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Hire proven Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) experts in Austria, matched in minutes from 15,000 CVs with the power of AI.

PSPO I holders know how to shape a product vision, order a Product Backlog, and make value-based decisions in Scrum. They work well in product discovery, stakeholder alignment, and day-to-day backlog management. Find vetted freelancers in Austria fast, with precise matching and clear availability.

About the certification

What PSPO I proves

Professional Scrum Product Owner I, often called PSPO I, shows that a person understands the Product Owner role in Scrum and can apply it in real product work. It is not about theory alone. It signals practical judgment in turning goals, stakeholder needs, and market input into a clear product direction.

Core strengths

  • Product vision and outcome focus
  • Product Backlog ordering and refinement
  • Value-driven decisions and trade-offs
  • Working with stakeholders and developers
  • Using Scrum events to inspect and adapt

A PSPO I holder should be able to explain what makes a Product Owner effective, where accountability sits, and how to support transparency without losing focus on value.

Typical profiles

This certification is common among product owners, product managers moving into Scrum, business analysts with product responsibility, and consultants supporting agile transformations. It also fits freelancers who step into interim Product Owner roles or help teams improve backlog quality and stakeholder communication.

For companies in Austria, that matters when teams need someone who can work with local business stakeholders, coordinate with distributed developers, and keep product decisions moving in English or German depending on the setting.

Knowledge behind it

PSPO I covers the practical understanding behind the role, including:

  • Scrum theory and the Product Owner accountabilities
  • Product Backlog management and ordering
  • Product goals, product value, and release thinking
  • Collaboration with Scrum Master and Developers
  • Evidence-based decisions in complex product work

It is especially relevant where requirements change often, priorities compete, and the team needs a single clear voice on what brings the most value next.

What companies can expect

A freelancer with PSPO I should be able to step into product conversations quickly, clarify priorities, and keep delivery tied to outcomes rather than output. That makes the certification useful for software products, digital services, internal platforms, and service redesign projects.

In Austria, PSPO I is a strong fit for companies that want a freelancer who can join an established Scrum team remotely or on site, work with local stakeholders, and make product work easier to steer.

Before you hire

PSPO I does not guarantee seniority, but it does tell you the freelancer has studied the Product Owner role in depth and can speak the language of Scrum clearly. Use it as a strong signal, then look for hands-on experience with backlog management, stakeholder trade-offs, and product decisions in similar environments.

If the assignment involves discovery, prioritization, or recovering a struggling backlog, a PSPO I freelancer is often a good place to start.

Meet FRATCH Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)

Octavian Golea

DWH Technical Analyst

Vienna

Last position:

Oracle DWH Analyst at Infomotion Gmbh

Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle SQL, ITIL

Octavian Golea

Fabio Galvagni

IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant

Vienna

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
Fabio Galvagni

Michael Polivanov

Delivery Lead | IT-Implementation & Strategic Requirements Engineering

Vienna

Last position:

Strategy Consultant & Program Architect at Hypo Tirol Bank AG

  • Portfolio Analysis & Migration Roadmap: Conducted structured analysis and risk classification of the HCL Notes infrastructure, created a prioritized migration portfolio with effort estimates as a key decision basis for management.
  • Target Architecture & Modernization Concept: Developed the architecture strategy for retiring legacy applications, defined requirements for a centralized business process engine to reduce OPEX and licensing costs in the long term.
  • Program Governance & Setup: Established roadmap and backlog structures as well as central project documentation (MS SharePoint), set up stakeholder management for the Notes decommissioning program.
Michael Polivanov

Delia Borcea

Business Analyst

Wien

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
Delia Borcea

Clemens Novak

IT Business Analyst / Project Manager

Wien

Last position:

IT Business Analyst / Project Manager at Self-employed

Clemens Novak

Tobias Kirchmayr

Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer | E-Commerce, B2B Platforms & UAT

Last position:

Bug Bounty Hunter & Security Researcher at HackerOne

Identification, analysis, and structured reporting of security vulnerabilities in web applications as part of authorized bug bounty programs.

Focus areas:

  • Analysis of web applications, APIs, and authentication flows
  • Reproducible documentation of technical findings
  • Assessment of impact, risk, and technical root causes
  • Creation of clear reports with step-by-step reproduction paths
  • Added security and quality insights for digital product development
Tobias Kirchmayr

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Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years

Position duration

2.8 years

Positions per freelancer

10

Top business areas

Information Technology, Operations, Project Management

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication

Certification focus areas

Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

Master's degree or higher

100%

Doctorate

50%

Certifications per freelancer

7

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

100%

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Average rates for Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) & Seniority distribution

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Daily rate avg. 735 €

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Median rate 800 €

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Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) validates a solid understanding of the Product Owner accountabilities in Scrum. It shows that a freelancer can connect product goals, stakeholder needs, and backlog ordering to real product value. It is mainly a sign of strong Scrum knowledge applied to product work.

PSPO I is focused on the Product Owner role, not on Scrum in general. A general Scrum certificate may cover the framework more broadly, while this one goes deeper into product vision, backlog management, and value-based decisions. For hiring, that means the person should be ready to handle product priorities, not just attend Scrum events.

PSPO I is a good fit for product owners, product managers working in Scrum, business analysts with product responsibility, and consultants who support agile teams. It also suits freelancers who want to take on interim Product Owner work. If the job needs clear prioritization and stakeholder alignment, this certification is relevant.

A PSPO I certificate tells you the person understands the role, but it does not replace experience. Look for examples of backlog ownership, tough priority calls, and collaboration with developers and stakeholders. For stronger assurance, ask how they handled conflicting input or changed business goals in past projects.

Preparation for PSPO I is usually based on studying Scrum.org material, the Scrum Guide, and product ownership scenarios. Good candidates spend time understanding the purpose of the Product Owner, not only memorizing terms. Practice with real backlog and stakeholder situations is especially useful.

There is no formal prerequisite you must meet before taking PSPO I. That said, people with hands-on product or Scrum experience usually find the material easier to apply. The certification rewards clear understanding of product responsibility more than classroom attendance.

PSPO I is part of the Scrum.org assessment model and is not handled like a short-term license. The important thing is to keep your understanding current as Scrum practices and product environments evolve. Many professionals use it as a lasting proof of competence rather than something they constantly renew.

In Austria, Professional Scrum Product Owner I is especially useful in software, digital transformation, and internal platform projects where priorities change often. It also matters when local stakeholders need clear product leadership in hybrid or remote teams. If the role combines business input and delivery pressure, this certification is a strong signal.

The average hourly rate for freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) in Austria is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 735 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) in Austria, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 50% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) in Austria have 19 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) in Austria are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (33%).

The most common industries among freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) in Austria are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Telecommunication (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) in Austria are Information Technology (100%), Operations (83%), and Project Management (83%).

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