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
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
Marco D.
Last position:
Freelancer at Freelancer
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 29 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 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 29 Oct 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
Portfolio planning
Planisware is an enterprise platform for project portfolio management, product development and innovation planning. Companies use it to connect strategic priorities with budgets, schedules, resources, risks and benefits. Planisware Enterprise supports complex governance, while Planisware Orchestra serves teams that need a more streamlined planning environment.
Core capabilities
Strong Planisware work combines business design with reliable configuration. Specialists shape portfolio structures, workflows, approval paths, calendars, permissions, dashboards and reporting models. They also help teams align financial, operational and product data across the portfolio.
- Configure projects, programs, products and portfolios
- Model capacity, demand, costs and benefits
- Build workflows, forms, dashboards and reports
- Connect Planisware with enterprise data sources
Delivery contexts
Planisware appears in research and development, industrial production, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, engineering and other environments with complex investment decisions. It can support new product introduction, capital planning, transformation portfolios, resource allocation and stage-gate governance. In Germany, specialists often work with distributed business, finance and delivery teams that need consistent planning data.
When to bring expertise
Companies usually seek freelance expertise during an implementation, major redesign, data migration or integration programme. External support is also useful when adoption is weak, reporting cannot be trusted, or the internal team needs a neutral review of its portfolio model.
- Replace disconnected spreadsheets and local planning tools
- Prepare a Planisware rollout or phased expansion
- Improve portfolio governance and decision reporting
- Stabilize integrations, data quality and user adoption
Connected skills
Planisware work often touches project management methods, product lifecycle processes, enterprise architecture and financial controlling. Useful adjacent skills include requirements analysis, process mapping, SQL, data modelling, API or integration work, change management and training. The right specialist understands both the configuration details and the decisions the system must support.
Judging quality
A strong professional explains the reasoning behind a configuration instead of copying a template. Look for experience with comparable portfolio complexity, clear documentation, structured testing and careful migration planning. Ask how they handle permissions, master data, reporting definitions and stakeholder feedback. Remote collaboration can work well when workshops, decisions and handovers are documented; on-site sessions may help with sensitive process alignment in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Planisware, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Planisware is used to manage project, product, innovation and investment portfolios. It brings planning, resources, financial information, risks and governance into a shared environment so leaders can compare priorities and make informed decisions.
Planisware is often considered when an organization needs deep portfolio structures, configurable governance and links between strategy, delivery and finance. Lighter work management tools may be quicker for simple team planning, while Planisware suits complex operating models that require more controlled data and processes.
A strong Planisware specialist may also bring process analysis, project portfolio management, data modelling, SQL, integration design and reporting expertise. Change management and training skills are equally important because the value of the system depends on consistent use across business teams.
The right level depends on scope, data complexity and the number of business processes involved. A focused configuration can suit a specialist with relevant implementation experience, while a broad enterprise rollout needs someone who has led governance, migration, integrations, testing and stakeholder alignment.
Yes. Planisware work can be delivered remotely through structured workshops, shared process documents, demonstrations and test cycles. On-site collaboration may still be valuable for discovery or sensitive governance discussions, and language expectations should be agreed before work begins.
Ask for examples of comparable portfolio models, configuration decisions and delivered integrations. A capable Planisware freelancer can explain how they protect data quality, test workflows, document changes and translate business requirements into maintainable system behaviour.
Planisware can support project, program, product, innovation and portfolio planning within connected governance structures. The exact model depends on the organization’s processes, data definitions and configuration choices, so the specialist should clarify which planning dimensions are in scope.
Successful Planisware work starts with clear decision rules, reliable master data and agreement on ownership. Good professionals validate the design with users, keep reporting definitions consistent, plan integrations carefully and provide documentation and training that support adoption after launch.
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 928 € 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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