Planisware Experts in Germany
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Christoph H.
Last position:
Project Manager & Test Manager at Cyber Security
SAP S/4HANA upgrade from Release 2021 to 2025 and FI/CO transformation as part of a new TOM. Four streams and two SAP service providers; management during ongoing operations.
Overall responsibility for time, quality and budget as well as cross-stream coordination of the four streams
Coordination of process streams, business functions and SAP service providers
Establishment and management of governance, planning, risks, dependencies, resources and escalations
Provider management, regular management reporting, and preparation and execution of project and Steering Committee meetings
Responsibility as Test Manager for test strategy, test planning, UAT, defect management and acceptance
Result: Successful preparation for Go-live on 28.09.2026 during ongoing operations; quality and the planned absence of production interruptions ensured. Project governance established and positive feedback from management and stakeholders.
Wolfgang D.
Last position:
Agile Coach / technical sparring partner - industrial HW-/SW product development at WAGO
I support the development of an industrial automation and communication product in which hardware, firmware, embedded software, system architecture, and testing work closely together. As a coach and technical sparring partner, I support product and project owners as well as development teams in turning product goals into a clear technical delivery structure.
- Technical Vision & Strategy: translated product goals into prioritized requirements, milestones, decisions, and executable work packages for HW-/SW teams.
- HW-/SW Collaboration: structured the interfaces between hardware, firmware, Embedded Linux/RTOS, fieldbus/connectivity, system test, and product management; made risks and dependencies transparent.
- Coaching & Leadership Sparring: clarified roles, responsibilities, prioritization, and decision paths with technical leads and teams and strengthened cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Methods & environment: Polarion, GitHub, requirements engineering, configuration management, PROFINET, embedded systems, agile delivery, coaching, and facilitation.
Christian B.
Last position:
Senior Program Manager (Freelance) at Bellerose Consulting
- Advise organizations on integrating AI into project and program management practices, delivering measurable productivity improvements
- Designed and implemented an AI agent to improve project communication, transparency, and reporting quality
Marco D.
Last position:
Freelancer at Freelancer
Rufus H.
Last position:
Independent Consultant & Manager at Henneken Consulting
- Supports companies and teams in designing and implementing strategies and projects
- Carries out necessary organizational development and change for a VUCA world
Projects & Key Activities:
- Led a company-wide digital transformation project at an insurance company (≥10,000 employees) to boost the use of digital distribution channels, targeting cost savings of around €5 million
- Provided management consulting in agile corporate leadership and project governance for an architecture and engineering firm
- Led a digitalization project at an insurance company to use digital distribution channels, achieving cost savings of around €3.5 million
- Designed and supported the company-wide rollout of Print & Follow, Follow Me Print, and Pull Printing at an insurance company
- Designed and implemented an audit-proof compliance process (FATCA & CRS) at an insurance company
- Led an output optimization project at an insurance company, reducing costs by €1.2 million
- Relocated and set up a new data center infrastructure for a healthcare service provider/software vendor
- Supported the acquisition of a coverholder by a foreign investor (change management, process optimization)
- Co-led a company-wide reporting implementation project (KPI tracking) at an insurance company
- Led the feasibility study for a company-wide output optimization project at an insurance company
- Advised and designed agile corporate leadership and project governance for an architecture and engineering firm
- Continued the digitalization project to implement a digital document management system (DMS) at AOK
Nina P.
Last position:
CAPA Manager Encapsulation Department (Competence Center Kreon) at Abbott Laboratories
- Planning, implementation and documentation of root cause analyses, CAPA actions and deviation reports in close cooperation with customers
- Presentations for audits
- Training of employees
- Reviewing all batch documentation and ensuring GMP conformity and overall compliance in close cooperation with the quality department
Ailyn S.
Last position:
Product Owner in Diagnostics and OTA at Anonymous (Automaker)
- Development of an OTA specification and architecture
- Strategy, content & scope management, risk management, communication management, change management, stakeholder management
Steffen H.
Last position:
Freelance management consultant and owner at Gordi Consult
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Statistics of experts using Planisware
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
88%
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 Planisware
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.
Planisware experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (63%)
- Information Technology (63%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Energy (38%)
- Insurance (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Planisware covers
Planisware is an enterprise platform for project portfolio management, product development and innovation planning. Companies use it to connect strategy with budgets, schedules, resources, risks and delivery decisions. Its applications support a shared view of complex initiatives across business units.
Products and ecosystem
Planisware Enterprise supports broad portfolio and project governance, while Planisware Orchestra focuses on collaborative planning and operational workflows. Specialists work with portfolio structures, project templates, demand management, resource capacity, financial planning, workflow rules, reporting and integrations with enterprise systems.
Typical use cases
- Build portfolio roadmaps and investment scenarios
- Plan project milestones, dependencies and critical paths
- Balance resource demand with available capacity
- Track costs, benefits, risks and delivery status
- Standardize governance across product and project teams
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance Planisware specialists during a new implementation, a major configuration change or a portfolio operating-model redesign. External expertise is also useful when data quality is weak, adoption is slow or existing workflows no longer reflect how teams make decisions. In Germany, collaboration may combine remote delivery with on-site workshops and German-language stakeholder sessions.
Delivery skills to look for
Strong professionals translate planning processes into maintainable Planisware configurations. They understand portfolio governance, project controls, capacity planning, financial structures, permissions, workflow design and executive reporting. They can also map source data, define integration requirements, test scenarios and document decisions for internal teams.
Signs of quality
- Requirements are tied to clear portfolio and delivery decisions
- Configuration is separated from unnecessary customization
- Data structures support reliable reporting and forecasting
- User roles, workflows and permissions are tested in context
- Handover includes documentation and practical enablement
A capable specialist explains trade-offs in plain language and validates the system with real planning cases. They should show how governance, usability and data integrity will remain aligned as portfolios change.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Planisware, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Planisware is used to manage project and product portfolios, investment decisions, resource capacity, budgets, risks and delivery progress. It gives companies a structured way to connect strategic priorities with operational planning across many initiatives.
Planisware is designed for portfolio-level governance and investment planning, while Jira is commonly centered on agile team delivery and Microsoft Project focuses on detailed scheduling. The right choice depends on whether the main need is enterprise portfolio control, team execution or traditional project planning.
A strong Planisware specialist should understand portfolio management, project controls, resource planning, financial modelling and change management. Data migration, reporting, integration design and stakeholder facilitation are also valuable when the platform must connect several business functions.
The required background depends on the scope, data quality and governance model. A focused configuration task may need a specialist with experience in the relevant module, while a company-wide rollout calls for someone who has handled process design, integrations, testing, adoption and handover across complex portfolios.
Planisware work can often be delivered remotely through workshops, shared documentation and structured testing. On-site sessions in Germany can still help with process discovery, stakeholder alignment and training, especially when several departments must agree on a common planning model.
Planisware Enterprise is suited to broad portfolio, project and governance requirements, while Planisware Orchestra is aimed at more collaborative planning and workflow needs. A specialist should assess operating processes, user groups, reporting needs and integration boundaries before recommending the best fit.
Ask a Planisware freelancer to explain how they would model your portfolios, roles, workflows, data and reporting before discussing configuration details. Quality is shown through clear assumptions, traceable requirements, realistic test cases, controlled changes and documentation that your team can maintain.
Planisware engagements require more than product configuration. Specialists should clarify the client’s portfolio governance, decision rights, source systems, security model, reporting expectations and delivery language, then agree how remote collaboration, workshops and knowledge transfer will work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Planisware in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 929 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Planisware in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Planisware in their recent projects have 22 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 Planisware in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and Spanish (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Planisware in their recent projects are Automotive (63%), Information Technology (63%), and Healthcare (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Planisware in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Product Development (88%), and Project Management (88%).
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