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About the role
Strategic scope
A strategy manager turns business questions into clear choices and action plans. Companies hire them to define direction, test assumptions, and align leadership around what to do next. In practice, they may work as a strategy consultant, corporate strategist, or business strategy manager, depending on the team and project.
- Market and competitor analysis
- Growth, pricing, and expansion plans
- Portfolio and priority setting
- Business case development
- Workshop facilitation and executive alignment
Core skills
Strong strategy managers move easily between structure and judgment. They need sharp analysis, clear thinking, and the confidence to challenge weak assumptions without losing the room.
- Excel and slide-based storytelling
- Financial modeling and scenario thinking
- Research synthesis and problem framing
- Stakeholder management across functions
- Comfortable presenting to senior leaders
Typical projects
Freelance strategy managers are often brought in for focused work with a clear deadline. That can include entering a new market, reshaping a business unit, preparing a board decision, or supporting a transformation program in Germany or across a wider European setup.
They are also useful when internal teams are busy, a neutral point of view is needed, or a project needs senior strategy support without a permanent hire.
What good looks like
A strong strategy manager does more than produce slides. They connect analysis to decisions, make trade-offs explicit, and turn complex topics into actions teams can follow.
- Clear problem definition before deep analysis
- Clean, decision-ready recommendations
- Practical next steps, not just concepts
- Fast integration with existing teams
- Relevant industry understanding and sound judgment
Meet FRATCH Strategy Managers
Florian Ripper
Principal, Dir. Strategy Execution & Digital Scaling
Last position:
Principal, Dir. Strategy Execution & Digital Scaling at finterms
- Program & Transformation Leadership
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Collaboration
- Global Team Mobilization
- Direction & Decision Authority
- Financial & Commercial Governance
- Contract Negotiation & Vendor Governance
Frieder Timmerbeil
Interim CPO | Senior Expert Procurement Excellence | Structure, Steering & Procurement Maturity Development
Last position:
Advisor Commercial Execution Management – Infrastructure Capex Projects at Investor Critical Infrastructure (NDA)
Assignment Advising units on the commercial management of major infrastructure projects in the execution phase. Focus: contracts, claims, costs, risks and supplier performance. Goals Ensure cost, schedule and result stability throughout the entire project duration. Create transparency for management and turn commercial risks into manageable measures at an early stage. Build teams and structures, KPI-based steering, claim and change order management, negotiation leadership on complex claims, management of additional cost claims, as well as active supply chain and escalation management, evidence and audit capability
Julian Freiheit
Operations & Transformation Leader | Interim Executive | Strategy, Growth & Execution
Last position:
Analyzed patient data and built scenario planning tool for a rehabilitation clinic
- Analyzed as-is patient data (with regard to demographics, length of stay, revenues per stay etc.) as well as hospital data (e.g., available beds, availability of medical staff etc.)
- Built scenario planning tool to determine potential hospital capacity and utilisation as well as demand for medical staff
- Used results to determine which additional capacities (especially medical staff and additional capacities) need to be realized in the coming 5 years to accommodate case numbers
Damian Kemner
PMI, Carve-Out & Transformation Lead | Ex-Big 4 Director | Day 1, TSA & Synergy Execution
Last position:
Independent advisory
- Valuation support; analysis of assets, ownership/intercompany structures, reporting, and asset-transfer issues
Roxana Bieber
Omnichannel Strategy Lead & Transformation Management
Last position:
Omnichannel Strategy Lead & Transformation Management at emetriq GmbH
- Development and optimization of holistic full-funnel marketing strategies
- Analysis and evaluation of existing tracking and attribution models
- Development of recommendations to optimize data flow and tool integration
- Deriving insights based on performance data
- Creating management reports and deriving strategic recommendations for the C-level
- Developing an integrated, data-driven approach to manage digital marketing and communication activities
Jacqueline Scheuerer
Senior Growth and Strategy Manager
Last position:
Senior Growth and Strategy Manager at Microsoft
- Redesigned org model &led exec workshops for global sales organization of 200+ people
- Facilitated cross-functional enablement sessions and training for 100+ global sales and strategy teams
- Led internal coaching & mentoring circles for 30+ colleagues across functions and capabilities
- Designed and implemented GTM programs to boost tooling adoption and upskill customer-facing teams
Astrid Steingrüber
Senior Executive | Interim Leader | Transformation & Sales Strategy
Last position:
Executive Advisor | Transformation & Strategic Execution at Self-employed
- Advise companies and senior leaders on transformation, organizational change, and strategic positioning
- Support go-to-market redesign and sales performance improvement initiatives
- Provide executive-level sparring in high-stakes business situations
Marcus Stüttgen
Freelance Consultant – Strategic & Operational Marketing · Business Development · Launch Execution · Interim Leadership
Last position:
Freelance Consultant – Strategic & Operational Marketing · Business Development · Launch Execution · Interim Leadership at Freelance
- Supporting clients in BD, partnering, commercial strategy, and storytelling
- Delivering go-to-market strategies and launch execution
- Providing interim leadership and driving cross-functional alignment across
Daniel Klose
Digital Strategy Manager
Last position:
Digital Strategy Manager at Germany Trade And Invest GmbH
- Development and implementation of a holistic digital strategy in a federal government-owned company with a global focus
- Coordination of cross-departmental digitization projects with a focus on efficiency, quality, and future readiness in an international environment
- Management of strategic IT projects, including data platforms, cloud solutions, AI applications, and cross-functional software platforms (CRM, ERP)
- Cross-departmental coordination, requirements management, and translation of business needs into IT-strategic viable concepts and procurements
- Leading methodically grounded workshops with interdisciplinary and international teams
- Analysis and optimization of existing process, workflow, and lifecycle structures to increase organizational efficiency
- Building and further developing digital systems, platforms, and services with regard to international audiences, partners, and standards
- Supporting change processes to ensure sustainable implementation
- Introducing agile methods and leadership principles to promote cross-team collaboration, dynamism, and innovation
Deputy Head of Digitalization until the reorganization in December 2024
Deputy Data Protection Officer:
- Establishment and implementation of the processing register and introduction of processes for recording processing activities
- Continuous review of (new) applications and preparation for assessing emerging technology topics with a focus on AI.
Thomas Kreisig
Interim Sales Strategy Manager
Last position:
Interim Sales Strategy Manager at Under NDA
I got mandated by the board of directors of a German IT company (service & consulting) to support an upcoming reorganisation, partly due to a planned acquisition (software, products).
- Analysis of both organisations with focus on those areas with direct and indirect customer engagements
- Definition of a new sales and customer service structure and a sales strategy for the combined business
- Planning the merger integration and the strategy implementation process
Hoa Josef Nguyen
Solution Architect & Execution Manager
Last position:
Solution Architect & Execution Manager at Deutsche Bank
- Design and architecture of Power Platform solutions and Tableau reporting solutions to enable seamless HR automation
- Developing comprehensive solution designs, including system architecture, integration strategies, and data migration plans
- Implementing the specific automation and reporting solutions
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Strategy Managers statistics
Typical experience
18 years
Average project duration
3.2 years
Certifications per freelancer
3
Top business areas
Strategy, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Need clarity? Check out our simple overview of FRATCH
A Strategy Manager helps define the problem, structure the analysis, and turn findings into clear business choices. The work often includes market research, competitor reviews, growth options, portfolio decisions, and executive presentations. The goal is usually a decision-ready recommendation, not a long report.
A freelance strategy manager makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent, or highly specific. Companies often use one for market entry, a transformation program, a pricing review, or board preparation. It is also a good fit when the team needs senior support without adding a permanent role.
Look for structured thinking, strong research skills, and the ability to build a clear business case. A good strategy manager can work with senior stakeholders, simplify complex topics, and make trade-offs visible. Strong communication matters as much as analysis, because the output has to drive decisions.
Not always, but the work overlaps a lot. A strategy consultant usually comes from a consulting firm background, while a strategy manager may sit inside a company or work independently on internal projects. In hiring, both titles can cover similar tasks such as strategic analysis, planning, and leadership support.
Most projects rely on Excel, PowerPoint, market research sources, and often basic financial models. Typical deliverables include strategy decks, business cases, scenario models, and workshop materials. In some companies, the business strategy manager also supports KPI frameworks and follow-up tracking.
Yes, remote collaboration is common for this role, especially for research, analysis, and deck work. On-site time can help during leadership workshops, steering meetings, or sensitive alignment topics. For Germany-based clients, English is often enough for project work, but German can be helpful when the project involves local stakeholders or documents.
Ask for examples that show how the person went from a vague question to a clear recommendation. Strong candidates can explain the logic behind their thinking, not just the final slide deck. Look for evidence of stakeholder management, practical judgment, and work that led to an actual decision.
Companies in manufacturing, industrial services, technology, energy, mobility, and consumer goods often hire a strategy manager. In Germany, many clients need support for portfolio topics, operational transformation, or international growth. The best fit is usually a professional who understands both strategic frameworks and the realities of the business.
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