Product Information Management Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used Product Information Management
Jevgeni B.
Last position:
orderbird
- Supported orderbird in setting up and driving an internal advanced analytics project for the internal customer dashboard
- Structured the internal dashboard project for later development
Marcus B.
Last position:
Alpecin.de - Dr. Wolff Group
- Development of a component library based on a design system for several international brands such as Alpecin, Karex, Linola and Plantur 39
- Integration of headless CMS, PIM and commerce solutions
- UI/UX development
- Prototype development
- MVP development
- API design and development
- SaaS development (whitelabel/multi-tenant)
- Headless CMS integration
- Design systems Digital signage
- Internationalization (i18n)
- Javascript
- Component library
- Tailwind CSS
- Storybook
- HTML
- Vue 3
- Storyblok
- Github Actions
- SEO
- i18n Theming
- React
Sascha B.
Last position:
Interim Lead PM & Business Designer for Backoffice at Otto.de
- Setup: retail group in transition, agile environment, team with 10 developers
- Goal: replacement of a software monolith, redesign of static content, structuring of further backoffice portals
- Challenge: complex system-side dependencies, stakeholders for software development & digitalization
- Tasks: subject-matter responsibility for static content and operational processes
André B.
Last position:
External Attack Surface Assessment & Cybersecurity Readiness Checks at Graydaxe Cybersecurity GmbH
- Conducting cybersecurity readiness checks based on an in-house assessment methodology
- Analyzing the external attack surface using the Graydaxe EASM platform
- Assessing maturity levels and deriving prioritized recommendations for action
Steffen S.
Last position:
Senior Technical PM, CRM Core Experience & AI at Propstack GmbH (Scout24 S.E.)
- Built a JTBD-based prioritization framework for 3,000+ accumulated feature requests, identified 27 broker jobs, validated 8 through 25 user interviews, and used the resulting job map as a live prioritization filter for all incoming channels (Upvoty, CSAT, consulting tickets).
- Responsible for the Scout24 Lighthouse initiative: Document Intelligence with full RAG architecture (semantic chunking, bge-m3 embeddings, pgvector, BM25+Dense hybrid retrieval).
- Reduced lead time of customer feature requests to 3.1 days through code analysis, ticket specification, and independent implementation using a coding agent (Codex).
- Developed an LLM-based support agent (GPT-4o mini, Codex-generated merge requests) that reduced 3rd-level escalations from 40% to 5% of all monthly tickets.
- Integrated six partners through technical coordination, specification, backlog and release management, and led seven full stack developers.
- Eliminated regulatory exposure for brokers in six weeks through risk analysis (BGH ruling on distance selling/GDPR), new audit features, and coordination with legal and data protection officers.
Markus M.
Last position:
Business Analyst and Project Manager at Sachsenlotto GmbH
- Business analysis of the instant win games segment (financial, IT landscape, organization, customers)
- Gap analysis and resulting requirements, project planning, milestone planning, stakeholder management, risk analysis, project documentation, playbooks
- Successful establishment of sales activities and processes for instant win games
Bertrand R.
Last position:
Interim IAM Product Owner (Identity Management) at REWE digital GmbH
- Establishing Identity & Directory Management as a new (split-off) team & product within the IAM cluster.
- Leading the “Identity & Directory Management” product (8 people) as Product Owner.
- Concept for ‘Digital Identities’, i.e. IDs with n users/accounts and strategy for a modernized product offering.
- Upgrading APIs, migrating to a containerized infrastructure, rolling out international markets & standardized solutions across the REWE enterprise group.
- Tech: OpenText™ (NetIQ) eDirectory & Identity Manager, LDAP, SAP HR/HCM, Docker/Kubernetes/Podman, REST APIs, Microsoft Active Directory & Entra ID, postgresDB, Keycloak, Ansible, Cyberark (PAM), Apache Kafka, Jira, Confluence, Miro.
Vijay S.
Last position:
Head of Digital Product at Allride GmbH
- Defined and executed the end-to-end vision for Allride’s core mobility product, launching a fully functional mobile app on iOS and Android in under 3 months.
- Led product from 0 to 1 crafting roadmap, aligning teams, and driving execution to meet user needs and business objectives.
- Built a tiered S/M/L/XL subscription model based on mobility usage, launching the first MVP with built-in rewards and coupons to drive adoption of Allride’s recurring plans.
- Designed and implemented a high-conversion referral program that rewarded both referrers and invitees, driving 12% of new user acquisition through organic growth loops.
- Developed and launched Allride for Work, a B2B mobility benefit solution that enabled companies to offer sustainable commute plans to employees, driving corporate adoption and unlocking a new recurring revenue stream.
- Aligned product initiatives with sustainable mobility goals, contributing to rapid growth and early media coverage.
Jürgen G.
Last position:
Data Analysis & Harmonization at Various clients/consulting partners
- Analysis and harmonization of master data
- Analysis of product and customer portfolios and KPI identification
- Preparation and harmonization of raw material master data for migration
- Marketing and customer support as well as organization at real estate agencies
Aadityavelava V.
Last position:
Senior Product Manager – Checkout & Cloud Identity at SCAYLE (ABOUT YOU Group)
- Defined the headless Checkout product strategy (APIs, contracts, extensibility) and roadmap; partnered with Engineering/SecOps to refactor and harden the platform for externalization.
- Aligned MDs/C-level on a multi-quarter roadmap, business cases, and success metrics (conversion, time-to-launch for partners, incident rate, SLA adherence).
- Chaired cross-functional planning (multiple PMs and squads); ran RICE prioritization and capacity planning for the unit; sequenced dependencies across Frontend, Payments, Platform, and Security.
- Rolled out a multi-tenant OIDC Identity Provider (SSO, RBAC, tenant isolation, data reuse) and integrated it with Checkout and partner apps; reduced login friction and support escalations.
- Established a governed Rules Engine (eligibility, promotions, shipping and payment rules, compliance guards) with versioning, safe rollouts, and clear ownership across teams.
Armik Y.
Last position:
Freelance Digital Business Strategist at Self-employed
- Built e-commerce/marketplace infrastructure for SMEs
- Consulted & implemented digital processes
- Developed inbound marketing strategy and implemented various methods
Martin S.
Last position:
Senior Consultant at COSMO CONSULT Unternehmensgruppe
- Consulting and operational project management for e-commerce with a focus on shop tech
- Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Shopify
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Statistics of experts using Product Information Management
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years (Germany: 21 years)
Position duration
1.7 years (Germany: 2.5 years)
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Media and Entertainment
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
91%
Master's degree or higher
45% (Germany: 48%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
92% (Germany: 96%)
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 Berlin 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 Berlin using Product Information Management
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.
Product Information Management 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 (100%)
- Retail (75%)
- Media and Entertainment (58%)
- Professional Services (58%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Energy (42%)
- Real Estate (42%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What PIM does
Product Information Management, usually called PIM, centralizes the product data that companies publish across online shops, marketplaces, sales channels and printed catalogs. It keeps descriptions, specifications, images, documents, translations and channel rules consistent. A well-designed PIM process gives teams one controlled source for rich, reliable product information.
Core capabilities
PIM work combines information architecture, data governance and channel delivery. Specialists model product families, define attributes, manage relationships and create workflows for enrichment, review and approval. They also configure roles, validation rules, localization and search so teams can maintain large catalogs without losing control.
- Design product models and category structures
- Import, clean and enrich supplier data
- Manage translations, variants and digital assets
- Prepare channel-specific product feeds
Ecosystem and tooling
Common PIM environments include Akeneo, Pimcore, Salsify and Informatica, alongside custom solutions built around commerce platforms. Effective work often involves ERP and CRM integrations, DAM systems, APIs, ETL pipelines, data quality rules and feed management. Specialists may also work with Adobe Commerce, Shopify, Shopware, Salesforce Commerce Cloud or marketplace connectors.
When companies need expertise
Companies often bring in freelance PIM specialists during a platform selection, catalog migration, replatforming or international expansion. They can also help when product data is inconsistent, suppliers use incompatible formats or channel teams repeatedly fix the same content by hand. Berlin businesses serving industrial, retail and consumer markets may value professionals who can collaborate across German and international teams.
- Replace spreadsheets and disconnected catalog processes
- Migrate product data between PIM platforms
- Connect PIM with ERP, commerce and marketplace systems
- Improve governance for multilingual catalogs
What strong professionals deliver
Strong professionals begin with the business model and channel requirements rather than configuring fields in isolation. They document ownership, map source data, define measurable validation rules and plan a migration that protects identifiers, relationships and media. They can explain trade-offs clearly to marketing, commerce, merchandising and technical teams.
Choosing the right specialist
Look for evidence of a comparable catalog structure, integration landscape and rollout stage. Ask how the specialist handles duplicate records, incomplete attributes, variants, localized content, approvals and failed synchronizations. For remote collaboration, agree on access, documentation, working language and decision ownership early; on-site workshops in Berlin can help when many teams need to align.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Product Information Management.
Product Information Management is used to collect, structure, enrich and distribute product information across sales and marketing channels. It helps companies keep specifications, descriptions, media, translations and channel formats consistent while reducing manual content corrections.
PIM focuses on the commercial product information needed for discovery and purchase, while a DAM primarily manages digital assets such as images and videos. An ERP usually owns operational records such as inventory, suppliers and orders; a PIM combines relevant source data with enriched content for publication.
A strong Product Information Management specialist often understands data modeling, SQL, APIs, ETL processes and product taxonomy. Experience with DAM, ERP, ecommerce platforms, marketplace feeds, localization and data governance is also valuable.
The right level depends on the catalog complexity, number of source systems and rollout scope. A smaller configuration may need focused platform expertise, while a migration or global rollout calls for proven skills in data mapping, governance, integrations and change management.
Yes. PIM projects can be delivered remotely when data ownership, access, documentation and review processes are clear. Berlin-based teams may still choose on-site workshops for taxonomy decisions, migration planning or alignment between commerce, marketing and technical stakeholders.
Ask for examples of product models, migration plans, integration designs and validation rules from comparable work. A capable Product Information Management professional explains assumptions, identifies data risks early and connects technical decisions to channel and business requirements.
Companies commonly evaluate PIM products such as Akeneo, Pimcore, Salsify and Informatica, as well as capabilities within broader commerce suites. The best choice depends on catalog complexity, governance needs, integration requirements, budget and the skills available to operate it.
Freelancers may design the information model, profile source data, configure workflows, build integrations or prepare channel feeds. Product Information Management work can also include platform migration, multilingual enrichment, quality monitoring and documentation for internal teams.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 829 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 45% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects are English (100%), German (92%), and French (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Retail (75%), and Media and Entertainment (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (92%), and Business Intelligence (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Product Information Management
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