OpenProject Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used OpenProject
Toralf C.
Last position:
IT Consultant in PKI Software Development at BWI
- Implementation of a full-stack application with Angular as frontend framework and Java as backend language
- Use of the Swagger OpenAPI specification for REST communication between frontend and backend applications
- Control of a card printer via the Nexus Card SDK framework
- Design and implementation of card management software with web interface and JavaFX module for printer monitoring
- Use of Cucumber tests for test automation and creation of test artifacts for testing outside the development environment
- Use of Wireshark for network investigations to analyze the API of a third-party product and to check the REST API of the self-developed software
Michele H.
Last position:
Chief Digital Officer at DAT Vermögensmanagement GmbH
- Project manager for the analysis, implementation, and optimization of digital processes
- Concept, management, and optimization of comprehensive marketing campaigns for lead generation via Paid Social (incl. Meta Ads, TikTok Ads)
- Concept and implementation of content production and marketing activities
- Project management in omnichannel marketing and process automation
- Implementation of digital tools to improve customer acquisition and support
- Internal stakeholder management and coordination of external service providers
Gwen G.
Last position:
Senior Ruby on Rails & DevOps Developer at Sapiens
Further development of a software solution for managing audit applications and audit notifications according to §106d SGB V for the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Hamburg.
- Developed numerous features, optimised performance, refactored code and analysed errors
- Refactored the development container setup
- Optimised the Gitlab-CI build pipeline
- Introduced improvements to the team workflow
Marcus W.
Last position:
Administrator, DevOps at KZVB
- Planned and implemented new network infrastructure (VLAN, LACP, DMZ, structured cabling)
- Migrated from VMware to KVM using Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM), including CPU pinning
- Hardened the entire environment using SELinux (KVM hosts, container hosts, database servers)
- Configured and operated the virtualization platform with OLVM and Ansible-based provisioning
- Containerized and redeployed critical services: WordPress, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Subversion with Apache + AD integration
- Developed Ansible playbooks for automated deployment and configuration management
- Integrated Foreman for repository and security management in the DMZ
- Produced technical documentation in Markdown; organized in Bookstack
- Coordinated with external vendors (e.g. HPE) for hardware installation and setup
- Delivered all contributions documented and reproducible in Markdown
Michael D.
Last position:
Sole Proprietor at Unternehmens- und Managementberatung Michael Dobmeier
- Advising and technical implementation of AI integration and workflow automation for small and mid-sized businesses
- Building a multi-tenant AI agent platform as a product base
- Combining strategic consulting, technical implementation, and team enablement
Project examples:
- Development and architecture of the SOLUMiDO Agent-UI platform for integrating digital colleagues into business processes (Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Keycloak)
- Development of the ToolChange Assistant: a multilingual, voice-controlled AI agent for optimizing setup times and reducing errors
- Implementation of an AI email assistant for intelligent email classification and processing with Microsoft 365 integration
- AI video marketing integration (STORYNEXT) for mid-sized companies, including AI-assisted briefing and performance analysis
- Social media content automation with AI text creation, approval workflow, and automatic publishing
- Business process analysis and digital solutions implementation for facility management service providers
- Digital consulting and web presence development for associations in rural areas
Holger G.
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
Klaus E.
Last position:
Exasolution DBA at Rechenzentrum Innsbruck
- DBA Exasolution Server consulting and migration to version 8
- Analysis of SQL query performance and tuning
- Troubleshooting in batch scripts
- Technologies: Gitlab, EXACloud, EXAOperation, DBeaver, Control M
Hüseyin Özgün G.
Last position:
Freelance Mechanical Engineer - Designer at Gridesign
Conception and detailed design of mechanical systems.
CAD modeling, drawings and calculations.
FEM, motion analysis and reverse engineering.
Preparation of technical proposals and claim management.
AIRBUS A-320 Assembly Station.
AIRBUS A-350 Manual Assembly Station.
FORD Truck R&D Prototype Manufacturing Station.
Vlad P.
Last position:
Senior Electrical Engineer at BHS Intralogistics GmbH
Sizing of electric drive systems for automated transport systems (AMR/AGV)
Selection and validation of electrical and mechatronic components (BLDC motors & controllers, sensors, batteries) considering system requirements and operating conditions
Integration of electric drive systems into automated transport systems (AMR/AGV) and ensuring functionality
Analysis and correction of malfunctions in existing electrical systems
Design of low-voltage networks (ELV) and implementation of relevant norms and standards (IEC, DIN)
iShuttle 5.0: Optimization of the drive system of an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 4.4 tons
iShuttle 6.0: Selection and integration of a drive system for an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 5.5 tons
Dimitry K.
Last position:
Rollout Expert at Everience Germany GmbH
- Project: Mazars Windows 11 rollout: responsible for the Windows 11 rollout at customer Mazars
- Understand customer-specific requirements (hardware compatibility, application dependencies, Microsoft AD group policies)
- Implement hardware logistics at customer sites
- Involve the IT, business, security, and compliance teams
- Update the infrastructure
- Carry out driver and firmware updates
- Automate the rollout with scripts
- Notify users, provide FAQs, change logs, and support contacts
- Technologies: Baramundi Management Center, AD, Azure AD, Intune, Office 365, OpenProject, RDP, Topdesk, MS Teams, PowerShell
Last position:
Service Contact Person (Single Point of Contact) at waveIT GmbH
- Supports ICT project and program management across all project phases in a life sciences major project (volume approx. €3.5 billion).
- Supporting technical design.
- Managing RFI and change control processes.
- Continuous coordination of installation teams during construction and integration.
- Quality assurance of ICT systems.
- Evaluation of external planning documents and identification of optimization potentials.
- Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure Acceptance for Construction (AFC).
Stefan K.
Last position:
C# .NET/WPF Developer at Hessian Central Office for Data Processing
- New development of outdated software for the Hessian school system in C# .NET/WPF
- Understanding and analysis of the old Delphi and Visual Basic 6 source code
- Use of Visual Studio 2022 as IDE
- Team collaboration through pull requests and version control with Git/SourceTree
- Project management with our own wiki software and Open Project
- Tech stack: C#, .NET 8.0, WPF, Visual Studio 22, Delphi, Visual Basic 6, LDAP, Active Directory, FTP, SMB, Git, SourceTree
- Workflow: pull requests, Open Project, weeklies, weekly meetings, direct communication
Christoph S.
Last position:
Program Manager at PTC
- Takeover of the escalated program
- Restructuring and integration of appropriate PMO processes (controlling, reporting)
- Support of the new program management
- The program was de-escalated after 4 months
- Responsibility: International team of 15 employees in Canada, USA and Germany
- Tools: MS Office, Jira, Confluence, Share Point
Dirk H.
Last position:
Owner at Soorce GmbH
- On secondment to REWE digital GmbH
- Agile team coach for a brick-and-mortar retail team
- Coaching, lateral leadership and facilitation
- Establishing agile values and applying agile methods
- Team development and conflict moderation
- Facilitating company-wide strategy workshops
- Technologies: Kanban, Scrum, Microsoft Teams, Liberating Structures, Jira, Confluence, Concept Board, Miro, Test-Driven Development, OOP, DBMS (SQL, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
Tobias B.
Last position:
Project Manager Business Development at Anafi Art de Vivre
- manages the early-stage phase including the completion of company setup and market entry activities
- develops the business plan for market entry in the field of furniture production and design
- represents the company at trade fairs in Dubai and establishes initial customer relationships
- leads the process automation for support requests with the help of AI tools
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using OpenProject
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
77%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 13 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using OpenProject
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 13 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
OpenProject 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%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Automotive (45%)
- Banking and Finance (45%)
- Retail (45%)
- Healthcare (35%)
- Professional Services (35%)
- Energy (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Project coordination with OpenProject
OpenProject is an open-source project management application for planning, tracking and reporting work in one shared environment. Teams use it for classic project plans, agile delivery, hybrid methods and portfolio-level coordination. Its web interface brings schedules, work packages, risks, budgets, documents and communication into connected project spaces.
Core planning features
OpenProject supports structured planning from an initial project outline to final delivery. Professionals configure work packages with assignees, status, priorities, dates, dependencies and custom fields. Gantt charts help teams understand sequence and timing, while roadmaps and milestones make progress visible to sponsors and delivery teams.
- Work packages and dependencies
- Gantt charts, milestones and roadmaps
- Agile boards, backlogs and sprint planning
- Time tracking, costs and project reporting
Ecosystem and integrations
OpenProject can support Scrum, Kanban, traditional project management and hybrid governance in the same installation. Its ecosystem includes project templates, role and permission controls, time and cost modules, document areas, meeting functions and wiki pages. Strong specialists also work with REST API integrations, authentication services, deployment automation and reporting exports.
When companies need expertise
Companies often bring in freelance expertise when a new OpenProject environment must reflect real delivery processes rather than generic defaults. Support may cover migration from spreadsheets or another project tool, workspace design, permissions, data cleanup, custom fields and adoption guidance. German organisations may also value professionals who can align remote collaboration with local teams and multilingual stakeholders.
- Replacing fragmented planning tools
- Moving data into a structured project workspace
- Standardising templates across programmes
- Connecting OpenProject with business systems
What strong professionals deliver
A strong OpenProject professional starts with the organisation’s planning model, approval paths and reporting needs. They distinguish useful configuration from unnecessary complexity, define clear status and ownership rules, and create templates people will actually use. They also test permissions, automate repeatable administration where appropriate and document decisions for internal teams.
Selecting the right specialist
Look for evidence of OpenProject work that resembles your operating model, whether that means software delivery, construction, research, public-sector programmes or professional services. Ask how the specialist handles migration, governance, integrations and user onboarding, not only screen-level configuration. Remote work is practical when requirements, workshops and access controls are prepared clearly; on-site sessions can help when processes span many departments.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about OpenProject, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
OpenProject is used to plan, coordinate and report on projects through work packages, schedules, roadmaps and shared project information. Teams can manage traditional, agile or hybrid delivery, including tasks, dependencies, meetings, documents, time and costs.
OpenProject combines open-source control with structured project management and agile functions. Jira is often chosen for software-focused issue workflows, while Microsoft Project is strongly associated with schedule planning; the right choice depends on governance, collaboration, hosting and integration needs.
An OpenProject specialist may also bring process design, Scrum or Kanban practice, project governance, data migration and reporting expertise. Useful technical skills include REST API integration, identity management, database administration and deployment automation.
The required depth depends on the scope. A small workspace setup may need configuration and onboarding skills, while a larger OpenProject rollout can require migration planning, permission design, integrations, templates and change management.
Yes. OpenProject provides shared work packages, discussions, documents, meetings and status information for distributed teams. German companies should agree on language, access rules, working hours and workshop formats so remote collaboration remains clear.
An OpenProject specialist can work remotely for most configuration, analysis and training tasks. On-site sessions are useful when several departments need to map their processes together, when workshops require direct facilitation or when internal access and governance constraints are complex.
Ask for concrete examples of OpenProject work involving similar teams, workflows or migration conditions. A capable professional should explain configuration choices clearly, demonstrate permission and reporting logic, test integrations and leave behind usable documentation.
Freelancers working with OpenProject should understand both the product and the delivery process behind it. They need to clarify hosting, version, modules, user roles, integrations, data quality and decision ownership before proposing a sustainable setup.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used OpenProject in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 776 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used OpenProject in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 77% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used OpenProject in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used OpenProject in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (15%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used OpenProject in their recent projects are Information Technology (85%), Manufacturing (50%), and Automotive (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used OpenProject in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Product Development (85%), and Project Management (85%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used OpenProject
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