Scrum Master

Scrum Master - Data Platform / Data Services

Overview

Our client is seeking a Scrum Master to support a highly active Data Services organization managing multiple parallel initiatives across data engineering, data platform, and enterprise programs. This role will bring structure, prioritization, and execution discipline to a team that experiences high demand and cross-functional dependencies, helping improve overall delivery coordination and workflow efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as embedded Scrum Master across Data Services, supporting Data Engineering, Data Platform, and Data Product teams
• Bring structure and consistency to team workflows, backlog management, and sprint execution
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Partner with technical teams to create well-defined Jira tickets, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Maintain and organize multiple Jira boards across initiatives; establish a centralized backlog where appropriate
• Help teams prioritize incoming work and assess capacity to determine what can realistically be delivered
• Track and manage blockers, dependencies, risks, and follow-ups across workstreams
• Coordinate across multiple initiatives including data pipeline development, data platform enhancements, and large enterprise programs
• Support alignment across projects such as data migrations, product traceability, and ERP-related data efforts
• Foster a consistent delivery rhythm and improve communication across technical teams and stakeholders

Value of the Role

• Improves execution and organization across a high-demand Data Services function
• Provides visibility into team capacity, priorities, and delivery status
• Reduces coordination burden on technical leads and leadership
• Enhances cross-team collaboration and dependency management
• Establishes scalable Agile practices without introducing unnecessary overhead
• Supports readiness for large enterprise initiatives impacting data (e.g., ERP transformations, data platform modernization)

Required Qualifications

• Experience as a Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, or Agile Program support role
• Proven ability to support multiple technical teams operating in parallel
• Strong experience managing Jira boards, backlogs, and Agile workflows
• Ability to write clear, structured user stories and tickets in collaboration with engineering teams
• Strong skills in prioritization, dependency management, and execution tracking
• Experience working closely with data engineering or technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in data environments, including data warehousing or data engineering
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Databricks highly preferred)
• Experience supporting data migration or transformation initiatives
• Exposure to enterprise programs with downstream data impacts (e.g., ERP/SAP environments)
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with shifting priorities

Additional Notes

• This role is focused on delivery execution and team coordination (not financial tracking or budgeting)
• Will work closely with data leadership, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Ideal candidate brings a balance of Agile discipline and flexibility to introduce structure without slowing teams down

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