Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
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Silvia B.
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
- Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
- As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
- Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
- Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
- Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
- Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
- Conducting and evaluating tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project language: German and English
- Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, Business Logics Test Data Generator, Business Logics Banking Tool, Business Logics Test System, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix Virtual Machines, WinSCP, Kitty, Putty, various Aareal Bank products, Online Banking Portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Alexander V.
Last position:
Senior Cloud & Kubernetes Architect at A.S.E. | Business Solutions for Construction
- Architected and deployed a highly available, multi-tenant Kubernetes platform on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for business-critical microservices.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Infrastructure-as-Code strategy using Terraform for managing GKE clusters, networking (VPCs, Subnets), and IAM policies.
- Engineered optimized storage solutions for stateful workloads (MongoDB) using GKE PersistentVolumes, enhancing performance and data resiliency.
- Established a full-stack observability framework using Google Cloud Monitoring, Logging, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Vitaly P.
Last position:
IT Project Manager UCC at Office for Informatics, Canton of Zurich
- Collaboration with and deputizing for the service manager for UCC (product owner)
- Interface management for UCC with other functionalities as part of the digital workplace
- Control of infrastructure tests and rollout, monitoring dependencies with other sub-projects
Kathrin S.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at Governikus GmbH & Co. KG
- Impact: Structured requirements analysis and quality assurance as a foundation for the further development of a software solution.
- Analysis, documentation, and coordination of requirements. Conducting stakeholder analyses, interviews, and workshops to gather and validate requirements. Conducting requirements reviews and working closely with business departments and development teams.
Techniques & Tools: Requirements Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Workshop Facilitation, System Context Modeling, Requirements Reviews, Quality Scenarios, Miro, Jira, Confluence
Paulina H.
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Cornelsen
- Leading distributed, international team in complex delivery environment (EN/DE)
- Managing multi-stakeholder setup across business and tech
- Driving end-to-end product delivery from backlog to release and operations
- Coordinating releases and ensuring stable product operation (incl. 2nd level support)
- Leading migration of legacy systems into scalable target architectures
- Owning and developing core systems for digital and print production
- Establishing and optimising product management processes (Kanban, refinement, backlog management)
Max M.
Last position:
Qualtrics CXM Solutions Expert at Freelancing
Support with the introduction and implementation of the Qualtrics XM platform in the consulting and service environment for customers, e.g. in the banking sector, focusing on data quality, parameterization, technical coordination, and implementation support
Technical validation of configurations, feedback flows, and reporting setups
Review and assurance of data quality (mapping, mandatory fields, regulatory-relevant fields)
Performance of UAT, functional tests, and data checks in collaboration with the department and IT
Coordination with stakeholders from consulting, service, compliance, IT, and product management
Clarification of technical requirements with the business side and derivation of adaptation requirements in the platform
Creation of documentation, test protocols, and quality-related artifacts
Support in the preparation of internal approvals and rollouts
Successful technical acceptance of the new feedback and reporting functionalities
Increase in data quality in the relevant fields (e.g., feedback classification, assignment to the consulting process)
Stable implementation of the platform in the consulting environment with clear handover to IT and specialist departments
Wolfgang D.
Last position:
Agile Coach / technical sparring partner - industrial HW-/SW product development at WAGO
I support the development of an industrial automation and communication product in which hardware, firmware, embedded software, system architecture, and testing work closely together. As a coach and technical sparring partner, I support product and project owners as well as development teams in turning product goals into a clear technical delivery structure.
- Technical Vision & Strategy: translated product goals into prioritized requirements, milestones, decisions, and executable work packages for HW-/SW teams.
- HW-/SW Collaboration: structured the interfaces between hardware, firmware, Embedded Linux/RTOS, fieldbus/connectivity, system test, and product management; made risks and dependencies transparent.
- Coaching & Leadership Sparring: clarified roles, responsibilities, prioritization, and decision paths with technical leads and teams and strengthened cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Methods & environment: Polarion, GitHub, requirements engineering, configuration management, PROFINET, embedded systems, agile delivery, coaching, and facilitation.
Hannes K.
Last position:
Business Analyst, Scrum Master, Electronic Legal Communication / Agile Coach at Bundesrechenzentrum GmbH (Bundesministerium für Justiz)
- Backlog Management
- Scrum Master
- PO for the Ministry of Justice
- Optimizing Agile Processes
- Classic Business Analysis, User Stories and Testing
- Operational Topics like Nagios Monitoring and Incident Handling
Tools:
- Jira / Confluence
- SQL Developer
- Elastic / Kibana
- Visual Studio Code
Christian B.
Last position:
Principal Business Acceleration & Advisory at Xebia
- Building productivity solutions for backoffice functions including case management and automated workflows in insurance
- Integration of GenAI functionality in operational processes for efficiency based on measurable KPIs
- Successfully delivering integration and data projects with agile methodology in requirements engineering, cloud native development and computing, software development, data analytics, quality management and technical documentation
- Coaching and advising clients for adoption of technologies such as use case identification, organizational impact assessment and building a business case for investments
- Advising clients on cost optimization through IT carve out and outsourcing of software product engineering
- Technologies: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, GitHub Co-Pilot, Agile/SAFe
Sergei M.
Last position:
Interim Program Manager at parcIT
Time-limited interim assignment filling a vacant program leadership position: joint leadership of a complex software project and orchestration of several agile teams (business, development, and DevOps teams), as well as actively driving change processes.
- Program Management & Planning: Responsibility for creating and updating milestone, resource, and budget plans to ensure project objectives using agile and hybrid methods.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Promoting cooperation and knowledge sharing across teams; resolving blockers through proactive conflict management and targeted facilitation.
- Stakeholder Management & Transparency: Ensuring transparent and audience-appropriate communication within and outside the project organization using modern project management tools.
Stefan M.
Last position:
Project Manager at German NPO
- General project management
- Design of a CRM system using a Design Sprint
- Creation of a prototype
- Conducting user tests
- Preparation of a tender
- Creation of an implementation roadmap
Roland S.
Last position:
Independent Strategic Consultant at Uxyde / RS72-Roland Sailer
- CX and UX work as an independent strategic consultant
- Mandates for Sennheiser, Notation Creative, Julius Baer (on behalf of IBM), Avobis, Roche Diagnostics and other companies
Christian P.
Last position:
Project Manager at Kreis Segeberg
- WiNOWiG enhancements (digitalization & organization)
- Project management for the WiNOWiG project (regulatory offenses)
- Process optimization and coordination
Zoran J.
Last position:
Technical Writer – Implementation of the BNPP IT PROD SEC Service Catalog at BNP Paribas Germany
Design, authorship and finalization of the IT PROD SEC service catalog with eight standardized security services (S-ID001–S-ID008).
Development of consistent service components & deliverables, RACI assignments and SLA and KPI definitions for each service.
Integration of BaFin document requirements under DORA into the service descriptions.
Coordination with IT, compliance, risk and operations teams to validate all service descriptions.
Specifically for governance & monitoring: definition of governance cadence, evidence delivery processes, audit support and definition of measurable KPIs and measurement methods.
Ensuring that all services are standardized, measurable and documented in an audit-proof manner.
Result: Approved service catalog with eight services as a binding basis for delivery, governance and audits; transparent SLAs/KPIs for each service and DORA/BAIT/MaRisk-compliant documentation with clear responsibilities and evidence trails.
Technologies and tools: Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Office 365.
David B.
Last position:
External Project Manager in the Supply Chain Network at DEUTZ AG
- Project management (SAP BN (Ariba) onboarding, support for SAP ECC and SAP TM for supplier topics)
- Standardization of global value creation processes
- Basic training as well as central contact person for suppliers and support for planners
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Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
56%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
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 10 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) 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 (90%)
- Professional Services (59%)
- Banking and Finance (46%)
- Telecommunication (37%)
- Automotive (34%)
- Manufacturing (33%)
- Retail (33%)
- Media and Entertainment (28%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What CSM means
The Certified ScrumMaster, or CSM, is a Scrum Alliance certification for people who can support Agile teams in a real Scrum setting. It signals practical knowledge of the Scrum framework, team facilitation, and the role of the Scrum Master as a servant leader rather than a project boss.
What it validates
- Scrum events and how to keep them focused
- Removing blockers and improving team flow
- Supporting Product Owners and Developers without taking over their work
- Coaching the team on Scrum values, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Helping stakeholders work with the team in a structured way
A strong CSM holder knows how to turn Scrum from theory into daily work.
Typical profile
CSM holders are often Scrum Masters, Agile coaches, project leads moving into Agile, or team facilitators in product development. Many also come from software, digital product, design, or operations teams where cross-functional delivery matters. The certification is common among freelancers who are brought in to stabilize new Scrum teams, coach managers, or support an Agile transition.
Knowledge areas
- Scrum framework, roles, events, and artifacts
- Team facilitation and conflict handling
- Sprint planning, review, and retrospective practice
- Backlog refinement and value-focused delivery
- Agile mindset, empirical process control, and team health
For companies, this means the freelancer is likely able to work on communication, cadence, and delivery discipline, not just on process slides.
When it helps
CSM certified freelancers are a good fit when a team needs structure without heavy process. They are useful in product teams, IT delivery, platform work, internal transformation, and mixed business-tech projects. In international teams, the CSM also helps because the Scrum language is shared across locations, which makes remote collaboration easier.
What to expect from a holder
A CSM freelancer should be able to run ceremonies, spot team friction, and help the group stay aligned on goals and priorities. They usually work well with developers, product owners, managers, and stakeholders. For a company, the certification is a signal that the person understands Scrum fundamentals and can support team delivery in a practical, hands-on way.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) shows that a professional understands Scrum as a working framework, not just as vocabulary. It points to knowledge of the Scrum Master role, team facilitation, and how to support delivery without micromanaging the team.
The CSM is the well-known Scrum Alliance entry point for people who want to work as Scrum Masters or Agile team facilitators. Compared with more advanced or coaching-focused certifications, it is usually more centered on practical Scrum basics, team events, and day-to-day support.
The Certified ScrumMaster is a strong fit for anyone responsible for helping a Scrum team work smoothly. That includes Scrum Masters, Agile coaches, delivery leads, and consultants who are brought in to improve collaboration and remove friction in product teams.
A freelancer with CSM should be able to guide Scrum events, keep the team focused, and help surface blockers early. They are not there to replace the Product Owner or to command the team, but to create the conditions for better self-organization.
Before earning Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), candidates usually complete Scrum Alliance-approved training and learn the framework in a guided setting. The focus is on understanding Scrum roles, events, artifacts, and the mindset behind servant leadership and continuous improvement.
Yes, the Certified ScrumMaster credential is not meant to be static. Scrum Alliance expects holders to stay active in the Scrum community and keep developing through continuing education and renewal requirements.
The CSM matters most in product development, software delivery, digital transformation, and any cross-functional team that works in short iterations. It is also valuable in organizations that are moving from traditional project management to Agile ways of working.
Yes, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is often useful in remote setups because Scrum gives teams a shared way to plan, inspect, and adapt. It can help align people across locations, provided the freelancer is comfortable with clear English communication and structured collaboration.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 888 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 56% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) are German (100%), English (97%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) are Information Technology (90%), Professional Services (59%), and Banking and Finance (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) are Information Technology (92%), Project Management (90%), and Product Development (81%).
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