Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II)
professionals in Germany, matched in minutes from over 15,000 CVs with the power of AI.PSPO II signals strong product ownership in complex Scrum settings: product vision, value-based decisions, stakeholder alignment, and ordering work for impact. Find vetted freelancers in Germany fast, with precise matching for Product Owners who can lead outcomes, not just backlogs.
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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
Martin W.
Last position:
Product Owner UX/Software/App Development at Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont
Responsible for the strategic and operational coordination of app development for the Hameln-Pyrmont district
- Development and implementation of the digitalization strategy for citizen-focused mobile services and the optimization of internal administrative processes
- Requirement Engineering: Systematic collection of complex administrative requirements and conversion into structured user stories
- Stakeholder management: Coordination between specialist departments, citizens, administrative levels and external service providers in multi-level committee structures
- Prioritization and management of the Product Backlog while taking compliance requirements and regulatory guidelines into account
- Participation in agile ceremonies and coordination meetings for continuous product improvement
- Integration of GDPR requirements and administration-specific security standards into the development process
- Citizen participation: Coordination of feedback processes and user-focused tests to increase digital citizen satisfaction
Olcay C.
Last position:
OWI specialist process modernization at Junikom
Public sector, regulated environment with legal deadlines and interfaces to justice, finance offices, and authorities. Took over a software product, condition unknown. The handover reported 89 percent completion.
Description / Results:
Review of the current state showed only two months of remaining runtime until year-end. Stabilized the product base in four weeks, including setup. Process logic proven instead of estimated: 181 workflows with 28 steps each verified against the legacy system.
Frank C.
Last position:
Agile and traditional 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 implementation), 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 procurement consulting focused on cost optimization, supplier management, digitalization and organizational development, including building supplier scorecard models, AI-powered procurement approaches and procurement process automation
- Led and coordinated interdisciplinary project teams of up to 12 people in national and international settings
- Successfully launched several global ARTs at Siemens Energy, improving coordination across locations
- 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 procurement costs through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization
- Delivered process innovations in close collaboration with IT and business teams
Mario K.
Last position:
Agile Lead at EnBW
Supporting the agile transformation of about 1,000 IT employees
Coaching up to 10 leads at the L1 and L2 levels and multiple teams for the sustainable implementation of a value-driven agile approach
Developing and implementing new IT structures for functional units
AI evaluation projects and IT governance
Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement
Contributing to the energy transition through innovative IT solutions
Implementing and establishing agile product teams in a corporate environment
High acceptance and engagement of employees for agile methods
Amogha S.
Last position:
Senior Product Manager - OS, platform, IAM at Aleph Alpha GmbH
- Leading the product lifecycle for sovereign AI platform and operating system teams for enterprise & government clients and internal stakeholders (infra, solution delivery, support, revenue)
- Built and scaled the platform from a 200-user beta to a full rollout of 70K+ members at the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), secured with ISO 42001 and EU AI Act compliance
- Architected the shift to a multi-tenant shared inference, increasing GPU cluster utilization from 20% to 85% and reducing infrastructure cost-to-serve by 40% for SaaS clients
- Shipped model quantization, allowing clients to run advanced LLMs on legacy hardware (A100s GPUs) instead of the H100s, saving upwards of 70% cost per enquiry
- Abstracted complex Helm configurations into a dynamic model manager, reducing the time to install or swap models by ~80%
- Killed an expensive move to build own dashboard service, pivoting to an API-first data strategy that clients can consume directly and saving €100Ks in opex and capex
- Built a safety-first agent marketplace and control plane lighthouse project for a Tier-1 bank, allowing internal teams to deploy autonomous agents within strict regulatory guardrails
Abhilasha S.
Last position:
Advisory Board at Intersteller Consulting GmbH
- Holds an advisory role in this startup on providing guidance on use of AI in product management to use Jira AI
- Working on real-world applications of AI tools like ChatGPT, Visual Studio, Augment, and Synthesia to enhance product management and user communication
Thorsten H.
Last position:
Product Owner, Software Developer, AI Manager, Technical Consultant at crazyALEX.de GmbH
AI-supported document processing and inventory management integration
Design and development of an AI-supported application for the automated processing of delivery and invoice documents, connected to SelectLine ERP. Documents are analyzed using AI, matched with orders and line items, and prepared for posting goods receipts.
IMPACT:
- Automated extraction of structured order, delivery and invoice data from PDF and image documents
- Automatic and manual mapping of documents to orders and order line items
- Integration with SelectLine ERP for order import, status synchronization and goods receipt postings
- Traceable processing through separate analysis, mapping and posting processes as well as technical logging
- Development of a containerized end-to-end architecture with AI analysis, workflow automation and relational data storage
KEYWORDS: AI, document analysis, OpenAI, n8n, SelectLine ERP, FastAPI, Python, JavaScript, MariaDB, Docker, REST API, PDF, OCR, mapping, inventory management, goods receipt, workflow automation
Harald S.
Last position:
IT Product Owner – eCommerce – Mechanical Engineering at Self-employed
- Responsible for further developing the online store, with a particular focus on stability, security and scalability
- Supporting the business with creating and evaluating requirements
- Technology: SAP Commerce Cloud, Adobe Experience Manager CMS (AEM), Solr Search, Adyen Payment Service Provider
- Tools: Confluence, Jira, Miro, ServiceNow
Srijan M.
Last position:
Senior Product Manager – Revenue Management at SIXT SE
- Built and scaled a data-science price engine across 8 EU markets, lifting fleet margin by ~2% on a €1.5B+ base
- Launched a generative-AI insights platform in 29 countries, cutting manual analysis by ~40% and driving weekly actions
- Led a hybrid team and aligned 100+ stakeholders to refine pricing logic and accelerate rollout across regions
- Set up KPI governance with WBR/MBR rhythms, reducing decision latency by ~30% across European pricing teams
Sebastian S.
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
Dawood A.
Last position:
Research Assistant (KI4BoardNet) (HiWi) at Hochschule Heilbronn
- Developed and prototyped a validated open-source Analog Mixed Signal (AMS) verification toolchain using PyVerilog and Python scripting
- Researched and evaluated complex Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and AMS modeling approaches, providing technical recommendations for system-level verification and AI-supported design automation
- Contributed to a major German research group funded by (BMBF) by defining a highly efficient, platform-independent technical workflow
Tony S.
Last position:
Interim Digital Excellence Manager at AstraZeneca
- Digital & Omnichannel Lead: Advising various brand teams on digital marketing strategies
- Product Owner for several indication areas, further developing an HCP web portal and several patient websites
- Developing, managing, implementing and optimizing (automated) personalized omnichannel campaigns along the customer journey and funnel
- Project management and leadership
- Monitoring & reporting on the respective activities
- Designing, moderating and facilitating workshops (brand planning, digital strategy, team workshops with brand, tech, medical, sales and legal, among others)
- Managing external service providers and agencies
- Close collaboration in a cross-functional team with medical, brand and sales, including the field force
Rolf W.
Last position:
Agile Consultant at Lead.ai
- Introduction of Agile-CCPM in an IT project agency with a focus on PHP-based content management systems.
- Preparation and facilitation of workshops to establish a cross-agency multi-project management system.
- Coordination and support of the agency partners.
- Coaching of the methodological framework.
- Collection, evaluation, and use of organizational metrics to plan next steps.
- Environment: OKR, CCPM, Agile Coaching, Agile Planning, Agile Metrics, Workshops, Facilitation, Change Management, JIRA, Zoom, Slack, Miro.
Jonas T.
Last position:
IT Consultant at Bechtle AG
- Prequalified 200 demands within five weeks on the multi-cloud-commerce platform bechtle-clouds.com with three external consultants
- Served a dual role as project manager and requirements engineer for various enhancements
- Domain topics: reimplementation of Entra ID Sync, improvement of support processes, optimizations in the product catalog
- Demand and project management in ServiceNow
- Refinement of epics and stories with internal teams and external service providers
- Management of the external international service provider
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Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
56%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
11
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 15 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts holding this certification in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates for Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) in Germany
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 15 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) 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 (93%)
- Retail (61%)
- Manufacturing (54%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Professional Services (43%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Energy (36%)
- Education (32%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What PSPO II means
Professional Scrum Product Owner II, or PSPO II, is Scrum.org’s advanced certification for Product Owners who work beyond the basics of Scrum. It shows that a person can make sound product decisions in complex environments, not just describe a backlog.
What it validates
- Product vision and clear product goals
- Value-based prioritization and trade-off decisions
- Stakeholder management across business and delivery teams
- Empirical product thinking in Scrum
- Backlog ordering that supports outcomes, not output
A freelancer with PSPO II is usually expected to work well where several interests compete and product choices need structure. The focus is on judgment, communication, and the ability to shape direction with the Scrum Team.
Typical holder profile
PSPO II is common among experienced Product Owners, product managers working in Scrum, and business leads who own digital products. Many have already worked in cross-functional teams and now need a signal of deeper product ownership skill.
In Germany, this profile is especially relevant for companies running agile product teams in software, IT services, platform work, and transformation projects. The certificate can be useful for both remote collaboration and on-site work when strong stakeholder communication is needed in English or German.
Skills behind it
- Creating and refining a product vision
- Shaping the Product Backlog around value and risk
- Working with stakeholders without losing product focus
- Understanding Scrum roles, events, and accountability
- Using metrics and feedback to guide product decisions
PSPO II is not about memorizing a process. It is about knowing when to push for clarity, when to adapt, and how to keep the team focused on useful increments.
What companies get
When you engage a freelancer with PSPO II, you are usually getting someone who can step into product ownership work with less supervision. That can help when a roadmap is unclear, stakeholder pressure is high, or a team needs better backlog direction.
For hiring managers, the certification is a strong sign that the freelancer understands Scrum.org’s view of product ownership and can apply it in real product situations. It is a practical marker for projects where product decisions shape delivery success.
Before you hire
PSPO II is best for freelancers who can explain product choices, not just describe Scrum terms. Strong candidates will be able to talk about outcomes, discovery, prioritization, and how they work with developers, designers, and business stakeholders.
For companies in Germany, it is worth checking whether the freelancer has experience in your language of work, your product domain, and your expected level of stakeholder contact. That matters as much as the certificate itself when the role includes workshops, planning, and day-to-day product decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II), in one place.
Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) validates advanced product ownership in Scrum. It shows that a freelancer can make product decisions, manage stakeholder expectations, and order work based on value rather than habit. It is a stronger signal than a basic introduction to Scrum because it reflects practical judgment in complex situations.
PSPO II goes beyond foundational Scrum knowledge. PSPO I is about core concepts and the Product Owner accountabilities, while PSPO II points to deeper experience with product strategy, trade-offs, and real-world decision-making. If you need someone to help shape direction, PSPO II is the more relevant signal.
Professional Scrum Product Owner II is a fit for experienced Product Owners, product managers, and business people who already work closely with Scrum Teams. It suits professionals who want to prove they can manage product value, not just keep a backlog updated. It is less useful for someone who is still learning the basics of Scrum.
Preparing for PSPO II usually means working through Scrum.org material, studying the Scrum Guide carefully, and reflecting on real product cases. Candidates should be able to explain why they chose a certain product approach and how they handled competing priorities. Practical experience matters more than memorizing terms.
There is no formal prerequisite for PSPO II. In practice, most people who succeed already have hands-on product ownership experience and a solid grasp of Scrum. That background helps because the exam expects applied thinking, not just theory.
PSPO II is one of Scrum.org’s certifications, and holders should keep their knowledge current as Scrum thinking and product practices evolve. Companies usually care less about the paperwork and more about whether the freelancer can still work effectively in modern Scrum product settings. It is wise to review current Scrum.org guidance before planning renewal or related learning.
PSPO II matters most in product-heavy work where priorities change often and stakeholder interests conflict. That includes software products, platform teams, digital transformation, and internal products with many users or sponsors. In Germany, it is especially useful when teams work across departments or need clear product ownership in distributed setups.
A freelancer holding PSPO II should be able to clarify product goals, shape the backlog, and support decisions with evidence. You can expect more than process knowledge; the person should help the team focus on outcomes and handle difficult product conversations. If the role is strategic or cross-functional, this certification is a strong sign.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) in Germany is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 847 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) in Germany, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 56% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) in Germany have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) in Germany are Information Technology (93%), Retail (61%), and Manufacturing (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (96%), and Project Management (89%).
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