Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master

Title: Senior Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager - Data Program

Overview


We are seeking a senior-level Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager to lead delivery for a complex, enterprise data program. This role combines hands-on Scrum leadership with project management accountability, executive reporting, and program-level coordination across multiple teams.


The ideal candidate is a proactive delivery leader who can drive progress, manage risks, ensure alignment with leadership priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.


Key Responsibilities

Delivery Ownership & Reporting

• Provide clear, concise status updates for executive and leadership audiences
• Track and report on milestones, progress, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Ensure alignment across teams on delivery goals and timelines
• Maintain accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and quality

⚠ Risk, Issue & Blocker Management

• Own project-level risks and issues from identification through resolution
• Escalate concerns proactively to leadership when needed
• Remove impediments to keep delivery on track

Agile / Scrum Leadership

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies:
  
  
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Standups
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Retrospectives
  • Backlog refinement sessions
• Ensure team focus, productivity, and adherence to Agile practices
• Maintain accurate story status and sprint progress

Program & Backlog Coordination

• Support Product Owners in backlog prioritization and readiness
• Coordinate Program Increment (PI) planning activities and demos
• Ensure teams are prepared to present plans and outcomes effectively
• Manage story lifecycle in alignment with PMO standards

Jira & Project Controls

• Design and manage Jira boards, workflows, and reporting dashboards
• Maintain project plans and milestone tracking
• Produce status reports and documentation
• Support time tracking and governance requirements
• Establish effective communication plans with stakeholders

Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement

• Act as liaison between leadership and delivery teams
• Communicate priorities, constraints, and decisions clearly
• Drive cross-team coordination and alignment
• Support change management throughout the project lifecycle

Agile Governance & Standards

• Provide guidance on Agile frameworks and Jira standards
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements
• Promote consistent practices across multiple teams

Technical & Domain Context


Experience supporting data-focused programs is strongly preferred, including exposure to:

• Data governance initiatives
• Enterprise data platforms
• Data warehouse modernization
• Analytics or reporting systems

Technologies such as Teradata and Databricks are a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Proven experience leading Agile delivery for enterprise projects
• Strong Jira expertise (configuration, reporting, dashboards)
• Excellent executive-level communication skills
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience managing risks, dependencies, and cross-team coordination
• Proficiency with Visio, Excel, Word, and project documentation tools

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data programs or data platforms
• Exposure to Teradata, Databricks, or modern data architectures
• SAFe or scaled Agile experience
• Background in data governance initiatives

• Must-Have vs Nice-to-Have (Client View)

Must-Have (Non-Negotiable)

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Senior-level Scrum Master experience on enterprise projects
• Strong Jira ownership (boards, workflows, reporting)
• Executive-level communication skills
• Proven risk and issue management
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams
• Demonstrated delivery accountability (not just facilitation)
• Strong Agile/Scrum ceremony leadership
• Project planning and milestone tracking experience

Nice-to-Have

• Data program experience
• Data governance exposure
• Teradata experience
• Databricks experience
• SAFe / PI Planning experience
• Experience with enterprise PMO environments
• Change management experience

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.