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Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

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Find freelancers who know Scrum events, servant leadership, backlog flow, and clear team facilitation. The PSM I shows practical Scrum knowledge that helps teams remove blockers, improve collaboration, and work with more focus. Get fast, precise matching with vetted professionals in Dusseldorf, DE.

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Frank Cappel

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Agile Team Coach & SAFe RTE Consultant

Düsseldorf
Frank Cappel

Last position:

Agile and classic Change Transformation Manager at Freelance Interim Manager | Transformation, Change & Procurement Consultant

  • Industries: Energy, Telecommunications, Manufacturing
  • Transformation & Change: Supported complex IT and digital transformation programs as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Change Manager and RTE Consultant at Siemens Energy (global SAFe rollout), E.ON (sales technology platform), Schneider Electric (S/4HANA transformation DACH) and Vodafone (Operational Excellence)
  • Agile Roles: Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product Owner, Business Analyst, RTE Consultant in cross-functional and scaled teams (SAFe, Scrum, Spotify Model)
  • Procurement Excellence: Strategic purchasing consulting with a focus on cost optimization, supplier management, digitalization and organizational development, including building supplier scorecard models, AI-supported procurement approaches and process automation in purchasing
  • Managed functional leadership of interdisciplinary project teams of up to 12 people in national and international settings
  • Successful launch of several global ARTs at Siemens Energy with improved coordination across sites
  • Increased change acceptance and established communication structures in the S/4HANA program at Schneider Electric
  • Introduced agile methods, OKR frameworks and KPI dashboards at E.ON, increasing velocity and transparency
  • Reduced purchasing costs through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization
  • Implemented process innovations in close cooperation with IT and business teams
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Irina Schreck

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HR Interim, Talent Acquisition, HRBP

Düsseldorf
Irina Schreck

Last position:

HR Business Partner Corporate at Yum! Brands (KFC)

Joined after an HR transformation (43% of staff were laid off) — built the new function from the ground up.

  • Filled and fully onboarded 8 managers (from €85,000 p.a.) within 4 months
  • Built recruiting pipelines, onboarding structures, and HR processes after the transformation
  • End-to-end responsibility: job profiles · selection · contract negotiation · onboarding
  • Managed all entry and exit processes as well as performance management
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Sergo Neuwert

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SAP Principal Consultant (RM-CA)

Monheim am Rhein
Sergo Neuwert

Last position:

SAP Principal Consultant (RM-CA) at Vodafone GmbH

  • Support in fit-gap analysis for three RM-CA systems focusing on sub-ledger reconciliation, dunning, and collections processes.
  • Stakeholder management in international teams (business colleagues, IT colleagues, and external partners).
  • Escalation and risk management (PM).
  • Cost and budget calculation (PM).
  • Support in shaping the strategic direction of the global collections system.
  • Resolving technical challenges for the central collections system (multi-company operation).
  • High-level design of the central AR system with focus on scalability and process harmonization.
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Levent Önder

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Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management

Duisburg
Levent Önder

Last position:

Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management at STC Services (Freelancer in cooperation)

  • Developed an IT governance and oversight framework aligned with DORA requirements
  • Coordinated and trained external service providers
  • Optimized financial processes and performance
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Alexander Rautzenberg

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IT Consultant

Monheim am Rhein
Alexander Rautzenberg

Last position:

Business Analyst at Financial Services Provider Landesbank

The Helaba ATLAS project aims to modernize core systems and make them future-proof. As part of the subproject, the existing legacy system for international payments is being replaced by a modern web-based application.

  • Analysis of functional and technical requirements
  • Analysis and optimization of business processes
  • Process modeling
  • Preparation and facilitation of workshops
  • Defining project scope and prioritizing requirements
  • Business process management (analysis, modeling, and optimization)
  • Specification of user stories
  • Designing business and authorization concepts
  • Testing and acceptance
  • Designing mockups in Figma
  • Creating the UI/UX style guide for web applications Approach: Scrum (agile) Technologies: Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, Conceptboard, Java, Vaadin, Figma
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Dario Marotta

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Managing Director

Kaarst
Dario Marotta

Last position:

Managing Director at CWF (Children Worldwide Fashion)

  • P&L responsibility for 7 countries in Europe (DACH, Northern Europe)
  • Company transformation project
  • Stabilization of daily operations
  • Development of a clear omnichannel strategy in each market
  • Identification of quick wins and strategic projects to boost performance and accelerate change
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Adrian Kerber

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Freelance Management Consultant

Düsseldorf
Adrian Kerber

Last position:

Freelance Management Consultant at PalmTree Kerber Consulting

  • Designed and rolled out an architecture strategy, including training for over 200 employees
  • Led the redesign of feature lifecycle management and the release process for an autonomous mobility company
  • Created dashboards and C-level reports for a DAX-listed corporation to manage the development department
  • Managed over 500 requirements for a software-defined vehicle
  • Conceptually and technically evaluated future digital product portfolios of two vehicle platforms launching in 2026+, preparing 12 new features
  • Developed a digital driving function, including establishing MBSE requirements management
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Marijn Scholtens

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Cloud Solutions Architect or Senior Software Engineer

Düsseldorf
Marijn Scholtens

Last position:

Senior Software Engineer at Puls Security GmbH

  • Optimizing and accelera­tion of our Gitlab CI pipeline

  • Conceptual work for the PoC of the Zero Trust system

  • Extension of the policy-engine backend in Go

  • Extension of the policy-testing mechanism in Python

  • Architectural design of the PEP component of Zero Trust

  • Documentation of the product

  • Technologies: Zero Trust, Go, Python, Gitlab CI, Docker, JWT, Domain-Driven Design

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Michael Mittau

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Senior UX Designer

Düsseldorf
Michael Mittau

Last position:

Senior UX Designer at Generali

  • Creation of a design system incl. guidelines in Figma
  • Migration of existing Sketch components to Figma
  • Health app B2C
  • Tools: Figma, Sketch, Zeplin
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Thomas Weidauer

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Senior Project Manager

Neuss
Thomas Weidauer

Last position:

Senior Project Manager at Siemens / Innomotics

  • Carve-out of HR, SuccessFactors, PeopleHub, Concur, RLP and interface systems to an external international service provider
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Gilbert Huwar

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Senior agile Project Manager, agile Processes

Düsseldorf
Gilbert Huwar

Last position:

Process Design: Solution Development and Release Management at E.ON Digital Services

  • Led workstream for analysis and optimisation of the solution development and release process within the newly established organizational structure
  • Analyzed and adopted existing processes after transition of technical responsibility to E.ON Digital Services
  • Supported the agile development approach within engineering teams
  • Established a unified workflow for business requirements and clear communication interfaces, documented using Atlassian Jira on both the business and engineering sides
  • Created dashboards with Rich Filters for Jira Dashboards to provide an overview of feature releases and their connection to technical releases
  • Designed new burnup charts and statistics per release to improve transparency of overall technical progress at the product level
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Dominik Meyenburg

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Data Solution Architect

Düsseldorf
Dominik Meyenburg

Last position:

Data Solution Architect at Dormakaba (Switzerland)

  • Leading the MDM and Idea to Market team in implementing an SAP Master Data Governance solution and PTC Windchill integration as part of a global S/4 HANA transformation
  • Independently managing workshops within the end-to-end streams
  • Developing a state-of-the-art business partner and material master data design to enable AI-supported business decisions
  • Designing and implementing template data management processes for a global S/4 HANA SAP system
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Alina Ohrem

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Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project

Monheim am Rhein
Alina Ohrem

Last position:

Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project at INIT AG

  • In my key role in strategic requirements management for the UVO online service, I established a comprehensive process from concept to execution.
  • The responsibility included effectively collecting and prioritizing user feedback and requirements from municipalities and state administrations for direct service improvements.
  • Developed, implemented, and led strategic requirements management for the OZG 2.0 UVO online service
  • Gathering, prioritizing, and handling functional requirements, issues, improvement suggestions, and requests from municipalities and state administrations
  • Creating release documentation
  • Communicating implemented requirements to municipalities and UV offices
  • Aligning with service managers and stakeholders
  • Coordinating XFamily changes and version updates
  • Managing and maintaining the Jira backlog and Confluence pages
  • Responsible for Jira sprints, sprint planning, and review
  • Coordinating with business, Product Owner, and development team for requirement implementation
  • Testing implemented requirements in the online service
  • Project documentation
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Brigitte Kütscher

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Board Member and Founding Member

Düsseldorf
Brigitte Kütscher

Last position:

Board Member and Founding Member at Einstweilige Vertretung eG

  • Founding member of a partnership for project and interim management in Berlin

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Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years (Germany: 20 years)

Position duration

2.1 years (Germany: 2.3 years)

Positions per freelancer

13 (Germany: 12)

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Top industries

Information Technology, Telecommunication, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 92%)

Master's degree or higher

76% (Germany: 62%)

Certifications per freelancer

10 (Germany: 6)

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

Based on our profile pool as of 28 Aug 2026.

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Average rates for Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Dusseldorf, DE

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Daily rate avg. 948 €
Germany avg. 905 €

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Median rate 980 €
Germany median 880 €

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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 28 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the certification

What PSM I means Professional Scrum Master I is Scrum.org’s entry-level Scrum Master certification. It shows that a professional understands Scrum as a framework, the role of the Scrum Master, and how to support a team without turning the role into project control or command and control. Companies look for it when they need someone who can keep Agile work moving in a clear, disciplined way.

Core competence

  • Facilitating Scrum events with a clear purpose
  • Helping teams stay focused on goals and collaboration
  • Removing impediments without taking over the team
  • Supporting transparency, inspection, and adaptation
  • Coaching people in Agile behavior and servant leadership

Knowledge behind it PSM I holders are expected to know the Scrum framework in depth, including accountabilities, events, artifacts, and the rules that hold the framework together. They should also understand empiricism, self-management, and how to protect focus when work gets messy. In practice, that means they can join planning, delivery, and review work with a strong grasp of what good Scrum looks like.

Typical profile This certification is common among Scrum Masters, Agile team facilitators, project professionals moving into product work, and consultants supporting transformation. It also fits delivery leads who need to guide cross-functional teams without pushing traditional management habits into a Scrum setup. In Dusseldorf, DE, it is relevant for companies that work with mixed on-site and remote teams and expect clear communication in English, and sometimes German.

What it tells a company A freelancer with PSM I has a solid shared language for Agile delivery. You can expect them to understand team dynamics, remove friction, and work within Scrum rather than inventing a custom process too early. For companies, that is useful when a team needs structure, calm facilitation, and someone who can strengthen delivery without adding overhead.

Before hiring The credential is especially useful in product development, software delivery, digital transformation, and other environments where teamwork and frequent feedback matter. It helps most when a team already works in or toward Scrum and needs practical support rather than theory alone. When you hire in Dusseldorf, DE, it is worth checking whether the freelancer has worked with local stakeholders, distributed teams, and fast-moving delivery settings.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I).

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) validates that a person understands Scrum theory, the Scrum Master role, and how the framework should work in real teams. It is not just about meetings. It shows the holder can support transparency, flow, and team self-management while staying inside the Scrum framework.

PSM I is one of the best-known Scrum Master certifications, but it is specific to Scrum.org. When people say "Scrum Master certification," they often mean this kind of credential, yet different issuers use different exam styles and expectations. For hiring, PSM I usually signals a strong, framework-based understanding of Scrum.

A Professional Scrum Master I credential is a good fit for Scrum Masters, Agile coaches early in their path, delivery leads, and consultants who support product teams. It is also useful for project professionals moving into Scrum-based work. Companies often value it when they need someone to guide the team without taking over the team’s decisions.

A freelancer with PSM I is typically ready for team facilitation, Scrum event support, coaching on Agile habits, and helping remove blockers. They are often a good match for product development work, software teams, and transformation projects. The certification is especially relevant when the team needs structure, consistency, and clear Scrum practice.

The PSM I exam is known for testing real understanding, not memorized buzzwords. Preparation usually means studying the Scrum Guide closely and practicing how Scrum works in different team situations. People who do best usually combine reading with reflection on how the framework behaves in practice.

For Professional Scrum Master I, Scrum.org does not frame the path around formal prerequisites in the way some other certifications do. Many candidates still benefit from hands-on Scrum exposure, because the exam assumes you can apply the framework, not just repeat definitions. That makes practical team experience very helpful, even if it is not formally required.

PSM I is the foundation level, focused on core Scrum knowledge and role understanding. Higher-level Scrum Master credentials usually go deeper into coaching, advanced facilitation, and complex organizational change. For companies, PSM I is a strong baseline when the main need is reliable Scrum practice rather than deep transformation leadership.

The Professional Scrum Master I credential matters most in product teams, software delivery, and change programs where frequent feedback and teamwork are central. In Dusseldorf, DE, it can be valuable for companies that work with hybrid setups, international stakeholders, or English-speaking delivery teams. It is a practical signal when you need someone who can step into an active Scrum environment and keep it healthy.

The average hourly rate for freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Dusseldorf, DE is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 948 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Dusseldorf, DE, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 76% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Dusseldorf, DE have 19 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 Dusseldorf, DE are German (100%), English (96%), and Spanish (25%).

The most common industries among freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Dusseldorf, DE are Information Technology (75%), Telecommunication (58%), and Professional Services (54%).

The most common business areas among freelancers with Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in Dusseldorf, DE are Information Technology (92%), Project Management (88%), and Product Development (79%).

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