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Marco Steidel
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of corporate management, including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure, including applications, core processes, and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and introduction of solutions to support digitalization in the company in the areas of property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS, and time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as the central document and communication platform
- Design and delivery of an AI workshop, including rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Creation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
Onur Kayir
Last position:
Project Manager & Outsourcing Manager at SENEC GmbH (EnBW Group)
- Setup of a scalable nearshore IT developer hub (Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland) as an independent company through a BOT model (Build – Operate – Transfer)
- Identification, selection, and management of full-service agencies; introduction of control and governance mechanisms including KPIs, SLAs, and regular service reviews
- Creation and review of data processing agreements and framework contracts in alignment with Legal & Compliance; integration of regulatory requirements (incl. KRITIS) into process design
- Consulting on cloud vs. on-premise strategies, data storage, and authorization concepts; support for procurement in vendor selection and provider assessments
- Change management and process harmonization between internal teams and nearshore partners; reporting to management, CFO, and CIO
Result: Scalable IT developer hub with an audit-proof governance model, reduced operating costs, and faster product development.
Christian Fritsch
Last position:
Architecture Management at Agency
Expert in the company's architecture management area
Support for standardizing the company's IT landscape
Further development of architecture management
Shaping the company's business architecture
Restructuring, administration and maintenance of all IT assets
Support in creating a unified software asset management and CMDB
Creation of unified document management (e-file)
Transition of documents into a central DMS structure
Link between architecture management and the department's internal business process management
Support in developing strategic and tactical development plans
Organizing communication with key stakeholders
Support in the conception, organization and coordination of the architecture office to be built up
Accompanying and advising the entire architecture management process
Advising the company's business units on architectural topics and their framework conditions
MS Office, Windows 10, VBA
ITIL, TOGAF, PowerBi, Kanban, Scrum
Internal agency tools
Open Touch Conversation, Webex, wire, bdbos
MS Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence
ARIS, Archimate, BPMN
Johannes Hohenthaner
Last position:
Business Analyst for Riester subsidy management migration at Insurance company
- Analysis of the Riester subsidy GeVos for provider change 2.0 in the AZUR subsidy management system
- Representation of the GeVos in BPMN 2.0 with Draw.io and Adonis
- Analysis of the data sets exchanged with the life insurance policy administration system and migration to the msg data sets
- Design and mapping of the interfaces to the new msg.ZulagenVerwaltung for various Riester subsidy GeVos at data field level
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- AI product development: Design of an AI-supported GRC platform to automate compliance processes.
- AI expertise: Strategic deepening in Agentic AI and GenAI as a core asset for modern IT governance
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Ole Himmel
Last position:
Interim Head of PMO at RAILPOOL GmbH
Due to the steady growth of the customer organization and the associated increase in the number of projects in a wide range of areas, including IT/digitalization, sales and organizational development, and controlling, the demands on the projects are increasing. Projects are often started but not implemented within the planned time frame, resources are not clearly assigned, and the business value is not clearly demonstrated. The goal of the assignment as Interim Head of PMO is to further develop and embed an existing project organization from the CDO area at management level. It is important that the governance is pragmatic, easy to understand, and simple to apply in daily project work. The tasks and roles are to be defined, embedded in the organization, and this strategic PMO is also to be supported by an IT solution. This solution is to be selected and introduced. In addition, all ongoing projects are to be gradually transferred into PMO governance and project control is to be centralized.
Wolfgang Orgler
Last position:
Business Analyst at DekaBank
Lead Business Analyst – Analysis and optimization of private banking processes
Responsibility for the business analysis and further development of business processes in private banking, with a focus on CRM, customer data management, and master data processes
Carrying out a comprehensive business process analysis to identify optimization potential, business gaps, and improvement opportunities along the customer lifecycle
Gathering, analyzing, and structuring business requirements in close cooperation with business units, management, IT architecture, and development teams
Creating and aligning business concepts, process models, user stories, and requirement documentation as the basis for technical implementation
Analyzing and optimizing existing master data processes with a focus on data quality, responsibilities, and efficient data maintenance
Designing and further developing CRM customer data processes while taking regulatory requirements and business goals into account
Planning and moderating workshops with business, IT, and stakeholders for requirements analysis, process design, and solution finding
Managing requirements and ensuring consistent communication between business and IT
Using AI-supported analysis tools to help with requirements analysis, structuring information, and improving documentation quality
Kossi Adjamah
Last position:
Project Manager at Deutsche Bank
- Migration of the existing Brainloop application to a new infrastructure
- Managing project activities and stakeholder communication
- Managing complex relationships with clients, internal departments, IT partners and external contacts
- Planning and managing project finances, including cost estimates and financial control
- Initiating and managing projects with third-party solutions, working with procurement
- Ensuring compliance with project management methods and quality standards
- Supporting portfolio project delivery processes and regular project status reporting
- Skills and tools used: communication, reporting, presentation, project management, MS Exchange, MS Outlook
- Team size: 15 people
Karlheinz Götz
Last position:
Consultant / Test Analyst / Supporter at Insurance office, Spaichingen
Project: Process optimization & IT support in an insurance broker office.
Project activities:
- Analysis of processes and definition of requirements
- Consulting for the implementation of a cloud solution (soho)
- Installation and verification of new infrastructure HW
- Cloud installation & configuration
- Definition and creation of use cases
- Performing user acceptance tests (UAT)
- User training / training
- IT support (cloud, PC, server, printer, network)
Label: Insurance, infrastructure, configuration, training, support
Michael Donatus
Last position:
Project Manager SuccessFactors at Sysmex Europe SE
Deployment SAP HANA - SuccessFactors
- Implementation of sub-modules Recruiting + EC Benefits + TeamGoals
- Global rollout with adaptation to country-specific legal requirements incl. standardization
- International stakeholder management
- Onboarding of new group companies in Kenya and Greece regarding SAP SuccessFactors
Umut Gülac
Last position:
Data Architect at BA Technology
I am an experienced data engineer specializing in end‑to‑end data integration, cloud DWH architectures, and high‑quality, governed data products.
I delivered following projects and engagements as a freelancer.
- Data Migration of CRM System for AL-FA Objekt Service Gmbh
- Microsoft Software Resales Partnership
I am looking for freelance roles like: Freelance Data Engineer Cloud Data Warehouse Architect Data Modeling & Architecture Consultant MDM & Data Governance Specialist BI & Analytics Developer
Technical Focus Areas
- Data Engineering & Integration: SQL Server/SSIS, Informatica PowerCenter/IDQ, Talend, Kafka, Azure Data Factory – Delta/CDC/ELT patterns, robust pipelines, monitoring/recovery, data lineage & impact analysis, medallion architecture Bronze/Silver/Gold layers
- DWH & Cloud: Azure SQL / Data Lake / Synapse, AWS Redshift/S3, on‑prem SQL/Oracle – scalable data marts with a strong cost/benefit focus.
- Data Modeling: Atomic (Inmon) and Dimensional (Kimball), Data Vault (Linstedt), Domain‑Driven Design, clear lineage & contracts.
- MDM & Governance: Informatica MDM, IBM MDM, stewardship processes, data quality rules, survivorship/XREF, catalog/glossary, SIF/BES/REST publication.
- Analytics/BI: Power BI, SSAS, Cognos – business‑ready, maintainable data products.
Robert Karash
Last position:
Interim Manager | Group Leader in the IT Operations & Digitalization Division "Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS) at Landwirtschaftliche RentenBank
- Technical leadership and further development of a team of 28 IT staff (internal & external) in the areas HelpDesk/HelpLine, RHEL (Red Hat), MUREX (trading system & applications), SAP basis operations
- Managing external service providers (including FI-TS for SAP basis operations)
- Personnel, resource and budget planning for the IT department and projects
- Introducing and establishing regular communication formats (weekly status meetings, team and cross-department meetings)
- Ensuring application operations in a hybrid environment (Windows/Linux with database and web/application servers)
- Supporting transformation projects to modernize the application landscape (e.g. DevOps approaches)
- Setting up and implementing a digital IT procurement for hardware & software (e.g. with DELL)
- Developing and managing the "IT Operations DOS" department based on corporate strategy
- Preparing management reports & decision papers on IT projects, optimization potential and automation opportunities
- Representing the department in the advisory boards of the Rentenbank and ensuring regulatory compliance (BaFin §44, GDPR, BSI, MaRisk)
Joachim Auster
Last position:
Project Manager HubSpot, Tracking + Analytics Expert at Swiss Post
- Create a tracking concept for Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics including data layer, events, triggers, and reporting
- Manage the project team (developers, designers, performance specialists)
- Serve as communication interface between stakeholders and digital departments
Marco Paffenholz
Last position:
Change management, sales development for selected financial services at Sozialbank, Bank für Sozialwirtschaft, Grey Solutions GmbH
- Development and operational implementation of effective pre-sales activities for new customer acquisition
- Operational development and implementation of best-practice conversation strategies
- Process development and process optimization
- KPI measurement, regular communication
- Coaching of the sales employees and managers involved
- On-the-job telephone training with "demonstrating" in customer conversations
- On-the-job sales coaching for sales with "demonstrating" in customer conversations
- Change management of pre-sales activities
Philip Scott
Last position:
Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality at SCOTTSPOT
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Statistics of experts using Document Management System
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts using Document Management System
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 6 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it does
A document management system stores, organizes, and controls business files in one place. It helps teams find contracts, forms, policies, and records fast, while keeping versions, permissions, and audit trails clear. Many companies also search for it as DMS or document management software.
Core functions
- Capture files from scan, email, upload, and office tools
- Classify documents with metadata, folders, and tags
- Control versions, check-in and check-out, and change history
- Manage access rights, approvals, and retention rules
- Support search, review, and secure sharing
Common use cases
A strong system supports contracts, invoices, HR files, compliance records, and project documents. It is also used for customer correspondence and internal policies where traceability matters. In industries like finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and legal services, clean document control is part of daily work.
Ecosystem and integrations
Document management rarely lives alone. It often connects with email, ERP, CRM, scan tools, e-signature services, and identity systems. Skilled professionals know how to map metadata, automate document flows, and keep search behavior consistent across tools like SharePoint, OpenText, M-Files, or Alfresco where they fit the stack.
When freelance expertise helps
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a rollout needs structure, speed, or cleanup. Typical triggers include a messy file share, a migration from paper or legacy storage, or a need to redesign permissions and approval paths. Remote work often fits well, but on-site sessions can help when teams need workshops, scanning setup, or process mapping.
What strong specialists deliver
Strong professionals do more than move files. They design information structures that users can follow, reduce duplicate content, and make search reliable. They also understand governance, naming rules, retention, audit needs, and how to keep the system practical for daily use.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Document Management System.
A Document Management System is used to store, organize, secure, and retrieve business documents in a controlled way. It supports versioning, approvals, search, and access control so teams can work with the right file at the right time. Companies use it for contracts, policies, invoices, HR records, and similar documents that need traceability.
A DMS adds document control that a shared drive usually lacks. It gives you metadata, audit trails, retention rules, and structured workflows, not just a place to save files. If your team needs governance, review steps, or regulated records, a DMS is the stronger fit.
A Document Management System specialist should understand information architecture, permissions, metadata design, and document workflows. Useful adjacent skills include migration planning, business process analysis, search tuning, and integration with tools like email, ERP, CRM, or e-signature services. Good communication matters too, because adoption depends on clear rules.
A Document Management System project often needs outside help when the current setup is messy, slow, or hard to govern. That can mean a migration, a redesign of folder logic, a rollout to new teams, or a cleanup after years of ad hoc storage. External specialists are also useful when internal teams lack time for process mapping and user training.
A Document Management System rollout needs the right depth for the scope, not just basic tool knowledge. Small setups may only need one specialist who can define structure and permissions, while larger programs need someone who can handle migration, workflow design, and governance. The key is proven delivery in similar document-heavy environments.
A DMS specialist can do a lot remotely, especially configuration, documentation, testing, and integration work. On-site sessions help when stakeholders need workshops, paper intake review, or close collaboration around current filing habits. Many projects use a mix of both, depending on how much process discovery is needed.
A strong Document Management System expert asks about users, document types, retention needs, and approval paths before proposing tools. Look for clear examples of migrations, metadata design, search improvements, and governance decisions. Good specialists make the system easier to use, not just more feature-rich.
A Document Management System freelancer should ask where the documents come from, who owns them, and what rules must be enforced. They should also check integrations, language needs, current pain points, and whether the project is a new rollout or a recovery effort. Those answers show how much process work and change management will be involved.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Document Management System in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 847 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Document Management System in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Document Management System in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Document Management System in their recent projects are German (98%), English (97%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Document Management System in their recent projects are Information Technology (77%), Professional Services (59%), and Manufacturing (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Document Management System in their recent projects are Information Technology (85%), Project Management (85%), and Operations (71%).
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