OpenProject Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used OpenProject
Michele Heine
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
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).
Peter Jehle
Last position:
Interim Teamlead at Somnomedics
- Interim Teamlead to setup a project with STM32 and NORA Bluetooth module.
- Customer is planning new hardware to replace existing hardware with Bluetooth communication instead cable connection.
- Project was already started but the requirements were not defined.
- System based on STM32 and Nora B106 CPU.
- Analyzing the existing available code base.
- Checking for possible solutions to get the project working.
- Defining the requirements.
- Applying some rules to improve the team communication.
- Working with the NRF tools to get the custom board based on NORA B106 (NRF5340) working.
- Implementation of a simple device communication by Bluetooth.
- Preparation of documentation.
- Leading communication meetings.
- Conducted discussions with customer.
- Tools used: JIRA, OneNote, Git, Confluence, Nordic NRF, Nora B106.
Hanna Fischer
Last position:
Interim Recruiter at Galmbacher Consulting
- Telephone pre-screening of candidates
- Detailed analysis and evaluation of resumes
- Continuous process optimization to increase efficiency in the selection process
Michael Dobmeier
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 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
Hüseyin Özgün Gönüllü
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 Petruş
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
Gwen Glaser
Last position:
Senior Ruby on Rails & DevOps Developer at Sapiens
Further development of a software solution for managing test requests and test notifications according to §106d SGB V for the Hamburg Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
- Developed numerous features, performance optimizations, refactoring, error analysis
- Refactored the dev container setup
- Optimized the GitLab CI build pipeline
- Contributed optimizations to the team workflow
Stefan Kassler
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
Marcus Wiederstein
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
Christoph Stölzel
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 Hesse
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)
Klaus Ewers
Last position:
Exasolution DBA at Rechenzentrum Innsbruck
- Exasolution DBA server consulting and migration to version 8
- Analysis of SQL query performance and tuning
- Troubleshooting batch scripts
- Technologies: GitLab, EXACloud, EXAOperation, DBeaver, Control-M
Tobias Buse
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
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Statistics of experts using OpenProject
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
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
85%
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 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany 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 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Project control
OpenProject is a project management system for teams that need clear plans, tasks, timelines, and collaboration in one place. It is used for structured delivery, portfolio views, issue tracking, and project reporting. Companies hire specialists when they want a controlled setup instead of scattered spreadsheets and ad hoc tools.
Core features
- Work packages, milestones, and Gantt planning
- Agile boards and backlogs for sprint work
- Time, cost, and budget tracking
- Wiki, documents, and project collaboration
- Role-based permissions and project templates
Ecosystem
Strong OpenProject work often touches LDAP, SSO, email integrations, and API connections to surrounding business tools. Specialists also handle Docker-based installs, upgrades, backups, and theme or workflow adjustments. In Germany, many companies ask for support that fits mixed on-site and remote teams and clear communication in English or German.
When to bring in help
Bring in freelance expertise when an instance must be introduced quickly, migrated from another tool, or cleaned up after years of uneven use. OpenProject specialists are also useful when departments need standard workflows, better permissions, or reporting that leadership can actually use. A good expert keeps the system practical and easy to maintain.
What strong specialists do
A strong OpenProject professional understands both project management practice and the product’s setup details. They know how to model phases, work packages, boards, and dashboards so the tool supports real delivery instead of adding overhead. They also test access, notifications, and reporting paths so teams trust the system.
Fit for your team
OpenProject fits organizations that want self-hosted project control, transparent planning, and a shared source of truth for work. It is common in IT, public sector, engineering, consulting, and internal transformation teams. Companies usually look for specialists who can balance process design with a calm, hands-on setup.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about OpenProject, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
OpenProject is used to plan projects, track tasks, manage milestones, and keep team work visible. It is a fit when a company wants structured project control, shared timelines, and a place for collaboration that is not tied to a simple task list. Many teams also use it for portfolio views and progress reporting.
OpenProject is often chosen when a team wants stronger project structure than a simple board tool, but less complexity than a heavy planning suite. Compared with Jira, it is usually better for broader project coordination and classic project management. Compared with Microsoft Project, it is often easier to share across teams that need daily collaboration.
A good OpenProject specialist should understand project workflows, permissions, reporting, and how teams actually run work. Useful adjacent skills include Linux, Docker, authentication setup, and API integration. If the system is self-hosted, backup and upgrade planning also matter.
A OpenProject project needs senior help when the setup must support many teams, strict access rules, or a migration from another system. Senior specialists are also valuable when workflows have become messy and need to be redesigned without disrupting delivery. If leadership depends on reporting, quality of the structure matters a lot.
Yes, OpenProject works well for remote collaboration because it centralizes tasks, boards, documents, and project updates. For teams in Germany, it often helps to have at least part of the setup and handover in German, especially when non-technical users are involved. Remote support is common, but workshops on-site can still help at the start.
A strong OpenProject freelancer explains how they will map your real process into the tool, not just how they will install it. Look for clear examples of workflow design, permissions, migration work, and user adoption. Good specialists also ask about governance, reporting, and who will own the system after handover.
OpenProject supports both, which is one reason it is used in mixed environments. Agile teams can use boards and backlogs, while classic project teams can rely on milestones, dependencies, and Gantt planning. The right specialist will shape the setup around the way your teams actually work.
Before starting with OpenProject, a freelancer should ask who uses the system, what needs to be tracked, and whether the instance is self-hosted or managed elsewhere. They should also ask about identity management, integrations, reporting needs, and migration history. That information helps avoid a setup that looks fine but fails in daily use.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used OpenProject in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 750 € 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, 85% 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 19 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 (85%), Product Development (80%), and Project Management (80%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used OpenProject
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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