OZG Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used OZG
Michael D.
Last position:
SuccessFactors Project Manager at Sysmex Europe SE
SAP HANA - SuccessFactors deployment
- Implementation of sub-modules Recruiting + EC Benefits + TeamGoals
- Global rollout with adaptation to country-specific legal requirements, including standardization
- International stakeholder management
- Onboarding of the new group companies in Kenya and Greece regarding SAP SuccessFactors
Manfred P.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager EfA / OZG Online Services at Senatskanzlei ITD Hamburg, Dataport, Police Hamburg
The online service "Special Use of Streets and No-Parking Zone" was in a partially completed state. The following tasks had to be carried out to reach final completion:
- Preparation of an expert report on the status of the online service, and recommendations for action
- Ensuring that all LEIKAS to be used are available (service catalog / service descriptions of the authorities)
- Creating and aligning concepts for complex IT projects (business/IT concepts, architecture, interfaces, roadmaps)
- Requirements management
- Multi-project management with 3 stakeholders (Police, Dataport, development company)
- Determining resource needs
- Coordination to identify technical requirements through the IT architects
- Creating use cases and test cases
- Creating action items
- Managing external IT service providers
- Coordination and management of all activities
- Conflict resolution / business mediation
- User Acceptance Test (UAT) and acceptance by Hamburg Police (Traffic Directorate, Policy Department, Central Road Traffic Authority)
Technical environment: .NET, EfA minimum requirements, Leikas, Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG), HWG (Hamburg Roads Act), Atlassian Jira, Confluence, MS Office
Olcay C.
Last position:
OWI specialist process modernization at Junikom
Public sector, regulated environment with legal deadlines and interfaces to justice, finance offices, and authorities. Took over a software product, condition unknown. The handover reported 89 percent completion.
Description / Results:
Review of the current state showed only two months of remaining runtime until year-end. Stabilized the product base in four weeks, including setup. Process logic proven instead of estimated: 181 workflows with 28 steps each verified against the legacy system.
Manuel S.
Last position:
Project Manager at Univention
Industry: digital sovereignty, public sector
Responsibilities:
- Project coordination (teams: consulting, development, testing, deployment/operations)
Products and standards:
- Jira, Confluence, Asana, Miro, Mural
- Open Source, Keycloak, Open Xchange, ownCloud
Rainer L.
Last position:
Senior IT Consultant, Senior Software Architect, Senior Software Developer, Senior DevOps Engineer at Techniker Krankenkasse
Automation of the database major / minor releases for the TKeasy project
Concept for database major / minor release automation
As-is analysis
Evaluation of Redgate Flyway functionality
Concept creation
Products: Redgate Flyway, GitHub, Quest, Erwin Data Modeller, Oracle, Atlassian Jira, Atlassian Confluence
Skills: Docker, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Redgate Flyway, Major Releases, Minor Releases
Hüseyin A.
Last position:
Business Analyst at Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Inneres, Sport und Digitalisierung
- Responsibility, also as rollout manager, for the successful transition of a basic OZG platform into the client's standard operations by planning and implementing measures along Service Transition and Service Operation according to ITIL, including workshops in a SAFe environment with more than 40 operational stakeholders
- Building and maintaining cross-organizational stakeholder relationships by organizing and running various information sessions on technical configurations and user guides (platform and EfA services)
- Designing and improving various operational and project documents such as the ITIL operations manual, OLA, SLA, service support concept and rollout instructions
- Modeling project-based processes according to BPMN 2.0, EPK and UML related to OZG services with the goal of integrating them into the operational e-government process landscape (SOA)
- Coordinating operational stakeholders and KPI reporting to the project management team using agile methods according to SAFe
- Tech stack / tools: Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, OneNote, Outlook, Teams), Skype for Business, Cisco Webex, ADONIS, MindManager, Jira, Confluence
Mohammed A.
Last position:
Management Consultant / Program Lead at Adesso SE
- Led hybrid projects (agile and classic) to deliver administration-specific software (application processes) for use across state and federal state boundaries
- Developed tailored specialist and funding processes in the areas of energy saving, business support, and export control for internal case processing use
- Helped shape internal projects such as secure connection to the document management system and integration of authentication components in the context of the Online Access Act
- Analyzed the connection of internal specialist applications to the ERiC client for transmitting payment runs to tax offices
- Built and led the Project Management Office (PMO), moderated weekly management meetings
- Program leadership and operational project leadership, coordination with departments and stakeholders
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive project governance structure, including change and communication concepts
- Performed risk analyses and derived countermeasures
- Built standardized reporting and efficient resource management
- Developed forecasting models for effort estimation, budget, and resource control
- Built and optimized PMO functions to manage multiple programs
- Advised on innovation and modernization measures
- Used IntelliJ IDEA, Git, Keycloak, Docker, Maven, Jenkins, SVN
Meik V.
Last position:
CEO / Managing Consultant at MONTUVA GmbH, Germany
Jan M.
Last position:
Agile Coach at VHV Versicherung
- Did not take on any project assignments during this period
- Conducting coaching sessions, workshops, trainings and facilitation assignments
Florian R.
Last position:
Managing RfP (tender) HR Transformation Program, Program Management Team at Schaeffler AG
- Preparing tender documents
- Managing various specialist departments and suppliers
- Successfully conducting the tender
- Preparing decision documents for multi-stage decision-making committees
- Providing advisory support to the Program Management Team
- Program controlling
Wolfgang T.
Last position:
Overall Project Manager at itzbund
Project content: The use of “Generative Pretrained Transformer” technologies (GPT) will massively change the world of work in the coming years. ITZBund is developing a base service for this, which can be used by its 200 customers. This base service is offered as an on-prem and a cloud variant. Started in 12/23, from 05/24 productive systems (based on MVP) could already be rolled out and operated successfully for several agencies and federal ministries.
Project metrics:
- Budget in 2024 approx. €20M
- approx. 70 people in the core project context
- regular (indirect) contact with approx. 80 people in the wider project environment
My main tasks:
- Overall responsible external project manager
- Project definition phase/project setup and establishment of the project organization
- Strategic and operational project planning, as well as shaping and ongoing adjustments of the project
- Ongoing coordination with project owners and stakeholders in ITZBund
- Ongoing coordination with subproject managers, agile roles and other project staff
- Responsibility for project controlling, quality management, risk management and change management
- Responsibility for providing the base service on on-prem and cloud environments and its continuous development
- Planning and leading several hypercare phases
- Collaboration and ongoing coordination with a partner project of a federal ministry and provision of an MVP
- Coordination with agile teams
- Coordination with operations, release and deployment
- Responsibility for the implementation of the first customer projects
- Responsibility for creating an AI governance
- Ensuring accessibility (BITV)
- Responsibility for setting up a subproject for marketing activities
- Support in building an efficient proposal process
- Stakeholder management
Methodology:
- V-Model XT ITZBund
- Scrum
Tools used:
- Microsoft Office, Skype, MS Project, Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, Miro
Daniel R.
Last position:
Software Engineer at DB InfraGO AG
- Development of dynamic web components for displaying KPIs, intelligent map applications, and operational process analysis tools
- Angular 18+
- Leaflet, MapLibre
- NestJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- PostgreSQL, GraphQL, RabbitMQ
- Gitea, Jenkins, Docker
David B.
Last position:
Acting Partner at Bliestal Consulting UG
- Redesigning cablewise infrastructure with CAT 8.1 keystones, measuring the speed and quality of the new installation with Pockethernet, documentation at a local saddlery
- CAT 8.1 installation and building a data center, site linking, VPN and VLAN configuration for a local car dealership, implementation of IT-Security standards like virus protection (G Data) and firewalling (OPNSense)
- Relocation of a tax office with redesign of the IT infrastructure, virus protection (G Data) and backup solutions (QNAP)
- Planning, conception and implementation of an inhouse data center, BSI-compliant for commercial laundry (including Proxmox-based virtualization of existing infrastructures, QNAP, G Data, OPNSense, APC)
- Implementation and conception of security solutions in the SME sector
- Collaboration on the IT-security concept for the Bremen network of authorities (in the dLAN network)
- Creation of IT-security concept VOIS (modules MESO, KFZ/iKFZ) including audit preparation for KBA
- Expansion of the IT-security concept for the online service for electronic residence registration (eWA) to include use as an eFA (one-for-all) service (nationwide)
- Expansion of the IT-security concept to include modules wos & wvp
- Concept development for the implementation of DIN SPEC 27076 at MSEs and SMEs
- Creation and evaluation of emergency concepts
- Creation and evaluation of response actions and BCM plans
- Assessment of existing business continuity management (ISO 22301)
- Development of BCM strategy options
- Conducting awareness training
Claus F.
Last position:
Program Manager Digital Transformation at Energy utility
- Overall responsibility for a strategic digitalization program with 4 subprojects (including introduction of DMS, customer service automation, data integration)
- Stakeholder management at department head level, leadership of interdisciplinary teams, reporting to the board
- Support for software selection & technical integration (including SaaS applications)
- Tools & methods: Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, BPMN, Power BI
- Industry: Energy supply
- Role: Program Manager, Solution Architect, Change Manager
Ronald T.
Last position:
Product Owner at Dataport AöR
- Setting up and growing the business unit
- Stakeholder management
- Conducting and facilitating workshops to gather requirements
- Requirements analysis and solution design
- Backlog management
- Project planning and management
- Resource planning
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Statistics of experts using OZG
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Government and Administration, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
91%
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 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 OZG
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.
OZG experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Government and Administration (94%)
- Information Technology (91%)
- Professional Services (54%)
- Banking and Finance (49%)
- Insurance (49%)
- Manufacturing (43%)
- Education (37%)
- Telecommunication (37%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What OZG covers
The Onlinezugangsgesetz, usually called OZG, provides the framework for making public administrative services digitally accessible in Germany. It affects service portals, online applications, identity verification, payment flows and the secure exchange of data between authorities. Projects must connect legal requirements with usable digital processes.
Typical deliverables
OZG specialists support programs such as:
- Digital applications for permits, benefits and registrations
- Service portals with clear citizen journeys
- Integration with BundID and other identity services
- Secure data exchange through FIT-Connect
- Reusable forms, APIs and process components
The work often includes requirements analysis, service design, implementation coordination and acceptance testing.
Ecosystem and interfaces
OZG work sits within a broad public-sector ecosystem. Relevant components include BundID, FIT-Connect, the German federal portal, service accounts, eID functions and standards for interoperable administration. Strong specialists understand REST APIs, authentication, data protection, accessibility and the interaction between federal, state and local systems.
When companies need help
Companies often bring in freelance OZG expertise when a public-sector project must move from a legal mandate to a working service. Specialists can strengthen a delivery team during portal integration, service standardization, migration from paper processes or preparation for audits. In Germany, collaboration may involve several authorities, suppliers and language-specific documentation.
What strong specialists do
The best professionals connect policy, process and technology without losing sight of the people using a service. They turn complex requirements into traceable work packages, document interfaces clearly and identify gaps between target processes and existing systems. They also handle stakeholder alignment across authorities and suppliers with precision.
How quality is assessed
Assess OZG specialists through relevant deliverables rather than technology keywords alone. Look for experience with digital public services, identity and access flows, API integration, accessibility, data protection and structured testing. A useful conversation should cover governance, dependencies, security decisions, rollout planning and how progress will be demonstrated to both technical and administrative stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about OZG — answered in short.
OZG, short for Onlinezugangsgesetz, is used to make public administrative services available through digital channels in Germany. It covers online applications, identity checks, information exchange and the service processes behind citizen and business interactions.
Onlinezugangsgesetz work includes more than creating a front end for a portal. It also involves legal requirements, secure identity services, interoperable interfaces, accessibility, process ownership and coordination across administrative bodies.
A strong OZG freelancer often combines public-sector process knowledge with API design, REST integration, authentication, data protection and accessibility. Experience with BundID, FIT-Connect, service portals, automated testing and requirements management is also valuable.
The required depth depends on the assignment. OZG specialists handling a portal integration or identity flow should show comparable delivery evidence, while a process or requirements role may need stronger knowledge of administrative procedures and stakeholder coordination.
OZG projects can often be delivered remotely, especially for analysis, documentation, interface planning and testing. On-site sessions may still help when authorities require workshops, secure access arrangements or close coordination with several public-sector teams.
Ask how the specialist has handled legal requirements, service design, identity, interfaces and acceptance criteria in comparable settings. For Onlinezugangsgesetz work, request concrete examples of documentation, integration decisions and how risks were communicated to non-technical stakeholders.
Not every OZG assignment requires hands-on work with both components, but familiarity with them is useful for many digital administration projects. The right specialist should explain where BundID, FIT-Connect or another interface belongs in the target process and what dependencies it creates.
A capable OZG professional can describe a clear path from service requirement to tested digital process. Look for precise interface documentation, traceable decisions, attention to accessibility and data protection, and a practical method for coordinating authorities, suppliers and users.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used OZG in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 862 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used OZG in their recent projects, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used OZG in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used OZG in their recent projects are German (100%), English (89%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used OZG in their recent projects are Government and Administration (94%), Information Technology (91%), and Professional Services (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used OZG in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Project Management (94%), and Product Development (71%).
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