SAP PPM Experts in Germany
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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;
Henning U.
Last position:
Senior Expert Data Governance, Master Data Quality and Data Migration at E.ON
- Planning and implementation of a migration strategy for master and transaction data for the continuous loading of a cloud-independent database
- Creation and pilot implementation of a company-wide Business Data Model for customers, suppliers, contracts, products, prices, consumption, invoices, and dunning
- Concept and consulting for a Data Governance Framework incl. definition of committees, roles, processes, and metadata model
- Operationalization of the Data Governance Framework with definition of data standards
- Sub-project management in two pilot projects (PoCs) for Data Governance systems (ErwinDIS and Atlan)
- Training and coaching the data team in migration, data quality, and data modeling
Janine S.
Last position:
Virtual Executive Assistant / Business Administration at TBN – Technische Beratung
- Managing the operational back office
- Handling quotations and invoicing
- Supporting preparatory bookkeeping
- Coordinating appointments and operational discussions
- Coordinating between management, clients and external partners
- Organizing administrative day-to-day processes
Taking on operational back-office tasks significantly reduces the workload of executive management. Administrative processes run in a more structured, reliable and efficient way, freeing up more time for clients, projects and business decisions.
Jörn B.
Last position:
Process Optimization Consultant at Tandler GmbH
- Improving processes in the purchasing area
- Digitizing purchasing processes
- Optimizing end-to-end manufacturing processes
Patrick R.
Last position:
Project Manager / Rollout Manager at Siemens Healthineers
- Project Manager / Rollout Manager
- SDA-LAN 2.0 project
- Project management in the SDA-LAN area, planning the replacement and reconfiguration of network components, coordinating migrations with service consultants, technicians and the business, supporting migrations and acting as the point of contact for the on-site team, coordinating dates with the customer and service provider, planning and review meetings, risk management, escalation management
- Team size: 15 – 40 people
- Tools: Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Sharp CMDB, Confluence
Ali C.
Last position:
Head of Quality Management at Ronda AG
- Direct reporting to executive management with responsibility for the entire quality management function in the company
- Advisory role as a sparring partner for executive management in all quality-related decisions
- Preparation and planning of ISO9001 certification
- Development and implementation of a KPI dashboard for quality activities for strategic steering
- Development and implementation of the strategic direction for the quality area
- Optimization and further development of the IQSoft quality management software to improve operational quality performance
- Successful promotion of a sustainable quality structure through regular workshops and training sessions
- Analytical problem-solving for quality and process challenges with a pragmatic approach (MSA/SPC)
- Planning and execution of internal and external audits
- Strategic supplier management
- Digitalization of the sampling process to increase efficiency
Cordula B.
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 M.
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
Dennis F.
Last position:
Controller/Accountant at Adama Deutschland GmbH
- Execution of accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset, and general ledger accounting
- Preparation of quarterly/annual financial statements under HGB/IFRS16
- Reviewing, classifying, and posting all business transactions
- Payment transactions and treasury planning
- Coordinating tax matters
- Preparing and analyzing statistics and reports
- Preparing analyses, reports, and liquidity forecasts
- Optimizing financial processes
- Contact person for colleagues, tax advisors, and auditors
- Valuation of foreign currencies, special cases in VAT law
- Supporting internal audits
- Evaluating and posting provisions under HGB, IFRS, and tax law
- Preparing and posting IFRS 16 entries
George G.
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.
Marcus W.
Last position:
Advisory, Program & Portfolio Management in the Global Cyber Security Digital Compliance Area at Bayer AG
- Lead program risk manager in the global IT cybersecurity initiative
- Strategic advice on the department's alignment 'Digital Compliance Management'
- Revision of portfolio management (demands & projects) within the area
- Facilitating requirements discussions and leading digital compliance and risk assessment projects
Sibi L.
Last position:
Founder (Product Initiative) at Regu-AI
- Founded Regu-AI, an enterprise-grade AI governance and compliance platform integrating EU AI Act, ESG, and CSRD frameworks to help organizations operationalize responsible AI.
- Developed proprietary modules for AI Maturity Assessment, Measurability, and Battery Passport compliance.
- Built and scaled the product architecture and designed a 45-KPI AI governance index, positioning Regu-AI as a first mover in AI governance automation across Germany and the EU.
Sven B.
Last position:
Commercial Project Management / Project Controlling, ServiceNow Implementation at Commerzbank AG
- Commercial planning of a large IT project
- Organization and coordination of large orders
- Preparation of commercial reporting for the regulator and senior management
- Provision, monitoring, and coordination of time allocations for external work
- Strategic advice on project controlling
Jana S.
Last position:
HR Program Management Assistant at Daimler Truck AG
- Supporting program management in planning, controlling and execution of projects
- Organizing daily administrative tasks
- Assisting with the preparation and facilitation of process integration meetings
- Preparing and following up on meetings, including scheduling
- Documentation and document management in SharePoint / Confluence
- Order processing and invoice verification (SAP R/3)
- HR time management - 1st level support (Oracle HCM), ticket routing and processing
Markus D.
Last position:
Fuseki GmbH
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Statistics of experts using SAP PPM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Project Management, Business Intelligence, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 PPM
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 PPM 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 (73%)
- Manufacturing (73%)
- Professional Services (60%)
- Automotive (53%)
- Banking and Finance (53%)
- Energy (47%)
- Transportation (47%)
- Chemical (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SAP PPM does
SAP PPM, short for SAP Portfolio and Project Management, helps companies evaluate, prioritize and govern project investments. It connects strategic goals with proposals, portfolios, projects, resources, budgets and benefits. The solution gives decision-makers a structured view of demand and delivery across business units.
Core capabilities
SAP PPM supports portfolio planning, project intake, stage-gate decisions and resource allocation. Teams can compare initiatives, track financial information and monitor milestones through consistent processes. Depending on the SAP landscape, it can work with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP, SAP PS and other enterprise data sources.
- Configure portfolio and bucket structures
- Define approval workflows and decision gates
- Align resources, costs and strategic priorities
- Build reporting for portfolio performance
Ecosystem and delivery
Strong SAP PPM work combines functional knowledge with SAP configuration and integration. Professionals may work with SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP PS, finance processes and master data governance. They also understand authorization concepts, interfaces, testing and migration into a wider SAP transformation.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance expertise during a new implementation, portfolio redesign or S/4HANA transition. External support is also useful when adoption is low, approval routes are unclear or portfolio data cannot be trusted. In Germany, collaboration may involve remote delivery across locations alongside workshops with business and IT teams.
- Replace spreadsheets and disconnected project lists
- Standardize portfolio intake and prioritization
- Improve data quality and executive reporting
- Prepare upgrades, rollouts or integrations
What strong professionals deliver
A capable SAP PPM specialist first clarifies governance, roles, data ownership and reporting needs. They translate those requirements into maintainable configuration instead of forcing every process into a custom solution. Their deliverables can include process designs, configuration, integration specifications, test scenarios, training materials and a controlled go-live plan.
How to assess fit
Review experience with the relevant SAP release, connected systems and portfolio processes rather than relying on product familiarity alone. Ask for examples of workflow design, data migration, reporting and stakeholder alignment. A strong professional explains trade-offs clearly, documents decisions and measures whether users can manage the process after handover.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with SAP PPM? These answers cover the essentials.
SAP PPM is used to manage project and investment portfolios from idea intake through approval, planning and monitoring. It helps organizations compare initiatives, allocate resources, control budgets and connect delivery decisions with strategic objectives.
SAP Project and Portfolio Management governs the portfolio level, including prioritization, funding and resource decisions. SAP PS focuses more directly on the planning and execution of individual projects, so companies often use the solutions together rather than treating them as interchangeable.
A strong SAP PPM freelancer may also understand SAP S/4HANA, SAP PS, finance, controlling, resource management and master data. Useful technical skills include SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, integration design, authorizations, reporting and data migration.
The right level depends on the scope, SAP landscape and governance complexity. A focused configuration change needs less breadth than a global rollout involving portfolio design, integrations, migration, testing and organizational adoption. Ask candidates to describe comparable deliverables and decisions they owned.
SAP PPM projects can often be delivered remotely when system access, documentation and decision paths are ready. On-site workshops may still help with portfolio governance, process discovery and user acceptance. German-language communication can matter when business stakeholders and training materials require it.
A specialist should clarify the SAP release, connected applications, portfolio structure, approval model, data owners and reporting expectations. They should also confirm whether the assignment covers design, configuration, integration, testing, training or post-go-live support.
Look for traceable requirements, clean configuration, documented integrations and test coverage for real portfolio scenarios. A quality SAP Portfolio and Project Management professional also validates data with business users, explains limitations and leaves behind documentation that supports future maintenance.
SAP PPM rollouts often struggle when governance is undefined, portfolio data is inconsistent or workflows copy existing spreadsheets without clear ownership. Weak integration with finance, project systems or reporting can also reduce trust. Early process decisions, realistic scope and active user involvement reduce these risks.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PPM in their recent projects is 114 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 916 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PPM in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PPM in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PPM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (40%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PPM in their recent projects are Information Technology (73%), Manufacturing (73%), and Professional Services (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PPM in their recent projects are Project Management (93%), Business Intelligence (80%), and Operations (80%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP PPM
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