SAP Experts in Germany
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Marco Steidel
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of corporate management, including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure, including applications, core processes, and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and introduction of solutions to support digitalization in the company in the areas of property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS, and time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as the central document and communication platform
- Design and delivery of an AI workshop, including rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Creation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
Felix Bauchspiess
Last position:
Digital Consultant and Solution Manager at Vorwerk SE & Co. KG
Launch of a new digital product in the Chinese market as part of a global growth strategy.
Contact point and coordinating interface between central product management, local Chinese teams, and international stakeholders.
Steering the full program management for the coordination of complex digital projects.
Successful market launch of a digital product in China (including successful certification for the Chinese market).
Balancing local needs with global priorities while taking tax and regulatory requirements into account.
Introducing a new way of working to improve collaboration and management across locations.
Developing and implementing a scaling strategy for the digital business model in China.
Used Jira, Confluence, Miro, Scrum, Agile work, SAFe.
Project language: English.
Matthias Bullmahn
Last position:
Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt
Johannes Hohenthaner
Last position:
Business Analyst for Riester subsidy management migration at Insurance company
- Analysis of the Riester subsidy GeVos for provider change 2.0 in the AZUR subsidy management system
- Representation of the GeVos in BPMN 2.0 with Draw.io and Adonis
- Analysis of the data sets exchanged with the life insurance policy administration system and migration to the msg data sets
- Design and mapping of the interfaces to the new msg.ZulagenVerwaltung for various Riester subsidy GeVos at data field level
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- AI product development: Design of an AI-supported GRC platform to automate compliance processes.
- AI expertise: Strategic deepening in Agentic AI and GenAI as a core asset for modern IT governance
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Henry Hanau
Last position:
Interim Manager IT-Compliance at Int. Fertigungsunternehmen
- Industry: mechanical engineering, vehicle manufacturing
- Regulations: Data Act
- Project focus: data governance, legally compliant use of machine data, data platforms
- Assigned by: CFO, platform product owner
Successes/Results (early phase):
- Compliance support for the setup of an internal standardized data usage platform based on Databricks.
- Created the basis for the legally compliant and effective use of machine data, including:
- Technical: gap analysis and closing of gaps in the segmentation and maintenance of collected machine data.
- Technical: consideration of data flows from the platform to users and third parties.
- Organizational: drafting and finalizing the required data usage agreements.
Peter Sachs-Witzel
Last position:
Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG
- Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
- Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
- Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
- Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
- Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
- Implementation and validation of integration tests
- Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
- Development and presentation of prototypes
- Derivation of insights for the final concept
Swetha Banuvaram
Last position:
Project Management at the sandblasters GmbH
- Planning and concept development for building a new business model, including structuring and implementing business processes.
- Coordination and management of external service providers as well as interface management.
- Introduction and implementation of new digital tools and processes to optimize operational workflows.
Yusuf Demirci
Last position:
Senior Project Management Transformation & Data at BG-PREVENT
Nationwide service provider for occupational medicine, occupational safety, and health management with a focus on prevention, health, and digital transformation.
- Role: Responsible for building and further developing professional project portfolio management in the area of Digital Transformation & Data. Steering and supporting strategic IT and transformation projects as well as supporting the introduction and establishment of project management standards, methods, and governance structures.
Focus areas:
- Build-up and further development of IT project portfolio management
- Analysis and structuring of business and technical requirements
- Steering and coordination of cross-functional IT initiatives
- Stakeholder management at business, management, and service provider level
- Introduction and further development of project management methods and tools (including Jira, Confluence, MS Planner)
- Preparation of decision bases, target visions, and implementation concepts in the context of digital transformation
- Steering and coordination of transformation, digitalization, and organizational projects
- Preparation of decision papers and management documents for steering committees
- Running workshops and stakeholder management with business units and IT teams
- Definition of requirements for dashboards, reporting, and KPI steering
- Support in the project Wissenskompass (requirements analysis and MVP concept)
- Analysis and evaluation of AI support options in knowledge management
- Investigation of AI use cases to improve knowledge provision and use
- Consideration of AI requirements as part of the Wissenskompass concept
- Coordination with strategic business units on the further development of project management standards
- Introduction, configuration, and training of Microsoft Planner to support project and task management
- Conducting user training and supporting employees in the introduction of new ways of working and tools
Matthias Schneider
Last position:
Overall Project Coordinator at Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)
- PMO lead for Security Clearance 2 (SÜ2) cleared
- Reporting to sub-program management GMN
- System maintenance 25+
- Functional control and coordination of Jira setup
- Preparation of decision papers (e.g. project planning, steering model, communication plans, controlling models, role and responsibility matrices)
- Development of program-wide knowledge management using Confluence, creation of Jira concept
- Development of an access concept for all project tools
- Analyzing existing processes, identifying improvement potential, and designing solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches in existing tools
- Creating intranet articles as project marketing
- Responsible for project governance through reporting and resource planning in the sub-program
- Agile further development of the project method
- Gathering customer requirements (requirements engineering)
- Preparation and support of contract negotiations (7-year term, budget of over 500 million)
Harold Tela
Last position:
CPU Watcher — Cloud-Native Monitoring Application at SEUYTEL
Developed a CPU monitoring application using Spring Boot and React, containerized with Docker Compose, with automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform on AWS.
Stack: Spring Boot, React, PostgreSQL, REST API, Docker Compose, Terraform, AWS
Ãœmit Demir
Last position:
Managing Director at SELF Consulting und Trading Germany
- Successful integration of new business areas
- Support for change management projects
- Introduction of lean management and digitalization initiatives
- Management of external partners, interim managers, and consultants
- Successful implementation of growth and transformation strategies
- Plant expansion
- Plant relocation
Franz Bauer
Last position:
Product Development (AI) at Own initiative
AI telephone assistant platform
Claude Code, Google AI Studio, Python, LLM / Voice-AI, PostgreSQL
- Conception and hands-on development of an AI-supported telephone assistant platform (voice AI / LLM) – from idea and architecture to MVP/product.
- Built agentic workflows and full automations with Claude Code and Google AI Studio.
- Also delivered AI-supported work in client engagements: used Claude Code for governance documentation, requirement drafts, and automations.
Thomas Müller
Last position:
Requirements Engineer (SPC) - ONE.CRM VW Salesforce Solution at CARIAD SE / Diconium Strategy GmbH
- Rework demand, development and operational organizational set up for the Solution Train
- Rework requirement refinement process flow from strategic theme to user story
- Introduction of visualization tools (Canvas) of work dependencies over different requirement levels and Solution Train leadership coaching
Thorsten Huber
Last position:
Product Owner, AI Manager at crazyALEX.de GmbH
Digitizing real-world places with 3D/LiDAR scans to make spatial data usable for AI applications and to derive concrete use cases and prototypes from it.
- Digital capture of real-world places as a basis for faster planning and analysis
- Browser-based access to 3D data for easier use and coordination
- Turning spatial data into concrete use cases, prototypes, and AI training scenarios
- Planning basis for urban development and other digital future applications
Keywords: LiDAR, 3D scan, AI, use cases, AI training, prototyping, Python, web development, data models, architecture
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Statistics of experts using SAP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
52%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using SAP
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About the technology
SAP in practice
SAP runs core business processes in finance, purchasing, sales, planning, and reporting. Companies bring in specialists when they need stable operations and clean data across connected modules. It is common in complex organizations where process discipline matters.
Common project work
- S/4HANA rollouts and migrations
- ECC support and modernization
- FI/CO, MM, SD, and PP process work
- Interfaces, forms, and custom logic
- Testing, cutover, and post-go-live support
Ecosystem and tools
Strong SAP work spans more than the core system. Specialists often work with ABAP, Fiori, BW, Basis, BTP, and integration tools such as SAP CPI or PI/PO. They also need to understand transports, authorizations, master data, and how upstream and downstream systems behave.
When freelance help fits
Freelance expertise helps when a project is urgent, specialized, or temporary. That includes go-lives, remediation after failed changes, audits of custom code, and short-term coverage for a missing internal specialist. In Germany, many companies also need help that can work in English with local process owners.
What strong specialists do
Strong SAP professionals do more than configure screens. They map business needs to stable process design, keep dependencies visible, and document changes clearly. They also know how to work across modules, because SAP issues often sit between finance, logistics, security, and integration.
How to assess fit
Look for direct experience with the relevant module, release, and landscape, not just broad SAP exposure. Ask for examples of similar migrations, interface fixes, or support tasks, and check how they handle testing and change control. Good specialists explain trade-offs clearly and leave systems easier to maintain.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to SAP.
SAP is used to run core business processes such as finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, and reporting. It is often the system behind daily transactions, master data, and management reporting. Companies use it when they need strong process control across many departments.
SAP is usually chosen for deeper process coverage in larger or more complex environments. Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics can be a better fit for different IT landscapes, but SAP is often the reference point when a company needs broad ERP integration across many modules. The right choice depends on process depth, existing systems, and support needs.
A strong SAP specialist often knows one or more core modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, or PP, plus ABAP, Fiori, Basis, or integration tooling. Many projects also need testing discipline, data migration experience, and an understanding of authorizations. Business process knowledge matters as much as technical detail.
With SAP, the right level depends on the task. A small support fix may only need focused module knowledge, while an S/4HANA migration or cross-system integration needs broader experience and strong coordination skills. Ask for matching project examples, not just generic SAP exposure.
SAP work can often be done remotely, especially analysis, configuration, testing, and documentation. On-site time helps when workshops involve many stakeholders, during cutover, or when the landscape is tightly tied to local operations in Germany. A hybrid setup is common.
SAP ECC experience helps with legacy support, custom code, and ongoing operations. S/4HANA expertise is different because it involves the newer data model, changed processes, and often new UX and integration patterns. For migrations, you want someone who understands both sides.
A good SAP professional can explain scope, risks, and dependencies in clear language. Look for evidence of hands-on delivery in the same module, solid testing habits, and clean documentation. References or concrete project examples are more useful than vague claims about broad experience.
Yes, SAP specialists are often brought in for hypercare, defect fixes, user questions, and small changes after go-live. This phase needs people who can prioritize issues fast and work across business and technical teams. It is especially useful when internal teams are still stabilizing the system.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 897 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are German (99%), English (96%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (69%), Professional Services (62%), and Manufacturing (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are Project Management (79%), Information Technology (76%), and Operations (58%).
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