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Waseem Sattar
Last position:
Solution Architect / Subject Matter Expert at FRMCS terminal device manufacturer
Participation in the EU-funded MORANE-2 project to validate the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) in real-life use cases: creation of the requirement specifications for TOBA as well as the associated test specifications.
Technologies: 5GS (Radio & Core), FRMCS, MCx (MCPTT, MCData, MCVideo), MC Gateway UE, MCx Priority/Security/QoS Management, ETCS, SIP, IMS
Tobias Pitz
Last position:
Interim Product Manager – Digital Office Organization at eurodata AG / ETL
Goal:
- Stabilize and realign a central software platform for digital office processes and restore solid product and delivery management.
Tasks & responsibility:
- Took over product and project management during a critical development phase
- Sharpened product vision, target picture, roadmap, and prioritized product capabilities
- Analyzed user needs, processes, system dependencies, and operational pain points
- Reorganized and prioritized backlog, releases, and work packages based on customer value and delivery risk
- Cross-functional leadership of engineering, product owners, scrum masters, architecture, business units, and operations
- Introduced reliable planning, decision-making, reporting, and escalation structures
- Moderated discovery, refinement, planning, and decision workshops
- Managed scope, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations in a complex product environment
Result:
- Sharpened product vision and roadmap, stabilized delivery structures, and sustainably improved management and decision-making capabilities.
Siva Krishnamurthy
Last position:
SAP S/4 HANA Workstream Lead (PP/ QM/ePPDS) at SIKA AG
- Functional responsibility for the SAP PP stream within an S/4HANA Global Template rollout in PP/QM/ePPDS
- Leading fit-gap workshops with Production, Supply Chain, and Quality Management
- Master data migration in PP & QM (routing, bills of material, work centers, production versions, capacities, inspection plans)
- Work center - shift group integration in capacity planning
- PP- EWM, MES(BDE) & IBP integration
- Responsibility for solution design, customizing, testing, cutover, and go-live in PP
- Replacement of LMPC with ePPDS
Gregor Pestsov
Last position:
Engineering Data Management Project Manager
Technical and commercial risk assessment for an investment project in the hardware sector (scaling potential, liability risks, operational processes) Process consulting for two SMEs in the engineering environment, focusing on workflow digitization, PLM
Muaadh Abo-Al Rejal
Last position:
Product Lead, System Development – Active Sound System (EV) at CARIAD, Volkswagen Group
- Systems & Requirements Engineering: Requirements elicitation, traceability, and change management across the V-model
- System-level responsibility for Active Sound and AVAS functions within hybrid and electric vehicle programs
- Definition, refinement, and maintenance of system and software requirements with strong focus on AVAS regulatory compliance
- Management of development backlog and user stories within SAFe PI cadence, ensuring clear acceptance criteria
- Analysis and assessment of change requests, including impact on system behavior and delivery timelines
- System interface between software development, vehicle integration, testing, and homologation stakeholders
- Coordination of system, software, and vehicle-level testing, including support of homologation-relevant validation activities
- Support of feature releases and integration across multiple vehicle platforms and variants
- Development and delivery aligned with ASPICE Level 2 processes and internal quality standards, including system and vehicle-level validation, test drive support, and homologation-relevant activities
- Ensuring functional safety (ISO 26262) and automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434) compliance within system development contexts
- Compliance with ASPICE processes, EuroNCAP requirements, and vehicle-level regulatory and homologation constraints
Waleri Moretz
Last position:
Project Manager at WAMOCON Academy
- Project planning and resource planning
- Requirements definition and technology selection
- Data migration and risk management
- Monitoring up to go-live
- Tools: Office365, Jira XRAY, Strato, Onboarding App
Marie-Josée Mache
Last position:
Java Engineer / Developer at Davaso GmbH
- Involved in the full development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment of Java-based applications.
- Built and maintained high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring scalability and reliable data exchange.
- Practiced code reviews, used version control systems (e.g., Git), and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.
- Implemented, managed, and optimized complex business logic and decision-making processes using the Drools Rules Engine, leveraging DRL (Drools Rule Language) for dynamic configuration.
- Developed software solutions for a major service provider in the healthcare insurance sector, specifically focusing on claims processing and reconciliation logic to ensure cost-effective reimbursement for health funds.
Samiksha Saharya
Last position:
Senior Information Manager (Client: EUMETSAT) at Crowd Consultant
- Coordinated documentation lifecycles ensuring compliance, approvals, and accessibility.
- Maintained and controlled master data in document management systems (M-Files, SharePoint).
- Prepared reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
- Supported internal/external communication and formal reviews.
- Improved knowledge management through metadata validation and version control.
- Oversaw approval workflows, documentation compliance, and master data management.
- Provided advisory support to stakeholders on IT documentation and archiving standards.
- Implemented and supported change and problem report management processes within ITSM framework.
- Prepared KPI dashboards and structured reports to monitor CM deliverables and track compliance.
- Maintained and improved documentation workflows in M-Files and Confluence, ensuring metadata accuracy and GDP compliance.
- Tools: M-Files, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, MS Office
Khawar Hafeez
Last position:
Project Lead for Public Administration Digitalization at Stadtverwaltung Offenbach am Main
- Responsible for central system administration of the digital electronic file (DMS/ECM)
- Planning and monitoring API integrations
- Conducting training and workshops on using the digital electronic file
- Advising and supporting the implementation of digitization projects for the organizational unit
- Administration of server systems and specialized applications for the organizational unit
- Implementation and operation of municipal software solutions
- Development and implementation of strategic concepts with focus on PLM
- Process analysis and automation of workflows using AI/RPA
Michael Simann
Last position:
Business Analyst & Product Owner at Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG)
- Product Owner for stakeholder management, backlog prioritization and sprint organization (refinements, planning, testing, release) in agile team (8 developers, 2 testers)
- Scaled according to SAFe by introducing sub-teams and leading retrospectives for team development
- Developed central DVAG commission system from batch to near-real-time processing (Kafka) including data migration and structure hierarchy
- Specified functional, technical and quality requirements in close coordination with lead developers
- Modeled complex business processes (BPMN) and interfaces (Kafka, REST, GraphQL)
- Supported authentication (Keycloak), frontend development (Angular) and test automation (CI/CD, CDCT)
- Accompanied cloud migration of microservices to Azure; created workbooks, dashboards and KQL queries for system monitoring
- Analyzed and optimized database systems (CosmosDB, MongoDB, SQL) and reported via Power BI to manage commission competitions
- Applied industry expertise in sales and structured sales model including overseeing financial products to market release
Praveen Malali
Last position:
Associate Trainee
- Research/Thesis: "Reducing Service Level Agreement (SLA) Resolution Time Using Six Sigma Methodologies: A Data-Driven Approach to Process Optimization" (tools used: QFD, PDCA, TQM, DMAIC, Cpk, Cp).
Steffen Hermanni
Last position:
Freelance management consultant and owner at Gordi Consult
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Statistics of experts using Product Lifecycle Management
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
91%
Master's degree or higher
73%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
92%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
About the technology
PLM at a glance
Product Lifecycle Management, or PLM, keeps product data, documents, and change history in one controlled flow from idea to service. It helps companies manage bills of material, approvals, variants, and releases without losing traceability. Strong PLM work links people, processes, and systems around one product record.
Where it is used
PLM shows up wherever products are complex and change often.
- Mechanical and industrial engineering
- Automotive and mobility programs
- Aerospace and regulated manufacturing
- Consumer goods with many variants
It is used to control design handoff, engineering changes, and product documentation across teams.
Core systems
PLM specialists work with platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, and Dassault ENOVIA, plus integrations to CAD, ERP, and MES. The job often includes data model setup, workflow design, access rules, and migration from older systems. Good experts know how to keep master data clean as products and structures evolve.
Why companies bring in freelancers
Freelance PLM expertise is useful during rollouts, upgrades, integrations, and process redesign. Companies also bring in specialists when document control is weak, change requests are slow, or product structures do not match how teams really work. In Frankfurt, this often matters for firms that coordinate engineering, procurement, and manufacturing across sites.
What strong specialists do
A strong PLM professional understands both product development and system discipline. They can map real workflows, simplify approvals, and explain trade-offs between flexibility and control.
- Model parts, assemblies, and variants correctly
- Design change and release workflows
- Align PLM with CAD and ERP data
- Support migration and clean-up work
- Train users and document processes
How to choose well
Look for people who have shipped PLM solutions in real product environments, not just configured screens. They should speak clearly about engineering change, master data, lifecycle states, and audit needs. If a freelancer knows Teamcenter, Windchill, or ENOVIA, ask how they handled data quality, integrations, and user adoption.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Product Lifecycle Management? These answers cover the essentials.
Product Lifecycle Management is used to manage product information from early design through release, service, and retirement. It keeps product structures, documents, revisions, and change approvals consistent across teams. That matters when many specialists need the same source of truth.
PLM focuses on product definition, engineering change, and lifecycle control, while ERP handles orders, inventory, and finance. PDM is usually narrower and centered on design files and revisions. Many companies use all three together, with PLM as the coordination layer for product data.
A strong Product Lifecycle Management specialist often works with Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or Dassault ENOVIA. They may also support integrations to CAD tools, ERP systems, and document management. The best fit depends on your current stack and how much customization you need.
A good PLM freelancer usually knows product structures, engineering change processes, master data, and workflow design. Familiarity with CAD, ERP integration, and data migration is also valuable. For regulated industries, understanding traceability and document control is a major plus.
A Product Lifecycle Management project usually needs someone who has already handled real product data and cross-team workflows. Small process fixes may need only a focused specialist, but rollouts and integrations need broader system and change-management experience. The key is relevant delivery, not just tool knowledge.
Yes, much of the PLM work can be done remotely, especially process design, system configuration, testing, and documentation. On-site time helps when workshops involve engineering, manufacturing, or change-control teams that need fast alignment. Frankfurt projects often use a mix of both.
A strong Product Lifecycle Management expert talks clearly about product data models, workflow rules, and integration points. They should be able to explain how they reduced errors, improved traceability, or cleaned up messy structures in past work. Ask for examples that match your tools and your product complexity.
Freelancers should expect PLM work to be process-heavy and detail-driven. They need to understand who owns product data, how changes are approved, and which systems must stay in sync. Clear communication matters as much as tool skill, especially when several teams are involved.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Product Lifecycle Management in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 73% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Product Lifecycle Management in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Product Lifecycle Management in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and Russian (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Product Lifecycle Management in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (67%), and Professional Services (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Product Lifecycle Management in their recent projects are Product Development (83%), Project Management (83%), and Information Technology (75%).
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