SAP PM Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used SAP PM
Claus T.
Last position:
Interim Procurement Transformation Lead at Lonza
- Leading procurement transformation activities as part of a strategic carve-out program at a global life sciences company
- Responsibility for business separation, IT and operational technology contract management, supplier migration, and Day-1 readiness
- Close collaboration with Legal, IT, HR, PMO, Finance, and business functions to manage contractual risks, ensure business continuity, and successfully deliver the transformation.
Razvan-Mihail I.
Last position:
Senior SAP EWM Implementation Consultant at Hoffman Roche
- Processes re-engineering (Outbound for production, Inbound from production, Putaway in different temperature controlled areas)
- Re-implementation of the outbound process for Basel’s warehouse
- RF functionalities workshops and RF implementation
- Kit-to-order process implementation with VAS order
- Customer-Vendor integration customizing
- Re-configuration of the integration model
- Testing coordinator and trainer for key users
Eugen P.
Last position:
Project Manager / Program Management at SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH
- Development, industrialization and production of helicopter seats (military)
- Responsible for an innovative seating system: weight < 15 kg, 100% crash safety according to EASA, side-facing, from concept to SOP
- Complete recovery of a project two years overdue: concept approval and prototype testing in 4 weeks, certification testing in 8 weeks, 100% EASA certification
- Management of global BCC development resources (> 60% share) and optimization of development cycles including FEM
- Streamlining the supply chain, on-time EASA and series approval, compliance with the NRE budget, timely delivery including FAI
Patrick N.
Last position:
SAP Real Estate Expert at RKW SE
- Compliance with IFRS 16 for all group companies
- Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and save time thanks to a single source of information
- Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
- Simulations / planning of positions regarding rent/leasing (vehicles, equipment, real estate, etc.)
- Coordination of service fees, benchmarking, scheduling, etc.
Paul V.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Galeria
- Responsible project lead for the new implementation of SAP eWM/MFS
- Budget responsibility of 10 million
- Leading external SAP consultants/service providers
- Building a change management organization
- Building a process organization
Sibylle H.
Last position:
SAP ABAP-OO Development (cross-module) at Asendia
- Creation of interfaces for transferring SD orders and customer master data (including various protocols and the ability to handle erroneous data)
- Analysis and adjustment of existing programs due to infrastructure change
- SOAP and REST API for creating customer master data from SugarCRM
- REST APIs in JSON (SD orders, invoices, payments, PDF forms)
- Log program for REST APIs
- Creation of various invoice forms in 8 languages including document links, email delivery, PDF generation
- Provision of data for the data warehouse
- Various user exits and enhancements in SD and FI
- Intercompany sales order creation, program for creating credit memos (uploads from Excel and from the server)
- Reports (VAT, sales orders, invoices)
- Correction program for CO data
- Support for various interfaces, notes, etc.
- Enhancement for IDoc INVOIC02
- Upload program for XML files (Rydoo) to post cash receipts into FI (FB01)
- Creation of dunning forms in various languages (Smartforms and Adobe including email delivery)
- Account statement program (ALV displaying postings, sending to debtors via email using Smartform as PDF)
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Statistics of experts using SAP PM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
34 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
23
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland 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 19 Sep 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.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Professional Services (100%)
- Automotive (83%)
- Food and Beverage (67%)
- Healthcare (67%)
- Information Technology (67%)
- Transportation (67%)
- Retail (67%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SAP PM in practice
SAP PM, also known as SAP Plant Maintenance, supports the full maintenance flow in SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA. Companies use it to plan inspections, manage breakdowns, track technical objects, and keep plant operations under control. It is a core fit for asset-heavy work.
Typical work
- Equipment and functional location setup
- Maintenance notification and order design
- Task lists, permits, and revision planning
- Spare parts and cost flow across modules
- Reporting for backlog, downtime, and compliance
What skilled experts do
Strong SAP PM specialists map real maintenance processes into clear master data and simple screens. They know how to keep order types, status logic, and settlement rules aligned with how teams actually work. Good setups reduce rework and make planning easier.
Ecosystem and links
SAP PM rarely sits alone. It often connects with SAP MM for materials, SAP CO for costs, SAP FI for postings, and SAP QM or EHS where quality and safety steps matter. In S/4HANA projects, experts also handle data cleanup and process redesign.
When to bring in freelance help
Freelance SAP PM expertise helps when a rollout is stuck, master data is messy, or users need a cleaner process. It also helps during upgrades, plant merges, template harmonization, and reporting fixes. Swiss teams often need experts who can work well with both local staff and remote project groups.
What good quality looks like
A strong specialist asks about the maintenance strategy before changing configuration. They document object structures, order flows, and interface impacts clearly, then test real scenarios end to end. The result should be stable maintenance execution, not just a working transaction screen.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP PM? Start with the answers below.
SAP PM is used to manage maintenance processes for equipment, assets, and technical locations. Teams use it to create notifications, plan work orders, schedule inspections, and track maintenance costs. It fits plants, utilities, transport, manufacturing, and other asset-heavy settings.
Yes. SAP Plant Maintenance is the full name people often use for SAP PM, and both terms point to the same maintenance area in SAP. Some companies also refer to it as part of SAP EAM, especially in newer S/4HANA projects.
SAP PM is the classic maintenance module name many teams still use, while SAP EAM is the broader enterprise asset management label. In practice, people often mean the same core maintenance processes, but SAP EAM can sound wider because it includes asset strategy and lifecycle topics. A good specialist should know both terms.
A strong SAP PM specialist usually knows SAP MM, CO, and basic FI impacts because maintenance work touches materials and costs. Process mapping, master data design, and testing are also important. In many projects, interface knowledge and reporting skills matter as well.
A SAP PM project often needs someone who has worked through end-to-end maintenance flows, not just configuration steps. If the scope includes S/4HANA conversion, complex integrations, or global template work, you want a specialist who can handle process decisions and user questions confidently. Simpler fixes may need less depth, but business context still matters.
Yes, much of SAP PM can be done remotely if the specialist has good access to process owners, test users, and system environments. Workshops, data checks, and configuration work are often remote-friendly. On-site time can still help during plant visits, go-lives, or when technical object structures need direct review.
Look for clear examples of how the SAP PM expert handled real maintenance processes, not just module names on a profile. Strong signals include clean master data thinking, good order and notification design, and the ability to explain trade-offs in plain words. Ask how they test scenarios end to end and how they work with operations teams.
A SAP PM freelancer should expect detailed process questions, data cleanup, and close work with maintenance and operations teams. It helps to understand site routines, approval paths, and the links to materials and cost posting. In Switzerland, being comfortable with structured communication and mixed on-site or remote collaboration is often valuable.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PM in their recent projects is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 976 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PM in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PM in their recent projects have 34 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PM in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Professional Services (100%), and Automotive (83%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP PM in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Operations (83%), and Project Management (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP PM
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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