Product Information Management Experts in Berlin
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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 sales processes for Instant Win-Games
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-tenent)
- 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.
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
19 years (Germany: 22 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: 49%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
92% (Germany: 95%)
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 Berlin 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 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 29 Oct 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
Product data foundation
Product Information Management, commonly called PIM, centralizes the information used to sell and support products. It manages descriptions, specifications, attributes, media, translations and compliance content in a controlled structure. Companies use PIM to create consistent product experiences across online shops, catalogs, marketplaces and sales channels.
What PIM delivers
A well-designed PIM system gives teams one trusted source for product content while allowing each channel to receive the right format and detail. It supports enrichment, approval, localization, versioning and distribution without forcing every team to work in spreadsheets.
- Centralize product attributes, descriptions and digital assets
- Adapt content for regions, brands, channels and languages
- Govern approvals, ownership, completeness and publication
- Distribute reliable data to commerce and marketplace channels
Ecosystem and integration
PIM work sits between business operations and technical systems. Specialists often connect tools such as Akeneo, Pimcore, Salsify or Contentserv with ERP, ecommerce, DAM, CMS, search and marketplace services. Useful skills include data modeling, API integration, import and export processes, taxonomy design, workflow configuration and data quality management.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is valuable when product data is fragmented, a new commerce channel is launching or an existing PIM implementation is not producing consistent results. It can also help during system selection, migration, replatforming, international expansion or the redesign of product governance.
- Select and configure a PIM solution for a complex catalog
- Map ERP and supplier data into a clean product model
- Migrate, deduplicate and enrich legacy product records
- Improve channel feeds, search relevance and content completeness
Strong professional practice
Strong professionals begin with the product model and the people who maintain it, not only with software settings. They clarify ownership, define reusable attributes, separate facts from marketing content and establish practical approval rules. They also test integrations, document decisions and make data quality visible to commercial teams.
Berlin project context
In Berlin, PIM specialists may support retail, manufacturing, consumer goods, wholesale and digital commerce businesses serving local and international markets. Remote collaboration works well when data ownership, system access and delivery milestones are clear; on-site workshops can help when teams need to align on taxonomy, workflows or migration decisions. German and English communication may both matter, depending on the organization and its markets.
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 content from a controlled source. It helps companies keep specifications, descriptions, translations, images and channel data consistent across ecommerce stores, catalogs, marketplaces and sales teams.
PIM focuses on structured product information and the workflows that prepare it for sales channels. A DAM primarily manages digital assets, a CMS manages broader content and an ERP manages operational records such as inventory, purchasing and finance; these systems usually work together rather than replace one another.
A strong Product Information Management specialist often brings skills in data modeling, taxonomy, API integration, ERP and ecommerce systems, DAM, search, localization and data governance. Experience with imports, exports, supplier feeds and marketplace requirements is also useful.
The right level depends on the scope. A focused workflow or feed change may need a specialist who can configure and test a defined area, while a migration or enterprise rollout calls for experience with product models, stakeholder alignment, integrations, data quality and change management.
Product Information Management work is often suitable for remote collaboration from Berlin because configuration, mapping, documentation and testing can be handled online. Workshops may be more effective on site when teams must agree on ownership, taxonomy or approval processes, and German or English language skills may be relevant.
A capable PIM freelancer should leave behind a documented product model, mapped data sources, configured workflows and tested channel outputs. Clear migration rules, validation checks, integration documentation and guidance for content teams are important signs of a complete delivery.
Ask the specialist to explain how they would model products, handle variants, resolve conflicting source data and measure content completeness. Look for practical examples, clear assumptions, careful testing and an understanding of how product data affects operations, search and customer-facing channels.
After Product Information Management goes live, specialists may improve supplier onboarding, add channels, refine taxonomy, automate enrichment, support localization or resolve integration issues. They can also help teams establish governance so product content stays accurate as catalogs and markets change.
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 19 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%).
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