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PSM I signals practical Scrum knowledge in facilitation, servant leadership, Sprint events, and removing team impediments. Find vetted freelancers in Stuttgart fast, matched precisely to the work you need.
About the certification
What PSM I validates
Professional Scrum Master I, often called PSM I, is Scrum.org’s entry-level Scrum Master certification. It shows that a person understands Scrum as a framework and can support a team without turning the role into project administration or command-and-control management.
- Scrum roles, events, artifacts, and commitments
- Servant leadership and coaching the team
- Helping teams inspect, adapt, and improve
- Working with Product Owners and stakeholders
Core knowledge areas
A PSM I holder should know how Scrum creates transparency, focus, and learning in complex product work. The certification centers on the Scrum Guide and the practical choices a Scrum Master makes in real teams, not on memorizing theory for its own sake.
- Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective
- Backlog refinement and empirical process control
- Team collaboration, facilitation, and impediment removal
- Scrum events in distributed and hybrid setups
Typical profile
You often see PSM I on freelance profiles from people who have worked as Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, team facilitators, or delivery leads and want to prove a solid Scrum foundation. It is also common among professionals moving from project management into agile delivery.
In Stuttgart, it can be useful for teams that work with local stakeholders but collaborate remotely across Germany or internationally. Strong English is common, while German is often a plus for on-site workshops and stakeholder alignment.
What it means for companies
When you engage a freelancer with PSM I, you are usually getting someone who can help a team use Scrum properly, surface blockers early, and improve how work flows from sprint to sprint. The certification does not guarantee experience, but it does indicate a shared language and a serious grasp of Scrum basics.
- Better facilitation of ceremonies and team discussions
- Clearer handling of impediments and process friction
- More consistent use of Scrum principles in daily work
- Useful support for product development, IT, and change initiatives
Meet FRATCH Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Dennis Rall
Business Analyst - Product Owner
Last position:
Business Analyst - Product Owner at Condor
- Capture and analyze stakeholder needs to define clear requirements and make sure the new website meets user expectations.
- Took on the role of Product Owner to lead the development team, set priorities, and monitor implementation progress.
- Coordinated the implementation of Optimizely as the new CMS, including adapting and integrating all required features to ensure a smooth user flow.
- Ensured the successful integration of features within the Condor lifecycle, such as flight booking, check-in, and other relevant services, to create a complete user experience.
- Actively communicated with stakeholders to gather feedback and make adjustments during the development process, continuously improving the user experience.
- Planned and carried out tests to ensure the quality of the implemented features and that all requirements were met.
- Methods used: Agile methods, SCRUM, SAFe
- Tools used: Optimizely, Jira, Confluence
- Result: Significant improvement in user experience, optimized booking and check-in processes, and a stronger digital presence for Condor in the market.
Thomas Gaiser
Interim Digital Product Manager
Last position:
Interim Digital Product Manager at Novartis Pharma GmbH
- Defined and established a clear product strategy and roadmap to align product development with business goals and market trends
- Led and prioritized product requirements for cross-functional, international stakeholder groups (TA, brand family, content managers, legal)
- Efficiently managed the development process in international agile teams for on-time and on-budget delivery of critical product releases
- Led product launch and marketing activities in coordination with channel orchestration experts
- Monitored and analyzed product performance metrics (KPIs) to optimize and maximize business value with data-driven insights
Taner Pekdemir
Senior Management Consultant
Last position:
Senior Management Consultant at Freelancer
- Premium car manufacturer: rollout manager / project manager in charge of steering and coordinating several markets as part of a group-wide and brand-overarching program for the global Salesforce CRM implementation (Ingolstadt)
Monika Mergele
MRS
Last position:
Systemic Coach & Agile Coach
Marcel Wolfangel
Head of Strategy & Innovation
Last position:
Head of Strategy & Innovation (In-House Consulting Mandate) at Mercedes-Benz Group
- Project focus: Strategic realignment of global market clusters and design of future-proof data architectures.
- Results & achievements:
- TOM design SEA & General Distributors: Development of a hub-and-spoke operating model for Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore) including site evaluation. Goal: Achieving significant savings in FTE and EUR.
- Data Intelligence Architecture: Conceptualization of a "Data Intelligence Unit" and a Central Data Hub for Europe, including role and process definition.
- AI-Driven Knowledge Management: Implementation of AI-based knowledge management in after-sales to consolidate heterogeneous sources.
Tonino Lo Chiatto
Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant
Last position:
Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant at LC-PV GmbH & Co. KG
- Development & implementation of the entire PV value chain
- Business model development for tenant electricity, PPAs & contracting
- Senior consulting, interim management, program management
- Strategic and operational management of FTTx rollout projects
- Management of subsidized fiber expansion in central Hesse
- Construction project management and acceptance management for thousands of households
Leonard Howard
Senior Test Manager
Last position:
Senior Test Manager at LBBW
- Senior Test Manager for multiple strategic banking programs and large migration projects
- Responsibility for test and release management of central data integration platforms with over 40 data provider systems and 50 consumer IT systems
- Conducting acceptance reviews and management reporting
Nicholas Hancock
Interim Manager / Agile Leader
Last position:
Interim Manager / Agile Leader at Freelance
- Bank-Verlag: Interim lead for team of 5; introduced Scrumban; sub-project lead ensuring PCI4.0 compliance.
- LS Telcom: Product Owner/Project Manager for software integration; requirements analysis; led international development team (Kanban).
Xavier Reckers
Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO
Last position:
Interim / Senior Project Manager / PMO at Mann + Hummel
- Portfolio, program, and project management using agile, hybrid, and traditional project management methods
Ahmed Fikri
Senior Lead Engineer (Freelance)
Last position:
Senior Lead Engineer (Freelance) at Atruvia AG
- Development of a wealth management application for investing in foreign currencies
- Full-stack development with Angular, Spring Boot, OpenShift, Oracle DB, Kafka
- Design and implementation of a microservice architecture
- Integration into Atruvia's BWS system and connection of multiple interfaces between Atruvia and DZ Privatbank
- Greenfield development of the application from the ground up
- Technical responsibility for architecture and interface design
- Close collaboration with business units and external stakeholders
Ulrike Rogler
Scrum Master
Last position:
Scrum Master at Automotive OEM
- Supported the team as Scrum Master of a domain team within the Agile Release Train for the Connected Car App
- Worked with Jira and Confluence
- Removed impediments
- Measured and visualized relevant metrics
- Adapted existing processes
- Focused on team development as a team coach
Stefan Pölz
Senior Software Engineer / Software Architect
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer / Software Architect at Freelance
- I am available as a freelance (full-stack) software developer and/or architect to work in agile teams and develop high-quality applications together.
Andreas Neumann
Project Manager
Last position:
Project Manager at Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg rbb / IVZ
- Implementation of a GDPR-compliant knowledge management system "Ylvi" using Microsoft Azure Cloud Services (EU operation)
- Deployment of RAG technology (Retrieval Augmented Generation) and ChatGPT model for a digital coaching service
- Provision of company information: training documents, training videos, intranet content, technical concepts, best-practice processes, change management materials
- Used as an expert system in user support, with key users and end users
- Knowledge transfer on LLMs and RAG
- Research and development of RAG model structure and language model configuration
- Solution architecture, document analysis, test concept for language models, knowledge transfer workshops, content analysis, test concept, system prompt development
- Development control, stakeholder management, change management, implementation, deployment
Daniel Unger
Principal Strategic Designer
Last position:
Principal Strategic Designer at Berlin Bytes
- Selected clients: b.telligent, Jugendfeuerwehr, Stackable, 1K5
Christian Weis
Freelancer & Interim Manager
Last position:
Consultant & Lecturer at Freelance
- Clients include MPC Capital AG, iib Consult and EBS Executive School
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Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) statistics
Typical experience
18 years
Average project duration
3.5 years
Certifications per freelancer
5
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
21%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for clear information? Everything important about FRATCH is here
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) validates a practical understanding of Scrum and the Scrum Master role. It shows that the person can support a team, facilitate events, and help remove obstacles without taking over the team’s decisions. It is about real Scrum knowledge, not just familiarity with agile jargon.
PSM I comes from Scrum.org and is grounded in the Scrum Guide and applied Scrum understanding. Compared with other Scrum Master credentials, it is known for testing real knowledge of Scrum concepts rather than a training attendance model. For companies, it signals a person who should know the framework deeply and can explain why Scrum practices matter.
Professional Scrum Master I fits people who actively work with Scrum teams or want to move into that role. That includes Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, delivery leads, and project managers who support product teams. It is also relevant for freelancers who want to show a solid Scrum foundation to clients.
You do not need formal prerequisites, but the exam is easier for people who have seen Scrum in practice. A good candidate understands the Scrum Guide, how teams work in Sprints, and how a Scrum Master supports collaboration. Reading alone is usually not enough; practical team experience helps a lot.
A strong PSM I preparation plan usually starts with the Scrum Guide and then moves to scenario-based practice. Candidates should focus on the intent behind Scrum events, the responsibilities of each role, and common misunderstandings about the Scrum Master. Real team discussions and facilitation experience are especially useful.
PSM I is known for having no regular expiration in the usual sense. That makes it attractive for professionals who want a stable credential that does not need constant recertification. Still, Scrum practices evolve in day-to-day work, so staying current with the Scrum Guide remains important.
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) matters most in software product development, digital transformation, IT delivery, and other complex team environments. It is especially useful when teams need better collaboration, clearer Sprint routines, or stronger facilitation. In Stuttgart, it can support both on-site workshops and remote cross-functional work.
A freelancer with PSM I should be able to help a team use Scrum in a structured and practical way. Expect guidance on ceremonies, team dynamics, and removal of process blockers. The certification is a good sign, but the best results come when it is backed by real facilitation and delivery experience.
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