Project Portfolio Management Experts in Hamburg
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Hamburg, who have recently used Project Portfolio Management
Christoph Lefkes
Last position:
Program Manager - SAP S/4 HANA at BAHAG AG
- Took over the steering of the SAP S4 transformation program after 15 months of project duration
- Assessed the quality of soft facts, especially the quality of collaboration and communication
- Evaluation, program planning, resource control, and realignment of the timeline
- Introduction of the software delivery model and quality gates
- Initial scope definition in the form of business capabilities
- Introduction of enterprise architecture
- Reporting to the SteerCo for the S4 transformation program / C-level
- Risk management and escalation when project risks were identified
- Coordination of the various projects within the program
Holger Guschigk
Last position:
Test Automation Engineer, Quality Assurance Consultant at T-Systems
- Poliks – State Police System for information, communication, and case management and other state variants (ViVa, Bravo, customs)
- Developed a test framework for test automation to replace an existing proprietary test client for new developments, focusing on easy maintenance and simple extensibility for new technologies
- Designed the architecture
- Implemented the architecture
- Created a proof of concept by migrating existing test cases into the new test framework
- Platform: C#, .NET, Jira, XRay, Confluence, Playwright, Selenium, UI Automation, Appium, HTML, Git, VMWare, Windows 11, Linux
Cordula Buss
Last position:
Senior Project Lead Finance & IT (Interim) at Rolls-Royce Powers Systems AG
- Implemented a group-wide project management and project controlling framework (SAP PPM / SAC)
- Designed an earned value based control system (costs, progress, schedule)
- Integrated quotation, product and financial data into SAP
- Led interdisciplinary teams in agile and hybrid setups
Thorsten Müller
Last position:
COO Chief Operating Officer, Aviation Supplier at interprocon.com
- Operational responsibility for the company (customer management, delivery performance)
- Crisis and change management
- Closure or relocation of a production site
- Making personnel decisions
- Leading, developing and motivating teams
- Budget responsibility
George Gambourg
Last position:
SAP Authorization Consultant/ SAP Authorization Consulting (Freelancer/SAP Consultant) at Publicly Listed Pharmaceutical Company
- Consulting on SAP authorizations and governance
- Conducting governance consultations, iteration support and project coordination
- Developing solutions for effective control and monitoring of SAP authorizations
- Creating concepts and recommendations
- Drafting detailed concepts to improve the assignment and management of SAP authorizations
- Providing clear recommendations based on established methods and best practices
- Creating/customizing authorizations for MM including MDG/MDM as well as FI, PP including AIRC Services within SAP Finance
- Reviewing existing structures and processes
- Analyzing and evaluating current SAP authorization structures and processes
- Identifying weaknesses and developing optimization strategies
- Conducting trainings and workshops
- Planning and delivering trainings and workshops for awareness
- Sharing knowledge in SAP authorizations, including role assignment, support during iterations and consulting on role development in the pharmaceutical environment.
Lasse Arndt
Last position:
Rollout and Transition Manager at International Retailer
- Analysis of the as-is IAM solutions and their functions
- Definition of the functional scope for the rollout
- Coordination of the internal rollout team regarding roles and activities for the international rollout initiatives
- Stakeholder communication across all countries and divisions, including approval processes for the works councils
- Change management design and implementation for the rollout project, including building a community and conducting community calls with divisions and countries
- Design and implementation of the release management process after the rollout of the minimum viable product
- Support in migrating existing solutions to the new solution
- Rollout execution in the countries and post-rollout follow-up
- Documentation of all processes, functionalities and responsibilities in Confluence
Frank Heimsohn
Last position:
Project Manager Database Upgrade at Bank
- Planning, coordination and tracking of tasks for database administration (DBA)
- Coordination with application developers and test managers (QA) involved in the project
- Migration of existing databases in several stages
- Coordination and communication with stakeholders
- Technologies: MariaDB
- Tools: MS Office, Confluence, Jira
- Methods: project management according to the client's process
- Project language: English / German
Folke Mohr
Last position:
Program Management and PMO for Core System Replacement at Vereinigte Hagel VVaG
Jörg Gruber
Last position:
Owner at Jörg Gruber Consulting
Hauke Losch
Last position:
Consultant for Project Management, Agility, and Organizational Development at Losch Consulting
- Project management consulting (classic, agile, and hybrid approaches)
- Project portfolio management and project management office
- Project management
- Organizational development and transformation consulting
- Agility / Lean Management / Kanban
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Statistics of experts using Project Portfolio Management
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
2 years (Germany: 2.4 years)
Positions per freelancer
17 (Germany: 15)
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
71% (Germany: 87%)
Master's degree or higher
57% (Germany: 58%)
Certifications per freelancer
6 (Germany: 5)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 98%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Hamburg using Project Portfolio Management
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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, often called PPM, helps companies choose the right projects and keep them aligned with strategy. It brings structure to demand intake, prioritization, budgeting, resource planning, and progress tracking. The goal is simple: invest time and money in the work that matters most.
Typical use
- Portfolio intake and project scoring
- Roadmaps, stage gates, and governance
- Capacity and dependency planning
- Executive reporting and portfolio reviews
PPM is used in product teams, transformation programs, IT change, and capital-heavy environments. In Hamburg, it is especially relevant where complex portfolios need clear control across business units, vendors, and location-based teams.
Tools and methods
Strong specialists know the process, not just one tool. They often work with Microsoft Project Portfolio Management, Planview, Clarity PPM, Jira, ServiceNow PPM, or similar systems, and connect them to finance, ERP, and reporting tools. They also define portfolio KPIs, templates, approval flows, and decision rules.
When to bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance expertise when the portfolio is growing, reporting is inconsistent, or leadership needs better visibility. The same applies during tool rollouts, process redesign, mergers, or PMO setup. A seasoned specialist can turn scattered project data into a clear portfolio view.
What strong specialists do
They balance strategy, delivery, and governance. Good professionals can challenge project demand, build a useful prioritization model, and keep stakeholders aligned when goals conflict.
- Map projects to strategic goals
- Improve data quality and portfolio hygiene
- Build practical dashboards for decision makers
- Support change adoption across teams
Working in Hamburg
PPM work in Hamburg often involves hybrid collaboration with business, finance, and delivery teams. English is common in international settings, while German helps when working with local stakeholders and formal governance. The best experts adapt their communication to both.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Project Portfolio Management — answered in short.
Project Portfolio Management is used to decide which projects should move forward, which should pause, and how money and people should be spread across the portfolio. It gives leaders one view of demand, capacity, risk, and strategic fit. Many companies use it to replace gut feeling with a clearer decision process.
PPM is broader than project management. Project management focuses on one initiative, while PPM looks at the whole set of projects and how they compete for resources and attention. Companies often use both together, but they solve different problems.
Project Portfolio Management is often supported by Microsoft Project Portfolio Management, Planview, Broadcom Clarity PPM, Jira, or ServiceNow PPM. The right tool depends on how much governance, reporting, and resource planning the company needs. A strong specialist knows how to fit the tool to the process, not the other way around.
A strong PPM specialist usually also understands portfolio governance, financial planning, resource management, and stakeholder reporting. Experience with PMO work, process design, and data quality is very helpful. Tool knowledge matters, but business judgment matters just as much.
Project Portfolio Management work usually needs someone who has seen real portfolio decisions before. If the company is only cleaning up reporting, a lighter profile may be enough. If it is redesigning governance or rolling out a new system, it helps to have a specialist who has done that work end to end.
Bring in a PPM freelancer when priorities are unclear, too many projects start at once, or leaders do not trust the portfolio data. It also helps during tool changes, PMO setup, or a merger when old processes no longer fit. Freelance support is useful when you need focused expertise without a long hiring cycle.
Yes. Project Portfolio Management can be done well with remote collaboration if meetings, data ownership, and decision paths are clear. In Hamburg, many teams work in hybrid setups, so the specialist should be comfortable with both online workshops and on-site stakeholder sessions.
Look for a Project Portfolio Management specialist who can explain how priorities are set, how the portfolio stays current, and how reporting supports decisions. Good answers are concrete and linked to outcomes, not just tools. Ask for examples of governance, resource planning, and executive reporting they have improved.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,006 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 57% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects are Professional Services (80%), Information Technology (70%), and Manufacturing (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects are Project Management (90%), Information Technology (80%), and Operations (80%).
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