Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
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Chris Wolf
Last position:
Senior Strategy Advisor, Transformation Lead – program realignment with target picture, governance, and priority steering at Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe | S-Communication Services
In-house consulting provider and driver of transformation within the group, multi-stakeholder environment and C-level.
Realignment and stabilization of a cross-functional transformation and scaling program within the group. Sharpening the target picture, priorities, and set of measures, as well as building reliable governance, planning, and steering structures. Structuring roles, responsibilities, and strategic initiatives while including AI and IT automation ideas.
Designed program realignment and project portfolio management
Developed strategy model and target picture for IT projects
Structured portfolio, roadmap, and priorities
Established governance and regular meetings
Worked out operating model for flagship projects
Assessed AI and automation ideas
Clarified roles and responsibilities
Implemented change measures
Developed, moderated, and evaluated workshops
Transformed 17 initiatives into a steering model
Increased transparency and decision-making ability
Strengthened commitment in steering
Sharpened the operating model structurally
Integrated three top-5 institutes
Involved over 80% of stakeholders
Governance
Portfolio steering (PPM)
Change management
Artificial intelligence
Workflow automation
AI use case assessment
Confluence
Jira
Stakeholder management
Christin Köhler
Last position:
Founder & Consultant at Self-employed
- Workshops on methods and support programs for teams and leaders who really want to use AI in their daily work – not just a tool demo, but a change in workflows and roles
- Designing tailored AI adoption journeys: from discovery through pilot use cases to embedding them in routines and governance
- Sparring for leaders balancing speed, skill building, and cultural viability
Lasse Wagener
Last position:
Managing Director | Agile Consultant | Scrum Master | Business Analyst at Wagener Consulting GmbH
- Spearheaded the transformation of Telefonica Germany’s cloud journey into a self-service, automated marketplace by leading process analysis and design efforts; facilitated UX/UI collaboration and served as Scrum Master for cross-functional agile teams to ensure timely and quality delivery
- Designed, launched, and managed an enterprise-wide Learning & Development program focused on cloud-native skills, upskilling over 1,500 employees; undertook full vendor management including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, and ongoing partnership to ensure curriculum alignment with evolving organizational needs
- Implemented cloud migration processes aligned with corporate compliance and process governance; improved process transparency and audit readiness while reducing operational risks
- Architected and led a cross-divisional communication strategy to enhance organizational engagement; developed multiple channels including newsletters and intranet content, acting as single point of contact for all departmental communications to ensure consistency and alignment
Steffen Seitz
Last position:
Senior Technical PM, CRM Core Experience & AI at Propstack GmbH (Scout24 S.E.)
- Built a JTBD-based prioritization framework for 3,000+ accumulated feature requests, identified 27 broker jobs, validated 8 through 25 user interviews, and used the resulting job map as a live prioritization filter for all incoming channels (Upvoty, CSAT, consulting tickets).
- Responsible for the Scout24 Lighthouse initiative: Document Intelligence with full RAG architecture (semantic chunking, bge-m3 embeddings, pgvector, BM25+Dense hybrid retrieval).
- Reduced lead time of customer feature requests to 3.1 days through code analysis, ticket specification, and independent implementation using a coding agent (Codex).
- Developed an LLM-based support agent (GPT-4o mini, Codex-generated merge requests) that reduced 3rd-level escalations from 40% to 5% of all monthly tickets.
- Integrated six partners through technical coordination, specification, backlog and release management, and led seven full stack developers.
- Eliminated regulatory exposure for brokers in six weeks through risk analysis (BGH ruling on distance selling/GDPR), new audit features, and coordination with legal and data protection officers.
Gor Ohanyan
Last position:
Senior IT Transformation Consultant and Business Analyst at Self-employed Consultant
Senior IT Transformation Consultant and Business Analyst with a focus on banking and large-scale transformation projects.
Many years of experience in analyzing, structuring, and implementing business requirements, as well as designing target states in complex IT landscapes.
Strong interface skills between business and IT, with a focus on translating business requirements into workable IT concepts and architectures.
Solid experience in designing and improving end-to-end processes, as well as creating business concepts and decision papers.
Proven project success in the areas of Identity & Access Management (IAM), post-merger integrations, IT infrastructure, and regulatory requirements.
Confident in working with agile methods and artifacts.
Alexandro Lahmann
Last position:
Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement
- Replacement of a RIS and PACS system in combination with three different software solutions, with a focus on redesigning and further developing existing processes.
- Ensuring the interaction of the individual solutions and their integration into one overall solution to provide optimal support for medical staff in their daily work.
- Overall project management including coordination of three service providers.
- Use of technologies and solutions such as RIS, PACS, Smart Reporting, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Leading the RIS & PACS replacement in a hospital.
- Support with the communication strategy.
- Coordination of external and internal resources.
- Stakeholder management.
- Steering of steering committees.
Alexander Vitanyi
Last position:
Product Owner at FI-TS
- Rebuilding an existing cloud solution with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana, GitLab, Argo CD and PostgreSQL
- Coordinating and managing external partners and service providers
- Ensuring service delivery on time and on budget with budget responsibility
- Integrating the cloud solution with external public clouds (AWS)
- Setting up and defining processes and workflows in Jira and Confluence
- Product management of software development for automation and self-service in CI/CD DevOps mode
- Agile software development with Kanban and Scrum in various development teams
- Single point of contact for key customers in respective projects
- Creating and aligning the product backlog with stakeholders from sales, architecture, development teams, marketing, management and customers
- Migrating existing customers to the AWS cloud as product owner
- Creating and aligning a product roadmap with internal and external stakeholders
Björn Stark
Last position:
External IT Director SAP / IT Transformation Manager at Finanzministerium Berlin
IT infrastructure / SAP Grantor / SAP BTP transformation project at the Berlin Ministry of Finance to digitalize public funding programs. The goal was a clean-core-oriented SAP BTP solution architecture with CAP/RAP services, APIs, integrations, and operational readiness for run, AMO, and AMS structures.
- Industry: Federal authority, FM Berlin
- Budget 2026: 5 million EUR
- Planned budget for 2027: 8.7 million EUR
- Team size: 45 FTE
Kolja Schönfeld
Last position:
Transformation Consultant at Enterprise Dynamics
- Consulting, coaching, workshops, and project management focused on transformation, potential development, and sustainable growth
Sebastian Striebig
Last position:
Group Product Manager – Digital Platform Discovery at SPREAD.AI
- Developed and implemented organization-wide discovery framework based on Ulwick’s Outcome-Driven Innovation; enabled 7 Product Owners to systematically identify and quantify unrealized value through shared outcome language and opportunity scoring methodology
- Transformed Product Owner role from backlog clerks to strategic experimenters; established dedicated time budget for autonomous hypothesis testing and discovery activities
- Rebuilt customer journey maps to start at actual user need (tool selection phase) instead of platform entry point; eliminated manual data aggregation work previously done by project teams
- Implemented OKR framework across 4 product teams; defined quarterly objectives with measurable key results (e.g., 40% reduction in manual integration effort, self-service adoption increase)
- Unified 3 separate platform roadmaps through cross-team dependency mapping and shared service agreements
- Supported enterprise sales cycle with ROI modeling and technical due diligence for automotive and defense customers
Muhammad Latif
Last position:
AI Product Intelligence SaaS Platform at ProductLogik
- Defined product vision, roadmap, and subscription-based monetization model.
- Architected multimodel AI orchestration (Gemini + GPT fallback) ensuring reliability and cost efficiency.
- Designed explainable insight engine with confidence scoring and agile antipattern detection.
- Built and deployed full-stack architecture (FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React) with secure authentication and quota governance.
- Tech: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React, TypeScript, Stripe, Gemini API, OpenAI API.
HĂĽseyin OÄźuz
Last position:
Freelance Executive Consultant at Oguz Consulting
- Management of large and distributed technology organizations. Leading the digital transformation.
- Program / Project Management, Service Delivery Management, Lean & Agile, PMBOK, ITIL.
- Consulting for continuous delivery, software development and delivery management.
- Consultancy and leadership through the agile and cloud transformation and the way to DevOps.
- Nearshoring of technology and software development projects.
- Consulting services for the RFI/RFP processes, contract negotiations and management.
- Consultancy on product development strategy and definition of the target market.
Christian Golecki
Last position:
Product Owner – Redesign of an iOS and Android SaaS application platform at iApps Technologies GmbH
- Led the redesign of an iOS and Android B2B SaaS solution.
- Developed the product vision and strategy and designed the platform architecture.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to create a user-centered, forward-looking product.
- Identified market trends and analyzed feedback from stakeholders and customers.
- Developed a well-thought-out feature set.
- Led the product design and development process.
- Created Balsamiq wireframes.
- Conducted comprehensive market and competitor analysis.
- Defined the product roadmap and feature scope, managed and prioritized the backlog.
- Crafted and wrote epics and user stories.
- Briefed UI designers and reviewed and approved Figma layouts.
Jonathan Stone
Last position:
AI-Powered Product & Business Development at Self-Employed
- Developed websites, CRMs, and micro-SaaS using Lovable, Claude Code/ VS Studio (Vercel, Next.js, React, Supabase)
- Developed an analytics service to unlock automation gains
Matthias Zarzecki
Last position:
Senior Flutter Developer at Materna
- Developed a Flutter app for eID ID card logins
- Focus: Flutter, iOS, eID, AusweisAppSDK, Mason, Keycloak, Agentic Coding, Arc42, Jenkins
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Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years (Germany: 20 years)
Position duration
2.1 years (Germany: 2.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
98% (Germany: 92%)
Master's degree or higher
81% (Germany: 62%)
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
5 (Germany: 6)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Berlin, DE
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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 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the certification
What PSM I proves
Professional Scrum Master I, often shortened to PSM I, is Scrum.org’s entry-level certification for people who can apply Scrum in real team settings. It shows that a professional understands how Scrum works, why it exists, and how a Scrum Master helps a team stay focused on value, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Core skills
A freelancer with this certification is usually strong in the practical side of Scrum, not just the theory. They know how to support teams without taking over delivery, how to keep meetings useful, and how to help Product Owners and Developers work with clear purpose.
- Scrum roles, accountabilities, and team boundaries
- Scrum events and how to make them effective
- Empiricism, inspection, and adaptation
- Servant leadership and facilitation
- Coaching a team toward better flow and ownership
- Removing impediments without becoming a project manager in disguise
Typical holder profile
PSM I is common among Scrum Masters, agile coaches, delivery leads, and consultants who work with product teams. In Berlin, it is a useful signal for companies that run mixed teams, work with international stakeholders, or need a freelancer who can step into an existing setup with limited onboarding.
What employers can expect
A Professional Scrum Master I freelancer should be able to help a team improve how it plans, collaborates, and learns. They are often brought in when delivery feels noisy, ceremonies have become routine, or the team needs a clearer understanding of Scrum values and responsibilities.
- Clearer and more disciplined Scrum events
- Better understanding of roles and ownership
- Stronger team self-management
- More effective use of transparency and feedback
- Support for change in product and delivery teams
Preparation and renewal
PSM I is earned through Scrum.org’s assessment-based approach. Candidates usually prepare by studying the Scrum Guide carefully and by working through practical scenarios, not by memorizing slogans. The certification is known for testing real understanding of the framework, especially around empiricism, accountabilities, and how Scrum differs from command-and-control project management.
When it matters most
PSM I matters in product development, software delivery, digital transformation, and any organization that uses Scrum to coordinate complex work. It is especially relevant when a team is scaling collaboration across locations, working with English-speaking stakeholders, or bringing in a freelancer to improve how Scrum is used day to day in Berlin or in remote settings.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)? These answers cover the essentials.
A Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification validates a solid understanding of Scrum principles and the Scrum Master role. It shows that the person can explain how Scrum is meant to work and can support a team without turning the role into traditional project management. For employers, it is a useful signal that the freelancer understands the framework at a practical level.
PSM I is an official Scrum.org certification, while “Scrum Master” is often just a job title. The certification gives you a more reliable clue that the person has studied Scrum carefully and can discuss the framework in a structured way. That makes it easier to compare freelancers who may all call themselves Scrum Masters.
Professional Scrum Master I is a good fit for people who work with Scrum teams and want to prove they understand the framework well. That includes Scrum Masters, agile coaches, delivery leads, and consultants who help teams improve collaboration. It can also be useful for developers or Product Owners who work closely with Scrum and want stronger overall fluency.
A PSM I holder should understand Scrum roles, events, artifacts, and the ideas behind empiricism and self-management. They should also know how to help teams inspect their work, adapt quickly, and keep meetings purposeful. In practice, this means they can support delivery, not just repeat textbook definitions.
Professional Scrum Master I does not exist only for senior people, but it is easier to earn if the candidate has real exposure to Scrum teams. Scrum.org expects solid understanding of the Scrum Guide and the ability to apply it to realistic situations. People who prepare well usually combine reading with hands-on work in agile teams.
If you see PSM I on a Berlin freelancer profile, it is a strong sign that the person can work with international teams, English-language ceremonies, and hybrid collaboration. It does not replace a conversation about industry fit, but it helps narrow the field to candidates who understand Scrum fundamentals. That is especially useful when you need someone to join quickly and improve team discipline.
PSM I is the foundation level in Scrum.org’s Professional Scrum Master path. Higher levels go further into advanced practice and deeper mastery, but the I level is often the first checkpoint employers look for. For many projects, it is enough to show that the freelancer can operate confidently in a Scrum environment.
Yes, PSM I is very relevant for remote and hybrid teams because those setups need clear facilitation, disciplined communication, and strong team ownership. A certified freelancer can help make Scrum events shorter, clearer, and more useful when people are spread across locations. That is valuable in Berlin companies working with distributed stakeholders or international delivery teams.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Berlin, DE is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 937 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Berlin, DE, 98% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 81% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Berlin, DE have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Berlin, DE are German (96%), English (96%), and French (28%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Berlin, DE are Information Technology (80%), Professional Services (74%), and Banking and Finance (42%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Berlin, DE are Information Technology (88%), Project Management (84%), and Product Development (78%).
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