SAP PM Expert in Germany
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Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- Founder of CheironX: AI-supported GRC management (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, TISAX, DORA)
- Strategic focus on Agentic AI and GenAI for modern IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Management
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Silvia B.
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
- Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
- As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
- Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
- Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
- Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
- Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
- Conducting and evaluating tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project language: German and English
- Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, Business Logics Test Data Generator, Business Logics Banking Tool, Business Logics Test System, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix Virtual Machines, WinSCP, Kitty, Putty, various Aareal Bank products, Online Banking Portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Christoph H.
Last position:
Project Manager & Test Manager at Cyber Security
SAP S/4HANA upgrade from Release 2021 to 2025 and FI/CO transformation as part of a new TOM. Four streams and two SAP service providers; management during ongoing operations.
Overall responsibility for time, quality and budget as well as cross-stream coordination of the four streams
Coordination of process streams, business functions and SAP service providers
Establishment and management of governance, planning, risks, dependencies, resources and escalations
Provider management, regular management reporting, and preparation and execution of project and Steering Committee meetings
Responsibility as Test Manager for test strategy, test planning, UAT, defect management and acceptance
Result: Successful preparation for Go-live on 28.09.2026 during ongoing operations; quality and the planned absence of production interruptions ensured. Project governance established and positive feedback from management and stakeholders.
Fred S.
Last position:
Owner / Senior Consultant at Schröder Consultants UG
- Conclusion of partner agreements with OnePlan (portfolio management) and ForProject/EVMS (project controlling); ongoing qualification and implementation of both tools.
- Project management for the relaunch of [link] with a new focus on integrated PM/PPM toolchains.
- Development and implementation of approx. 60 PM standard methods (PMSP, CMSP, QMSP) according to ICB4 & PMBoK8 as a database application on MS Power Automate / M365 / MS Project, with a planned cloud launch in 2025.
- Deployment and cut-over standard process defined as Quality Gate QG07: go-live plan, cut-over plan, communication package, production launch, smoke test in production, hypercare team, incident and SLA management, confirmation of production stability and operational handover.
- Development of a classification and retrieval system (TOC) for ChatGPT projects to enable immediate cross-application object activation.
Tools: LinkedIn, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Infinity, MS Copilot, OnePlan, EVMS/ForProject, Power Automate, SQL DB, O365, MS Project, MS Cloud, ICB4, PMBoK7, M365, Teams
Farid A.
Last position:
SAP Data Migration & Data Management Consultant for SAP GEMINI at Montblanc
The consultant's responsibilities/actions are:
- Consulting on the migration of material master & PP Master data
- Prepare Article List template for Cutover Phase
- Implementation of data cleansing measures using individual and bulk changes
- SAP all mandatory fields data extraction regarding Business needed
- SAP migration, Cutover, Testing, BAT, UAT
- Align with the multiple Stakeholders regarding Data from Legacy and SAP System
- Deployed SAP MM best practice (guided configurations, active methodologies and road map for project initiation)
SAP ERP | SAP GEMINI | SAP Fields Coordination | Documentation | SAP IDoc | SAP Integration | SAP End-to-End Process | SAP MM (Material Management) | SAP Functional Consultant | SAP Gap analysis | SAP MDM (Master Data Management) | Data Migration & Management
Martin H.
Last position:
SAP Consultant at Montblanc-Simplo GmbH
- Production master data: bill of material, work center, routing and production version, customizing, FIORI
- Optimization and organization of production
- gATP and aATP training
- Classical MRP, pMRP and MRP Live
- Various planning strategies in PP
- Workflow and MDM tables and fields
- Metadata in SAP, fields and their mapping
- Creation of metadata in Excel
- LSMW basics: data cleansing with Excel + deduplication
- LTOM or Migration Cockpit
- Training in APO, later as ePP/DS master data, heuristics and optimizer CIF integration models
- Production orders and capacity planning, reconciliation and evaluation
- Net requirements calculation, lot sizes and pegging, detailed planning board, product view in PP/DS
- KUT test or migration test
- Digitization of maintenance plans, orders, checklist documents
- Technical objects, equipment, bills of material and their customizing
- Measuring points and serial numbers customizing
- Work and maintenance planning, cycles and different dimensions
Zlatko P.
Last position:
SAP BW/4 Hana Project Lead, Program and Application Manager at DB
- Project Argo: SAP BW/4 Hana Project Lead, Program and Application Manager, SAP BW/4 Hana Consultant, Architect and Developer.
- Migration of FI data models from SAP BW 7.x to BW/4 Hana.
- Review and implementation of the user and authorization concept.
- SAP S/4 Hana, SAP Basis, SAP BW/4 Hana data modeling and use of the SAP BW Migration Workbench.
- Use of Business Content, BAPI, BW/4 Hana, Hana Studio, HANA Views, Analytical Views, virtual tables and Hana Native SQL.
- Work with ADSO, Open ODS Views, Composite Provider, Hybrid Provider, SAP Solution Manager, Query Designer, Analysis for Office, Lumira and Fiori.
- Use of SAP SAC (Stories, Data Models, Data Analyzer, CDS Views), as well as application management and monitoring of process chains and load jobs.
JĂĽrgen W.
Last position:
Self-employed Corporate Real Estate Consultant at Widmann Consulting
I tailor my consulting services to individual customer requirements through innovative approaches, with the aim of achieving sustainable optimization potential.
Consulting based on ready-made concepts and solutions, or a focus on short-term one-off effects, is not consistent with my approach to responsible and sustainable consulting.
An analysis of the current situation forms the basis for my consulting approach and specific recommendations for action. Together with you, I develop and define clear goals for the successful implementation of suitable measures for your individual situation. Ongoing reviews ensure that goals are achieved transparently and sustainably. The customer benefit is always at the center of my work.
Ronald F.
Last position:
Senior IT Consultant – Requirement Engineer at Deutsche Bank - Strivion
Methodology: Agile project management
Goal: Digitization and implementation of CCD2 requirements within the Consumer Finance systems.
Analysis, identification, and assessment of business requirements, as well as their transfer into technical implementation requirements. Coordination and status reporting of the various requirements. Documentation and process management using UML and BMPN. Cross-functional stakeholder management, UAT testing, data management, API architecture management.
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Visual Code, Sql Developer, Enterprise Architect, MsOffice, Bruno, ALM, Camunda, Figma
Helge B.
Last position:
Solution Architect at Deutsche Bahn
- Responsible for the end-to-end application and integration architecture for the S-Bahn Hamburg maintenance digitalisation program. A highlight is the introduction of robots and permanently installed camera gates to automate vehicle inspections, allowing AI image algorithms to assess the condition of trains during operation.
- Deutsche Bahn has one of the largest SAP PM implementations in the world, which is a central component of this digitalisation.
Alois S.
Last position:
Subproject Manager / Senior SAP EAM Consultant at VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH
Consulting SAP-PM/EAM (Maintenance)
Task:
- Consulting SAP PM/EAM as a consultant in the S/4HANA environment - Customizing / support for SAP FIORI Apps
- Subproject management of “Integrated On-Call Services” to integrate the Alarm Server and Resource Planning systems with the “Integrated Working Time Recording” project in order to reduce duplicate recording.
- Subproject management of the “Non-Availability Plan” for the development of a customer-specific FIORI app
- Responsibility for the SAP Resource Planning specialist area (support)
- Responsibility for the SAP Working Time Recording specialist area (support) (error analysis, bug fixing and testing in cooperation with development)
- Support for the test team in setting up test automation
System: SAP S/4HANA EAM, agile implementation
Team size: approx. 10
Bernhard H.
Last position:
SAP MM Consultant, Business Solution Design Specialist at Nomen Nominandum
- Finalised several addon implementation projects as project manager, coordinating external service providers
- Implemented VAT reporting, e-invoicing, asset reporting, drug reporting to governmental authorities
- Played key role as business solution design specialist in an S/4HANA implementation project across PP-PI, eWM, QM, PM, IM, MM, SD and other logistic areas
- Designed organizational structures and processes in all logistic areas
- Developed and proofread business blueprint, managed implementation, test preparation and migration
Frank L.
Last position:
SAP Consultant and Developer at Frank Leonhard Consulting
- Consulting and implementation of SAP projects as a freelancer
- Analysis, design, Customizing and programming
- Modules: PP, MM, WM, SD, QM, CS, IH, FI/CO, PLM, EH&S
- Development of forms (Smartforms, Adobe Forms)
- ABAP development (Enhancements, BADI, Dialogs, Reporting, Idocs)
- Project management, subproject management and training
Matthias O.
Last position:
Freelance work at Etengo (fĂĽr Syna AG)
Consulting in the SAP EAM module as part of the migration to EON's S/4 HANA oneERP system
Review and cost estimation of customer-specific developments (e.g. cockpit for EAM orders, document flow display)
Preparation of EAM classification data for technical objects (functional locations, equipment) for migration to new classes
Tatyana C.
Last position:
Transaction Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Controls (Private and Business Customers) at Direct bank
- Risk analysis
- Performing control activities
- Transaction Monitoring
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Statistics of experts using SAP PM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
98%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
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 Germany 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 Germany using SAP PM
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.
SAP PM 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 (79%)
- Professional Services (78%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Automotive (52%)
- Transportation (46%)
- Healthcare (41%)
- Energy (40%)
- Banking and Finance (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Maintenance Management
SAP PM, also known as SAP Plant Maintenance, supports the planning and control of technical assets throughout their operating life. Companies use it to manage equipment, functional locations, maintenance notifications, work orders, inspections, repairs and preventive maintenance. It connects physical plant work with structured business processes and reliable records.
Core Processes
SAP PM covers the flow from reported defect to completed work and documented costs. Specialists configure maintenance plans, task lists, permits, priorities, confirmations and spare-parts requirements so teams can coordinate planned and unplanned work.
- Structure equipment and functional locations
- Set up preventive and predictive maintenance plans
- Configure notifications, orders and confirmations
- Track materials, costs, downtime and measurement points
SAP Ecosystem
SAP PM commonly works with SAP S/4HANA Asset Management and related components such as Materials Management, Controlling and Production Planning. Projects may also involve SAP Fiori apps, mobile maintenance tools, SAP Business Network Asset Collaboration, interfaces, authorizations and data migration. Strong specialists understand both configuration and the operational context behind the data.
When Expertise Helps
Companies often bring in freelance SAP PM expertise during an implementation, S/4HANA transformation, plant rollout or maintenance process redesign. External support is also useful when master data is inconsistent, users avoid standard workflows or an integration creates gaps between maintenance, purchasing and finance.
- Prepare workshops and translate plant requirements into SAP processes
- Migrate equipment, bills of material, task lists and maintenance plans
- Test integrations, roles, forms and mobile scenarios
- Support cutover, training and stabilization
Working in Germany
Industrial companies in Germany often run complex maintenance processes across manufacturing, energy, chemicals, transport and other asset-intensive operations. Freelance specialists may work remotely for design, configuration and documentation, while site visits can help with workshops, equipment structures, user acceptance and go-live support. German communication skills can matter when working directly with plant and service teams.
Quality Signals
A strong SAP PM professional can explain configuration choices in operational terms and distinguish a real process issue from a master-data problem. Look for experience with the relevant SAP release, integration boundaries, migration quality and change management. Ask for examples of preventive maintenance design, order processing, testing discipline and post-go-live support rather than relying on module labels alone.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about SAP PM, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
SAP PM is used to manage the maintenance of equipment, production assets and technical facilities. It supports notifications, work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, confirmations, spare parts and maintenance cost tracking.
SAP PM is the traditional name many companies still use for maintenance functionality that is now part of SAP S/4HANA Asset Management. The business processes remain familiar, but the data model, user experience, analytics and available Fiori applications may differ from older SAP ERP environments.
SAP PM work often requires knowledge of Materials Management, Controlling, Production Planning, Plant Maintenance master data and authorization concepts. Useful adjacent skills include SAP Fiori, integration design, data migration, mobile maintenance and business process testing.
SAP PM projects need experience that matches their scope, release and asset structure rather than a generic module background. A suitable professional should be able to show relevant work with configuration, maintenance plans, equipment data, interfaces, testing and either implementation, rollout or stabilization activities.
SAP PM design, configuration, documentation and many testing activities can be handled remotely from Germany. On-site collaboration may still be valuable for workshops with maintenance teams, equipment reviews, user acceptance and cutover in a plant environment.
SAP PM is often weighed against dedicated enterprise asset management or computerized maintenance management systems. Its advantage is the close connection between maintenance, materials, procurement, production and finance, while another system may be preferable when a company needs a narrower or more independent maintenance solution.
SAP PM quality is visible in usable work orders, consistent equipment structures, practical maintenance plans and complete confirmations. Strong professionals also validate master data, integration behavior, authorizations, reporting and user adoption instead of treating configuration as the entire deliverable.
SAP PM specialists should clarify the SAP release, project phase, asset hierarchy, integration landscape and decision-making structure before starting. They should also understand whether the assignment focuses on configuration, migration, rollout, support, process improvement or a combination of these areas.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PM in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 877 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PM in their recent projects, 98% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PM in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PM in their recent projects are Information Technology (79%), Professional Services (78%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PM in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Project Management (89%), and Operations (70%).
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