Scrum Master - Data

As Scrum Master/Project Manager, you will be responsible for creating the best conditions for the Product Owner and Squad to work together. You will oversee the application of the Agile framework, principles, tools & techniques (e.g. LEAN, Scrum of Scrums), governance and support the Squad in appropriating Agile practices within the chosen framework (Scrum, Kanban, Agile@Scale); to maximize the chances of success and benefits for the Product. 

You will facilitate relations within data-focused squads and environments, and be a servant leader, providing support and coaching to the Product Owner, Squad and Stakeholders. 

As Data Scrum Master, you will facilitate collaboration with the stakeholders all the way to the customer. As an agent of change, you are committed to disseminating, supporting and advising Agile Ways of Working (WoW) and best practices throughout the company. 

You will complete, facilitate and support in EPMO and organizational governance as required. 

As an ideal candidate, you will possess an understanding of data-related change, ensuring effective collaboration, communication, and delivery of valuable insights. 

As Data Scrum Master, you will play a key role in optimizing data processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for development of an Integrated Project/Sprint Plan and successful delivery of confirmed scope on time and on budget.  

• Management and understanding of project financials.  

• Proactively manage risks, issues, and change to support teams and ensure successful project and delivery of backlog items.  

• Facilitate Scrum Events: Sprint planning, Daily standup, Sprint reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Refinement. 

• Identifying and removing obstacles and impediments.

• Supports and coaches the Squad and Product Owner in implementing the Agile framework.

• Facilitating collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement.

• Project involvement, ensuring alignment and priorities.

• Embodying agile values and principles.

Skills & Attributes:  

• Understanding of Agile in a Scrum Master / Scrum Coach role, ideally with Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certifications. 

• Experience of working in data-related change. 

• Understanding / knowledge of data analytics, data engineering, data governance, data quality, data security and data science processes and best practices. 

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in data-related projects, ideally with accreditation in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics). 

• Ability to adapt Agile and Scrum practices to the unique challenges of data change, in line with business and delivery needs. 

• Expertise in Lean, Agile Scrum, Agile Kanban, DevSecOps, and Design Thinking. 

• Understanding of the project mind-set. 

• Understanding of Agile@Scale approach and ability to create/support a new team, coordination of teams, for new products. 

• Effective governance and stakeholder management (IT and Business).

• Ability to lead & motivate Agile and cross-functional teams.  

• Awareness and appreciation of IT and Business Risk & Cybersecurity. 

• Previous experience as Project Manager delivering initiatives using Hybrid and/or Waterfall methodology in the insurance sector. 

• Expert knowledge and experience with Project Management tools (Jira/Confluence, Microsoft Project).  

• Manage the delivery and governance of projects which support and enhance IT (Information Technology) solutions to agreed success factors and KPIs (time, cost, quality, scope, risk, and budget).  

• Create & present status messaging to a variety of stakeholders including senior leaders and C-suite executives.  

$74,100 - $136,500