Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO 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
Fabio G.
Last position:
IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant at CANCOM
- Supports CANCOM customers in migrating legacy on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry
- Takes over and stabilizes existing solutions after a short handover
- Business analysis and requirements engineering for migration to a new cloud environment
- Optimization of machine learning models for feature extraction and customer profiling
- Ensures data protection and compliance
- Leads the migration of on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric
- Designs new AI platforms for clients
- Tests the integration of chatbots for document intelligence with Microsoft Foundry, including requirements analysis, implementation, validation, and client communication
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
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.
Clemens N.
Last position:
IT Business Analyst / Project Manager at Self-employed
Stefan L.
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Manager, Auditor and Consultant at Laager Consulting GmbH
Many years of experience in application development, ICT infrastructure, systems management, hardware and software, telecommunications, ICT strategies, business models, database management, data center consolidation, support and call center setup
Independent consultant and project manager since 1999: ICT strategies and governance, processes, audits, security, infrastructure (including cloud, DevOps and tools), data and output management, organizational restructuring, business project management and consulting across various industries
Generalist with strong analytical skills and excellent communication at all organizational levels, able to work as a manager, coach, project manager or consultant
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
Stephan J.
Last position:
Interim Project Management Office Advisor at Noske-Kaeser Equans
Project management process harmonization between French parent company (Equans Group, Axima Marine) and German manufacturing company (Noske Kaeser) for marine refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Ulysse Brice M.
Last position:
Agile Quality Engineer & Quality Master at Die Mobiliar
- Test strategy design
- Continuous defect tracking and documentation
- Test case creation and execution for performance and end-to-end tests as well as mass tests
- Responsibility for all test activities in the team
- Requirements and documentation analysis
- Agile testing based on stories, epics and features
- Test management and coordination
- Use of SAFe (PI planning, PI preparation, sprints, daily meetings, Kanban board, retrospective, review)
- Use of GitHub, Tortoise, Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams, Splunk, Swagger UI, Tosca, Rocket.Chat, Visual Studio Code, Oracle SQL Developer
- SAFe framework and project abroad
Erno O.
Last position:
Product Owner and Development at DenkArbeit.Ruhr gGmbH
AI Learning Management System
Alexander L.
Last position:
Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level) at FH des BFI Wien
- Teaching & presenting
- Communication
- Effectively communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences through lectures
- Guided non-technical students from zero knowledge to confidently understanding and applying algorithms to achieve business outcomes
Marco S.
Last position:
MS Power BI Developer at Bayern Facility Management GmbH
Power BI development and administration, training, consulting, data modeling, DAX development
MS Fabric, MS Power BI, DAX
Emad S.
Last position:
Project Lead / AI Product & Strategy Lead at emireh GmbH
DOKKI
AI-powered digital health product development
- Shaped the product vision, requirements, priorities, and technical target architecture of an AI-powered solution for processing medical documents.
- Designed LLM evaluation, data processing, data protection/governance aspects, and subsequent product development; technical prototyping with Codex.
Delia B.
Last position:
Business Analyst at Delia Borcea e. U.
- Leading workshops for requirements definition, creating detailed requirement documents for the tender
- Conducting a gap analysis between existing processes and necessary process adjustments due to the new EU guidelines, documenting the results
- Supporting the implementation, coordinating between internal project teams and external partners
Patrick B.
Last position:
AML Officer at Creative Cloud AG
- Qualified as an AML officer in the Swiss jurisdiction
- Implemented AML policies and procedures
- Conducted due diligence reviews of clients and monitored transactions to identify suspicious activity
- Organized staff training on AML regulations and practices
- Worked with regulators and audit firms to ensure compliance (AML audits)
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Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.8 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
Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
96%
Master's degree or higher
66%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 11 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO 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 Product Owner I (PSPO 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 (85%)
- Professional Services (59%)
- Banking and Finance (46%)
- Manufacturing (41%)
- Retail (36%)
- Automotive (35%)
- Telecommunication (31%)
- Education (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What PSPO I proves
Professional Scrum Product Owner I, often called PSPO I, is a Scrum.org certification for people who can own product value in a Scrum environment. It shows that the holder understands the Product Owner role as a decision-maker for value, not as a project administrator.
Core skills
- Product vision and product goal thinking
- Ordering work by value and risk
- Working with stakeholders and development teams
- Using evidence, feedback, and inspection to adapt product decisions
- Understanding how the Product Backlog supports delivery and learning
Typical holders
PSPO I is common among product owners, product managers, business analysts, digital leads, and consultants who work close to software delivery. It is also relevant for freelancers who help companies shape roadmaps, refine backlogs, or improve Scrum practices around the product.
Knowledge areas
The certification covers the Scrum framework from a product perspective and the responsibilities tied to accountability, transparency, and empirical control. It also reflects knowledge of stakeholder management, backlog refinement, ordering based on value, and making trade-offs when priorities change.
- Scrum theory and empiricism
- Product Owner accountability
- Backlog management and refinement
- Value-based decisions
- Collaboration with developers and stakeholders
What it means for companies
A freelancer with PSPO I is prepared to step into product situations where teams need focus and clear decisions. This matters in new product development, digital transformation, internal platforms, and complex products with many stakeholders. For companies, the certification is a signal that the person can help turn ideas into a manageable product direction without losing sight of value.
What candidates should know
PSPO I has no heavy prerequisite chain, but it is not a casual badge. Strong candidates usually know Scrum well, read the Scrum Guide carefully, and understand how product work differs from task management. People preparing for the Professional Scrum Product Owner I exam should be ready to think about scenarios, trade-offs, and what the Product Owner role should do in real Scrum teams.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
PSPO I validates that a professional understands the Product Owner role in Scrum and can make product decisions that maximize value. It is about product direction, backlog ordering, and working effectively with stakeholders and developers. It does not test simple task tracking or project admin skills.
Professional Scrum Product Owner I focuses on the Scrum context and the specific accountability of the Product Owner. General product management can be broader and may include market strategy, pricing, or organizational planning outside Scrum. A PSPO I holder should know how to apply product thinking inside an empirical team setup.
Professional Scrum Product Owner I fits freelancers who guide product decisions, own a backlog, or support a client as a product-focused consultant. It is especially useful when a company needs someone who can align stakeholders and keep delivery tied to value. It also suits people moving into Product Owner work from analysis, delivery, or product roles.
Scrum.org does not require a formal training prerequisite, but the exam is built for people who understand Scrum well. Reading the Scrum Guide closely and studying how the Product Owner role works in practice is important. Real experience with product prioritization and stakeholder management helps a lot.
Preparation usually means studying the Scrum Guide, reviewing the Product Owner accountabilities, and practicing with scenario-based questions. Candidates should be comfortable with concepts like value, transparency, backlog ordering, and product goals. Good preparation also means understanding common mistakes, such as treating the Product Owner as a proxy for a manager or a single stakeholder.
People often use PSPO I and Professional Scrum Product Owner I for the same certification. The abbreviation is the common search term, while the full name is used in formal contexts. Both refer to the Scrum.org certification for the Product Owner role.
Scrum.org certifications are generally not based on a simple short-term expiry model. That means holders are expected to keep their knowledge current through real work, learning, and continued practice. Companies should still ask whether a freelancer has recent hands-on Product Owner experience, because the certification alone does not show current delivery maturity.
PSPO I matters most in software-heavy environments where teams build digital products, internal tools, customer portals, or platform features. It is also relevant in consulting, financial services, healthcare, and any organization using Scrum for product delivery. The certification is most useful when priorities change often and product choices need clear ownership.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 880 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), 96% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 66% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) are German (99%), English (97%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) are Information Technology (85%), Professional Services (59%), and Banking and Finance (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) are Information Technology (92%), Project Management (89%), and Product Development (82%).
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