Product Information Management Experts in Munich
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Rahul Joshi
Last position:
Hybris Consultant at Bosch Digital
- Implement Hybris Commerce projects for customer.
- Provide technical implementation of Developer and Integrator portal using Hybris solution.
- Integration with Billing and Payment systems.
- Technical ownership of the solution.
- Introduce best practices in Hybris solution and Java technologies.
- Provide release support on AWS environments.
- Technical focal point for sales and engineering teams.
- Supporting engineering team to scope the requirements and in architecting & designing the solutions.
- Proliferate best practices from one project to others, Knowledge management.
Paul Privler
Last position:
Independent Consultant – Industry/ Embedded/ IoT at Self-employed
Consulting and support in the areas of sales/business/technology/development/marketing:
- Sales, Key Account Management
- Business Development, business/corporate development
- Partner management
- Program/project management
- Product management & marketing
- Technical marketing, content marketing
- New business, innovation and technologies
Until July 2021 active as advisor and consultant for Mixed Mode in the areas of Key Account Management, Project Management and Business Development.
From Q3/2021 successful delivery of various customer projects in the area of Business Development, corporate development, consulting, coaching, technical content management, sales and marketing:
- EMS service provider and PCB test house, inspection systems: revision of company portfolio and presentation. Integration of specialized distribution for optical inspection systems from Japan: content management, marketing, communication, web, sales automation, lead generation
- Full service marketing agency – technology marketing for industry: expansion of the existing B2B and B2C marketing portfolio with industrial and technology topics: content management, presentation and focus on "technical marketing", web, target market and customer analysis, lead automation, consulting
- Software product manufacturer & software development in the field of security for Embedded & IoT: company alignment and portfolio definition for an IoT and Embedded Security company with a SaaS solution for IoT device management: building a partner network to offer complete Embedded/IoT security solutions, technical content, company alignment and portfolio definition, strategy & planning, target market and customer analysis, product marketing/USPs for the security device management tool "IoT-Suite", standards and regulations for cyber resilience (e.g. CRA, NIS2, RED), web content, SEO, management of marketing and sales agencies, CRM, sales, presentations, trade fairs, congresses, building company webinars & events
- Software engineering service provider/system house for IoT, Embedded, web, mobile and desktop applications: business development, content creation, customer acquisition and sales
- Manufacturer of memory products with security features as an add-on: memory products in standard form factors (SD, CF, SSD...) are extended with security modules such as HSM, TPM or secure elements and thus offer users secure data storage, transfer and access. Also interesting as an upgrade or retrofit solution to meet the coming new regulations and requirements regarding cybersecurity such as CRA, RED and NIS2. Business & New Business Development for the area "Embedded IoT Solutions & Security", sales & marketing. Expansion of the pure semiconductor business to include security solutions and services. Interface between management, marketing, sales and product management. Building business partners, technology partners, system integrators and resellers from the Embedded, IoT, OT and IT environment. Creating reference designs/demos/lighthouse cases and proof of concepts for cross- and reference selling. Co-marketing with security partners. Technical content creation for web, sales and marketing, webinars, social media etc. Networking, participation in trade fairs, congresses and events. Lead generation, qualification, follow-up and conversion to customer. Product definition, USPs, features. Analysis of competitors, market positioning, target markets - strategy, concept and measures - go to market.
- Marketing agency group with sales and management consulting: consulting for companies on restructuring, market analysis and market entry, go-to-market concepts, customer acquisition and expansion, new customer generation, lead generation and management, concepts and execution of campaigns (web, mail, social media, phone outreach in person or with AI voice assistant, webinars...). Processing and managing customer product data for PIM product information and DAM data asset management systems. Focus on customers in the industrial and technology environment with products and services that need explanation.
Paul Webster
Last position:
Agentic AI Solution Architect at Solvd GmbH
As the Solution Architect for Agentic AI in auto claims processing, I led global customer delivery implementations, encompassing solution design and detailing, multi-tenancy, process flows, integration with third-party solutions, and localization requirements.
- Architectural Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements, managing requirements and creating detailed specifications.
- Service Definition: Developed comprehensive technical definitions for services and integration contracts.
- AI Process Management: Automated AI process management, focusing on analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Requirements Gathering: Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes to identify optimization opportunities.
- Agile Collaboration: Employed agile methodologies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
- Technical Support: Assisted senior management with technical analyses and deliverability assessments.
Siegfried-Thor Bolz
Last position:
AI Solutions Architect & Developer at E-Commerce
- Integrated LangChain middleware between AEM and SAP PIM system
- Developed a FastAPI interface for system communication
- Implemented vector embeddings for semantic product search
- Evaluated LLM models (Vertex AI/Gemini, LM Studio, Hugging Face, OpenAI) for product analysis
- Developed an AEM component to display product recommendations and integrated the recommendation API into the AEM authoring process
- Designed and implemented Pinecone vector database for product embeddings
- Optimized response times and caching strategies
- Evaluated Vertex AI Studio for LLM testing and prompt workflows
- Implemented secure API routing and access control for AI components via FastAPI and gateway validation
Celso Kurrle
Last position:
SAP Commerce Cloud FullStack Developer at Spar
- Implementation of a GitLab CI/CD pipeline based on SAP Commerce Cloud 2211
- Development of a new B2C shop with Vue, Node and TypeScript to ensure scalability, extensibility and performance optimization
- Integration of Microsoft Azure Event Grid with SAP Hybris
- Implementation of BDD with Cucumber using Gherkin syntax to promote collaboration between development and business teams
- Support and customization of a Spartacus shop
- Technologies/Languages: Java, REST, OData, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Cucumber, Node, Vue, TypeScript, Spartacus, GitLab CI/CD, Gradle, Maven, Ant, SonarQube
Nike Peter
Last position:
Freelance Product Manager at Freelance
- Discovery, scoping, strategy, assembling my team, implementation, regulatory approval and launch of a medical companion app within 5 months
- Led a team switching from project methodology to agile/lean methodology, set up team strategy and target KPIs, and developed features to customize physical products to individual use cases and needs
- Assessed and sharpened the concept of a patient portal for hospitals, set up resource and timeline plan, and recommended team setup, strategy and implementation
- Developed and implemented a 3rd party authentication feature in partner destinations, improved enrollment flow UX, and supported teams transitioning from project to product thinking
- Convinced major players in the transport and medical industry to enter long-term digital pilot partnerships to create value together
Thomas Martin
Last position:
Interim - Head of Product at THE MARCOM ENGINE
- Leading 8 content teams and coordinating the tech teams
- Ensuring quality requirements of the apps for BMW & MINI worldwide (customer rating 4.5/5)
- 25% more effective content delivery
- Improved internal workflows
- UX product improvements for 10% more reach and 5% more app users in 3 months
Sascha Jürgens
Last position:
Agile Coach & Partner at Agisolve GmbH – Pragmatic Agility® | Edler & Stiegler GmbH | CTN Consulting
- Create a product and service portfolio delivering a 360 degree approach to digital corporate sustainability covering KPI management, CSRD reporting and sustainable strategy
- Create vision and business case
- Onboard and align business partners, negotiate contracts
- Set up partner network as self-organized agile team
- Co-develop product and service portfolio
- Coordinate sales and marketing, go-to-market strategy and roadmap
Karnika Jain
Last position:
Senior IT Delivery Specialist at Essity
- Led €2M enterprise delivery across European and LATAM markets, with on-time, on-budget execution.
- Established PMO governance covering risk, change control and executive reporting.
- Owned vendor selection, contract negotiation and SLA governance for scalable long-term solutions.
- Drove IT-Business alignment with roadmap plans focused on cost optimization and customer value.
- Delivered MAUT, PIM Upgrade, Data Syndication and Healthcare application initiatives across Waterfall, Hybrid and Agile projects.
Jörg Schlapinski
Last position:
Interim Release Management, Test Coordination at Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG
- Cross-project test coordination and management for minor and major releases in a complex, integrated test environment
- Coordination of test batch executions
- Conducting project and release status meetings, collecting and communicating project status, and approving releases
Philipp Schmidt
Last position:
MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect at Self-employed
- Setup and configuration of an M365 tenant on a hybrid basis
- SSO integration of the existing app infrastructure like Metamost, Huhu, etc.
- License consulting, Entra ID initial configuration, MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management
- Intune: initial configuration, Windows 11 Autopilot, iPhone AES
- Takeover of the tenant and preparation of a security audit
- Rollout of iPhones with AES (formerly DEP) as COPE (Corporate Owned, Business Enabled)
- Connecting external customers with enhanced security through Conditional Access
- Consulting on cloud-first strategy and migration to a cloud-only business
- Connecting various apps via SSO/SCIM (e.g. Atlassian, Personio, Adobe)
- On-premises AD: security audit and project management for replacing the local AD (migration of file servers, Navision2016, user clients joined to Entra ID)
- Copilot rollout with connection to external data sources and configuration via Intune
- Support for TISAX and ISO27001 preparation
- Setup and hardening of Entra ID, switching MFA to phishing resistant via Conditional Access
- Intune management for Windows and Apple clients, web enrollment switch to AES, introduction of Autopilot, app management, integration of Microsoft Defender
- Building a device baseline for Windows (COBO) and iOS/Android (BYOD)
- Teams/SharePoint Online: access concepts and integration into Teams
- Maintenance and backup of Entra ID and Intune tenants (drift management)
- M365 backup with Veeam
- Extending Conditional Access policies, introduction of Privileged Identity Management with hardware tokens and an on-premises admin tier concept
- Revision of existing GPOs regarding structure, security, and compliance
- Security audit and hardening of on-premises Active Directory and cloud tenant, SAML VPN, PIM introduction
- Support for the HR department in introducing a booking portal and general system engineering administration & security
- Introduction of Conditional Access and passwordless MFA, platform SSO, Defender for macOS/iOS, macOS compliance with Intune, Code2 signature configuration
Alf Kern
Last position:
Application Support at Netto Online Supermarkets
- Application support for the e-commerce presence of the Netto Online Supermarket chain [link]
- Webshop runs with PIM, ERP and Diva software - Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
- ITIL incident, change and problem management
- Diva components include ERP, CRM, OMS, WMS and POS
- Receiving, handling and, if needed, forwarding user requests
- Error analysis and support with problem solving
- Monitoring/orchestration of the individual systems
- Day-to-day collaboration with external service providers and development team
- User management and second-level support activities
- System logging/maintenance of external interfaces
- Application administration with Jira and Confluence in QA and production environments
- Technology: Windows Server 2008, Linux servers, MS SQL Server
Maksym Shvaykovskyy
Last position:
Head of System Integrations at TAKKT AG
- Lead high-performing teams to enhance enterprise system efficiencies, specializing in ERP and PIM systems within AWS, Azure, and proprietary datacenter infrastructures
- Ensure seamless alignment with stakeholder visions through strategic tech integration and dynamic leadership
- Build Generative AI solutions using platforms such as Azure/OpenAI, Google, Claude, and Ollama
- Develop intelligent system integrations and advanced data strategies leveraging AI and machine learning models
- Champion Agile methodologies (SCRUM) and mentor team in roles such as Team Lead, Scrum Master, and Product Owner
- Deliver robust, scalable solutions that power strategic business growth and operational excellence
Burak Yüksel
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at DR.SCHNELL GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Implementation and extension of eCommerce system (Shopware)
- Development of various Shopware 5 plugins
- Design/development of interfaces (ERP, PIM)
- Agile (Scrum)
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Statistics of experts using Product Information Management
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years (Germany: 21 years)
Position duration
2.6 years (Germany: 2.4 years)
Positions per freelancer
14 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
50% (Germany: 44%)
Doctorate
13% (Germany: 6%)
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Munich using Product Information Management
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What PIM does
Product Information Management, often called PIM, keeps product data in one controlled place. It helps teams create, enrich, approve, and publish consistent content across web shops, print, marketplaces, and internal channels. Strong PIM work reduces manual copy-paste and keeps product details aligned.
Where it fits
PIM sits between source systems and sales channels. It often connects to ERP, DAM, e-commerce, and master data tools so titles, attributes, media, and translations stay in sync.
- Central product data model
- Enrichment and approval workflows
- Channel-specific exports and syndication
- Multi-language and multi-brand content
Skills that matter
Good PIM specialists understand data modeling, taxonomy, attribute governance, and workflow design. They also know how to map source data, clean imports, and handle edge cases without breaking downstream channels. Tool knowledge matters too, especially around Akeneo, inRiver, Contentserv, Stibo Systems, and Syndigo.
When companies bring help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when product data is messy, a new PIM is being introduced, or a catalog needs to scale across many markets. In Munich, this is common in retail, manufacturing, automotive supply chains, and B2B commerce where teams need local workshops and remote delivery.
- New PIM implementation
- Data model redesign
- System integration and migration
- Workflow and governance setup
What strong specialists deliver
Strong professionals do more than configure screens. They define clear attribute logic, keep variant structures stable, prepare migration rules, and make sure users can actually maintain the system. They also test publishing paths so product content arrives correctly in every channel.
How to judge fit
Look for specialists who can explain how they handle data quality, ownership, translations, and channel rules. Ask for examples of PIM rollouts, import cleanup, and integration work with ERP or DAM. The best freelancers make complex product content manageable for both business users and technical teams.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Product Information Management.
Product Information Management is used to centralize product content and publish it consistently across sales channels. It helps companies manage attributes, descriptions, media references, translations, and approval steps in one place. That is especially useful when many teams edit the same catalog.
PIM is related to master data management, but it focuses on product content for commerce and marketing. MDM usually covers a broader set of core data domains, such as customers, suppliers, and locations. Many companies use both, with PIM handling the rich product layer and MDM governing the wider data model.
A strong Product Information Management specialist often knows platforms such as Akeneo, inRiver, Contentserv, Stibo Systems, or Syndigo. They should also be comfortable with ERP, DAM, e-commerce, and API-based integration patterns. The exact tool matters less than the ability to design clean product structures and reliable publishing flows.
A PIM project usually needs someone who has already worked on data modeling, migration, and workflow setup, not just basic system administration. Simple catalog cleanup may need limited support, while a multi-channel rollout needs deeper process and integration experience. The right level depends on how messy the source data is and how many channels must be served.
Product Information Management work often benefits from skills in data governance, taxonomy design, integration, and change management. Knowledge of commerce content, translations, and variant structures is also valuable. For technical projects, API handling and mapping logic make a big difference.
Spreadsheets can still be useful for short reviews or one-off imports, but they do not scale well for ongoing product content operations.
Yes, Product Information Management work is often done remotely because the key tasks are data design, configuration, and content workflow planning. For Munich-based teams, workshops or kickoff sessions on site can help align business users and stakeholders. After that, most delivery can move online if the processes are clear.
A strong PIM freelancer can explain how they would structure attributes, variants, translations, and approval steps before touching the tool. Look for evidence of migration planning, data quality cleanup, and integration work with ERP or DAM systems. Clear examples matter more than tool names alone.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 854 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Retail (71%), and Automotive (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Information Management in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (86%), and Project Management (86%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Product Information Management
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