Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
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Jens L.
Last position:
Consulting Digital Development & Transformation at European Mar GmbH
Developed the product vision and outcome strategy for a new registry platform, designed a management workshop for strategic alignment, conducted BPMN process mapping across systems and roles, analyzed user story practices and further developed them on an outcome basis, and brought together stakeholders from business departments, management and the external development partner.
Skills: Product Strategy, Outcome Roadmapping, Stakeholder Workshops, BPMN/Process Analysis, Miro, Linear
Matthias K.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer & Business Analyst at Media Company
Analysis of existing work, information and decision-making processes.
Identification and prioritization of suitable use cases for AI agents.
Elicitation of functional and non-functional requirements.
Design of collaboration between users and AI agents, including control and escalation mechanisms.
Support for the implementation of the AI agents and adapted keyboard hardware.
Business target vision for the AI-first transformation.
Structured and prioritized requirements for implementation.
Defined roles, interactions and control points between people and AI agents.
Preparation for the gradual automation of productive work processes.
Techstack: AI agents, LLMs, agent orchestration, RAG, APIs, automation, hardware
Banashankari N.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager, Data and Integration Platform at MCH Group, Group IT
Led implementation of an Azure cloud-based, event-driven enterprise integration platform connecting Salesforce, Momentus(event) and ERP applications. Reduced overall costs by 60%, lowered operational errors to under 1%, and delivered on time.
- Led the full project lifecycle from initiation to delivery using agile and hybrid methods - platform vision, feasibility, technical blueprint, architecture, implementation, integration, testing, rollout and business adoption.
- Built the engineering team from the ground up, leading teams across Switzerland, Bulgaria and India using Scrum and Kanban; established Jira, Confluence, Asana and SharePoint for delivery and reporting.
- Established and managed frequent steering meetings, reporting that gave stakeholders transparency and drove key decision-making.
Dirk W.
Last position:
Senior Consultant, CX, C-Sat, Customer Value Management at ojuto GmbH
Customer Service Reorganization at DCS Digital Charging Solutions, Munich
Management of nearshore service providers
Implementation of scorecard, Q-management and CSAT management definition, customer loyalty
Customer Service Reorganization Strategy at TWS Total Webhosting Solutions Group, Amsterdam
Brand consolidation
Webhosting mass market customer service strategy
Q-management and CSAT management definition, upselling
Provider Strategy Nearshore Customer Service, RFP process at Advanzia Bank, Luxembourg
Definition of upsell campaigns for business customers from ISDN to NGN (VOIP) at 1&1 Versatel GmbH
Customer approach, switching terms, order entry, service delivery, end-to-end processes, customer communication
Definition of customer service processes (telecom, mass market, use cases) at E.ON Broadband, Avacon Connect GmbH, Berlin and Sarstedt
Order entry, field sales processes, commission settlement, requirements for the CRM system (MS Dynamics), service provider management
Definition of statement of work for phone and written contacts (skill definition, forecast process, SL measurement, quality measurement, scorecard, bonus-malus) at Lechwerke, LEW, Augsburg
Support of tender process for service provider selection
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)
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
Martin R.
Last position:
Fractional CIO - IT Carve-out & Post-Merger Integration at XTRONIC GmbH & iinovis GmbH (Accursia Capital)
Carve-out and post-merger integration of two automotive engineering companies under Accursia Capital, 6 locations in Germany and Spain, 250+ employees after the carve-out. Reporting directly to the investor, with overall IT responsibility for both companies.
- Consolidation of the ERP landscape into one instance (replacement of SAP legacy)
- TISAX certification
- M365, identity and data center migration
- Replacement of end-of-life infrastructure
- Weekly investor reporting
Results:
- Critical infrastructure risk eliminated, backup and platform stabilized
- One IT organization established for both companies
- Weekly investor reporting successfully established
Damir D.
Last position:
Senior IT Consultant at Dudakovic e.U.
- Consulting in national and international projects in various roles and sectors (banking and finance, public sector, telecommunications, data management, software development)
- Engaging in project management, requirements management, business analysis, process management, IT consulting and coaching
- Delivering sustainable value quickly and efficiently due to high complexity and diversity of projects and expertise
- Emphasizing collegiality and integrity and fostering a positive team atmosphere
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
Tobias M.
Last position:
Power BI Expert at MID-SIZED TRADING COMPANY FOR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Reporting and controlling using Power BI for a production ERP system
- Analysis of ERP data and interfaces for use in Power BI dashboards
- Evaluation and migration of existing reports (e.g. Excel) to Power BI
- Development of an authorization concept for selective data access
- Documentation and training on the use and customization of Power BI dashboards
Label: Power BI, Excel, SelectLine ERP, Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Management Studio
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
Ala L.
Last position:
VR/AR/ML Project Site Lead (contract by Experis) at Meta
- Acted as project lead in different internal projects, including the development and implementation of innovative solutions based on machine learning, virtual and augmented reality with the aim of providing great user experience
- Drove project planning, execution and reporting, designed risk mitigation and schedule adjustment plans to bring the projects on the green path
- Directed the process optimization and conducted project reviews by being the liaison between engineering teams and executive stakeholders
- Served as agile coach and led the scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review and sprint retrospective
Ralf R.
Last position:
Program & Campaign Management at PAYBACK GmbH
- Project management in the area of “Campaign, Offer and Performance Management Classic” for PAYBACK partners from the retail, FMCG and financial services sectors
- Campaign planning, development and implementation of offer-specific concepts and measures for the channels newsletter, digital advertising (web and app), stand-alone mailings and the print mailing “PAYBACK Punkteübersicht”
- Coordination with PAYBACK program partners (including American Express, Netto, EDEKA, Marktkauf & Trinkgut), PAYBACK departments and agencies
- Documentation of tasks and processes as well as onboarding of future job holders
Sergiu M.
Last position:
IT Project Manager & Transformation Lead at OMV
- Program delivery: set-up of strategic initiatives from ideation to execution, designing cross-divisional operating models that streamlined delivery across 6 business units.+
- Large scale initiatives: IT project manager of eMobility mobile app development for entire group, cross-country and multi-year initiative, with budget oversight of >2Mn and 20 FTEs.
- Product lifecycle management: delivered the end-to-end SDLC of a key B2B digital mobility application, successfully launching to 10 000+ users while managing vendor partnerships and system architecture.
- Vendor oversight: successfully negotiated and managed multi-vendor contracts, with negotiated contract value of 30% with no impact on scope.
- Architecture definition: definition of system architectures to ensure scalable, cost-effective solutions for the pricing, logistics and mobility domains, integration of 3 back-end systems.
- Digital transformation & coaching: supported group-wide agile maturity as a coach, upskilling pool of over 40 professionals in Product Management to increase delivery predictability and ensure value-driven approach.
Loïc L.
Last position:
Certified ScrumMaster at Scrum Alliance
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Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
96%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 20 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts holding this certification 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.
Average rates for Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
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 20 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) 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 (91%)
- Professional Services (58%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Automotive (41%)
- Retail (39%)
- Media and Entertainment (33%)
- Manufacturing (31%)
- Healthcare (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What CSPO means
The Certified Scrum Product Owner, often called CSPO, is a Scrum Alliance certification for people who lead product direction in a Scrum setting. It shows that a professional understands the Product Owner role, not as a title only, but as a set of decisions about value, priorities, and stakeholder alignment.
- Defines and communicates product goals
- Orders the backlog based on business value and feedback
- Works with developers, stakeholders, and users
- Supports Scrum events with product context and decisions
What it validates
A CSPO holder should be able to turn product strategy into a usable backlog and keep it connected to business needs. The certification points to practical knowledge of product vision, value trade-offs, and collaboration inside a Scrum team.
It is especially relevant when a company needs someone who can clarify scope, say no to low-value work, and keep delivery tied to outcomes instead of output.
Common holder profiles
People who earn CSPO often work as Product Owners, product managers in agile settings, business analysts moving closer to product work, or founders who need a stronger grip on Scrum. The certification also fits freelancers who join teams for product discovery, backlog stewardship, or interim Product Owner support.
In Germany and other international markets, companies often look for CSPO freelancers when they need both English-friendly collaboration and a solid understanding of agile product work.
Core knowledge areas
The certification is centered on the day-to-day work around a Scrum product. It is less about theory and more about making product choices under real constraints.
- Product vision and stakeholder management
- Backlog refinement and prioritization
- Value-based decision-making
- Collaboration with Scrum Masters and developers
- Release planning and product feedback loops
What it tells companies
When a freelancer holds CSPO, it signals that they can help a team make clearer product decisions and keep work aligned with value. That is useful in software delivery, digital products, platform teams, internal tools, and transformation projects where priorities change often.
The certification does not guarantee seniority or domain expertise. It does suggest a solid working understanding of the Product Owner role and the Scrum framework.
Choosing the right expert
For companies, CSPO is a good fit when the work needs someone who can own backlog direction, work closely with stakeholders, and help the team stay focused. For freelancers, it is a strong signal if they want to work as a Product Owner, especially in environments where Scrum is already in place.
A strong CSPO profile usually shows clear product thinking, calm communication, and the ability to make trade-offs without losing momentum.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), drawn from the questions we get asked most.
The Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) shows that a professional understands how to steer product work in a Scrum team. It focuses on product vision, backlog ordering, stakeholder alignment, and decisions that keep delivery tied to business value. It is a practical signal, not just a theoretical one.
CSPO is Scrum Alliance’s certification for the Product Owner role, so many people use it as shorthand for a Scrum Product Owner qualification. It is not the only path into product ownership, but it is one of the best-known signals that someone understands the Scrum view of the role. Companies often read it as evidence of agile product leadership.
The CSPO is a strong fit for current or future Product Owners, product managers working in Scrum, business analysts moving into product work, and founders who want better control over priorities. It also suits freelancers who want to support backlog work, discovery, or stakeholder coordination. If you work around teams that deliver in sprints, it is especially relevant.
A CSPO holder usually helps define product goals, shape the backlog, and keep stakeholders aligned on priorities. In practice, that can include clarifying user needs, ordering work by value, and supporting sprint planning with the right product context. The role is central when a team needs fast decisions and clear direction.
The Certified Scrum Product Owner focuses on the Product Owner role, while other Scrum Alliance credentials focus on different responsibilities in Scrum, such as facilitation or team coaching. That makes CSPO more product- and value-oriented than process-oriented. If you need someone to guide product decisions, CSPO is the relevant signal.
The Scrum Alliance CSPO path is known for being approachable, and it does not rely on a heavy technical background. That said, it helps to already know the basics of Scrum and to have some real product or team experience. The best candidates can connect the framework to actual product decisions.
The CSPO is maintained through Scrum Alliance membership and its renewal requirements rather than a one-time forever claim. That means holders need to stay engaged with ongoing learning and the organization’s current rules. Companies should still check that a profile is current before hiring.
CSPO matters most in software delivery, digital product teams, platform work, and internal transformation projects where priorities shift often. It is also useful when a team has many stakeholders and needs one person to keep the backlog clean and the product direction clear. In distributed teams, it helps if the holder can communicate clearly in English and work well across functions.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 902 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), 96% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) are German (98%), English (97%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) are Information Technology (91%), Professional Services (58%), and Banking and Finance (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) are Information Technology (91%), Product Development (91%), and Project Management (90%).
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