SAP PPM Experts in Germany
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Henning Uiterwyk
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 Schmid
Last position:
Virtual Assistant to Management / Business Administration at TBN – Technische Beratung
- Managing the operational back office
- Handling quotations and invoicing
- Supporting preparatory accounting
- Coordinating appointments and operational alignments
- Interface management between management, clients, and external partners
- Structuring administrative processes in day-to-day business
By taking over operational back office tasks, management is noticeably relieved. Administrative processes run in a more structured, reliable, and efficient way, creating more time for clients, projects, and entrepreneurial decisions.
Ali Chaari
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
Christoph Hansen
Last position:
PMO Lead at System Technology Defense
- Planning, establishment, and leadership of a Program Management Office (PMO) as the central unit for the operational control of the overall program with tasks including:
- Defining and developing the optimal project management processes for the program.
- Creating and introducing a monitoring & controlling process to manage the timely delivery of deliverables.
- Creating the overall program plan with schedules, budget & cost plans, resource planning, and deliverables planning.
- Selecting and managing external service providers and monitoring contract compliance.
- Defining and executing program risk management and developing mitigating actions.
- Developing efficient reporting for the overall program to meet all stakeholder groups. Defining and creating key program KPIs using earned value analysis and milestone trend analysis.
- Providing and adjusting necessary IT tools for communication and documentation (Confluence, Jira, Teams, etc.).
- Defining and executing project change management.
- Planning and running all management meetings, including steering committee, management meetings, and board presentations.
- Preparatory alignment, planning, and organization of the group project as a basis for the execution phase.
- Selecting and staffing the program core team and the extended project team with a total of 70 participants.
- Planning the project organization, reporting and decision-making paths, and governance at the operational and strategic levels.
Diana Griesshammer
Last position:
Interim Project-Controller at Supplying industry defence
- Developed organization, task descriptions, processes and systems of the controlling system to improve activities.
- Harmonized ERP software within the group across IT procurement, plan data, controlling and reporting.
- Designed the basis for an agile and modern IT control system.
- Set up budget plans and supported master data and planning.
- Monitored and validated projects in the PM tool Sciforma, covering OPEX and CAPEX in line with legal requirements and group rules.
- Performed PMO assistance activities including meeting minutes, presentations and reports.
- Tools: SAP FI/CO, SAP MM, SAP PPM, PM-Tool Sciforma, MS Office 365.
Cordula Buss
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 Müller
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 Franz
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 Gambourg
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.
Patrick Rexroth
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 business stakeholders, overseeing migrations and serving as the contact person for the on-site team, scheduling with the client and service provider, planning and review meetings, risk management, escalation management
- Team size: 15 – 40 people
- Tools: Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Sharp CMDB, Confluence
Marcus Wollmer
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
Jörn Baumann
Last position:
Expert in Process Optimization at MediaMobil
- Independently performed an as-is analysis of purchasing processes
- Optimized existing processes to increase efficiency
- Advised the purchasing department on possible process automations
- Optimized supplier management
- Advised on possible measures to improve stock reporting documentation
- Consulted on developing a concept for efficient management of required tools and equipment
- Documented the processes
Sibi Lakshmanan
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 Buchholz
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 Stranska
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
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Statistics of experts using SAP PPM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
1.4 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
SAP PPM in practice
SAP PPM, also known as SAP Portfolio and Project Management, helps companies evaluate ideas, prioritize demand, and control project portfolios in one place. It is used to turn strategic goals into approved work, with clear governance and better visibility across business units.
Where it fits
Typical work includes:
- portfolio setup and demand intake
- project and initiative tracking
- resource and capacity planning
- approval workflows and status reporting
- integration with SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, and surrounding systems
Common project work
Teams bring in freelance specialists when they need a clean rollout, a migration from older portfolio processes, or help fixing a messy setup. SAP PPM projects often touch process design, configuration, and data quality at the same time, so experienced help saves time.
What strong specialists do
Good experts know how portfolio objects, scoring, and governance steps should work in the real business. They can translate a management process into SAP configuration, spot gaps in reporting, and keep the setup usable for both decision makers and operational teams.
Related skills
SAP PPM rarely stands alone. Strong specialists often work with SAP PS, SAP Fiori, SAP BW, integration tools, and master data handling, plus business process analysis and testing. In Germany, companies often want experts who can work clearly with both local teams and international SAP stakeholders.
When to hire
Hire SAP PPM help when portfolio decisions are slow, approvals are inconsistent, or project data is spread across spreadsheets and separate tools. It also makes sense when you need support for change, training, or a short-term gap during a rollout or upgrade.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with SAP PPM? These answers cover the essentials.
SAP PPM is used to manage portfolios, demand, and project approvals in a structured way. It helps companies compare initiatives, align them with strategy, and follow progress through a controlled process.
Yes. SAP PPM is the common abbreviation for SAP Portfolio and Project Management, and both names are used in search and project discussions. Some teams also refer to it simply as PPM inside the SAP landscape.
A strong SAP PPM specialist usually handles configuration, workflow design, portfolio scoring, reporting, and integration with other SAP systems. They may also support data cleanup, testing, and training so the setup works in day-to-day use.
SAP PPM focuses on portfolio choice, demand management, and governance before and around project execution. SAP PS is more about project structure and delivery control, while other tools may cover task tracking but not the same portfolio-level decision flow.
A useful SAP PPM expert often brings SAP PS, SAP Fiori, reporting, integration, and business process analysis skills. Knowledge of master data and testing is also valuable because portfolio setups depend on clean data and stable workflows.
A SAP PPM project usually needs someone who has already worked on real portfolio or project governance setups. Simple configuration tasks may be enough for a short assignment, but process redesign, migration, or integration work calls for deeper hands-on experience.
Yes, much of SAP PPM analysis, configuration, and testing can be done remotely. On-site time is useful when workshops involve many stakeholders, local process owners, or sensitive change discussions, especially in larger German organizations.
A good SAP PPM freelancer can explain how they have handled portfolio logic, approvals, reporting, and integration in past work. Look for clear thinking, practical SAP knowledge, and the ability to turn business rules into a setup people actually use.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PPM in their recent projects is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 937 € 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 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PPM in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.4 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 (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PPM in their recent projects are Manufacturing (75%), Information Technology (69%), and Professional Services (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP PPM in their recent projects are Project Management (94%), Quality Assurance (81%), and Business Intelligence (75%).
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