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Hannah K.

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Project Manager for AI Projects and AI Adoption

Menden
Hannah K.

Last position:

Instructor, AI Fundamentals for the Digital Workplace at grandedu

  • Instructor for an AZAV-certified AI training program for working professionals; designed in February 2026, with five cohorts each running for one month from March 2026
  • Designed and created all modules and learning materials
  • Topics: AI fundamentals, prompting, use cases in communication, analysis, and processes, agents and workflows, the EU AI Act, and GDPR
  • Taught small groups of 3 to 9 participants from different professional fields and levels of seniority
  • Provided individual learning support throughout each course
  • Result: completed five cohorts with around 500 hours of live instruction
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Raschid I.

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Strategy Consultant and Implementation Manager

Dortmund
Raschid I.

Last position:

Requirements Engineer/Manager at CARIAD – Volkswagen Group AG

  • Development of the unified CARIAD E3 2.0 software platform for future mobility
  • Stakeholder management
  • Synchronization and alignment with Solutions (UX, Security, Data Product & Mobility Services, Architecture, Software Product, Integration)
  • Workshop and migration management
  • Conducting risk matrix analyses
  • Tools used: Jira, Confluence, Codebeamer
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Martin H.

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SAP Consultant

Hagen
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
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Detlef M.

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Managing Director

Dortmund
Detlef M.

Last position:

Managing Director at AmenaCon GmbH

  • Challenging consulting services as well as interim, transformation, program and project management
  • Program Manager for dormakaba International Holding AG: responsible for the SAP rollout in the German subsidiary consisting of 16 projects for Sales, Service, Operation and Finance, preparation through a fit template pre-project, development and formulation of end-to-end business processes, guidance and coaching of the business in use case and technical concept creation, introduction of integration test concept and implementation of integration tests
  • Senior consultant for AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG: specification of ITSM processes Incident and Release Management based on ITIL, examination of implementation options with SAP Solution Manager, managing the cutover of an SAP project
  • Interim manager for bofrost DL GmbH & Co. KG: analysis and redesign of the existing business process model, management of strategic PMO including control of project portfolio management (up to 40 projects), project initiation process management, coaching of project managers, comprehensive reporting, ensuring economic viability of all projects, direct reporting to the advisory board, guidance for process and ITSM areas, management of strategic program including greenfield approach, system landscape redesign, end-to-end process introduction, CRM POC and platform provider beauty contest, development of target specifications using LEAN A3, design and implementation of POC with two platform providers
  • Program Manager/PMO/PPM for Henkel KGaA global SCM consolidation: management of international template team for SAP landscape redesign, management of strategic partner Accenture
  • Program Manager/PMO/PPM for Henkel KGaA migration from SAP BW to Microsoft BI: complete development lifecycle, transition of services to Accenture and hosting from HP to IBM, implementation according to PMI-based and agile standards, management of 20 projects, turnaround program setup, root cause analysis, contract amendments, governance, reporting, controlling, coaching of up to 60 employees, 20 MEUR budget, all milestones achieved on time and within budget
  • Program Manager/PMO M&A IT for Henkel KGaA: SAP rollout and infrastructure transition worldwide after acquisition, carve-out management, onboarding of approx. 5 000 new SAP users, consolidation of servers and data centres, management of 30 projects across WEU, CEE, LA, NA and AP, PMI-based implementation, governance setup, coaching of up to 150 employees, 85 MEUR budget, 300 people worldwide, international tender management with providers such as Accenture, IBM, HP and Cisco, program completed on time, on quality and below budget
  • Interim Manager for Bertelsmann AG: strategic IT sourcing program for Corporate CIO including six projects, planning, controlling, reporting, coaching, quality management, stakeholder management, contract transitions, development of system to verify savings, achieved 20% above planned savings
  • Interim Manager IT Governance for Henkel KGaA: professionalisation of IT service management, audit and development of PMI-based project management process with group adaptations, group-wide rollout of ITIL processes incident, problem and change management
  • Agile project for ALDI-Sued: finalisation and implementation of demand management process for IT requirements with interfaces to other processes and service catalogue
  • Senior Consultant for hagebau IT GmbH: analysis of business processes, conception and implementation of NDA, RFI and RFP for Managed IT Services tender with EUR 30 million volume, transition planning of two data centres to Atos managed services, development of service catalogue and cost allocation model
  • Interim Manager for Henkel KGaA: development of international resource management system for global IT to improve cost and capacity control, agile planning, controlling and scope management, realization of 25% capacity reserves
  • Interim Manager for Netrada GmbH: professionalisation of IT service management, conception and creation of 16 SLAs, process analysis and documentation, service quality objectivisation reducing ad hoc workload by approx. 20%
  • Senior Consultant for Saudi Telecom: introduction of PMI-based project management process, development of PMO, coaching of employees, support in acquisition of customer projects by applying the introduced method
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Oliver M.

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Project Manager / Quality Manager

Werne
Oliver M.

Last position:

Project Supply Quality Manager (PSQM) at TKMS

  • Quality management
  • Preparation of templates and review minutes
  • Preparation of FAT documents
  • Support during hardware tests and FAT
  • Verification of test results
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Laurin H.

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Software Architect (Freelance)

Bochum
Laurin H.

Last position:

Software Architect (Freelance) at Care4Sure

  • Delivered MVP-focused full-stack architecture for a health-sector client: Vite/React frontend, backend services on Google Cloud Run, and Supabase for database plus IAM/authentication.
  • Supported product requirements engineering and prioritized cost-aware workload placement, implementing browser-side/edge computation where feasible before moving logic to backend services.
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Stefan R.

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Senior Product Owner

Wetter
Stefan R.

Last position:

Senior Product Owner at Bosch & ETAS Automotive

  • Product Owner for the Digital Delivery team
  • Company-wide Bosch digitalization project for software deliveries
  • Technologies: SAP EMS, JFrog, Revenera
  • Conducting PI Plannings
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Daniel W.

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Annotator | Quality Analyst | Mechanical Engineer

Bochum
Daniel W.

Last position:

Technical Support Manager at Verizon Connect

  • Developed and optimised structured support workflows and evaluation procedures, applying consistent quality standards across high-volume operational tasks.
  • Monitored performance metrics to identify systemic issues and drive targeted improvements — a skill directly transferable to LLM performance metric analysis.
  • Managed escalations and maintained high accuracy and satisfaction standards in a fully asynchronous, remote-first environment.
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Claudia C.

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Process Analysis and Optimization

Bochum
Claudia C.

Last position:

Process Analysis and Optimization at Pferdezüchterverband

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Rainer P.

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Senior Controller

Dortmund
Rainer P.

Last position:

Senior Controller at Stahlhandel-Servicecenter Bönen

  • Controlling project work: introduction of customer quotation costing and development of a trading/forward costing model for sales
  • Development of a manufacturing cost calculator
  • Theoretical design and practical implementation: interim Excel version introduced at short notice; migration to INFOR LN and preparation of the requirements specification
  • Most of the project management using modern tools (Loop, Jira, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Regular reporting on submitted quotations (db1 and full-cost coverage) and comparison with post-calculation
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Alexander K.

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IT Migration Sub-Project Manager (Carve-out)

Witten
Alexander K.

Last position:

Company AI assessment at ATRON

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Dane C.

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Sprockhövel
Dane C.

Last position:

Mechanical Design Engineer at SUSS MicroTec

  • Independent work as a mechanical design engineer.
  • Design work in SolidWorks 2022.
  • Creation of drawings for assemblies and individual parts, taking surface finish, machining, and material into account.
  • 3D design and new development of modules for manufacturing computer chips.
  • 3D design and implementation of concepts in close coordination with the design team.
  • Design of an extraction system for solvents (acids and alkalis), focusing on cost reduction and automatic retention.
  • Use of 3D sketches to design hose routing.
  • Reading pneumatic diagrams and implementing them in CAD.
  • Development of a gas component plate for supplying four lines, including the integration of filters and design simplification.
  • Prototype construction and new development.
  • Import and further processing of STEP files.
  • 3D design of E-cabinet equipment based on templates.
  • Use of the SAP and ECTR PLM systems for storing, copying, linking, attaching data, changing statuses, and versioning.
  • Creation of work lists, maintenance of material master data, and change numbers.
  • Structure maintenance and BOM export.
  • Work with transactions for changes, documents, and material masters.
  • Creation of layouts for complete systems and individual modules for internal coordination.
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Manuel K.

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Senior Full-Stack Developer & IT Trainer

Iserlohn
Manuel K.

Last position:

.NET Developer, SAP Business One Consultant at Own Projects

  • DTO class generator: In-house development of a tool for the automatic generation of classes, functions, and methods for use in .NET Core projects based on SAP Business One Service Layer metadata
  • E-invoice import add-on: Development of a SAP Business One add-on / coresuite module for the automated import of ZUGFeRD e-invoices as incoming invoices – with configurable mapping to flexibly control the import logic across four mapping types (DIRECT, SQL, FIXED, EXPR). The add-on is available as a licensed product for SAP Business One customers.

Stack: SAP Business One, SAP Business One Service Layer, coresuite Country Package, C#

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Thomas S.

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Interim Manager

Dortmund
Thomas S.

Last position:

C-level consultant for transformation and organizational development at Primeo Management AG, Basel / Paris

Organisation: International energy provider in a regulated market environment with around 900 employees.

Responsibilities: Responsible for managing and prioritizing a company-wide transformation and initiative portfolio in the energy sector. Directly involved in the governance and decision-making logic of the organization with a focus on governance, IT management, prioritization and implementation of strategic initiatives across business and IT areas.

Results:

  • Introduced a company-wide portfolio management system for structured prioritization and management of strategic business and IT initiatives.
  • Established clear governance, decision and control mechanisms to sustainably improve execution capability across the entire organization.
  • Integrated HR, capacity and organizational management into an overarching management logic to enhance transparency and decision quality.
  • Directly supported executive management by moderating and structuring strategic decision-making processes at both executive and supervisory board levels.

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Statistics of experts using SAP

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years (Germany: 23 years)

SAP experts in Dortmund have 22 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year less than in Germany, where the average stands at 23 years.

Position duration

2.4 years (Germany: 3.1 years)

SAP experts in Dortmund stay in a single position for 2.4 years on average. It is 0.7 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.1 years.

Positions per freelancer

12 (Germany: 13)

SAP experts in Dortmund have completed 12 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 13.

Top business areas

Operations, Project Management, Information Technology

SAP experts in Dortmund have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Operations, Project Management, and Information Technology.

Top industries

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology

SAP experts in Dortmund are most in demand in Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Certification focus areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources

SAP experts in Dortmund earn their certifications most often in Project Management, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Bachelor's degree or higher

85% (Germany: 86%)

85% of SAP experts in Dortmund hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 1% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 86%.

Master's degree or higher

46% (Germany: 53%)

46% of SAP experts in Dortmund hold at least a Master's degree. It is 7% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 53%.

Doctorate

10% (Germany: 7%)

10% of SAP experts in Dortmund have a doctorate (PhD). It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 7%.

Certifications per freelancer

3

SAP experts in Dortmund hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

SAP experts in Dortmund most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

100% of SAP experts in Dortmund speak two or more languages. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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5% of SAP experts in Dortmund charge less than €640 per day.
15% of SAP experts in Dortmund charge between €640 and €800 per day.
23% of SAP experts in Dortmund charge between €800 and €960 per day.
28% of SAP experts in Dortmund charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
15% of SAP experts in Dortmund charge between €1120 and €1280 per day.
10% of SAP experts in Dortmund charge between €1280 and €1440 per day.
3% of SAP experts in Dortmund charge €1440 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Dortmund 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.

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Average rates of experts in Dortmund using SAP

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 958 €
Germany avg. 886 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 1000 €
Germany median 880 €

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 experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Manufacturing (68%)
  • Professional Services (59%)
  • Information Technology (57%)
  • Automotive (45%)
  • Energy (39%)
  • Retail (39%)
  • Construction (32%)
  • Healthcare (32%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Core Enterprise Architecture and Systems

SAP forms the digital backbone for enterprise resource planning across supply chain, financial accounting, and production operations. Organizations rely on SAP S/4HANA alongside traditional ECC setups to orchestrate global processes, manage real-time operational data, and ensure compliant financial reporting.

The Technical and Functional Ecosystem

Modern landscapes extend beyond core transaction modules into specialized cloud platforms and modular tooling:

  • ABAP development on SAP BTP and SAP Cloud Application Programming Model
  • SAP Fiori and UI5 for role-based user interfaces
  • Integration Suite and SAP Process Orchestration for enterprise data flow
  • Functional configuration in MM, SD, FI, CO, and PP

Industrial Demand in Dortmund

Enterprise teams across the Ruhr valley integrate logistics operations, heavy manufacturing, and wholesale distribution using centralized systems. Specialists working in Dortmund frequently oversee large-scale transitions from older ECC instances into modern S/4HANA environments while aligning physical warehouse operations with digital workflows.

Common Implementation Initiatives

Projects typically require external help during transformative business phases:

  • Greenfield and brownfield migrations toward private or public cloud instances
  • Custom extension development using clean-core principles on SAP BTP
  • Interface modernization using RESTful APIs and standard OData services
  • Real-time reporting architecture built on SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud

Evaluating Practical Competence

Strong professionals combine deep functional business knowledge with solid engineering discipline. They adhere to clean-core standards, avoiding non-standard modifications that compromise maintainability. They also demonstrate systematic regression testing methodologies and understand database performance optimization on SAP HANA.

Collaboration Models and Execution

While functional analysis and integration design often benefit from periodic on-site alignment in Dortmund, development and system maintenance succeed in remote workflows. Success depends on clear functional specifications, established transport management protocols, and direct collaboration with key business stakeholders.

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Frequently asked questions

Curious about SAP? Here are the answers that come up again and again.

A proficient SAP specialist brings both technical precision and deep domain experience in functional areas like finance, procurement, or logistics. They understand database performance on SAP HANA, write maintainable ABAP code, and adhere to clean-core architecture instead of modifying standard system logic.

While older SAP ECC systems rely on traditional relational databases with separate tables for aggregated data, S/4HANA runs entirely in-memory. This enables real-time analytics, simpler data models, and a modern web interface through SAP Fiori, requiring teams to adopt entirely new migration and extension patterns.

Beyond standard module customizing, modern SAP implementations require expertise in SAP Business Technology Platform, known as SAP BTP. Specialists frequently utilize SAP Integration Suite, Git-enabled transport systems, and cloud-native databases alongside traditional system monitoring tools.

Successful SAP S/4HANA transformations demand seasoned specialists who have executed full lifecycle cutovers before. C-level stakeholders rely on these professionals to assess existing custom code, select between greenfield and brownfield approaches, and avoid operational downtime during data migration.

Technical tasks like interface building, ABAP development, and BTP extensions function smoothly in remote arrangements. However, functional SAP workshops during blueprinting and final user acceptance testing often benefit from selective on-site sessions to align directly with business process owners.

Organizations in Dortmund often operate complex logistics, manufacturing, and technical trade networks tied deeply into SAP ERP workflows. External specialists supply immediate competence for intricate supply chain integrations and system modernizations without prolonged onboarding delays.

Core technical code and platform documentation inside SAP run primarily in English across international teams. However, functional consulting and requirements gathering in the Dortmund area typically demand fluent German to interface comfortably with departmental staff and logistics supervisors.

High-quality custom solutions built on SAP pass standard ABAP Test Cockpit checks and avoid direct database updates outside approved interfaces. Top specialists design modular, testable units using the modern RESTful Application Programming model to preserve upgradability.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 958 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 46% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (98%), and French (25%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are Manufacturing (68%), Professional Services (59%), and Information Technology (57%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are Operations (77%), Project Management (77%), and Information Technology (68%).

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