Project Portfolio Management Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Project Portfolio Management
Shahram Fallahdoust
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Elderly Neighbour Watch
Delivered a digital, non-profit neighborhood platform to connect older adults with volunteers for practical support and social companionship. Responsible for business analysis, requirement definition, platform evaluation and delivery of a locally scalable service solution focusing on AI-driven enhancements, data-based optimization and clear market positioning. Evaluated several low-code/business platforms including Odoo and Glide Apps and assessed monday.com as a CRM-like option before selecting Glide Apps for implementation. Implemented a non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and the web presence with WordPress. Tasks
- Gathering, analyzing and structuring business requirements for the product and service model
- Conducting market, target group and competitor analyses to position the offering
- Evaluating and selecting suitable low-code/business platforms for implementation
- Defining core user journeys, business processes and operational workflows for older adults, volunteers and administration
- Translating business requirements into functional requirements for profiles, task management, coordination, communication and notifications
- Guiding the implementation of the non-native mobile and desktop application in Glide Apps as well as the web presence in WordPress
- Preparing the business side for future AI-powered features such as intelligent matching and data-based optimization
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements Results
- Successfully delivered digital support platform connecting older adults with volunteers
- Solid foundation for market positioning through market, target group and competitor analyses
- Delivered a functional non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and a supporting web presence with WordPress
- Established foundation for scaling and AI-based further development
Jerry Bousardo
Last position:
Owner at DIGIPM Consulting e.U.
From 02/2023 to 05/2024: IT interim manager within an international construction chemicals group headquartered in Germany as Global TSA Manager in a carve-out project responsible for the IT workstream.
From 06/2024: IT consulting in project management and IT service management areas, providing PM/PMO coaching and support.
Jörg Pallanich
Last position:
Freelance IT Project Manager / Business Analyst at A1 Telekom Austria AG
Project: Infrastructure Selling Tool
Joint development and documentation of the target process for infrastructure sales to business customers
Cross-functional coordination to find solutions
Overseeing implementations in the CRM system
Coordination of a field trial
Project: FTTH expansion program
Analysis and documentation of the project environment
Process definition in the FTTH expansion program
Specification of IT requirements from the B2B business unit in the form of epics and user stories
Project management with regard to IT implementations in a business context
Project: Product launch "Cyber Defense Business"
Definition of the sales to activation process
Specification of IT requirements for implementation in the A1 Marketplace and interface to ServiceNow
Project management with regard to IT implementations
Hans-Michael Mahlknecht
Last position:
Project expert, digitalization and strategic consulting at Freelance Consultant
- Project work in IT, banking, insurance and strategy
- Risk management consulting for companies in various industries
Babak Heydari
Last position:
IT Project & Product Manager at Wiener Stadt Werke - Wiener Linien
Development and expansion of the drivers' app system, including the mobile app (frontend), system infrastructure (backend), and required interfaces to the various Wiener Linien core systems.
Franz Weghofer
Last position:
SAP Expert
- Preparation of S/4 HANA for utilities
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Statistics of experts using Project Portfolio Management
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
80%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Austria using Project Portfolio 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it covers
Project Portfolio Management helps companies choose, fund, and track the right mix of projects. It connects strategy, budgets, capacity, risks, and delivery status in one view. Strong specialists make sure leadership sees what is moving, what is blocked, and what should be stopped.
Core tools
- Portfolio and demand intake
- Prioritisation and scoring models
- Resource and capacity planning
- Roadmaps, dashboards, and executive reports
- Workflow design in PPM tools such as Clarity PPM
Typical work
Specialists often clean up project data, redesign approval flows, and improve portfolio visibility. They also align business units on shared criteria for funding and sequencing. In Austria, this work is common in larger enterprise settings where many teams compete for the same people and budget.
When to bring help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when portfolio reporting is inconsistent, tools are underused, or governance is too manual. It also helps during new system rollouts, mergers, PMO redesigns, or when a portfolio needs tighter control over strategic demand. A good specialist can stabilise the process without slowing delivery.
What strong specialists do
Strong professionals understand both process and tool configuration. They can translate management needs into fields, workflows, dashboards, and approval steps, then keep the model simple enough to use. They also know how to work with stakeholders who want visibility without adding extra bureaucracy.
Common delivery signs
- A portfolio view that leadership trusts
- Clear links between strategy and active work
- Better decisions on funding and staffing
- Fewer manual reports and spreadsheet workarounds
- A PPM setup that teams actually follow
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Project Portfolio Management? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Project Portfolio Management is used to decide which projects should start, pause, or stop, and to keep them aligned with business goals. It also gives leadership a shared view of budget, capacity, risk, and progress. That makes it useful for PMOs, transformation offices, and teams running many parallel initiatives.
PPM looks at the full portfolio, while basic project tools usually focus on one project at a time. The difference matters when leaders need to compare demand across teams, not just track individual plans. If the business only needs task tracking, a lighter tool may be enough; if it needs prioritisation and governance, PPM is the better fit.
A Clarity PPM specialist is useful when the tool needs more than out-of-the-box setup. Common needs include workflow design, custom fields, reporting, and aligning the system with PMO governance. It is also helpful when an old CA PPM environment needs cleanup, upgrades, or a more practical operating model.
A strong Project Portfolio Management specialist often brings PMO design, process mapping, reporting, and stakeholder management. Knowledge of resource planning, finance alignment, and data quality is also important. If the work touches tooling, experience with permissions, workflows, and dashboard design matters too.
The right level depends on the scope, but PPM work rarely succeeds with tool knowledge alone. Smaller fixes may need a specialist who understands one platform and reporting logic, while broader transformations need someone who can link governance, process, and adoption. The safer choice is someone who has already delivered similar portfolio setups.
Yes, Project Portfolio Management work is often done remotely because most tasks involve workshops, configuration, reporting, and stakeholder alignment. On-site time can still help at the start, especially for discovery sessions and leadership alignment. In Austria, hybrid setups are common when teams are spread across business units or locations.
A strong Project Portfolio Management freelancer can explain how they connect strategy, process, and tooling. Look for clear examples of portfolio governance, practical reporting, and adoption work, not just system setup. Good specialists ask about decision rights, data ownership, and the real pain points before proposing changes.
Companies usually want someone who can stabilise the current setup, improve visibility, and make decisions easier. A good PPM assignment may include process review, tool configuration, dashboard design, or support during a rollout. The best specialists focus on usable outcomes, not on adding complexity.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 878 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 80% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Insurance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Business Intelligence (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Project Portfolio Management
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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