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Christoph H.

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Transformation & Delivery Manager | Program Lead | PMO Lead

Munich
Christoph H.

Last position:

Project Manager & Test Manager at Cyber Security

  • SAP S/4HANA upgrade from Release 2021 to 2025 and FI/CO transformation as part of a new TOM. Four streams and two SAP service providers; management during ongoing operations.

  • Overall responsibility for time, quality and budget as well as cross-stream coordination of the four streams

  • Coordination of process streams, business functions and SAP service providers

  • Establishment and management of governance, planning, risks, dependencies, resources and escalations

  • Provider management, regular management reporting, and preparation and execution of project and Steering Committee meetings

  • Responsibility as Test Manager for test strategy, test planning, UAT, defect management and acceptance

  • Result: Successful preparation for Go-live on 28.09.2026 during ongoing operations; quality and the planned absence of production interruptions ensured. Project governance established and positive feedback from management and stakeholders.

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Dorin L.

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Agile Coach, Organization Design & Transformation Consultant

München
Dorin L.

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Release Train Engineer, Program Lead & Transformation Consultant - Freelancer at Telefónica Germany

  • Transformation Consultant, Release Train Engineer and Program Lead – responsible for the new Way of Working in the Open Gateway Program; optimizing the flow of value by ensuring the ART events and artifacts function correctly, including the Open Gateway Release Train Kanban, Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshop, ART Sync Meetings, and PI Planning to ensure stakeholder alignment;
  • Coaching and guiding the Product Owners, Business Owners, Product Management, Program Managers, Leaders, Tribe Architect
  • Coaching the OGW Core Team (cross functional) within the OGW Program and developing optimization measures in their transformation process;
  • Facilitating and working actively towards the creation of the Definition of Ready (DoR) and the product Definition of Done (DoD);
  • Introducing knowledge sharing workshops and grow the agile engineering practices;
  • Hold Team lift-off workshops;
  • Help the group to become a team by providing system team coaching and multifunctional learning;
  • Facilitate, decision making, feedback loops for learning new skills and practices

Tools: JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams, Miro

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Erjola J.

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Agile Coach & Scrum Master · AI Product Builder

Munich
Erjola J.

Last position:

Technical Founder & AI Product Builder at LolaNext

  • Build an AI product end-to-end, hands-on across the full delivery cycle so I stay current on how software teams actually work: modern development, CI/CD, and shipping to production.
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Marc L.

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Senior Scrum Master

München
Marc L.

Last position:

Senior Scrum Master at Bundeszentralamt für Steuern

  • Promoting a leadership culture
  • Building structures for the agile teams
  • Training the mindset for a product-centered way of working
  • Establishing a Definition of Done
  • Embedding team responsibility
  • Using ConceptBoard as a tool for workshops, retrospectives, and training
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Ferhat G.

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Agile Master & Coach

München
Ferhat G.

Last position:

Team Coach & Release Train Engineer at Bank

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Elena N.

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Lead System Architect (Insurance domain)

Munich
Elena N.

Last position:

Lead System Architect (Insurance domain) at AGCS

  • Coordinating several Pega projects being part of CoE
  • Participating in major architecture meetings
  • Running LSA coordination meetings
  • Providing guidance to the project teams
  • Helping with technical issues resolution including performance problems
  • Contributing to improving developers best practices and guidelines
  • Providing expertise in ensuring high system availability
  • Running PoCs
  • Responsible for deployment pipelines implementation
  • Individual targets rated over 100% every year
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Elena K.

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Agile Transformation Consultant | Agile Coach | Program Manager

Starnberg
Elena K.

Last position:

Project Management Consultant at Freelancer

  • PMO setup and governance for complex development and transformation programs
  • Program and project management in highly complex technical environments (hardware, software, and system integration)
  • Agile coaching and scaling (SAFe, Scrum) – from framework introduction to operational rollout
  • Scrum Master and Product Owner roles within cross-functional, international teams
  • Risk, stakeholder, and backlog management using JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project Available for: PMO Lead, Program Manager, Project Manager, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Technical Program Manager
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Christian S.

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Company Building & Transformation Portfolio

Munich
Christian S.

Last position:

Co-founding an AI powered platform that reinvents second hand at Cirkular

Reimagining second-hand commerce.

Selling has never been easier with our agentic reselling platform.

→ Take a Photo Of Your Item With the App. → Receive an Instant Offer. → Doorstep Pickup. → AI handles the resale.

Invite only. Join the waitlist on [link] Find our app on the App Store and Google Play or visit us on our website.

On a Mission to make selling as simple as buying. Named a top 100 impact startup by Change100. Winner of ChangeNOW award. Thousand of users across Europe.

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Andreas R.

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Manager, Senior Expert IT (Special Tasks)

München
Andreas R.

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Manager, Senior Expert IT (Special Tasks) at MAN Finance & Mobility Services GmbH

  • Project management
  • Taking on special assignments for executive management
  • Truck & Bus organization
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Thomas P.

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Interim Management for Growth and Innovation

Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn
Thomas P.

Last position:

Subproject lead for the program of the PM-Summit 2024 as a volunteer at PMI Germany Chapter e.V.

  • Relaunch of the project management conference “PM-Summit” of PMI Germany Chapter e.V.
  • Call for Papers and evaluation
  • Onboarding of speakers
  • Program composition
  • Uploading the program to the website with presentation titles and speaker information
  • Conducted the Call for Papers and completed and published the program
  • Tools & technologies: Miro, MS Teams, Office
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Andreas H.

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Partner

Munich
Andreas H.

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Founder & Managing Partner at Verenburg Consulting GmbH

Verenburg Consulting GmbH is a specialized IT consulting firm that helps companies plan, manage, and implement complex IT projects. As founder and managing partner, I am responsible for the professional and strategic leadership of the company as well as the operational delivery of client projects.

The role includes leading transformation and digitalization initiatives and introducing sustainable, efficient, and user-focused IT solutions. I work closely with management, business units, and IT organizations to ensure clear decision-making structures, transparent communication, and measurable value.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic consulting on digitalization and modernization of IT and organizational structures
  • Taking on the professional and strategic leadership of rollout and transition projects
  • Planning, managing, and controlling IT projects using traditional and agile methods
  • Building, evolving, and implementing IT service management processes (e.g., ITIL)
  • Designing and guiding organizational change processes and introducing new role and process models
  • Developing and implementing change management measures to sustainably anchor new ways of working
  • Leading, coaching, and developing project teams, including facilitating workshops and management formats

Focus Areas & Expertise:

  • Rollout and transition management for international and national IT deployments
  • IT service management (service transition / service operation / process design)
  • Project management (traditional and agile, e.g., Scrum, SAFe, Prince2)
  • Organizational development and transformation of operational and service models
  • Change management based on recognized models (e.g., ADKAR)
  • Strategic digitalization consulting, including requirements analysis and process/system evaluation

Working Style: My approach is highly value-driven, structured, and solution-focused. I combine technical understanding with a business perspective to ensure sound decisions, efficient processes, and sustainable results. Clear communication, transparency, and close coordination with all stakeholders are always at the center.

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Benjamin G.

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Agile Project Management Office (APMO)

Munich
Benjamin G.

Last position:

Agile Project Management Office (APMO) at BWI GmbH

  • Conducting current-state analysis & implementing program management methods following SAFe
  • Developing process structures for the Cloud Controlling & Monitoring Team (CCM)
  • Planning & coordination workshops to develop implementation packages and milestones for private cloud development
  • Developing roadmaps at portfolio & solution levels
  • Setting up a unified backlog and task management tool
  • Advising and enabling project teams in agile and traditional project management methods
  • Building a unified documentation platform in Confluence and Jira
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Thomas M.

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Interim - Head of Product

Poing
Thomas M.

Last position:

Interim - Head of Product at THE MARCOM ENGINE

  • Leading 8 content teams and coordinating the tech teams
  • Ensuring quality requirements of the apps for BMW & MINI worldwide (customer rating 4.5/5)
  • 25% more effective content delivery
  • Improved internal workflows
  • UX product improvements for 10% more reach and 5% more app users in 3 months
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Sascha J.

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Agile Coach & Partner

Grasbrunn
Sascha J.

Last position:

Agile Coach & Partner at Agisolve GmbH – Pragmatic Agility® | Edler & Stiegler GmbH | CTN Consulting

  • Create a product and service portfolio delivering a 360 degree approach to digital corporate sustainability covering KPI management, CSRD reporting and sustainable strategy
  • Create vision and business case
  • Onboard and align business partners, negotiate contracts
  • Set up partner network as self-organized agile team
  • Co-develop product and service portfolio
  • Coordinate sales and marketing, go-to-market strategy and roadmap

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SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years (Germany: 20 years)

SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich have 22 years of professional experience on average. It is 2 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 20 years.

Position duration

2.3 years (Germany: 2.4 years)

SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich stay in a single position for 2.3 years on average. It is 0.1 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.4 years.

Positions per freelancer

11 (Germany: 12)

SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich have completed 11 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 12.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive

SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich are most in demand in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology

SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich earn their certifications most often in Project Management, Product Development, and Information Technology.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 94%)

100% of SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 6% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 94%.

Master's degree or higher

75% (Germany: 72%)

75% of SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 72%.

Doctorate

10% (Germany: 12%)

10% of SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich have a doctorate (PhD). It is 2% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 12%.

Certifications per freelancer

8 (Germany: 7)

SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich hold 8 professional certifications on average. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 7.

Most common languages

German, English, French

SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

100% of SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich speak two or more languages. It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 15 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich charges less than €400 per day.
6 of the SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich charge between €400 and €800 per day.
13 of the SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
5 of the SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals experts in Munich charge €1200 or more per day.
<€400 €400-​800 €800-​1200 €1200+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification in Munich are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates for SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals in Munich

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 886 €
Germany avg. 906 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 840 €
Germany median 880 €

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 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals 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 (84%)
  • Professional Services (64%)
  • Automotive (60%)
  • Manufacturing (52%)
  • Banking and Finance (40%)
  • Insurance (28%)
  • Media and Entertainment (28%)
  • Telecommunication (28%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the certification

Understanding the SAFe Agilist Credentials

The Leading SAFe certification, which awards the SAFe Agilist (SA) designation, validates an individual’s ability to lead agile transformation at scale. Certified professionals understand how to apply Lean, Agile, and product development flow principles in an enterprise environment. They possess the knowledge required to align multiple agile teams toward common strategic goals.

Core Competencies of a Certified Agilist

Professionals holding this credential have demonstrated their capability to drive organizational change. They specialize in scaling agile practices beyond single teams to encompass entire departments and business units.

  • Applying Lean-Agile mindsets and principles to business operations
  • Coordinating and executing Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions
  • Leading the launch and continuous operation of Agile Release Trains
  • Aligning strategic portfolios with operational execution frameworks
  • Fostering a culture of continuous learning and relentless improvement

Leading Agile Transformations in the Munich Business Hub

Large enterprises in Munich, particularly within the automotive, manufacturing, and financial sectors, frequently undergo digital transformations that require structured scaling frameworks. A certified Agilist is essential when your organization must coordinate dozens of teams working on complex, interdependent products. Whether you require on-site facilitation in Munich or a hybrid setup to coordinate international teams, these professionals bridge the gap between executive strategy and team-level execution. German and English language proficiency is often crucial for these roles in Bavaria to ensure seamless communication across all organizational levels.

Strategic Value Delivered to Your Enterprise

Hiring an expert with this certification ensures your scaling efforts follow a proven, industry-standard roadmap. These professionals reduce time-to-market and improve product quality by eliminating operational silos. They help your business adapt quickly to changing market conditions by introducing lean budgeting and portfolio management techniques that optimize resource allocation.

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start with SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals? These answers cover the essentials.

A certified SAFe Agilist (SA) guides organizations through the complexities of scaling agile practices across multiple departments. They help establish the portfolio strategy, facilitate PI Planning events, and align Agile Release Trains to deliver value continuously. By bridging executive vision and team execution, they ensure that large-scale development remains efficient and aligned.

Yes, Munich has a robust ecosystem of enterprise-scale automotive, manufacturing, and technology companies that rely heavily on scaled agile frameworks. A freelance SAFe Agilist is highly sought after in the Munich business hub to guide complex transformations and transition legacy processes to Lean-Agile systems. Their expertise helps local enterprises maintain global competitiveness through faster product delivery.

Most individuals who earn the Leading SAFe credential have extensive experience in project management, software development, or business analysis. They typically have years of hands-on experience working in agile environments before pursuing this scaling certification. This ensures they can apply theoretical framework concepts to real-world corporate challenges immediately.

While a Scrum Master focuses on coaching and optimizing a single agile team, a SAFe Agilist operates at the enterprise level. They focus on scaling agile across the entire organization, managing dependencies between multiple teams, and aligning business strategy with technology execution. Their scope is broader, encompassing portfolio management and organizational change leadership.

For agile scaling projects in Munich, communication is critical, meaning professionals often need to be bilingual. A SAFe Agilist (SA) working with German enterprises typically requires fluent business German for local stakeholder management and fluent English for international team coordination. This ensures smooth facilitation of large-scale planning sessions across diverse departments.

While much of the strategic planning can be performed remotely, critical events like Program Increment Planning often benefit from an on-site presence. Many enterprises in Munich prefer a hybrid model where the SAFe Agilist is present on-site for key workshops and works remotely for daily coordination. This approach balances personal collaboration with flexible execution.

To maintain the SAFe Agilist designation, professionals must renew their membership with Scaled Agile periodically. This renewal process requires demonstrating ongoing professional development and active participation in the agile community. It ensures that the specialist remains up to date with the latest iterations of the Scaled Agile Framework.

Large, complex industries such as automotive, aerospace, finance, and telecommunications in Germany benefit most from this methodology. A SAFe Agilist (SA) is uniquely equipped to manage the massive interdependencies inherent in these sectors, ensuring hardware and software development cycles are integrated seamlessly.

The average hourly rate for freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals in Munich is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 886 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals in Munich, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals in Munich have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals in Munich are German (100%), English (100%), and French (16%).

The most common industries among freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals in Munich are Information Technology (84%), Professional Services (64%), and Automotive (60%).

The most common business areas among freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) Professionals in Munich are Information Technology (92%), Project Management (92%), and Product Development (80%).

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Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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