Microsoft Project Experts in Austria
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Stavros V.
Last position:
Senior Executive Consultant - AI and Enterprise Transformation at Schneider Electric
Build the business value case for a global Talent Acquisition transformation covering talent attraction, shared specialist capabilities, process standardization, AI-enabled automation and the future HR operating model.
- Led the value-case workstream and aligned Finance, HR, Digital and workstream leaders on scope, assumptions, investment requirements and decision criteria.
- Built low, base and high scenarios linking adoption, productivity, workforce capacity, cost and service outcomes; identified double-digit FTE-equivalent capacity and multi-million-euro modeled value potential.
- Assessed AI and automation across scheduling, sourcing and candidate qualification, separating released capacity, avoided cost, qualitative benefits and standalone investment needs.
- Produced executive dashboards, a value-driver tree and a traceable calculation guide; reconciled cross-workstream inputs into the storyline used for the investment decision.
Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Artellico / Own company for AI governance and data products
- Consulting and interim management at the intersection of IT operations and regulation
- Impact assessment 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
- Teaching assignments in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at Hochschule Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of Master's theses and participation on examination boards
- Industry talks for businesses 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
- Integration with bank account systems using SEPA direct debit mandates and message formats under ISO 20022 (pain.008, camt.053)
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under my own brand: shared codebase, separate deployment for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe-coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Professional publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Professional 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
Claus E.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Aconext Engineering GmbH
- Management of complex projects in technology-driven and regulated environments
- Overall responsibility for the planning, management and implementation of projects across multiple departments
- Responsibility for budget, resources, timelines, and risk and change management
- Leadership and coordination of interdisciplinary project teams of up to 25 employees
- Central interface between clients, specialist departments, external partners and management
- Establishment of structured project and reporting processes for transparent management
- Ensuring the on-time implementation of projects in demanding and regulated project environments.
Thomas P.
Last position:
Change Manager / AI-driven Finance Transformation at Agrana
Organizational Change Management for the strategic setup of a hybrid GBS rollout as part of a global, AI-driven Finance Transformation. End-to-end management of the OCM architecture in a highly complex on-, near-, and offshore partner setup [IN, PL, RO]. Successful completion of Phase 1 (Initial Strategy) and strategic pausing by the Executive Board after the early disclosure of critical vendor-side OPEX risks
Systemic Baseline Assessment & Stakeholder Diagnostics: Evaluation of the global organization and analysis of the process landscape across 21 countries [AT, DE, CH, FR, UK, SI, RO, UA, RU, US, CD, CN, AR, MX, ZA, IN, JP] to precisely determine change requirements
Architecting the OCM Strategy & Master Roadmap: Independent development of a comprehensive, AI-centered Change Roadmap for end-to-end management of all change initiatives across every project phase
Data Quality & AI Agent Risk Mitigation: Auditing of Process Data Repositories (Celonis analysis); prevention of the ingestion of 58% synthetic training data to safeguard AI model reliability amid geopolitical supply chain tensions
GBS Vendor BAFO Triage & Contractual Commitment: Critical review of Tier-1 vendor pitches and contractual commitment to a reduced Non-STP rate (from 7% to 4%) to avoid extreme manual rework with a planned FTE reduction (-63%)
Executive Enablement & Board Alignment: Design of the GBS Transformation Executive Board Deck to strategically enable C-level executives and transparently present completely overlooked AI tokenization costs
Targeted Change Communications & Engagement: Design and development of audience-specific communication measures to align the highly diverse, globally distributed stakeholder network
Adoption Velocity & Resistance Measurement: Engineering of quantitative measurement tools (Pulse Check Survey) using Behavioral Dyads to identify resistance based on data and ensure sustainable success measurement
Results:
- Avoidance of disruptive misallocations: Stopping the ingestion of 58% synthetic AI-agent training data after discovering only 42% compatibility with existing processes, preventing critical GBS cascade errors
- Significant OPEX & effort reduction: Reduction of the Non-STP rate in Tier-1 vendor BAFOs from 7% to 4% alongside an impending 63% Finance-FTE reduction; avoidance of thousands of time-consuming manual correction processes
- 100% Delivery of the OCM architecture & ROI protection: Delivery of all OCM artifacts (Change Roadmap, Comms Plan, Executive Board Deck, Pulse Check Survey) and protection of ROI by identifying incalculable LLM runtime token costs
Christian S.
Last position:
PMO Project Management at Neuroth AG
- Project management in the PMO
- Further development of PMO and operational processes
- Development of templates and project documentation
- Management of a DACH/SOE-wide rollout project
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.
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.
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
Shahram F.
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Elderly Neighbour Watch
Delivery of a digital, non-profit neighborhood platform connecting older people with volunteers for practical support and social companionship. Responsibility for business analysis, requirements definition, platform evaluation and delivery of a locally scalable service solution, with a focus on AI-supported development, data-driven optimization and clear market positioning. Evaluation of several low-code/business platforms, including Odoo and Glide Apps, as well as assessment of monday.com as a CRM-related option, before selecting Glide Apps for implementation. Implementation of a non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and the website with WordPress. Responsibilities
- 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 key user journeys, business processes and operational workflows for older people, volunteers and Administration
- Translating business requirements into requirements for profiles, task management, coordination, communication and notifications
- Supporting the implementation of the non-native mobile and desktop application in Glide Apps and the website in WordPress
- Preparing future AI-supported functions such as intelligent matching and data-driven optimization
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements Results
- Successfully delivered digital support platform connecting older people with volunteers
- Solid foundation for market positioning through market, target group and competitor analyses
- Implemented functional non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and accompanying website with WordPress
- Created foundation for scaling and AI-based 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.
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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging 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 29 Oct 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 (52%)
- Manufacturing (48%)
- Automotive (45%)
- Government and Administration (42%)
- Insurance (39%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Microsoft Project does
Microsoft Project is project planning and control software for turning scope into structured schedules. Teams use it to define tasks, dependencies, milestones, calendars, budgets and resources, then track progress against an approved baseline. The product is available through desktop editions and cloud services such as Project Online and Project for the web.
Planning and delivery
Microsoft Project supports work from an initial work breakdown structure to handover and closure. It helps project teams model critical paths, adjust dates when work changes and communicate the effect of delays. Common deliverables include:
- Work breakdown structures with dependencies and milestones
- Resource calendars, assignments and capacity views
- Baselines, progress updates and variance reports
- Portfolio schedules for programmes and initiatives
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists understand more than the scheduling interface. They work with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams and Power BI to connect plans with collaboration and reporting. Depending on the setup, they also configure Project Online, Project Web App, Dataverse, Power Automate and Project for the web, while handling templates, permissions and data migration.
When companies need expertise
Companies often bring in freelance expertise when a plan has become difficult to maintain or when a new project control process must be introduced. This is common in construction, manufacturing, IT services, public-sector programmes and other organisations managing linked workstreams. In Austria, specialists may need to align remote teams with on-site delivery groups and adapt reporting to German-speaking stakeholders.
- Rebuild schedules after scope or delivery changes
- Standardise templates, calendars and reporting views
- Connect project data with Microsoft 365 and Power BI
- Train teams to update plans consistently
Skills that distinguish specialists
A capable Microsoft Project professional translates business objectives into a schedule that people can use. They understand dependency logic, critical path analysis, resource levelling, baselines and earned-value concepts without hiding risks behind attractive charts. They also ask precise questions about governance, update cycles, approval rules and the quality of source data.
Choosing the right professional
Review examples of schedules, reporting packs or migration work that resemble your delivery model. Ask how the professional handles changing scope, incomplete estimates, shared resources and progress captured outside the tool. For remote collaboration, agree on working language, meeting routines, access controls and ownership of the project file. The best fit combines Microsoft Project expertise with clear communication, practical training and disciplined project controls.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Microsoft Project.
Microsoft Project is used to build schedules, connect tasks, assign resources and track delivery against a baseline. Companies use it for projects ranging from construction programmes to software rollouts, maintenance work and organisational change.
Microsoft Project provides dependency logic, critical path analysis, resource planning and baseline tracking that are difficult to maintain reliably in Excel. Jira is often stronger for agile issue and sprint workflows, while Microsoft Project suits structured schedules, cross-team planning and formal reporting.
A strong Microsoft Project expert often understands Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI and Power Automate. Knowledge of project controls, resource management, data migration and change enablement is also valuable when the tool must support a wider operating process.
The right level depends on the assignment, not on the product name alone. A schedule cleanup may need focused planning expertise, while a Project Online rollout calls for governance, permissions, migration and user enablement skills alongside Microsoft Project knowledge.
Microsoft Project can support remote collaboration through Project Online, Project for the web, Teams and shared reporting workflows. Agree early on access, update ownership, meeting cadence and whether German or English will be used with Austrian stakeholders and on-site teams.
Project for the web is often suitable when teams need browser-based collaboration and simpler planning connected to Microsoft 365. The desktop version can be preferable for complex schedules, detailed controls, offline work or established processes built around advanced planning features.
Ask the professional to explain a schedule’s dependencies, critical path, baseline and resource assumptions in plain language. A reliable Microsoft Project specialist will also show how updates are governed, how risks are surfaced and how reports stay consistent with the underlying plan.
A Microsoft Project freelancer should confirm the delivery method, source data, scheduling conventions, reporting audience and access to Microsoft 365 services. It is also important to clarify who owns updates, approvals, training and future maintenance so the plan remains useful after handover.
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 948 € 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 (27%).
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 (64%).
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
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