Sr. Scrum Master

Senior Scrum Master (Data & AI)OverviewA large enterprise organization is seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to support multiple Data & AI engineering teams. This role focuses on enabling teams delivering cloud-based data platforms, analytics solutions, and AI/ML initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a strong servant leader and Agile coach who can partner effectively with Product Owners, engineers, and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, healthy delivery flow, and meaningful business outcomes in a complex, matrixed environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a servant leader for Data & AI teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and psychological safetyCoach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles and best practicesFacilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectivesSupport backlog refinement, prioritization, and breaking down work into deliverable incrementsUse flow metrics (cycle time, throughput, predictability) to guide continuous improvementIdentify and remove impediments; partner with leadership to resolve systemic issuesEnable effective collaboration across platform engineering, data engineering, analytics, and business teamsPromote transparency and effective use of Agile tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps or similar)Technical Environment (No Hands-On Development Required)Cloud data platforms and data pipelinesAnalytics and reporting environmentsAI / machine learning initiativesCI/CD and DevOps workflows (conceptual understanding)You don't need to build solutions—but you should be comfortable speaking the language and facilitating technical conversations.

Required Qualifications5-8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile CoachAt least 2+ years supporting data engineering, platform engineering, analytics, or AI/ML teamsStrong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skillsExperience working in complex, cross-functional, enterprise environmentsPreferred QualificationsAgile certification(s) such as

CSM, PSM

II, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalentExperience using Agile delivery tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar