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Diana G.

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Interim Project-Controller

Munich
Diana G.

Last position:

Interim IT-Controller at Leipziger Stadtwerke

  • Development controlling systems:
  • Validate various Business Cases
  • Develop organization, task description, processes and systems of the controlling system to improve activities
  • Harmonize ERP software within the Group (IT-Procurement – Plan data – controlling – reports)
  • Budget Master data and Planning:
  • Set-up phase oriented project planning
  • Monitor and validate projects: OPEX and CAPEX due to laws and concern dependency rules
  • Validate regulatoric calculations
  • PMO assistance activities
  • presentations and reports Tools: SAP 4/HANA; SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC): SAP FI/CO; SAP MM; SAP PPM; BOARD; TABLEAU; MS Office 365;
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Michael A.

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Self-employed Management Consultant

München
Michael A.

Last position:

Senior Project Management at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

  • Project management for a simplification project to reduce effort for an IT transformation project
  • Stakeholder management and preparation of decision documents for top management
  • Scoping and PI planning across multiple delivery streams
  • Planning requirements for the transformation project
  • Creation of partner and customer journeys for the structured end-to-end capture of requirements
  • Design of suitable tracking methods for project progress
  • Coordination with IT service providers and transformation project committees
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Daniel C.

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Freelancer

München
Daniel C.

Last position:

Freelancer at Freelancer

  • Interim COO / CPO at a healthcare startup with digital therapy products for urology patients
  • Interim Head of TA DACH at a fintech scale-up with treasury management software
  • Developed new career models at a large insurance company
  • Product & UX/UI design, website development for a real estate startup
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Christiane N.

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Management Consultant

Munich
Christiane N.

Last position:

Management Consultant at Christiane Neher Management Consulting

Large Insurance Company – Consultant Wiesbaden: Consulting support for the introduction of an integrated planning and performance management framework (operational, financial, customer) to enhance customer-centric transparency, decision-making quality, and steering capabilities across all lines of business within an insurance organization:

  • Analysis of existing processes, reports, KPIs, and KPI calculation methodologies
  • Design and introduction of new, standardized customer KPIs (gross/net), as well as key steering metrics with consistent linkage across all lines of business
  • Recalculation, validation, and plausibility checks of KPIs based on existing and newly integrated data sources
  • Conceptual support for the development of an integrated reporting and performance management setup
  • Execution of customer insights analyses to identify patterns and anomalies within customer data clusters

Large retail company – Consultant in Karlsruhe: Advisory services for the setup and step-by-step implementation of an internationally deployable RELEX solution in the supply chain management environment:

  • Advising overall and sub-project management on methodology, project setup and steering (e.g. agile approach, Jira configuration, RELEX phases, Jira Structure PPM)
  • Strategic-operational consulting for the introduction of RELEX including best practices
  • Support in defining overarching goals and requirements (2-year target picture)
  • Guidance in scoping a relevant supply chain network segment for the project
  • Development of a roadmap for iterative, incremental RELEX setup and rollout
  • Assessment of project dependencies (interfaces, configurations, etc.)
  • Advice on prioritized implementation of business requirements and data interfaces
  • Support in test planning (data validation, system testing, UAT)
  • Consulting on internationalization, change management, training, and knowledge transfer
  • Stakeholder advisory and alignment activities between the client, implementation partner, and RELEX

Insurance company – Management Consultant in Munich: Analysis, consulting and support for the optimization of a large-scale business and IT transformation. Focus on strategically important programs and modernization projects in the area of Managed Services Operations and processes:

  • Review of project plans and deliverables; analysis of programs and projects (e.g. cloud approach, process standardization, system integration, roadmaps)
  • Identification of technical, functional and personnel risks and challenges; development of content-related measures and alternative solutions
  • Proposal of quality improvements for program and modernization efforts
  • Sparring partner and professional, technical, structural and organizational consulting for project and program management

Large retail group – Management Consultant & Stream Lead in Cologne: Consulting, process, project and product management for the introduction and implementation of a large strategic program in the field of advanced analytics, assortment and space management:

  • Setup, test and rollout of a new space planning, automation and optimization product based on the existing cluster-based merchandising approach
  • Definition and setup of new processes and transformation and change management measures for the new store-specific merchandising approach
  • Collaboration with Advanced Analytics and IT (internal and external) for software implementations, automations, extensions and interfaces
  • MVP approach and piloting in phases with gradual rollout (pilot with 80 stores, region with 500 stores, national level with 4000 stores)

Large retail company – Agile Coach & Change Agent in Cologne: Agile coach, OKR master and facilitator for the introduction of the OKR approach in a large strategic digitization program for retail stores:

  • Coaching of the core team with topic managers and team leads
  • Introduction to the OKR topic and setup of the OKR cycle
  • Establishment of the OKR approach in teams and on a cross-team level

Delivery and logistics company – Management Consultant in United Kingdom: Consulting and coaching in the restructuring of the Data Analytics department:

  • Analysis of current challenges
  • Definition of overarching goals
  • Development of a proposal for a new team structure
  • Identification of required competencies, skills and responsibilities
  • Advisory and alignment on communication and change management strategy
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Eva Z.

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Manager Business Service Management & Digitalization

Gröbenzell
Eva Z.

Last position:

Manager Business Service Management & Digitalization at Dacoso GmbH

  • Developed and operationalized a digitalization strategy to ensure a seamless value chain across all business areas in coordination with executive management
  • Implemented a process management standard and led the process organization
  • Program management: directed the design, implementation and coordination of the rollout across all value-adding business units
  • Reported on the program to stakeholders and executive management
  • Supplier management: selected, contracted and managed suppliers within the digitalization program
  • Redesigned the process organization, defined new process standards and developed training programs
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Peter J.

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Principal Management Consultant, Business Coach & Advisor

Gauting
Peter J.

Last position:

SRE Enablement and Change Lead at NDA

  • Support adoption of SRE.
  • Enablement, Capability and Capacity building. "Help us do it ourselves".
  • Lean Improvement Kata. Install measurements. Organisational change (manage the system!) -> behavioral change. Example: Agree to include Non-functionl Requirements in corporate Definition of SW Quality and adapt QA.
  • Initiate SRE CoP. etc Objective: SRE needles moves.
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Sascha J.

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Agile Coach & Partner

Grasbrunn
Sascha J.

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
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Norbert S.

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Self-Employed Consultant and Project Manager

München
Norbert S.

Last position:

Self-Employed Consultant and Project Manager at Self-Employed Consultant and Project Manager

  • 21 projects ≥ 6 months at large and medium-sized companies
  • 13 projects as project or subproject manager
  • 6 international projects with English as project language
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Steffen P.

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Consulting

Egmating
Steffen P.

Last position:

Consulting at International Trading House

  • Consulting, coaching and support of the new IT manager as part of the internationalization
  • Development of the IT and digitalization strategy
  • Design of the consolidated target application architecture (Microsoft Dynamics, dc Commerce, Magic XPI)
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N N.

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G

Munich
N N.

Last position:

Engineering & Pharma

  • Interim programme lead for Dynamics 365
  • Strategic roadmap definition
  • Governance reset
  • Hypercare leadership

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Statistics of experts using Project Portfolio Management

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

27 years (Germany: 26 years)

Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich have 27 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year more than in Germany, where the average stands at 26 years.

Position duration

2.6 years (Germany: 2.3 years)

Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich stay in a single position for 2.6 years on average. It is 0.3 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.3 years.

Positions per freelancer

17 (Germany: 16)

Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich have completed 17 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 16.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy

Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy.

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Retail

Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich are most in demand in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Retail.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources

Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Human Resources.

Bachelor's degree or higher

92% (Germany: 90%)

92% of Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 90%.

Master's degree or higher

75% (Germany: 63%)

75% of Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree. It is 12% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 63%.

Doctorate

17% (Germany: 7%)

17% of Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich have a doctorate (PhD). It is 10% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 7%.

Certifications per freelancer

6 (Germany: 5)

Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich hold 6 professional certifications on average. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 5.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

92% (Germany: 98%)

92% of Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich speak two or more languages. It is 6% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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10% of Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich charge less than €880 per day.
20% of Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich charge between €880 and €960 per day.
40% of Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich charge between €960 and €1040 per day.
30% of Project Portfolio Management experts in Munich charge €1200 or more per day.
<€880 €880-​960 €960-​1040 €1200+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Munich 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 Munich using Project Portfolio Management

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 1008 €
Germany avg. 1002 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 980 €
Germany median 1000 €

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.

  • Information Technology (83%)
  • Professional Services (75%)
  • Retail (67%)
  • Automotive (58%)
  • Banking and Finance (58%)
  • Manufacturing (58%)
  • Energy (42%)
  • Healthcare (42%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Portfolio Strategy

Project Portfolio Management, often called PPM, gives organizations a structured way to select, prioritize and govern projects as one connected investment portfolio. It links business goals with budgets, capacity, risks, dependencies and expected outcomes. Companies use it to decide which initiatives should start, continue, change or stop.

Planning and Control

PPM brings demand management, portfolio roadmaps, resource planning, financial tracking and scenario analysis into a shared operating model. Specialists turn scattered project data into decision-ready views for portfolio boards and delivery teams. They also define governance rules, approval paths, reporting cycles and ownership across the organization.

Tools and Integration

The ecosystem ranges from enterprise suites such as Planview, Clarity PPM and ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management to Microsoft Project and tailored reporting environments. Strong professionals connect PPM with ERP, finance, HR, time tracking, agile delivery and collaboration systems. They understand data models, APIs, workflow configuration, permissions and dashboard design.

  • Configure demand intake and stage-gate workflows
  • Build portfolio roadmaps, cost plans and capacity views
  • Integrate financial, delivery and resource data
  • Create executive dashboards and portfolio reports

When Expertise Helps

Companies often bring in freelance PPM specialists during a portfolio transformation, tool rollout, merger or major planning cycle. External expertise is useful when project data is inconsistent, priorities change faster than governance can respond, or leaders lack a reliable view of capacity and value. In Munich, specialists may support German-speaking stakeholders on site while coordinating remotely with international teams.

Skills That Matter

Effective PPM professionals combine portfolio governance with practical delivery knowledge. They can facilitate prioritization workshops, model scenarios, challenge business cases and translate leadership objectives into usable workflows. Adjacent skills may include agile portfolio management, PMO design, change management, financial analysis, enterprise reporting and organizational communication.

Quality Signals

Look for professionals who can show how their work improved portfolio transparency, decision speed or resource allocation without relying on tool configuration alone. Ask how they handle incomplete data, conflicting priorities, benefits tracking and adoption by project teams. The strongest specialists establish clear definitions, document decisions, protect data quality and leave internal teams able to operate the model independently.

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Frequently asked questions

What clients ask us most about Project Portfolio Management — answered in short.

Project Portfolio Management is used to evaluate and govern a group of projects against business strategy, available capacity, financial constraints and expected benefits. It helps leadership compare initiatives, manage dependencies and direct investment toward the work with the strongest strategic case.

PPM looks across the portfolio rather than managing only the schedule and delivery of one project. Project management tools support execution, while PPM adds demand prioritization, investment decisions, capacity planning, scenario analysis and portfolio-level governance; a PMO may define and operate those practices.

Project Portfolio Management work commonly involves Planview, Clarity PPM, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, Microsoft Project and reporting tools connected to finance or resource systems. Useful adjacent skills include agile portfolio management, business-case analysis, PMO operating models, workflow design, data integration and change management.

PPM assignments vary with the scope of the portfolio, the quality of existing data and the number of systems involved. A small workflow improvement may need focused configuration expertise, while a transformation requires someone who can shape governance, facilitate executive decisions, manage adoption and lead integration work.

Project Portfolio Management can support agile organizations when it governs outcomes, funding, capacity and strategic priorities rather than imposing rigid delivery plans. It should connect product or team roadmaps with portfolio decisions while preserving iterative planning and regular evidence-based review.

PPM work can often be delivered remotely because workshops, configuration and reporting reviews are supported by digital collaboration tools. On-site sessions in Munich can still help with stakeholder alignment, governance design and sensitive portfolio decisions, especially when German-language communication is important.

Project Portfolio Management specialists should explain how they define value, prioritize demand, validate data and make trade-offs visible. Ask for examples of portfolio governance, tool integration, executive reporting and user adoption, then test whether the person can communicate clearly with both leadership and delivery teams.

Strategic Portfolio Management is a broader term that emphasizes linking portfolio choices directly to strategy, operating capacity and measurable outcomes. PPM often covers the same practices, including project prioritization, funding, roadmaps and governance, but the exact scope depends on the organization and the chosen software.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,008 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects have 27 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 Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (64%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Professional Services (75%), and Retail (67%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Project Portfolio Management in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Strategy (92%).

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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