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About the role
Designing Enterprise IT Landscapes in Germany
Freelance Solution Managers in Germany bridge the gap between complex business requirements and technical execution. German companies, ranging from Mittelstand manufacturers to DAX corporations, operate in highly integrated environments that require precise architecture. These professionals align software applications, infrastructure, and business processes to ensure stability and scalability. They translate high-level business goals into concrete technical blueprints while adhering to strict local security and compliance frameworks.
Key Deliverables and Responsibilities
- Defining end-to-end architecture roadmaps for enterprise IT systems.
- Managing software lifecycles, release planning, and system migrations.
- Setting up monitoring, testing, and operations guidelines within SAP landscapes.
- Coordinating between business stakeholders, internal IT, and external development teams.
- Auditing existing systems to identify performance bottlenecks and integration gaps.
Essential Toolsets and Methodologies
A qualified expert in this field must navigate diverse ecosystems. This includes deep knowledge of SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) for ALM processes, cloud platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure, and enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF. They are also skilled in ITIL-aligned service management and agile deployment practices. In Germany, familiarity with security standards such as BSI IT-Grundschutz or ISO 27001 is frequently required to ensure compliant system configurations.
Strategic Value of Freelance Experts
Hiring an external specialist provides immediate, objective expertise for critical transition phases. Whether a business is migrating to SAP S/4HANA, restructuring its cloud infrastructure, or requiring temporary leadership during an IT transformation, a freelancer brings cross-industry experience without the long-term overhead of a permanent hire. They quickly assess organizational readiness, establish best practices, and train internal teams to maintain the system after the project finishes.
Meet FRATCH Solution Managers
Shanna Tellaev
Problem Resolution Manager
Last position:
Problem Resolution Manager at CARIAD SE (VW AG), formerly CARMEQ GmbH (VW AG)
- Automotive SPICE®: all assessments fully achieved
- Agile transformation: V-model → SAFe successfully implemented
- Series release: on-time, quality-assured software delivery for key Volkswagen Group models (including ECE homologation)
- Stakeholder management: internal & external
- Process optimization: implemented a continuous improvement process (CIP) with a tracking system
Lucas Weiper
Solution Manager / Architect
Last position:
Solution Manager / Architect at BWI GmbH
- Maintenance, integration, and compatibility testing of software and hardware components
- Modeling these components with Sparx Enterprise Architect as Solution Architect
Lothar Hinsche
Solution Manager for PoC investigation and for replacing and refining an existing cloud and IoT power plant control system
Last position:
Solution Manager for PoC investigation and for replacing and refining an existing cloud and IoT power plant control system at Shell AG and NEXT Kraftwerke GmbH
- Investigating the PoC and replacing and refining an existing cloud and IoT power plant control solution for certificate management of renewable energy plants (solar, wind, biomass, etc.) for the largest European renewable energy network operator, including examining the field IoT devices and their integration and network connections, aiming for automated PKI key management.
- Messaging with Kubernetes for large API-connected enterprise applications
- Risk and attack vector analysis, software quality & bug assessments
- Agile workload scheduling via Jira & Confluence
- Evaluation of pub/sub message streams for MQ and Kafka.
- Various tests with “best design approaches” for resilience patterns like circuit breaker designs, throughput measurement and monitoring, bulkhead governors – for robust EA design
- Integration of API management with IBM's API Connect to Kubernetes for platform-agnostic microservices API management designs. Google Apigee
- Solution health check approaches for load burst situations + remedy
- Research and evaluation of potential sub-service providers in the coordinating role as solution manager. CIS20 controls.
- DREAD and STRIDE security assessments.
Alexander Hammel
Business Administration Graduate (FH)
Last position:
Senior Digital Analytics Solution Manager at New Work SE / XING
- Support in migrating from Adobe Analytics to a custom tracking solution.
- Creating tracking concepts.
- Creating Adobe dashboards.
- Advising business units and product owners on digital analytics.
Mohamed Hidrani
SAP Solution Manager
Last position:
SAP Solution Manager
- Create test concept
- Create test plans and packages in the Test Suite module of SolMan
- Define test objects, test types (manual, automated) and schedules
- Coordinate and track all test activities
- Maintain and version test cases in SolMan
- Support the test team in various test activities
- Check links between test cases and requirements
- Ensure traceability between test cases and requirements
- Control and monitor test execution
- Manage error reports directly in SolMan
- Track and retest after bug fixes
- Collaborate with release managers, developers, and key users
- Manage defects directly in SolMan
- Tools: SolMan, SAP S/4HANA
Marianne Hellman
Solution Manager (Issuing)
Last position:
Solution Manager (Issuing) at Nets (Nexi group)
- Planning and execution of the discovery process for the Commerzbank project
- Developing solution design & documenting customer requirements
Dietmar Schütze
Consulting Manager; Solution Manager; Product Manager
Last position:
Consulting Manager; Solution Manager; Product Manager at SAP
- Active in Digital Supply Chain Execution with focuses on Business Transformation, Warehousing, Transportation, Track & Trace and Omnichannel Order Fulfillment
- Focus industries: Retail, Fashion & Vertical Business, Wholesale
- Levels: Strategy, Business Solution Architecture, Process Design, Optimization and digital integration
- Global project experience with leading SAP customers as an expert and manager in SAP Supply Chain Execution applications of the SAP Business Suite (ERP and SCM) and S/4 HANA Industry Systems
- Focus in Product Management on Supply Chain Execution Processes, Integration and System Architecture
- Management of global roll-in requirements and roll-out of functionality and know-how in Supply Chain Execution processes and functions
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Solution Managers statistics
Typical experience
18 years
Average project duration
3.3 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Project Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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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 Solution Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and operational maintenance of complex enterprise IT systems. They align business strategies with technical infrastructure, overseeing the entire application lifecycle from planning to monitoring. Their primary goal is to ensure that all software and hardware systems work together seamlessly to support business operations.
While a product manager focuses on the features, user experience, and market success of a specific product, a Solution Manager looks at the broader IT landscape. They integrate multiple applications, legacy platforms, and cloud databases into a cohesive system. Their work is heavily technical and operational, focusing on how different systems communicate and perform rather than individual product sales.
You should bring in a freelance SAP Solution Manager Consultant when migrating to SAP S/4HANA, upgrading your Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) processes, or setting up automated testing. Freelancers offer immediate, highly specialized expertise that is rarely needed full-time once the initial system setup or upgrade phase is successfully completed.
Yes, for most projects in Germany, a Solution Manager must be fluent in both German and English. Since the role involves constant communication with business departments, C-level executives, and technical developers, clear communication is vital to avoid project delays. Some multinational corporations accept English-only professionals, but local mid-sized businesses typically require German.
A top-tier IT Solution Manager typically holds recognized credentials such as TOGAF for enterprise architecture, ITIL for service management, and SAP certifications for ALM processes. Project management certifications like PMP, PRINCE2, or Professional Scrum Master are also common and indicate that the consultant can lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Most Solution Designers in Germany work in a hybrid model, combining remote work with occasional on-site workshops. While technical configuration and planning can be done remotely, the initial alignment phases, stakeholder workshops, and critical deployment weeks often benefit from on-site collaboration at the company headquarters.
You can evaluate an Enterprise Solution Architect by reviewing their portfolio of completed IT migrations and system integrations. Ask them detailed questions about how they handled legacy system constraints, managed stakeholder expectations, and ensured minimal downtime during past rollouts. A strong candidate will explain complex technical integrations in simple, business-oriented terms.
An external Solution Manager brings unbiased best practices from diverse industries directly to your project. Since permanent hires are often tied up in day-to-day operations, a freelancer has the sole focus of driving the transformation forward. This project-centric approach accelerates timelines and ensures a clean transition without adding permanent overhead to your payroll.
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