CMMI Experts in Germany
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Gerhard Kolar
Last position:
Senior Project Manager and Construction Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH
- Building the data center in Oberkochen (defense area)
- Planning the fiber optic ring, simulation of Wi-Fi coverage
- Cable routing plan for WAN and LAN cables for office and production (infrastructure)
- Adaptation of the SAP system (R3) for the Oberkochen site (software)
- IT transformation of the SAP system to SAP HANA
- Planning network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
- Pré-sales support and setting up change management
- Independent coordination of utilities according to time, budget and quality
- Mapping the project in MS Project and SERVICENow
- Development and design of hardware and software
- Demand management and portfolio management
- Building a risk register and migration plan
- Preparation of payment-supporting documents in coordination with the responsible finance and commercial functions
- Budget: 5 Mio. - 34 FTE
Jonathan Moreau
Last position:
On-Site Coordinator at Freelance
- Customer interface and relationship management
- Requirements management and work coordination
- Technical and functional support focusing on automotive Ethernet
Achim Klein
Last position:
Portfolio Manager, Consultant, Leadership Coach at Abbvie Deutschland GmbH &Co. KG
- Management and optimization of a portfolio of about 100 projects (launches, in-field solutions, data & analytics, digital solutions, digital products)
- Optimization of the existing project standard (playbook) and alignment with the European and global organization (USA)
- Coaching project managers on setup, planning, cooperation with business, GDPR, GxP, data security and launches
- Preparing projects for works council information and project closeout communication
- Optimization of resource management (tracking, allocation, prioritization)
- Taking over individual project leads (off-/transboarding, event management, checking whether WhatsApp is allowed on a business smartphone)
- Supporting the hiring of external project managers
- Optimization of meeting structure, project controlling (KPIs), change and demand management
- Optimization of risk, issue, dependency and quality management and support during internal audits (GxP)
- Optimization of the portfolio steering tool (Smartsheet) on national, European and global level
- Design and implementation of a Business Value Complexity Scoring
- Building a strategic PMO with a sister department and optimizing cross-functional teams
- Reporting, communication and escalation at management level
- Leadership coaching for several future leaders (short-time assignment)
- Development of the concepts "PPM as a Service" and "Internal Customer Approach"
- Development and review of a concept "AI Data Governance" including roles and processes
- Selection and onboarding of the successor
David Kaselow
Last position:
IT Business Analyst at REWE digital
LOIS is the central integration platform that enables the processes between all REWE applications across the entire supply chain. As an IT Business Engineer, I support the NEO program in renewing the logistics integration platform "LOIS" for REWE and Penny in Germany and Europe.
Bernhard Schmitz
Last position:
Agile Business Analyst and Requirements Engineer at Deutsche Post DHL
- Agile project "PEPSi annual vacation planning MVP Lite" (digitalization project).
- Definition of state transitions for the JUP Lite functionality.
- Creation of user stories for login/logout and registration.
- Quality assurance of the business-side concept.
- Preliminary analysis for the transformation from the old PersPlan to DigiPEP.
- Tools used: Signavio, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, Mural, Miro, Conceptboard, MS Teams, Mattermost.
Sven Hummel
Last position:
Process Architect (Symbio, Signavio) at IT service provider for an international premium automaker
- Analyzing, aligning and modeling business processes (BPMN 2.0) for the 'The New Retail' program in the areas of invoicing, tax, customs and accounting
- Tracking user stories and their impact on processes
- Point of contact for preparing the tool migration from Symbio to Signavio for the mentioned areas
- Power user after the introduction of Signavio, point of contact and coach for other process modelers
Federico Leefhelm
Last position:
Senior IAM Manager & Single Point of Contact for Information Security at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
As the only large integrated energy company in Germany, EnBW covers the entire value chain - from energy production through distribution to customers. It expands its renewable energy sources, advocates for a socially responsible coal exit, and drives key technologies like green hydrogen. A rapid energy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2035 are priorities for EnBW.  Developed and implemented a holistic process view covering both technical and organizational aspects  Ensured end-to-end control of all IAM-related technical services  Established clear responsibilities and accountabilities within the IAM landscape  Collaborated with different departments to identify and optimize a holistic architecture and act as Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for Information Security  Introduced and monitored governance policies to ensure compliance and security  Continuously improved IAM processes and systems through regular audits and evaluations  Participated in external audits of the process as part of official ISO audits  Further developed the policy for setting administrative requirements and procedures and aligned it with administrative units  Conceptually advanced the KPI system to measure process quality
Paul Webster
Last position:
Agentic AI Solution Architect at Solvd GmbH
As the Solution Architect for Agentic AI in auto claims processing, I led global customer delivery implementations, encompassing solution design and detailing, multi-tenancy, process flows, integration with third-party solutions, and localization requirements.
- Architectural Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements, managing requirements and creating detailed specifications.
- Service Definition: Developed comprehensive technical definitions for services and integration contracts.
- AI Process Management: Automated AI process management, focusing on analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Requirements Gathering: Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes to identify optimization opportunities.
- Agile Collaboration: Employed agile methodologies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
- Technical Support: Assisted senior management with technical analyses and deliverability assessments.
Holger Braun
Last position:
Business Analyst at BLS
- The AVANZA project provides the deployment and procurement of a modern, reliable system for efficient access and sales and supports smooth operations at the Lötschberg & Simplon car shuttle.
- Operations are sustainably secured and the further development of the car shuttle business model is supported.
- Developed a study with an evaluation of possible solution options.
- Supported the decision on options, evaluated the RFI, prepared procurement, concept created based on the chosen option.
Holger Guschigk
Last position:
Test Automation Engineer, Quality Assurance Consultant at T-Systems
- Poliks – State Police System for information, communication, and case management and other state variants (ViVa, Bravo, customs)
- Developed a test framework for test automation to replace an existing proprietary test client for new developments, focusing on easy maintenance and simple extensibility for new technologies
- Designed the architecture
- Implemented the architecture
- Created a proof of concept by migrating existing test cases into the new test framework
- Platform: C#, .NET, Jira, XRay, Confluence, Playwright, Selenium, UI Automation, Appium, HTML, Git, VMWare, Windows 11, Linux
Adnan Karabegovic
Last position:
Chief Information Officer at ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH
- Executed post-carve-out stabilization, system consolidation and cybersecurity uplift. Re-assessed system landscape and assets and designed new IT strategy for future. Implemented new IT operating model focusing on product-centric organization and re-internalization of critical resources.
- Successfully designed new IT operating model of the company, based on massive reduction of external dependencies, insourcing of key positions and upskilling of employees.
- Massive reduction of IT cost in the first three years (-40m$), bringing IT spend level below Gartner industry benchmark (1.27%).
- Introduced new product-centric organization based on fusion teams between business and IT across the company.
- Administered implementation of corporate-wide IT/OT cybersecurity program with more than 60 projects.
- Continuous improvement of enterprise IT/OT cybersecurity maturity level with significant increase in the first two years (CMMI >3.5, C2M2 >2.5).
- Governed successful implementation of the business transformation program within IT area by overachieving the savings target by $8m.
- Initiated and created new cloud-based data management platform based on best-in-class technology.
- Implemented first company-wide Microsoft Copilot AI program based on various business cases, leveraging GenAI and AgenticAI.
Peter Streibel
Last position:
Rollout Manager at Siemens Healthineers
- Cisco SDA LAN network
- Transition and transformation
John Rouse
Last position:
Consultant / Project Manager at DevOps Company
Datacenter setup, updates, connectivity and Disaster recovery setup.
Technologies used: VMware ESXi 8, DevOps, Office 365, VM, Hyper-V, Workplace, Power BI.
Roland Rathmann
Last position:
Support in Ongoing Project at Automotive Supplier
- closing the safety case
- creation of meaningful traceability matrices and targeted test expansion
- transferring requirements into other database systems
- structuring the requirements, assessing their completeness, and setting up new test cases based on use-case–based test strategies and the results of internal traceability matrices
- partial automation of tasks within a requirement assessment tool
- tools and languages: MS Teams, reqIF, Enterprise Architect, Codebeamer, proprietary tools for creating and evaluating traceability matrices (approx. 1000 x 1000)
Jens Hagemeyer-Lee
Last position:
#52 Test Manager in Safety-Critical Infrastructure at Telecommunications Company
- Network elements, network, operational and operator-related systems
- Supporting around 20 different products (managed agile)
- Requirements analysis and management (functional and non-functional)
- Test concept and planning (scope, test phases, effort, schedule, resources, organization, etc.)
- Aligning approach with clients and service providers
- Managing and assisting in creation of test cases for system, integration and end-to-end tests
- Guiding and supporting test execution
- Defect management and planning bug fixes with external providers
- Preparing and facilitating workshops
- Regular reporting and creating automated test reports
- Further development of agile testing methodology and configuration of supporting tools
- Conceptual support in developing a quality seal for rating product and service quality of internal and external providers
- Requirements engineering based on ISO/IEC 25010, Scrum, SaFE
- BMC Remedy, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira (including plugins Xray, Structure), Microsoft Office (incl. Visio), Obsidian, doxis document management system, Gitlab, Obsidian
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Statistics of experts using CMMI
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
20
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
91%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
16%
Certifications per freelancer
6
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
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Average rates of experts in Germany using CMMI
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
What CMMI covers
CMMI, short for Capability Maturity Model Integration, is a process framework used to improve how teams plan, build, test, deliver, and govern work. Companies bring in CMMI specialists when they need clearer processes, repeatable delivery, and better audit readiness across projects and departments.
Where it fits
- Process assessments and gap analysis
- Appraisal preparation and evidence collection
- Process definition for software, services, and systems work
- Tailoring practices for regulated or large delivery teams
- Coaching teams through process rollout
In Germany, these experts are often brought into IT, engineering, industrial, and service organizations where documented delivery and consistent governance matter. They help align local teams with global standards without making the process heavy.
Skills that matter
Strong CMMI professionals know how to translate the model into daily work. They understand process areas, work instructions, metrics, risk handling, and how to write evidence that stands up in an appraisal.
They also need practical communication skills. The best specialists can work with delivery teams, quality functions, and leadership without turning CMMI into paperwork for its own sake.
When to hire
Bring in freelance expertise when you are preparing for a formal appraisal, recovering from weak process discipline, or building a process framework from scratch. It also helps when a merger, new client, or regulated contract requires a more consistent operating model.
- You need a focused CMMI assessment
- Your current processes differ by team
- You must prepare evidence for an appraisal
- Your internal staff need short-term coaching
Ecosystem and related work
CMMI work often sits next to ISO 9001, IT service management, delivery governance, and internal quality programs. Specialists may also work with process repositories, document control, risk logs, and measurement routines that support both project teams and management review.
Because the framework touches many parts of the organization, freelance support is useful for remote workshops, document review, and on-site interviews. In Germany, hybrid collaboration is common when teams are spread across regions or business units.
What good experts deliver
Good CMMI experts leave behind usable process assets, not vague advice. They define clear roles, show teams how to follow the process, and help management see where the real gaps are.
Look for professionals who can explain why a practice matters, adapt to the current maturity level, and keep the work practical. That is what makes CMMI useful instead of just compliant.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to CMMI.
CMMI is used to improve how an organization manages work, quality, and delivery consistency. It helps teams define repeatable processes, reduce avoidable variation, and prepare for formal appraisals. Companies usually bring in a specialist when process discipline needs to become more structured across projects or functions.
CMMI focuses on process maturity across development, services, and governance practices, while ISO 9001 is a quality management standard and Six Sigma is more about reducing variation and defects. They can overlap, but they solve different problems. Many organizations use CMMI alongside one or both, depending on the goal.
A strong CMMI freelancer usually knows process mapping, quality management, risk management, metrics, and evidence collection. Familiarity with ISO-based systems, audit preparation, and service or project governance is also valuable. The best specialists can work with both leadership and delivery teams without losing the practical side.
A CMMI initiative usually needs someone who has worked on real process change, not just read the model. The right specialist should understand appraisals, process documentation, and how teams actually adopt new routines. For larger or regulated environments, it helps if they have handled cross-team rollout before.
CMMI work can be done remotely for document review, workshops, and draft process design. On-site time is useful when interviews, leadership alignment, or process observations are important. In Germany, many companies use a hybrid setup so the specialist can meet key stakeholders without being on location all the time.
Ask the CMMI specialist which model version they have worked with, what kind of appraisal or process change they supported, and how they handled evidence and team adoption. You should also ask how they tailor the framework to the company instead of forcing generic templates. Clear examples from similar work matter more than broad claims.
If your processes vary widely by team, if audits are painful, or if management lacks a clear view of delivery health, CMMI support can help. Another sign is when a client, tender, or internal policy requires more consistent process evidence. A freelancer can quickly spot where structure is missing and where simple fixes will have the biggest effect.
A good CMMI professional explains the framework in plain language and connects it to your real work. They should show how they have prepared appraisals, improved process adoption, and reduced friction for teams. If they only talk about the model and cannot describe practical outcomes, keep looking.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used CMMI in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 878 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used CMMI in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 16% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used CMMI in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used CMMI in their recent projects are German (100%), English (98%), and French (54%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used CMMI in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Automotive (73%), and Manufacturing (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used CMMI in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (95%), and Quality Assurance (93%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used CMMI
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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