Microsoft Project Experts in Austria
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Claus E.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager – Digitalization in Insurance & Telecommunications
Initiation, planning, management and completion of several digitalization projects
Requirements management including proposal preparation, business concepts & process analyses
Stakeholder management (internal steering, external service providers, business units)
Resource & capacity planning, controlling, budget responsibility
Claim and change management (including escalation handling)
Project marketing & knowledge management
Quality assurance & risk management in line with PMO standards
Implementation of a cloud-based solution in customer service (insurance)
Harmonization & digitalization of approval and contract processes
Reduction of processing times by >20 % through optimized workflows
Establishment of standardized project controlling with BI dashboard
Jira • Confluence • MS365 (Project, Teams, SharePoint) • ITIL • PRINCE2
Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Own company for AI governance and data products, Vienna
- Consulting and interim management at the interface between IT operations and regulation
- Impact analysis and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Lectures in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of master’s theses and participation in the examination board
- Presentations for business and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and zero-knowledge encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under own brand: shared codebase, separate delivery for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI governance / compliance: data quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act readiness, risk classification, AI ethics
Jerry B.
Last position:
Owner at DIGIPM Consulting e.U.
From 02/2023 to 05/2024: IT interim manager within an international construction chemicals group headquartered in Germany as Global TSA Manager in a carve-out project responsible for the IT workstream.
End-to-end management of an international IT carve-out and TSA program, including transition of five service providers, governance and operating structures, service continuity, provider performance, SLA/KPI and cost management, SIAM and supplier management, security services, operational readiness, and transition into stable operations.
From 06/2024: IT consulting in project management and IT service management areas, providing PM/PMO coaching and support.
Thomas P.
Last position:
Change Manager / Sales Transformation at SEFE
- Organizational Change Management as part of a group-wide, supranational sales transformation, serving as the core of a broad restructuring of business-critical areas, with end-to-end control of the change process and long-term embedding and securing the future readiness of sales.
- Initiation and end-to-end steering of the sales transformation program, including in-depth analysis to identify, assess, and strategically involve all relevant stakeholders, making tactical use of their specific business interests and influence.
- Conducting advanced, detailed change impact analyses to predict the organizational effects of the transformation, deriving a tailored change strategy, and developing a change roadmap and a change story as the core narrative of the campaign.
- Designing and implementing an integrated communication and action plan to ensure maximum transparency, effectively manage unspoken expectations, and actively guide a change process that is clear and understandable for all stakeholders.
- Active management of all transformation phases, including the setup of robust monitoring mechanisms for continuous progress analysis and forecasting based on recommended and jointly defined KPIs.
- Establishing an agile analysis and adjustment cycle to continuously assess the effectiveness of implemented measures, identify challenges early, and fine-tune the change strategy in time.
- Conducting precise gap analyses to identify skill gaps in the sales team in the context of the new strategic direction, and deriving and developing targeted qualification measures (e.g. coaching, training).
- Comprehensive reduction of resistance to change by turning opposing stakeholder mindsets into proactive change-driving change ambassadors.
- Deep and sustainable realignment of sales structures and processes in full alignment with the company’s overall goals.
- Qualitative and quantitative improvement of sales efficiency and performance as a direct result of the implemented transformation initiatives and capability-building programs.
John A.
Last position:
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer at Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Refactoring and improving core APIs; implementing client change requests. Setting up metrics, traces, and logs monitoring infrastructure to support operations. Designing GitOps deployment and infrastructure as code. Applications and systems configuration in ArgoCD and Openshift. Confluence documentation of design, approach, and solution. Tech Stack: Java 8 & 21, Spring framework, JSP, JavaScript, Bash scripts, SQL, Grafana Stack, OpenTelemetry, Docker, DB2, Maven, Kubernetes Kompose.
Stavros V.
Last position:
Transformation & Change Lead (Freelance) at Sanofi
- Led the global transformation of Talent Operations by inhousing recruitment technologies, processes, and teams, reducing over 20 external partners to 2, defining the strategy to hire hundreds of internal talent specialists, and redesigning organisational structures and processes worldwide.
- Drove gap analyses and impact assessments and led the global rollout of Beamery, HireVue, and Paradox, covering solution design, pilot markets, global deployment, and hypercare, ensuring smooth market transitions and standardised operations.
- Developed and maintained detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, RAID logs, and governance routines, leveraging SharePoint as the central platform for programme documentation, rollout artefacts, approvals, and decision tracking.
- Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders including HR, IT, regional teams, and external vendors, using SharePoint-based documentation and governance frameworks to align requirements, manage dependencies, and resolve delivery issues.
- Conducted gap analyses and impact assessments across Paradox, Beamery, and Workday to ensure pilot readiness and global launch success, with outputs captured and governed through SharePoint.
- Built and executed comprehensive change management plans using ADKAR methodology, covering stakeholder mapping, communications, training, and adoption activities, supported by SharePoint-hosted enablement materials and rollout documentation.
- Broke down silos across regions and functions to drive adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working.
- Tracked adoption metrics and user feedback post-deployment, driving continuous improvement in user experience and operational performance.
Christian S.
Last position:
Standardization of equipment, software and processes for DACH/SOE region at Neuroth AG
- Scope development and project planning
- Stakeholder management
- Process analysis and adaptation
- Development of reporting structures
- Establishment of joint communication structures
- Training concept
- Order processing and cost tracking
Michael L.
Last position:
IAM Developer & IT Architect at Internationale Bank
Design and implementation of new functionalities in the areas of Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role Management (RLM) and Access Governance
Adjustment of the company-wide Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Further development and configuration of recertification processes
Creation and adaptation of custom workflows, rules and tasks in SailPoint IdentityIQ (BeanShell, XML, Java)
Use of static code analysis with SonarQube to ensure code quality and compliance with defined development standards
Regular code reviews within the development team to ensure quality, share knowledge and follow clean code principles
Work in an agile Scrum team with daily communication, sprint planning and reviews
Coordination with testers, test managers and business departments to ensure quality and smooth production rollout
Active involvement in release planning and deployment coordination, including test preparation, cutover activities and rollback strategies
Analysis and sustainable resolution of issues in the IAM production environment (2nd- and 3rd-level support)
Reproduction of complex errors, identification of root causes and implementation of lasting fixes
Creation of technical analyses and recommendations for operations and further development
Jörg P.
Last position:
Process Manager (70%) / Business Analyst (30%) at T-Mobile Austria GmbH (Magenta)
- BSS system implementation for B2B / transformation of the central B2B system landscape
- End-to-end business responsibility for defining, structuring and prioritizing key B2B business processes as part of a complex BSS transformation.
- Work in an agile, SAFe-like setup with multiple teams involved, along with regular coordination with business, IT, solution design and architecture.
- Translation of business requirements into implementable epics, features, user stories, process models and acceptance criteria as the basis for technical implementation.
- Close collaboration with solution design and architecture to assess technical dependencies, interfaces, data flows and system impacts.
- Management of target process design as the basis for implementation in Infonova BSS.
- Interface management between business departments, IT, architecture, development and operational units, including facilitation of cross-functional workshops.
- Ensuring process consistency, governance, decision-making capability and business acceptance as part of the system implementation.
Shahram F.
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Elderly Neighbour Watch
Delivered a digital, non-profit neighborhood platform to connect older adults with volunteers for practical support and social companionship. Responsible for business analysis, requirement definition, platform evaluation and delivery of a locally scalable service solution focusing on AI-driven enhancements, data-based optimization and clear market positioning. Evaluated several low-code/business platforms including Odoo and Glide Apps and assessed monday.com as a CRM-like option before selecting Glide Apps for implementation. Implemented a non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and the web presence with WordPress. Tasks
- Gathering, analyzing and structuring business requirements for the product and service model
- Conducting market, target group and competitor analyses to position the offering
- Evaluating and selecting suitable low-code/business platforms for implementation
- Defining core user journeys, business processes and operational workflows for older adults, volunteers and administration
- Translating business requirements into functional requirements for profiles, task management, coordination, communication and notifications
- Guiding the implementation of the non-native mobile and desktop application in Glide Apps as well as the web presence in WordPress
- Preparing the business side for future AI-powered features such as intelligent matching and data-based optimization
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements Results
- Successfully delivered digital support platform connecting older adults with volunteers
- Solid foundation for market positioning through market, target group and competitor analyses
- Delivered a functional non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and a supporting web presence with WordPress
- Established foundation for scaling and AI-based further development
Martin A.
Last position:
Project management for reorganization of the logistics department at Strebelwerk GmbH
- Analysis and optimization of goods receipt, storage, inventory management, order picking and shipping
- Documentation of individual business processes
Christian P.
Last position:
Migration Lead for Accounting & Year-End Closing Tests at Raiffeisenverband Salzburg
- Project and test management for the accounting migration
- Coordination of resources
- Planning, creation and alignment of scenarios with functional experts and IT product owners
- Responsibility for accounting KPIs of the migration cockpit
- System environment: Jira, XRay, Confluence
Tomas J.
Last position:
Senior Agile Project Management / Professional Scrum Mastery at BRZ - Federal Computing Center (Federal Ministry of Finance)
- Deputy project manager for one of the largest projects in the Customs Union Code program, CEIS CDA for the Federal Ministry of Finance
- Budget planning and control
- Negotiations and ongoing communication with all relevant stakeholders
- Risk identification and assessment, and development of risk mitigation strategies
- Creation and implementation of action strategies to achieve project goals
- Efficient resource planning and allocation to support project requirements
- Managing the release process using agile methods and coordinating sprints for analysis, development, and testing phases
- Process optimizations and regular reporting for progress monitoring and decision making
Benjamin A.
Last position:
Multi-Project Manager at Trading Company
- Setup of a new Data Warehouse (Budget ~€15M 2025 – 2026)
- Backend modernization project (Budget ~€5M 2025 – 2026)
- Standard software rollout with custom programming (Budget ~€9M 2025 – 2026)
Christoph V.
Last position:
Head of Digital Transformation and Requirements Definition for Sales, Marketing, and Category Management
- Project Manager / Business Requirements Engineer
- Digital Business Developer
- Concept development and requirements management
- Process optimization
- Advertising effectiveness measurement
- Status reporting and stakeholder management to owners
- Systems: WordPress, sevDesk
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Project
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
81%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Austria 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 Austria using Microsoft Project
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Microsoft Project experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (85%)
- Banking and Finance (58%)
- Telecommunication (55%)
- Professional Services (48%)
- Automotive (45%)
- Manufacturing (45%)
- Insurance (39%)
- Transportation (39%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Project planning foundations
Microsoft Project is a planning and control application for organising tasks, resources, dependencies, milestones, and budgets. Companies use it to turn a project scope into a workable schedule, track progress against a baseline, and explain delivery risks clearly. It supports detailed plans as well as portfolio views for decision-makers.
Where it fits
The software appears in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, research, public administration, and professional services. It can support one project or a coordinated programme with shared resources and reporting needs.
- Build work breakdown structures and critical paths
- Assign people, equipment, and costs to activities
- Compare actual progress with planned delivery
- Prepare schedule and portfolio reports
Microsoft ecosystem
Microsoft Project works alongside Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, and broader Microsoft 365 workflows. Depending on the setup, companies may use Project Online, Project for the web, or desktop Microsoft Project. Strong specialists understand data flows, permissions, templates, views, and reporting across these connected tools.
When expertise matters
Freelance expertise is useful when a company is introducing Microsoft Project, replacing spreadsheets, or repairing schedules that no longer reflect reality. Specialists can also support a new PMO, standardise templates, migrate plans, and coach internal teams without interrupting active delivery.
- Existing schedules produce conflicting status reports
- Resource availability is difficult to coordinate
- Project data needs a consistent reporting structure
- Teams need practical guidance during rollout
Delivery and collaboration
A professional may define planning standards, configure calendars, create custom fields, set baselines, and build dashboards for different audiences. They may also connect project data with Excel, Power BI, or SharePoint and document governance rules. In Austria, remote work often suits configuration and reporting, while workshops or rollout support may benefit from on-site collaboration and clear German or English communication.
What strong experts bring
The best Microsoft Project specialists combine scheduling discipline with an understanding of the company’s delivery model. They challenge unrealistic dependencies, distinguish effort from duration, and make assumptions visible instead of hiding them in a polished report. Quality shows in reliable baselines, usable templates, transparent status logic, and clear handover documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Microsoft Project.
Microsoft Project is used to plan, schedule, resource, and monitor projects. It helps teams manage dependencies, milestones, baselines, costs, and progress across work such as construction programmes, product launches, and internal business change.
Microsoft Project is built for linked schedules, resource planning, baselines, and structured project reporting, while Excel is more flexible for ad hoc analysis and simple lists. Companies often use both, with Project managing delivery logic and Excel supporting tailored calculations or data exchange.
Microsoft Project is particularly strong for dependency-driven schedules, resource calendars, critical paths, and formal programme control. Jira is often better suited to agile product backlogs, while Smartsheet emphasises spreadsheet-style collaboration; the right choice depends on the delivery method and reporting depth required.
A strong Microsoft Project specialist may also bring knowledge of Microsoft 365, Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, and project governance. Experience with scheduling methods, resource forecasting, cost control, and change management is equally important when the tool supports a wider PMO process.
The right level depends on the assignment rather than a fixed duration. A template adjustment may need focused configuration expertise, while a rollout across business units calls for a specialist who has handled data migration, governance, training, reporting, and stakeholder alignment.
Microsoft Project configuration, schedule reviews, reporting, and documentation can usually be handled remotely. On-site workshops may still help with process discovery, planning sessions, or rollout adoption, especially when several teams need to agree on standards; German or English communication should match the project environment.
Ask the specialist to explain how they would structure dependencies, calendars, baselines, resources, and status updates for your type of work. Review a sample reporting approach and look for clear assumptions, maintainable templates, sensible governance, and an ability to connect the schedule with real delivery decisions.
A Microsoft Project freelancer should clarify the current planning process, source data, licensing setup, reporting audiences, delivery method, and expected outputs. They should also establish who owns schedule updates, how progress is measured, which integrations are required, and how the finished solution will be maintained.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Project in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 951 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Project in their recent projects, 81% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Project in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Project in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and Spanish (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Project in their recent projects are Information Technology (85%), Banking and Finance (58%), and Telecommunication (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft Project in their recent projects are Project Management (97%), Information Technology (94%), and Operations (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft Project
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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- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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