Project Portfolio Management Experts in Vienna
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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.
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.
Shahram F.
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
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 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Vienna 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 19 Sep 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 control
Project Portfolio Management, often called PPM, helps companies choose, rank, and track the right projects. It connects strategy with delivery so leaders can see which work should start, pause, or stop. Strong specialists turn a long list of ideas into a clear portfolio view.
What it covers
- Demand intake and project scoring
- Portfolio roadmaps and stage gates
- Capacity and resource planning
- Budget, risk, and dependency tracking
- Reporting for executives and PMOs
PPM is used to keep many initiatives aligned when teams, budgets, and deadlines compete. It is common in PMO work, transformation programs, product portfolios, and cross-department planning.
Tool landscape
Many teams work with Clarity PPM, Planview, Microsoft Project Online, Jira Align, or ServiceNow SPM. Others need careful process design rather than one specific tool. A strong professional knows how to map business rules into a system that people actually use.
When companies need help
- Portfolio data is spread across spreadsheets
- Priorities change faster than plans do
- Executives want one view of spend and value
- Resource conflicts block delivery
- Tool setup does not match real workflows
Companies often bring in freelance experts during tool selection, rollout, cleanup, or PMO redesign. In Vienna, this is common for groups that work across local offices, regional hubs, and English-speaking stakeholders.
What good specialists do
Good Project Portfolio Management specialists ask hard questions about value, risk, and ownership. They define the portfolio model, keep taxonomies consistent, and make reporting useful instead of noisy. They also know how to train teams so the process survives beyond the first workshop.
Delivery outcomes
A solid engagement produces a prioritization model, a clean portfolio dashboard, clear decision rules, and better visibility on capacity. It can also improve governance for change requests, investment reviews, and roadmap planning. The goal is simple: fewer unclear projects and better decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Project Portfolio Management, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Project Portfolio Management is used to decide which initiatives deserve time, money, and people. It gives leaders one view of demand, delivery status, risk, and value so they can balance the portfolio instead of managing projects in isolation. Many firms use it to support investment planning, PMO governance, and strategic change.
PPM is broader than a project management tool. Project management focuses on one project, while portfolio management looks across many projects and programs to compare priorities and capacity. A good setup often connects both, but the decisions they support are different.
Project Portfolio Management is often delivered with tools such as Clarity PPM, Planview, Microsoft Project Online, Jira Align, or ServiceNow SPM. The right choice depends on how your company handles intake, approvals, resource planning, and reporting. A strong specialist can also work with spreadsheets or hybrid setups during transition phases.
A strong Project Portfolio Management freelancer usually brings PMO design, process mapping, data modeling, and stakeholder management. Tool knowledge matters, but so does the ability to translate business rules into clear governance and reports. Experience with roadmapping, capacity planning, and portfolio analysis is especially useful.
Project Portfolio Management work can be simple or complex depending on the number of portfolios, tools, and decision layers involved. Small clean-up tasks may need only a specialist who knows the tool and process well, while a rollout or PMO redesign needs deeper portfolio and change-management experience. The best fit is someone who has solved a similar setup before.
Yes, many Project Portfolio Management tasks can be done remotely, especially process design, reporting, tool configuration, and stakeholder workshops. On-site time can help when teams need support with governance, training, or sensitive executive decisions. In Vienna, many assignments work well in a hybrid setup with English used across regional teams.
A good PPM expert can explain how priorities are set, how data moves through the process, and how decisions are recorded. Look for clear examples of portfolio governance, clean dashboards, and practical changes that teams kept using after the assignment ended. If the person only talks about the tool and not the business decision, that is a warning sign.
Project Portfolio Management decides which work should happen and how resources should be spread across initiatives. Program management focuses on coordinating related projects once they have been approved. The two often work together, but portfolio management sits higher in the decision chain and deals more with strategy, capacity, and investment choices.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, 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 Vienna, 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 Vienna, 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 Vienna, 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 Vienna, 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 Vienna, 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.
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