Scrum Master, Data & Analytics

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and servant-minded Scrum Master to support agile delivery within our Global Data & Analytics (D&A) organization. In this role, you’ll coach and guide one or more Agile teams through the delivery of impactful data, analytics, and AI-driven solutions. You will ensure that Agile principles are understood and followed, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and empowered delivery.

You will be instrumental in removing impediments, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and helping teams align their work to D&A priorities. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of Agile frameworks, strong facilitation and coaching skills, and thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives;
Guide teams through effective backlog refinement and sprint execution to ensure continuous value delivery;
Serve as a coach to Product Owners, Developers, Analysts, and other team members on Agile practices.
Promote team ownership, accountability, and high performance by identifying and removing delivery roadblocks;
Help Agile teams assess and improve their Agile maturity through self-reflection, feedback loops, and actionable insights;
Support collaboration across distributed teams and ensure alignment with D&A program goals.
Track team metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down, cycle time) and use data to inform coaching and decision-making;
Proactively escalate risks, blockers, and capacity constraints to Program and Product leadership;
Coordinate with Agile Project Managers and Portfolio Leads to align team efforts with larger initiative timelines.
Contribute to the growth of the Agile community of practice within Global D&A;
Partner with the PMO team to uphold delivery standards and support the implementation of scaled Agile practices;
Help evolve shared templates, tools, and ceremonies to promote consistency across teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
4–6 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Team Coach, preferably within a data, analytics, or tech environment
Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks; Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional Agile teams in a fast-paced, global organization
Familiarity with Agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Aha!, Rally) and Agile metrics
Exceptional facilitation, communication, and coaching skills across diverse roles and cultures