APP DEV&TST - Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master Location: Lawrenceville, NJ - 50% onsite Duration: 12 months + potential to extend Pay Range: $65-75/hr (W2) Onsite/Hybrid: 50% onsite Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. About TSR TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivery highly qualified talent to support clients' most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability. TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond. In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions. This partnership expands TSR's ability to deliver broader capabilities, global delivery resources, and enhanced opportunities for both clients and consultants. Job Description We are seeking a Scrum Master to join our dynamic team within Commercial BI&T Digital Projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile delivery for data and analytics programs and a proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, AI-ready data products and analytics pipelines. Project Description: Large-scale, multi-region Foundational Data Transformation program migrating fragmented commercial pharma data warehouses onto a governed Databricks platform. The program consolidates enterprise data sources (sales, market access, patient services, omni-channel, and master data) into standardized, AI-ready data products across US, EU, and other global markets, and rebuilds existing analytics pipelines to new data modeling standards. Responsibilities: Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Guide sprint planning, define sprint goals, and support estimation and task planning. Partner with the Product Owner to groom, prioritize, and maintain a ready product backlog. Coach team members on Agile principles and Scrum practices to improve delivery discipline. Proactively remove impediments and escalate risks to maintain flow. Foster a collaborative environment with open communication, trust, and respect. Coordinate cross-functionally with data scientists, ML engineers, software developers, and stakeholders to align dependencies and integrations. Maintain transparent stakeholder communication on status, risks, issues, and decisions. Lead retrospectives and implement actionable improvements for continuous improvement. Continuously assess and optimize Agile processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Track and report Agile metrics and KPIs to measure team performance and throughput. Prepare and present progress reports to stakeholders and senior management. Identify delivery risks and issues and drive mitigation and resolution. Required Skills & Qualifications: Technical or data-focused background with substantial experience as a Scrum Master delivering data and analytics initiatives. Proven success leading Agile teams in complex, multi-region programs and platform migrations, preferably on Databricks or similar cloud data platforms. Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban and related best practices. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for team and stakeholder engagement. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for risk assessment and issue resolution. Effective facilitation skills for meetings, workshops, and decision-making. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree or certifications such as CSM or PMI-ACP preferred. Pharma GxP software development experience preferred. Preferred Skills: Experience with Databricks, lakehouse architectures, and modern data modeling standards. Prior work in Agile settings supporting data science, machine learning engineering, and analytics engineering teams. Competencies: Adaptability to changing priorities and requirements. Collaboration across cross-functional and global teams. Attention to detail to maintain quality standards in deliverables. Commitment to continuous improvement of Agile practices and processes. Working Conditions: Office-based role with hybrid work, including potential remote work and occasional travel to other locations. Ability to work in a standard office environment using a computer and office equipment. Why TSR? At TSR, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment TSR is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.