Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
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Johannes S.
Last position:
Interim Head of Sales IT at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Interim leadership of a department within Sales IT with around 80 internal and external FTE, including 32 internal employees. Responsible for IT and financial portfolio management, project management, requirements engineering and agile coaching.
- Led four team leaders and two portfolio managers, supporting their development through professional and methodological guidance and coaching; also covered the Agile Coaching team lead role
- Further developed the methodology for prioritizing the IT portfolio and introduced mechanisms to align priorities with available budgets and capacity
- Set up a project to transition projects and development teams to a nearshore location: clarified goals and scope, defined the governance structure and responsibilities, and led the first team transition with 15 employees through to live operations
- Developed and aligned a concept to standardize and support budget planning, forecasting, reporting and ordering processes with tools
- Coordinated the introduction of Spec-Driven Development for requirements engineering in the context of Agentic AI; clarified roles across requirements engineering, business and development, and launched a pilot project
- Developed and aligned an AI maturity model and coordinated its organization-wide assessment
Günther W.
Last position:
Senior Consultant, Founder & Owner at BECOLEX GmbH
- Digital Product Owner & Manager at a large transport company south of Vienna (2023 – 2025)
- Agent Boss | Implementation, further development & management of autonomous AI agents
- Requirements Engineering | From the idea ... to success! (E2E)
- Strategic business development (transformation into a „Frontier Firm“)
- Change management | Digital Transformation · Reorganization & restructuring · Cultural change
- Process management | Analysis · KPI management · Implementation
- Project / initiative management | agile (Scrum) & classic (waterfall), or hybrid PM (method: The Race)
- Facilitation & presentations (teams, C-level, stakeholders, large groups)
- Functional leadership and mentoring of (Junior) Consultants and Business Analysts
Tobias W.
Last position:
IT Consultant, Co-Founder at PRONT GmbH
- Technical product ownership for a global customer portal in the indoor climate sector, including API integrations, backend connectivity, and expansion of digital customer services
- Developed the solution architecture and AI use cases for a claims management platform, integrating it into the enterprise architecture for a leading insurance company
- Developed the target operating model and led the implementation of the global investment platform for an investment bank
- Developed the target operating model and platform strategy for a new digital health platform for a health insurance company
- Developed the platform strategy, defined use cases, and built the data architecture for a digital health platform of a health insurance company
Jürgen B.
Last position:
Consulting and implementation at Deutsche Bundesbank
Structuring and carrying out data validation in the procurement area as part of test migrations for the SAP S/4HANA implementation
Project scope: 40 PT
- Set criteria and define objects for data validation after test data migrations (table-level and functional checks)
- Implement validation objects using SNP Validate and Microsoft Excel
- Carry out data validation, including testing and retesting, and coordinate functional checks by the procurement department
Raymond A.
Last position:
Senior Agile Process Manager at Sportsbook Software
- Led Agile delivery governance for the €8M Ultraflex technology transformation programme, establishing teams, delivery processes, planning cadence and cross-team coordination across 9 teams.
- Established the programme delivery roadmap and Agile governance framework including Epic workflows, planning and refinement processes, cross/team alignment and consistent delivery practices..
- Coordinated and coached 6 Scrum Masters across Ultraflex, supporting teams in adopting effective planning, refinement, Definition of Ready/Done and Acceptance Criteria practices.
- Enabled the successful delivery of the programme's interim goal: an independent, production-running instance of the platform for Sweden, delivered within the planned timeframe as a proof of concept for the Ultraflex technology and delivery approach.
- Established and improved delivery processes across Sportsbook Software, including onboarding external development teams, Agile training and coaching, Jira workflows, Epic governance and roadmap planning.
- Established planning and coordination practices that improved visibility across teams and supported alignment on dependencies, priorities and delivery timelines.
- Supported initial Ultraflex programme planning through team effort estimation and cost projections, before financial management and ongoing forecasting were handed over to the Programme Manager.
- Developed proposals for improvements to the Project Management operating model, including process changes, responsibilities and RACI structures.
Zafer B.
Last position:
Lead Test Automation Engineer at Unknown
- Playwright-based API test automation for the Oracle JD Edwards ERP system
- Development of a TypeScript/Node.js test framework with MSSQL database integration
- End-to-end business process automation for order processing, customer management, etc.
- OpenAI integration for automatic PDF document validation
- Jira/Xray integration for automated test reporting with dashboard
- REST API client development with role-based authentication
- Test data management, dynamic ID validation, and cross-test data sharing mechanisms
Thomas K.
Last position:
Founder at PentaVision by Thomas Kreutle
Part-time, full-time operations planned from 01/2027
Management consulting for automation, digitalization, interoperability, track & trace and artificial intelligence · Pharma/MedTech and mechanical engineering
- Built a service portfolio across the five competencies: from analysis, architecture and planning to supported implementation.
- Listed as a consultant by BAFA (09/2026): consulting services for SMEs as part of BAFA funding.
- Established a brand identity, website and quality management handbook as the basis for consistent, transparent consulting quality.
Peter G.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager at REWE Group
Datacenter audit and subsequent transformation program
- Initial situation: Following a critical outage, the datacenter was considered the cause. A traditional audit was to be put out to tender.
- My diagnosis: The technical architecture was not the core problem. The key issues were the incident, diagnosis, and recovery processes, as well as a lack of transparency regarding costs and dependencies.
- Impact: The audit was implemented pragmatically in-house. The results and budget foundations became the basis for a multi-year international transformation program. I was then retained as the preferred candidate for a central transformation stream.
Frank G.
Last position:
Project Lead at Flamingo Med Solutions
- Led the founding of a startup for AI-based consulting products for dental practices.
- Developed and launched PraxisScore, a data-driven consulting product for economic analysis and corporate consulting of dental practices.
- Held full responsibility for technical implementation, AI integration, and structured startup setup from product idea to public launch at IDS 2025 in under three months.
Carsten-Patrick D.
Last position:
Senior Specialist at DB Systel GmbH
- Patch management and system hardening for Linux and Windows via AWS Systems Manager, including Maintenance Windows; image pipelines (AWS Image Builder), Ansible, and PowerShell DSC
- IT security & compliance: IAM/KMS/MFA, secrets management, Policy-as-Code (Checkov, tfsec, cfn-nag), AWS Config, CloudTrail, and Security Hub; infrastructure security audits, internal audits, penetration tests, and incident response exercises
- Analysis of cloud security reports and implementation of preventive measures; automated security and compliance tests; backup strategies using snapshots and S3 Glacier
- Administration of multiple AWS accounts (VPCs) with up to 2.500 Linux and Windows servers and hybrid networks
- Automation using Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation, Ansible, and PowerShell DSC; CI/CD with GitLab CI and GitHub Actions
- Planning of rollouts, upgrades, and lifecycle management for key components; coordination with DevOps, security, and development teams; preparation of concepts and decision papers
Cédric M.
Last position:
Senior Tester at Public Sector
- Analysis, design and implementation of acceptance tests
- Test execution and reporting
- Defect reporting and retesting
- Tools: Xray, Jira, Confluence, OpenText Content Server, Scrum
Viktors D.
Last position:
IT Consultant at Dundurs Consulting GmbH
- Supporting the implementation of a digitalization project in the area of nutrient balancing
- Analyzing complex business processes and interfaces to surrounding systems (data flows, dependencies)
- Designing processes for data retrieval, storage, and sharing, including plausibility checks and validation logic
- Creating and prioritizing user stories and guiding developers in agile sprints (clarifying acceptance criteria, conducting technical reviews)
- Supporting the Product Owner in defining functional and technical requirements
- Participating in the rollout process and delivering training for stakeholders
- Documenting processes, requirements, and interfaces (including records/changes for releases)
Fabian K.
Last position:
Technical Architect & Field Service Lead at Family-owned German manufacturer of robotic packaging machines, operating worldwide
Migration from Microsoft Dynamics to a Multi-Cloud Salesforce Platform
- Lead of the Field Service stream in a programme replacing Microsoft Dynamics with Salesforce Sales, Service, Marketing and Field Service, including access for external contractors.
- Designed the end-to-end process from opportunity or case via work order and the Field Service mobile app to the service report.
Marko A.
Last position:
Program Lead | Agile Transformation Coach at EnBW
Technologies: Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Office 365 (Teams, PowerPoint, Copilot, Excel, SharePoint, Forms, OneNote, PowerAutomate, Word), DataDog, Conceptboard, Python, AWS, Claude, Perplexity Methodology: Scrum
- Steering and supporting the organization in introducing Scrum and a SAFe-inspired quarterly roadmap and portfolio planning at program level.
- Servant leadership for Scrum teams and managers to achieve quarterly goals and measurably increase value creation for internal and external customers.
- Designing and building efficient communication and collaboration structures between multiple development teams and central stakeholders in the organization.
- Moderating and facilitating cross-functional workshops and management meetings to align on shared goals.
- Coaching leaders, Product Owners, and development teams on agile values, role understanding, and scaled ways of working (Scrum, SAFe, Business Agility).
- Removing structural obstacles at team and organizational level through targeted impediment management and escalation processes.
- Enabling teams to become more self-organized, accountable, and end-to-end responsible along the value streams.
- Individual coaching of key people (Product Owners, Chapter Leads, Scrum Masters) to strengthen their impact in the transformation program.
- Organization-wide identification, planning, and implementation of process, structure, and tool improvements to sustainably increase efficiency, throughput, and value creation.
- Close support for Product Owners in stakeholder management, business value prioritization, product strategy, roadmap planning, and effective collaboration with development teams.
- Introducing, governing, and scaling Azure DevOps as the central project and product management tool, including coaching the organization on usage, reporting, and alignment at all levels.
Achievements:
- Clear increase in visibility, transparency, and perceived value creation of the development teams within the overall organization.
- Noticeable improvement in communication between development, business, and other stakeholders.
- Optimization of work processes, workflow, and backlog structures, which reduced lead times, sharpened priorities, and sustainably increased team effectiveness.
Doris N.
Last position:
Expert Consultant at multiprovider gmbh/ASC GmbH/all for one Group
DWH development (backend) for SRG (2022)
Media: redesigned the HR data model to prepare for migration to BW/4HANA
Support and training for HR and controlling reporting solutions
Technologies: SAP BW/4HANA, SAP BW on HANA 7.5, SAP HCM, SAP CO, SAP FI, IBCS, SAP Lumira Design Studio, Graphomate, SAP Fiori Launchpad
DWH development (frontend) for Constellium (2017)
Redesigned reporting according to the IFRS 17 standard
Designed and implemented improvements and automated migration programs
Project “Markt & Publikumsforschung”: blueprint and implementation of BW on HANA data models and reporting based on SAP ERP and third-party data (extraction using CDS views)
Proof of concept for reporting with SAC, Microsoft Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio
Proof of concept for replacing Broadcaster with BO Scheduling
Project “Adamant – Profitability Analysis”: blueprint and implementation of BW on HANA data models and reporting with Design Studio using data from SAP CO-PA
Technologies: SAP BW 7.5, SAP BEX Analyzer, SAP BEx Broadcaster, SAP ABAP, SAP BCS, SAP HANA native, Mediapulse, R, REST-API, Confluence, MS Power BI, SAP SAC, SAP BO Design Studio, SAP BO Scheduling and Publications XI 3.0, SAP Lumira Design Studio
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Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, 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
93%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 11 Nov 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 Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
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 11 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) 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 (81%)
- Professional Services (64%)
- Banking and Finance (44%)
- Manufacturing (43%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Retail (29%)
- Telecommunication (29%)
- Education (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What PSM I means
Professional Scrum Master I, often written as PSM I, is a Scrum.org certification for people who understand how Scrum works in practice. It focuses on the role of the Scrum Master as a servant leader, coach, and facilitator, not as a project commander. For companies, it signals that a freelancer can help a team work in a disciplined Agile way without losing flow.
Core skills
- Explaining the Scrum framework and its rules
- Supporting self-managing teams
- Removing blockers through influence, not authority
- Facilitating events with a clear purpose
- Helping the team inspect and adapt its work
- Working with product owners and stakeholders
Knowledge behind it
The certification covers the Scrum Guide, team accountability, transparency, and empirical process control. It also touches on the difference between doing Scrum and merely following rituals. A strong PSM I holder can spot weak backlog refinement, unclear sprint goals, poor stakeholder habits, and anti-patterns that slow delivery.
Typical holders
PSM I is common among Scrum Masters, Agile coaches, delivery leads, project managers moving into Agile, and team facilitators. Some freelancers hold it to prove they can join a new team quickly and bring structure to complex collaboration. In Germany and other international markets, it is often valued in product teams that work in English and need a clear common Scrum reference.
What it tells companies
A freelancer with PSM I should be comfortable in environments where teams need better cadence, stronger communication, and fewer handoff problems. That includes software delivery, digital product work, transformation programs, and cross-functional teams with changing priorities. It does not by itself prove deep technical knowledge, but it does show a solid grasp of Scrum principles and the role expectations around them.
Before hiring or pursuing
The certification is suitable for people who already work with teams and want a more formal Scrum foundation. Preparation is usually focused on the Scrum Guide, the meaning of the Scrum Master role, and practical situations such as conflicts, events, and team coaching. Renewal and any current assessment details should always be checked with Scrum.org, since requirements can change.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), in one place.
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) validates a solid understanding of Scrum, the Scrum Master role, and how to support a team in real work. It is less about theory for its own sake and more about knowing how to apply Scrum principles, events, and accountabilities correctly. Companies often use it as a sign that a freelancer can step into a Scrum team with a shared baseline.
PSM I is Scrum.org’s entry-level Scrum Master assessment and is centered on the Scrum Guide and practical understanding. Compared with broader Agile certificates, it is more specific to Scrum and the responsibilities of the Scrum Master. Compared with higher PSM levels, it is the foundation, not the advanced proof of deep coaching or organizational mastery.
Professional Scrum Master I fits freelancers who facilitate Scrum teams, support delivery flow, or help organizations adopt Scrum correctly. It is also useful for project managers, delivery leads, and Agile practitioners who work closely with product teams. Companies should expect a person who can guide teamwork and remove friction, not just repeat Scrum terms.
A good PSM I preparation usually starts with the Scrum Guide and then moves into real situations: sprint planning, daily scrums, reviews, retrospectives, and team impediments. Candidates should understand the purpose of each event, the accountabilities in Scrum, and common misunderstandings around the Scrum Master role. Practice with scenario-based questions helps more than memorizing definitions alone.
There is no formal prerequisite for Professional Scrum Master I. That said, people who have worked with Scrum teams usually find the assessment easier to understand because they can connect the concepts to real situations. Scrum.org does not require a specific training path before the exam, but structured study is still important.
For PSM I, renewal details should be checked directly with Scrum.org because assessment policies can change over time. In practice, companies should focus less on a calendar label and more on whether the freelancer keeps a current, working knowledge of Scrum. Active use of Scrum in projects is often as important as the certificate itself.
PSM I matters most in product development, software delivery, digital transformation, and any cross-functional setup that works in short, iterative cycles. It is especially useful where teams need clear facilitation, better stakeholder alignment, and consistent Scrum habits. The certification can help in many industries, but it is strongest where teamwork and change management are part of daily work.
A freelancer with PSM I should be able to improve team discipline, support healthy Scrum events, and coach people toward better collaboration. The certificate suggests a practical grasp of how Scrum should work, but it does not guarantee senior coaching skill or domain expertise. For the best result, pair it with evidence of real team experience and the kind of project you need help with.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 905 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) are German (99%), English (97%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) are Information Technology (81%), Professional Services (64%), and Banking and Finance (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) are Project Management (90%), Information Technology (87%), and Product Development (76%).
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