publications, whitepapers, and presentations at the top management level
- Designing, consulting, and managing strategic transformation projects for banks, insurers, and financial associations with a focus on efficiency, digitalization, and ESG
- Owning market positioning in sustainability through professional publications, whitepapers, and presentations at the top management level
- Developing and executing targeted acquisition strategies for ESG transformation projects and the insurance market, including identifying market opportunities and creating proposals in collaboration with executive management
- Developing and executing targeted acquisition strategies for ESG transformation projects and the insurance market, including identifying market opportunities and creating proposals in collaboration with executive management
Jochen Mader
Technical Project Lead – Software Development
Last position:
Technical Project Lead – Software Development at IT Security (Defense) / CyberSecurity
Technical project lead for the software testing subproject in the development of encryption systems (tactical crypto devices).
Test monitoring
Test specification
Software test implementation
Schedule planning
Code reviews
Team leadership
Test team resource planning
Test team coordination
Coordination of overall project flow
Stakeholder management
Report creation
Reporting to executive management
Delivered testing milestones on schedule, ensuring timely integration with development.
Improved test team efficiency by standardizing workflows and reporting.
Ensured compliance with Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408).
Jochen Mader
Technical Project Lead – Software Development
Last position:
Technical Project Lead – Software Development at IT Security (Defense) / CyberSecurity
Technical project lead for the software testing subproject in the development of encryption systems (tactical crypto devices).
Test monitoring
Test specification
Software test implementation
Schedule planning
Code reviews
Team leadership
Test team resource planning
Test team coordination
Coordination of overall project flow
Technical project lead for the software testing subproject in the development of encryption systems (tactical crypto devices).
Test monitoring
Test specification
Software test implementation
Schedule planning
Code reviews
Team leadership
Test team resource planning
Test team coordination
Coordination of overall project flow
Stakeholder management
Report creation
Reporting to executive management
Delivered testing milestones on schedule, ensuring timely integration with development.
Improved test team efficiency by standardizing workflows and reporting.
Ensured compliance with Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408).
Stakeholder management
Report creation
Reporting to executive management
Delivered testing milestones on schedule, ensuring timely integration with development.
Improved test team efficiency by standardizing workflows and reporting.
Ensured compliance with Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408).
Steffen Dressler
Interim Manager & Project Lead | Software & AI | Health, Automotive
Last position:
CEO & Founder at 11bytes GmbH
- Digital Transformation & Strategy: Advising clients on developing digital business models. Supporting from the first idea through MVP development and go-live to successful scaling.
- Software Development: Designing, implementing, and operating cloud platforms. Deep hands-on experience with agile methodology (SCRUM).
- AI: Intensive building of knowledge and experience in AI-driven coding and AI solutions (AI Engineering and MLOps), focusing on data-sovereign open-source solutions and Microsoft Azure. Leading and hands-on execution of AI projects.
- Leadership: Building, leading, and developing the agency team of eleven international experts.
- Focus on Regulated Markets: Experience identifying and addressing industry-specific compliance requirements. Implemented the internal change project “ISO27001 ready”.
- Overall Entrepreneurial Responsibility: Managing delivery, sales, HR, and controlling. Ensuring highest customer satisfaction (5.0-star rating) as well as quality and efficiency in software development.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with managing directors, departments, service providers, and external IT teams.
Steffen Dressler
Interim Manager & Project Lead | Software & AI | Health, Automotive
Last position:
CEO & Founder at 11bytes GmbH
- Digital Transformation & Strategy: Advising clients on developing digital business models. Supporting from the first idea through MVP development and go-live to successful scaling.
- Software Development: Designing, implementing, and operating cloud platforms. Deep hands-on experience with agile methodology (SCRUM).
- Digital Transformation & Strategy: Advising clients on developing digital business models. Supporting from the first idea through MVP development and go-live to successful scaling.
- Software Development: Designing, implementing, and operating cloud platforms. Deep hands-on experience with agile methodology (SCRUM).
- AI: Intensive building of knowledge and experience in AI-driven coding and AI solutions (AI Engineering and MLOps), focusing on data-sovereign open-source solutions and Microsoft Azure. Leading and hands-on execution of AI projects.
- Leadership: Building, leading, and developing the agency team of eleven international experts.
- Focus on Regulated Markets: Experience identifying and addressing industry-specific compliance requirements. Implemented the internal change project “ISO27001 ready”.
- Overall Entrepreneurial Responsibility: Managing delivery, sales, HR, and controlling. Ensuring highest customer satisfaction (5.0-star rating) as well as quality and efficiency in software development.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with managing directors, departments, service providers, and external IT teams.
- AI: Intensive building of knowledge and experience in AI-driven coding and AI solutions (AI Engineering and MLOps), focusing on data-sovereign open-source solutions and Microsoft Azure. Leading and hands-on execution of AI projects.
- Leadership: Building, leading, and developing the agency team of eleven international experts.
- Focus on Regulated Markets: Experience identifying and addressing industry-specific compliance requirements. Implemented the internal change project “ISO27001 ready”.
- Overall Entrepreneurial Responsibility: Managing delivery, sales, HR, and controlling. Ensuring highest customer satisfaction (5.0-star rating) as well as quality and efficiency in software development.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with managing directors, departments, service providers, and external IT teams.
Mangal Mahalinge
Test Analyst
Last position:
Trainee Product Management at Digitale Leute Schule
- Remote learning with experts and 636 instructional units.
- Product management bootcamp teaching agile methods and software tools for modern product management in complex software projects.
- User experience (UX) · product management · Figma (software) · user-centered design · Scrum · agile project management · Jira · Confluence · product discovery · backlog management · user experience design (UED) · prototyping · lean thinking · product roadmapping · user stories · Miro collaboration platform · application monitoring tools · performance metrics · lean product management · product design kickoff indicators (KPI) & tracking events · product strategy · business modeling · product vision & goals · product discovery.
Mangal Mahalinge
Test Analyst
Last position:
Trainee Product Management at Digitale Leute Schule
- Remote learning with experts and 636 instructional units.
- Product management bootcamp teaching agile methods and software tools for modern product management in complex software projects.
- Remote learning with experts and 636 instructional units.
- Product management bootcamp teaching agile methods and software tools for modern product management in complex software projects.
- User experience (UX) · product management · Figma (software) · user-centered design · Scrum · agile project management · Jira · Confluence · product discovery · backlog management · user experience design (UED) · prototyping · lean thinking · product roadmapping · user stories · Miro collaboration platform · application monitoring tools · performance metrics · lean product management · product design kickoff indicators (KPI) & tracking events · product strategy · business modeling · product vision & goals · product discovery.
- User experience (UX) · product management · Figma (software) · user-centered design · Scrum · agile project management · Jira · Confluence · product discovery · backlog management · user experience design (UED) · prototyping · lean thinking · product roadmapping · user stories · Miro collaboration platform · application monitoring tools · performance metrics · lean product management · product design kickoff indicators (KPI) & tracking events · product strategy · business modeling · product vision & goals · product discovery.
Michael Berger
Program and Project Manager
Last position:
Program and Project Manager at Independent
- Project management: rollout, migration and implementation of international IT projects
- Sales and business development
- Finance and team management (up to 24 senior consultants) and stakeholder management (including executive level)
- Projects include diverse SAP ERP; SAP S/4HANA; cloud/on-premise, AI, machine learning
- Responsible for project computerized system validation (CSV), QA, project quality
- Implementation of CSV, QA in the project
- Key account management; responsible for all client projects and offerings
- Development of RFIs and RFPs
Michael Berger
Program and Project Manager
Last position:
Program and Project Manager at Independent
- Project management: rollout, migration and implementation of international IT projects
- Sales and business development
- Finance and team management (up to 24 senior consultants) and stakeholder management (including executive level)
- Projects include diverse SAP ERP; SAP S/4HANA; cloud/on-premise, AI, machine learning
- Project management: rollout, migration and implementation of international IT projects
- Sales and business development
- Finance and team management (up to 24 senior consultants) and stakeholder management (including executive level)
- Projects include diverse SAP ERP; SAP S/4HANA; cloud/on-premise, AI, machine learning
- Responsible for project computerized system validation (CSV), QA, project quality
- Implementation of CSV, QA in the project
- Key account management; responsible for all client projects and offerings
- Development of RFIs and RFPs
- Responsible for project computerized system validation (CSV), QA, project quality
- Implementation of CSV, QA in the project
- Key account management; responsible for all client projects and offerings
- Development of RFIs and RFPs
Xavier Reckers
Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO
Last position:
Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO at Mann + Hummel
- Portfolio, program, and project management using agile, hybrid, and traditional project management methods
Xavier Reckers
Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO
Last position:
Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO at Mann + Hummel
- Portfolio, program, and project management using agile, hybrid, and traditional project management methods
- Portfolio, program, and project management using agile, hybrid, and traditional project management methods
Lars Lönnecke
IT Consultant | Program/Project Manager | Prince2®, ITIL®, CSM® certified Freelancer
Last position:
Epic & Journey Owner for Digital Transformation of IT Architecture (RAITT) at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Implementation of a new partner management solution
- Epic Owner & Journey Owner in an international environment
- Responsible for epics from blueprinting to commercial launch
- Stakeholder management & reporting
Lars Lönnecke
IT Consultant | Program/Project Manager | Prince2®, ITIL®, CSM® certified Freelancer
Last position:
Epic & Journey Owner for Digital Transformation of IT Architecture (RAITT) at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Implementation of a new partner management solution
- Epic Owner & Journey Owner in an international environment
- Responsible for epics from blueprinting to commercial launch
- Stakeholder management & reporting
- Implementation of a new partner management solution
- Epic Owner & Journey Owner in an international environment
- Responsible for epics from blueprinting to commercial launch
- Stakeholder management & reporting
Cornelia Ilg
Project Manager Events & Conferences
Last position:
Project Manager | Conferences at CI Projektmanagement MICE
- Leading conferences as event manager
- Curating content & speakers for conference programs
- Managing conference teams
- Communicating with all stakeholders during planning and onsite
- Emergency and crisis management
- Advising clients on event design
- Project planning, management, and completion
- References: FKFS Symposium, DTT Symposium, ETUG User Conference, RETAIL NXT
Cornelia Ilg
Project Manager Events & Conferences
Last position:
Project Manager | Conferences at CI Projektmanagement MICE
- Leading conferences as event manager
- Curating content & speakers for conference programs
- Managing conference teams
- Communicating with all stakeholders during planning and onsite
- Emergency and crisis management
- Leading conferences as event manager
- Curating content & speakers for conference programs
- Managing conference teams
- Communicating with all stakeholders during planning and onsite
- Emergency and crisis management
- Advising clients on event design
- Project planning, management, and completion
- References: FKFS Symposium, DTT Symposium, ETUG User Conference, RETAIL NXT
- Advising clients on event design
- Project planning, management, and completion
- References: FKFS Symposium, DTT Symposium, ETUG User Conference, RETAIL NXT
Stefan Kraft
Project management for the refurbishment of stores in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria
Last position:
Project management for the refurbishment of stores in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria
- Assumed project management for each store refurbishment
- Coordination and management of all trades on site
- Monitoring schedule compliance and execution quality
- Change order management
- Invoice verification
- Defect remediation
- Led and completed in 2016: Leonberg, Frankfurt, Baden-Baden, Lindau, Konstanz, Bayreuth, and Lörrach
- In 2017: Saarbrücken, Koblenz, Regensburg, Ulm, and Heidelberg
- In 2018: Mannheim central station, Heilbronn, Stuttgart Klettpassage, Würzburg, and Freiburg
Stefan Kraft
Project management for the refurbishment of stores in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria
Last position:
Project management for the refurbishment of stores in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria
- Assumed project management for each store refurbishment
- Coordination and management of all trades on site
- Monitoring schedule compliance and execution quality
- Change order management
- Invoice verification
- Defect remediation
- Assumed project management for each store refurbishment
- Coordination and management of all trades on site
- Monitoring schedule compliance and execution quality
- Change order management
- Invoice verification
- Defect remediation
- Led and completed in 2016: Leonberg, Frankfurt, Baden-Baden, Lindau, Konstanz, Bayreuth, and Lörrach
- In 2017: Saarbrücken, Koblenz, Regensburg, Ulm, and Heidelberg
- In 2018: Mannheim central station, Heilbronn, Stuttgart Klettpassage, Würzburg, and Freiburg
- Led and completed in 2016: Leonberg, Frankfurt, Baden-Baden, Lindau, Konstanz, Bayreuth, and Lörrach
- In 2017: Saarbrücken, Koblenz, Regensburg, Ulm, and Heidelberg
- In 2018: Mannheim central station, Heilbronn, Stuttgart Klettpassage, Würzburg, and Freiburg
Andreas Neumann
Project Manager
Last position:
Project Manager at Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg rbb / IVZ
- Implementation of a GDPR-compliant knowledge management system "Ylvi" using Microsoft Azure Cloud Services (EU operation)
- Deployment of RAG technology (Retrieval Augmented Generation) and ChatGPT model for a digital coaching service
- Provision of company information: training documents, training videos, intranet content, technical concepts, best-practice processes, change management materials
- Used as an expert system in user support, with key users and end users
- Knowledge transfer on LLMs and RAG
- Research and development of RAG model structure and language model configuration
- Solution architecture, document analysis, test concept for language models, knowledge transfer workshops, content analysis, test concept, system prompt development
- Development control, stakeholder management, change management, implementation, deployment
Andreas Neumann
Project Manager
Last position:
Project Manager at Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg rbb / IVZ
- Implementation of a GDPR-compliant knowledge management system "Ylvi" using Microsoft Azure Cloud Services (EU operation)
- Deployment of RAG technology (Retrieval Augmented Generation) and ChatGPT model for a digital coaching service
- Implementation of a GDPR-compliant knowledge management system "Ylvi" using Microsoft Azure Cloud Services (EU operation)
- Deployment of RAG technology (Retrieval Augmented Generation) and ChatGPT model for a digital coaching service
- Provision of company information: training documents, training videos, intranet content, technical concepts, best-practice processes, change management materials
- Used as an expert system in user support, with key users and end users
- Knowledge transfer on LLMs and RAG
- Research and development of RAG model structure and language model configuration
- Solution architecture, document analysis, test concept for language models, knowledge transfer workshops, content analysis, test concept, system prompt development
- Development control, stakeholder management, change management, implementation, deployment
- Provision of company information: training documents, training videos, intranet content, technical concepts, best-practice processes, change management materials
- Used as an expert system in user support, with key users and end users
- Knowledge transfer on LLMs and RAG
- Research and development of RAG model structure and language model configuration
- Solution architecture, document analysis, test concept for language models, knowledge transfer workshops, content analysis, test concept, system prompt development
- Development control, stakeholder management, change management, implementation, deployment
Okan Altay
Team Leader / Project Manager
Last position:
Team Leader / Project Manager at OEM in the Stuttgart area
- development, setup and deployment of a custom HIL system for aerodynamic components
- adaptation of the system specification and creation of the test specification
- coordination and planning of test cases, as well as specification of component and K-HIL tests at the system level and in integration
- planning, specification and execution of interface tests
- participation in vehicle trials
- led a team of 10 members following classic and agile A-SPICE standards with development according to the V-model
- Tools used: Jira, MS Project, GitTea, Gox, Confluence, KPM, MoveIT, DOORS, PTC Integrity, Intense, JFrog
Okan Altay
Team Leader / Project Manager
Last position:
Team Leader / Project Manager at OEM in the Stuttgart area
- development, setup and deployment of a custom HIL system for aerodynamic components
- adaptation of the system specification and creation of the test specification
- coordination and planning of test cases, as well as specification of component and K-HIL tests at the system level and in integration
- planning, specification and execution of interface tests
- development, setup and deployment of a custom HIL system for aerodynamic components
- adaptation of the system specification and creation of the test specification
- coordination and planning of test cases, as well as specification of component and K-HIL tests at the system level and in integration
- planning, specification and execution of interface tests
- participation in vehicle trials
- led a team of 10 members following classic and agile A-SPICE standards with development according to the V-model
- Tools used: Jira, MS Project, GitTea, Gox, Confluence, KPM, MoveIT, DOORS, PTC Integrity, Intense, JFrog
- participation in vehicle trials
- led a team of 10 members following classic and agile A-SPICE standards with development according to the V-model
- Tools used: Jira, MS Project, GitTea, Gox, Confluence, KPM, MoveIT, DOORS, PTC Integrity, Intense, JFrog
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Project Managers statistics
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Experience
21 years
Position duration
3.6 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
94%
Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for Project Managers & Seniority distribution
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
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Daily rate avg. 949 €
Daily rate avg. 949 €
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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Median rate 1000 €
Median rate 1000 €
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
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A freelance Project Manager plans the work, aligns stakeholders, and keeps delivery on track. That usually includes scope control, timelines, risk management, meeting cadence, and status reporting. In many cases, the person also coordinates vendors, internal teams, and handover to operations.
A project lead often owns day-to-day execution inside a smaller team, while a project manager focuses more on coordination, structure, and governance across the full initiative. In practice, the titles can overlap, especially in IT and operations. What matters is whether the person can truly run the plan and manage dependencies.
A strong Project Manager needs clear communication, planning discipline, and the ability to handle competing priorities. They should be comfortable with stakeholder management, risk tracking, and issue escalation. Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or Excel is often important, depending on the project.
Freelance PM support fits projects with a clear start, a defined delivery goal, and several stakeholders to coordinate. Common examples are software rollouts, process changes, site moves, product launches, and supplier-heavy work. It also works well when the internal team needs extra structure for a critical phase.
Choose a Project Manager freelancer when the need is temporary, urgent, or tied to a specific delivery phase. A freelancer is also a good fit if you need senior coordination quickly without adding a long-term headcount. For stable, ongoing portfolio management, a permanent hire may be the better option.
A Project Manager can often work remotely for planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. On-site presence helps when workshops, factory interfaces, or leadership meetings need faster decisions. In Stuttgart, a hybrid setup is common because many projects involve both office coordination and hands-on collaboration.
A good project manager shows clear examples of projects they have structured, controlled, and delivered. Ask how they handled delays, scope changes, and difficult stakeholders, and look for specific methods rather than vague claims. Strong candidates speak plainly, document well, and can explain how they keep teams aligned.
Not always, but for many Project Managers in Stuttgart it is helpful, especially when working with local teams, suppliers, or management. English can be enough for international projects and technical teams, but German often makes workshops and stakeholder communication smoother. The right choice depends on who needs to be aligned day to day.
The average hourly rate for Project Managers in Stuttgart is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 949 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Project Managers in Stuttgart, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Project Managers in Stuttgart have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Project Managers in Stuttgart are German (100%), English (94%), and French (39%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Project Managers in Stuttgart are Automotive (56%), Information Technology (56%), and Professional Services (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Project Managers in Stuttgart are Project Management (94%), Operations (61%), and Product Development (56%).
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