Martin Imbeck - Freelance Project Manager

Q: Where is Martin based?

Martin is based in Hamburg, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Martin speak?

Martin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Martin have?

Martin has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Martin's latest experience?

Martin's most recent position is Freelance Project Manager at Imbeck Consulting .

Q: What companies has Martin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Martin has worked for Imbeck Consulting and Microsoft Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Telecommunication . Martin also has some experience in Manufacturing , Aerospace and Defense , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Product Development . Martin also has some experience in Customer Service and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Customer Service .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Apr 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Freelance Project Manager

Imbeck Consulting

Taking on project/program management roles
Leading a project at a Microsoft partner for the global rollout of Microsoft Dynamics CRM for a global company in the automation systems/control technology sector

Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

6 months

Account Delivery Executive

Microsoft Deutschland GmbH

Responsible for all Microsoft consulting projects for selected Microsoft enterprise customers
Focus on Microsoft Dynamics projects (implementation and feasibility)

Apr 2020 - Mar 2022

2 years

Modern Work Architect

Microsoft Deutschland GmbH

Building and maintaining relationships with strategic Microsoft enterprise customers at the C-level
Ensuring the use of Microsoft 365 licenses; resolving technical blockers and providing consulting
Workshops (remote / on-site), involving the Microsoft product group (USA) and other areas of Microsoft

May 2017 - Mar 2020

2 years 11 months

Senior Project Manager

Microsoft Deutschland GmbH

Full responsibility for IT projects using Microsoft project management methods based on PMI
Projects in Microsoft technologies: e.g. Azure, Microsoft 365, System Center Operations Manager

Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

3 months

Project Manager

Lufthansa Technik

Responsible for an application in the area of technical aircraft documentation

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

3 months

Project Manager

Fielmann

Management of internal projects

Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

3 years 1 month

Senior Project Manager

Microsoft Deutschland GmbH

Overall responsibility for IT projects using Microsoft project management methods based on PMI
Head of a software development department in the public sector; coordinating requirements across several federal states
Projects in Microsoft technologies: Azure, Microsoft 365, software development

Oct 2007 - Mar 2013

5 years 6 months

IT Architect / Project Manager

IBM Deutschland GmbH

Overall responsibility for IT projects following the IBM Unified Method Framework and WWPMM (IBM Worldwide Project Management Method)
Developing solutions from requirements to deployment
Lead architect in client projects and in proposal development
Since 2012, head of the IBM WebSphere Portal Community in IBM's Software Group
Analyzing complex infrastructures and applications
Developing and implementing integration concepts
Migrating existing customer solutions
Developing IBM demo systems on Service Oriented Architectures (SOA)
Specializing in the IBM WebSphere and IBM Lotus product families

Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

6 months

Senior IT Architecture Consultant

BRS Information Management Partner GmbH

Conducting audits of projects in crisis situations; problem analysis involving clients and service providers; developing action recommendations
Developing and defining the IT architecture and IT project management area at BRS

Aug 2001 - Dec 2006

5 years 5 months

IT Architect / Project Manager

IBM Deutschland GmbH

Similar focus areas from 10/2007 to 03/2013

Jan 2001 - Jun 2001

6 months

Project Manager

ISION Sales+Services GmbH & Co. KG

Managing internet projects from concept to hosting in the ISION data center

Apr 1998 - Dec 2000

2 years 9 months

Software Developer

COM:ON GmbH

Developing core components of the C3 unified messaging software (programming language: C++)
Leading integration projects to introduce the C3 unified messaging software

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (23 years), Professional Services (11 years), Telecommunication (2.5 years), and Manufacturing (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (25 years), Project Management (23 years), Product Development (5.5 years), Customer Service (2 years), and Audit (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Customer Service

Audit

Summary

Graduate in Computer Science (FH) with a specialization in Business and over 25 years of experience in information technology
Senior Project Manager: Responsible for designing, planning and implementing complex IT projects in various industries, including the public sector.
Account Management: Experience in account management with a focus on C-level communication. Successfully building and maintaining long-term customer relationships.
Architect & Project Manager: Experience in designing and implementing IT architectures and leading software projects.
Software Developer: Experience in developing software solutions
Focus on cloud technologies (Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure)
Team Lead with strong change management skills; empathetic communication; adoption and change management know-how

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1993 - Mar 1998

Fachhochschule Wedel

Diploma in Computer Science (FH), specialization in Business · Computer Science · Wedel, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Master™ I

Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I

Prosci Certified Change Practitioner

Microsoft Project Manager Role Academy

IBM certification (Level 1) IBM IT-Architect

IBM

ITIL V3 Foundation certification

Certification Project Management Professional (PMP)

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Martin based?

Martin is based in Hamburg, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Martin speak?

Martin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Martin have?

Martin has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Martin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Martin would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Project Manager, Account Delivery Executive, Modern Work Architect.

What is Martin's latest experience?

Martin's most recent position is Freelance Project Manager at Imbeck Consulting.

What companies has Martin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Martin has worked for Imbeck Consulting and Microsoft Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Telecommunication. Martin also has some experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Retail.

Which business areas is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Product Development. Martin also has some experience in Customer Service and Audit.

Which industries has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Customer Service.

What is Martin's education?

Martin attended Fachhochschule Wedel for Computer Science.

Does Martin have any certificates?

Martin has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Professional Scrum Master™ I, Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I, and Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.

What is the availability of Martin?

Martin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Martin?

Martin's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.