Scrum Master Certification
professionals in Austria, matched in minutes from over 15,000 CVs with the power of AI.Strong Scrum Master profiles support sprint planning, backlog refinement, team coaching, and obstacle removal in agile delivery. Get fast, precise access to vetted freelancers who hold this certification and fit your project.
Meet FRATCH Scrum Masters in Austria
Christian Stradal
Last position:
Standardization of equipment, software and processes for DACH/SOE region at Neuroth AG
- Scope development and project planning
- Stakeholder management
- Process analysis and adaptation
- Development of reporting structures
- Establishment of joint communication structures
- Training concept
- Order processing and cost tracking
Christoph Quereser
Last position:
Managing Director at Stage-IT
optimizing business processes
IT consulting
- ERP
- intralogistics process
- production planning process
- Sales (wholesale, online, B2B B2C)
- product information management
- business intelligence
implementation
- interfaces (SAP, EDI, Databases, ERP, ...)
- ETL processes
- BI Reports
Michael Gonschor
Last position:
Scrummaster at Xenovo
Planning and monitoring sprints and holding the scheduled meetings
Analyzing and resolving issues in the development process
Error analysis, bug management and correction in individual process steps
Stakeholder management
Documentation and improvement of the development process
Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Swetlana Liebig
Last position:
IT Audit; Internal Control; SOX at Freelancer
- Various IT audits
- SOX testing
- ICS testing and advisory
Babak Heydari
Last position:
IT Project & Product Manager at Wiener Stadt Werke - Wiener Linien
Development and expansion of the drivers' app system, including the mobile app (frontend), system infrastructure (backend), and required interfaces to the various Wiener Linien core systems.
Matthias Meyer
Last position:
IT Consultant at Backup4U Datenverarbeitung GmbH
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for dmTECH in the DM group as a whole (2024–2026)
- Completion of the Lotus Notes replacement for R-IT (2023–2024)
- Further development of IAM for dmTECH (2023–2024)
- Reorganization of test infrastructure and test management for dmTECH/IAM (2023–2024)
- Further development of IAM for 28,000 employees (project for dmTECH, Germany, 2023)
- Completion of the Lotus Notes replacement for R-IT customers Raiffeisen Landesbank and branch offices (2023)
- Completion of the implementation of IAM for >50,000 employees (2022)
- Replacement of a remote access in-house solution with PAM/CyberArk (2022)
- Implementation of IAM for <1,000 employees (project for card complete, Austria, 2022)
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Scrum Masters statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
32 years
Position duration
4.7 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification in Austria 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 Scrum Masters in Austria
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 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the certification
What it proves
A Scrum Master certification shows that a freelancer can support an agile team without taking over the product or delivery lead role. It confirms practical knowledge of Scrum events, team facilitation, servant leadership, and how to keep work moving when priorities change.
Typical holders
This certification is common among people who work with product teams, software delivery, and change-heavy projects. You will often see it on profiles of delivery leads, agile coaches, project coordinators, and developers who moved into a team facilitation role.
Core skills
- Running daily Scrum, sprint planning, review, and retrospective sessions
- Removing blockers and protecting the team from avoidable disruptions
- Helping Product Owners manage the backlog and refine user stories
- Coaching teams on focus, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Working with metrics, flow, and practical agile habits
What companies get
A certified Scrum Master is useful when a team needs structure without rigid control. The certification suggests the freelancer understands how to improve collaboration, keep meetings effective, and help teams adapt when scope or dependencies shift.
In Austria, this matters in software, digital product work, consulting, and transformation projects where teams may be distributed across locations or work in English and German. A strong Scrum Master can support both local and remote collaboration.
Common certification paths
Searchers often look for CSM, PSM, or Professional Scrum Master when they say Scrum Master certification. These names point to related but not identical routes, so the issuer and level matter. Some are more training-led, while others place more weight on exam-based proof of Scrum knowledge.
When to hire
Choose a Scrum Master certified freelancer when a team needs better sprint rhythm, clearer ownership, or more disciplined ceremonies. It is also a good fit for new agile teams, scaling efforts, and projects where stakeholders need steady communication and fast issue escalation.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Scrum Masters? Start with the answers below.
A Scrum Master Certification validates that a professional understands how Scrum works in practice, not just in theory. It usually covers facilitation, coaching, team support, and the ability to help a Scrum team stay aligned during delivery. For companies, that means the freelancer should be able to improve how the team works together and how obstacles are handled.
No. A Scrum Master supports the team and the process, while a project manager typically owns broader scope, timeline, and coordination responsibilities. A certified Scrum Master focuses on flow, collaboration, and removing impediments rather than directing people in a traditional command structure.
The most common search terms are CSM, PSM, and Scrum Master Certification. CSM usually refers to Certified ScrumMaster, while PSM points to Professional Scrum Master. The issuer matters, because the names come from different certification paths.
It fits people who want to lead agile teamwork through facilitation and coaching rather than hierarchy. That includes current Scrum Masters, agile project staff, team leads moving into agile delivery, and developers or analysts who support Scrum teams. It is also useful for consultants who join organisations during agile adoption or transformation.
Most paths expect a solid grasp of Scrum events, roles, artifacts, and the mindset behind servant leadership. The strongest candidates usually have real team experience, because the questions often test how Scrum is applied in messy day-to-day situations. Training is common, but practical understanding is what makes the certification useful.
That depends on the issuer. Some certifications are open-entry and mainly require preparation, while others may expect a course, exam registration through the issuer, or proof of Scrum knowledge. For companies, the key point is to check which specific path the freelancer completed, since not all Scrum Master certificates are the same.
Renewal rules vary by issuer. Some certifications stay current through continuing education or renewal steps, while others require periodic recertification or an updated learning requirement. If this matters for your project, ask which exact certification the freelancer holds and whether it is still active.
It is most valuable in software delivery, product development, digital transformation, and cross-functional team environments. Scrum Master Certification is especially useful when a team needs better sprint discipline, clearer communication, and fewer blockers. In Austria, it is often relevant for organisations that work with mixed local and international teams.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Scrum Masters in Austria is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 923 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Scrum Masters in Austria, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Scrum Masters in Austria have 32 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Scrum Masters in Austria are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Scrum Masters in Austria are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (67%), and Professional Services (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Scrum Masters in Austria are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Quality Assurance (83%).
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