Project Portfolio Management Experts in Austria
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Jerry B.
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.
End-to-end management of an international IT carve-out and TSA program, including transition of five service providers, governance and operating structures, service continuity, provider performance, SLA/KPI and cost management, SIAM and supplier management, security services, operational readiness, and transition into stable operations.
From 06/2024: IT consulting in project management and IT service management areas, providing PM/PMO coaching and support.
Shahram F.
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Elderly Neighbour Watch
Delivery of a digital, non-profit neighborhood platform connecting older people with volunteers for practical support and social companionship. Responsibility for business analysis, requirements definition, platform evaluation and delivery of a locally scalable service solution, with a focus on AI-supported development, data-driven optimization and clear market positioning. Evaluation of several low-code/business platforms, including Odoo and Glide Apps, as well as assessment of monday.com as a CRM-related option, before selecting Glide Apps for implementation. Implementation of a non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and the website with WordPress. Responsibilities
- 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 key user journeys, business processes and operational workflows for older people, volunteers and Administration
- Translating business requirements into requirements for profiles, task management, coordination, communication and notifications
- Supporting the implementation of the non-native mobile and desktop application in Glide Apps and the website in WordPress
- Preparing future AI-supported functions such as intelligent matching and data-driven optimization
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements Results
- Successfully delivered digital support platform connecting older people with volunteers
- Solid foundation for market positioning through market, target group and competitor analyses
- Implemented functional non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and accompanying website with WordPress
- Created foundation for scaling and AI-based further development
Jörg P.
Last position:
Process Manager (70%) / Business Analyst (30%) at T-Mobile Austria GmbH (Magenta)
- BSS system implementation for B2B / transformation of the central B2B system landscape
- End-to-end business responsibility for defining, structuring and prioritizing key B2B business processes as part of a complex BSS transformation.
- Work in an agile, SAFe-like setup with multiple teams involved, along with regular coordination with business, IT, solution design and architecture.
- Translation of business requirements into implementable epics, features, user stories, process models and acceptance criteria as the basis for technical implementation.
- Close collaboration with solution design and architecture to assess technical dependencies, interfaces, data flows and system impacts.
- Management of target process design as the basis for implementation in Infonova BSS.
- Interface management between business departments, IT, architecture, development and operational units, including facilitation of cross-functional workshops.
- Ensuring process consistency, governance, decision-making capability and business acceptance as part of the system implementation.
Hans-Michael M.
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 H.
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 W.
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 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
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
6
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Austria 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 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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Project Portfolio Management experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (100%)
- Information Technology (100%)
- Insurance (67%)
- Transportation (67%)
- Telecommunication (67%)
- Retail (50%)
- Automotive (33%)
- Chemical (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Portfolio governance
Project Portfolio Management, often called PPM, helps companies select, prioritize, fund, and monitor groups of projects as one connected investment portfolio. It links strategic goals to delivery decisions, so leadership can compare value, risk, capacity, dependencies, and expected outcomes before committing resources.
Core use cases
PPM is used across transformation, product, technology, construction, and business change portfolios. Typical work includes:
- Defining portfolio intake, scoring, and approval processes
- Balancing strategic value, risk, budget, and delivery capacity
- Creating executive portfolio views and decision dashboards
- Managing dependencies, milestones, benefits, and resource demand
- Establishing governance for programs and major initiatives
Tools and ecosystem
PPM work may involve enterprise suites such as Planview, Clarity, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, Broadcom Rally, or Microsoft Project. Specialists also connect portfolio data with Jira, Azure DevOps, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, and financial or resource-planning systems. The right setup depends on reporting needs, workflow maturity, and existing data quality.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance PPM specialists during portfolio redesigns, tool implementations, mergers, operating-model changes, or periods of stalled delivery. External expertise is also useful when project data is fragmented, prioritization is political, or executives lack a reliable view of capacity and investment. In Austria, professionals may support distributed teams remotely or work on site where workshops and stakeholder alignment require close collaboration.
Skills beyond PPM
Strong professionals combine portfolio governance with strategic planning, financial analysis, risk management, benefits realization, and change management. They understand delivery methods such as agile, waterfall, and hybrid approaches, and can translate between executives, finance teams, product groups, and delivery leads. Data modeling, dashboard design, workflow configuration, and clear facilitation are valuable adjacent skills.
Choosing a specialist
Look for evidence of portfolio decisions that improved focus, transparency, or delivery control rather than tool configuration alone. Ask how the professional defines value, handles competing priorities, validates portfolio data, and reports uncertainty. A strong specialist can explain trade-offs in plain language, adapt governance to the organization, and leave behind usable processes, documentation, and decision routines.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Project Portfolio Management? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Project Portfolio Management is used to evaluate and prioritize projects against strategic goals, available funding, risk, and organizational capacity. It gives decision-makers a consolidated view of investments, dependencies, delivery progress, and expected benefits.
PPM governs a collection of investments and decides which initiatives should be started, changed, paused, or stopped. Project management focuses on delivery within one initiative, while program management coordinates related projects toward shared outcomes.
A Project Portfolio Management specialist may work with Planview, Clarity, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, Broadcom Rally, or Microsoft Project. They often connect these tools with Jira, Azure DevOps, Power BI, SAP, Oracle, or existing finance and resource systems.
A strong PPM freelancer often brings strategic planning, financial modeling, risk management, benefits realization, and change management skills. Experience with agile and hybrid delivery, data governance, executive reporting, and workshop facilitation is also valuable.
The required background depends on scope, portfolio complexity, and the quality of existing data. A focused reporting or workflow assignment may suit a specialist with narrow tool expertise, while governance redesign or an enterprise rollout calls for someone who has handled senior stakeholders and competing investments.
Yes, much of Project Portfolio Management can be delivered remotely through workshops, dashboards, interviews, and documentation. On-site sessions in Austria can still help when teams need intensive process design, executive alignment, or cross-functional decisions.
Ask the specialist to describe how they prioritize initiatives, test portfolio data, measure benefits, and communicate trade-offs. A capable PPM professional connects governance to business outcomes and can show practical deliverables such as scoring models, decision forums, portfolio views, and operating procedures.
Define whether the assignment concerns governance, tool selection, implementation, reporting, portfolio recovery, or ongoing optimization. For teams in Austria, also clarify German and English language needs, stakeholder locations, workshop expectations, access to internal systems, and the level of on-site collaboration required.
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 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 Operations (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.
Vienna Graz 
Vienna Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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