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Title: Scrum Master – Data & Analytics / AI Programs
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with strong expertise in Data & Analytics and AI-driven enterprise programs. The ideal candidate will lead Agile delivery execution across cross-functional teams supporting enterprise AI strategy, Agentic AI initiatives, analytics modernization, and data platform transformation programs. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management, Agile leadership, sprint governance, and coordination across distributed engineering and business teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Grooming, and Release Planning.
- Lead Agile execution for enterprise AI, Data & Analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Coordinate delivery across AI/ML engineering, Data Engineering, Analytics, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and Product teams.
- Partner closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, AI Leads, and business stakeholders to ensure backlog readiness and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Track sprint progress, team velocity, dependencies, risks, blockers, and delivery KPIs to ensure successful execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote Agile best practices across multiple teams and programs.
- Support planning and execution of AI initiatives involving LLM integrations, Copilot solutions, automation frameworks, predictive analytics, and enterprise data platforms.
- Maintain Agile dashboards, burn-down charts, sprint metrics, release tracking, and executive-level status reporting.
- Facilitate dependency management and release coordination across concurrent workstreams and enterprise programs.
- Ensure transparency in communication regarding project timelines, delivery risks, scope changes, and escalation management.
- Coach teams on Agile maturity, Scrum principles, delivery governance, and scalable Agile methodologies.
- Align execution milestones with enterprise AI strategy, analytics roadmaps, and business transformation objectives.
Required Qualifications
- 12 years of overall IT experience in Agile Delivery, Program Management, or Scrum Leadership roles.
- 5 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master supporting enterprise Data & Analytics, AI/ML, or Digital Transformation programs.
- Strong expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, sprint governance, backlog management, release planning, and scaled Agile delivery models.
- Experience working with AI/ML initiatives, Data Engineering platforms, Analytics solutions, Cloud-based ecosystems, or enterprise modernization programs.
- Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and leadership skills across cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of Agile metrics, sprint reporting, velocity tracking, and delivery governance frameworks.
- Experience coordinating distributed teams in fast-paced enterprise environments.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, risks, dependencies, and executive-level communications effectively.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with enterprise AI platforms, Generative AI, Copilot implementations, LLM integrations, or intelligent automation initiatives.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Rally, or other Agile project management tools.
- Exposure to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), enterprise release management, and Agile transformation programs.
- Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP, or related Agile certifications preferred.