A-Plan Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used A-Plan
Philip Ehlers
Last position:
Interim Lead Growth & Optimization Amazon EU8 & US at Massageliegenhaus
- Marketplace audit for SEO and SEA including deriving optimization measures
- Development of a growth and optimization strategy for 2025
- Operationalization of 2025 goals into concrete actions
- Project setup in Asana and project control in weekly meetings
- 2025 budgeting for EU and US including sales and budget planning
- Setup of a weekly reporting including a plan vs. actual dashboard
- Selection of an SEA agency including requirement briefing and onboarding
- Creation of a full-cost calculation as a decision basis for FBA versus FBM
Stefan Strecker
Last position:
Transformation Program Lead at BMW AG
- Increased product-related work time by 20% by introducing agile routines, clear task clarification, and improved coordination processes
- Built and led a 25-member multiplier network to broadly embed the new collaboration model
- Worked closely with department heads, steering committee, and governance board to continuously guide and secure the transformation
- Transformation approach was adopted internally as a blueprint and rolled out to other areas
Stefan Vesenmeier
Last position:
PMO at Roche
- Mission: PMO for ASPIRE MES Integration Project, alleviating technical project managers from routine project management responsibilities, with emphasis on risk management.
- Monitor and steer compliance-relevant documentation handling.
- Tasks:
- Establish and monitor a continuous risk management process.
- Implement a regular automated reporting system.
- Prepare and facilitate the SteerCo meetings.
- Organize workshops and team-building activities.
- Support validation of test documents in the eVAL Validation tool.
- Skills: Risk management, project reporting, data analysis, communication, project management, organizational and leadership skills, critical thinking, problem-solving.
Phylis Zühl
Last position:
Freelance Head of the Office of the DGKL Presidium at Society for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
Helge Bredow
Last position:
Solution Architect at Deutsche Bahn
- Responsible for the end-to-end application and integration architecture of the Hamburg S-Bahn maintenance digitization program. A highlight is the introduction of robots and fixed camera towers to automate vehicle inspections, allowing AI image algorithms to assess train conditions during operation.
- Deutsche Bahn has one of the largest SAP PM implementations worldwide, which is a key component of this digitization.
Hans Patric Kraft
Last position:
Consulting Project Manager at Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich GmbH & Co KG
- Advising and training project managers on project-specific tasks and methodological execution of special machine construction projects in the automotive context
- Supporting customer communication
- Explaining project management principles and processes
- Advising on machinery directive from a project manager's perspective
- Applying de-escalation tactics
- Assisting in customer meetings
- Developing project strategies
- Defining requirements for project tasks
- Qualifying customer requirements
Sohaila Elkhatib
Last position:
Project Manager at Netceed Germany
- Various project support for locations in Hanover and Vienna (Austria)
- Monthly preparation and follow-up of KPIs for the Netceed headquarters regarding Netceed CEE.
- Project management and coordination with the sales team
Björn Auel
Last position:
Project Manager at DB InfraGO
Project Elevator Emergency Call Reorganization: Project to evaluate and define a new technical solution for connecting elevator emergency calls across all DB InfraGO passenger station facilities.
Objectives: Secure redundant connectivity for all sites nationwide. Define the technical solution, document it, and provide thematic oversight and control of specialist and line organizations.
Identify and commission the technical solutions.
Manage the documentation and approval of the technical solution within DB regulations.
Define and follow up on the roadmap for the solution description.
Develop a rollout plan to prevent shutdowns.
Prepare, align, and implement decision proposals for steering committees.
Communicate the solution in all committees and regional departments.
Maximilian Mayerhofer
Last position:
Test Data Creation and Management at statutory accident insurance
- Provision of cross-system synthetic test data for test automation for insured persons, companies and external partners in coordination with specialist departments and stakeholders, taking requirements and test cases into account
- Synthesis of test data with regard to data protection and data security
Usman Latif
Last position:
Senior Manager Brand Partnerships (GSA) at Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
- Management of cross-functional and independent KPI-based digital marketing campaigns and strategic collaborations between brands and Sony Music artists.
- Established and maintained relationships with key clients such as Sony Electronics, Porsche and many more, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
- Apache207 x Sony Electronics
- Tate McRae x MCM
- Anfisa x Gentle Monster
- Liaising with the Vice President of Brand Partnerships to craft, execute, and monitor strategic plans and actions to achieve continuous improvement and drive sustainable business development.
Massimo Garau
Last position:
Chief Financial Officer at Veganz Group AG
Financial restructuring of the company: extension of the bond after negotiating with creditors, crowdfunding financing, factoring, sale and leaseback, goods purchase financing, a convertible bond, two capital increases and an equity line, sale of a subsidiary
Achieved: increased the equity ratio by 12 percentage points and reached the first positive EBITDA
Prepared financial plans, presented them to investors, negotiated terms and handled the technical implementation
Reduced fixed costs by about 35% to lower the break-even point by identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing processes and implementing with the team
Christina Van De Sandt
Last position:
Venture Architect & Venture Builder
- Experienced expert in digital business, especially venture building.
- Companion for successful transformation and innovation management to generate sustainable digital growth.
- 6+ years of consulting experience in digital strategy and digital transformation with a focus on venture building and go-to-market.
- 3+ years of founding experience in event and health as well as UX and conversion rate optimization using emotion analytics.
- 3+ years in product management focusing on e-commerce platform models.
- Venture building: Designing and executing the entire process from business case to roles and functions development of the MVP.
- Moderation and support of service design and design thinking processes.
- Go-to-market strategies: From branding and presence to sales strategies.
- Online marketing: Leading and staffing the required functions and people.
- Product management: Requirements engineering, backlog management, agile processes in product teams.
- Digital strategy: Areas of action, target vision and joint vision development, digital roadmap.
- Pitches and account management for agencies and consultancies.
Julian Schuch
Last position:
Co-Founder at ECURIO GmbH
Mymy Huynh
Last position:
Social Media Manager at itesys AG
Simon Lechner
Last position:
Partner at Peakora
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Statistics of experts using A-Plan
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
55%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using A-Plan
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Planning control
A-Plan is used to manage schedules, resources and shared planning data in a structured way. Companies bring it in when Excel is no longer enough and teams need a clearer view of dates, assignments and availability. It is common in operations-heavy work where planning changes often.
Typical work
- Set up planning boards, calendars and views
- Clean and structure existing planning data
- Map roles, resources and dependencies
- Build exports and reports for internal use
- Support day-to-day scheduling workflows
Ecosystem fit
Strong A-Plan specialists understand the surrounding tools that keep planning usable in practice. That often includes Excel, Outlook, file imports and exports, shared network folders and reporting needs across departments. In Germany, they also need to work well with local teams that prefer precise, documented handovers.
When to bring help
Freelance expertise helps when a planning setup has grown messy, when data needs to be migrated, or when users need a cleaner process. It also helps during rollouts, template redesigns and troubleshooting after changes. Companies often look for support when A-Plan becomes business-critical and every schedule issue creates real friction.
What good specialists do
A strong A-Plan professional thinks in workflows, not just settings. They keep the structure simple, make handover notes clear and protect the logic behind recurring plans. They also ask the right questions about ownership, update routines and who really uses the data.
Search terms
People may search for A-Plan itself or for A-Plan Professional. Some also look for help with planning software in general when they need a person who can configure, clean up or maintain the setup. The right specialist should know how to turn a planning tool into a stable daily process.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to A-Plan.
A-Plan is used for structured planning, especially when teams need a clear view of dates, resources and responsibilities. It fits recurring schedules, shared calendars and operational coordination where many people touch the same plan. Companies use it to reduce confusion and keep planning data in one place.
A strong A-Plan setup is usually more stable than planning in spreadsheets or email threads. Compared with Excel, it gives you a clearer structure and fewer manual errors. Compared with Outlook-only planning, it is better when you need a shared, controlled view across a team.
A good A-Plan specialist should understand planning logic, clean data handling and practical process design. Useful adjacent skills include Excel, import and export workflows, reporting and basic user support. If the setup affects multiple teams, communication and documentation matter just as much.
Bring in A-Plan help when the existing setup is hard to maintain, the data is inconsistent or a rollout is moving too slowly. External expertise is also useful for migrations, template redesigns and process cleanup. If internal users keep working around the tool, the setup likely needs expert attention.
Yes, most A-Plan work can be done remotely if the specialist has access to the planning files, rules and key users. For teams in Germany, remote collaboration often works well for setup, troubleshooting and documentation. On-site time is only needed when workshops, training or local process mapping are important.
Ask how the A-Plan freelancer has handled planning structures, data cleanup and user handover in past work. Look for clear examples of stable setups, not just tool knowledge. A strong specialist can explain why a process works, not only which buttons to press.
A-Plan can still be a good fit if your main need is disciplined operational planning rather than a broad enterprise suite. It works best when the process is clear and the users want a focused tool instead of a complex system. If your planning needs are expanding fast, a specialist can help judge whether the current setup still holds up.
Many assume A-Plan work is only about configuration, but the harder part is usually making the process usable for real teams. Companies often underestimate the need for clean data, ownership rules and training. Freelancers who understand the workflow around the tool usually create the most value.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used A-Plan in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 964 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used A-Plan in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 55% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used A-Plan in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used A-Plan in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used A-Plan in their recent projects are Information Technology (67%), Banking and Finance (47%), and Manufacturing (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used A-Plan in their recent projects are Project Management (67%), Operations (60%), and Product Development (53%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used A-Plan
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