Scrum Master

Scrum Master (Data Science & Jira), CSM Certified

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

C2C or W2

Skills:

Strong Agile Methodology exposure, JIRA . Work with Data Science & Machine Learning team.

Exposure to tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Jupyter, MLflow, Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure ML – Good to have.

Primary Skills

• scrum master with good exposure to Jira
• hands on experience
  working with
  data science or ML teams
• strong understanding of iterative development of data pipelines, model training , experimentation, and deployment

Specialization

• Agile Scaling Framework: Scrum Master

Job requirements

• Key Responsibilities:
• Agile Delivery Leadership Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies — daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and ensure the team's smooth progress toward sprint goals.
• Coach the team and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices to ensure adoption and continuous improvement.
• Maintain transparency on team progress through effective use of Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Ensure proper sprint forecasting, story point estimation, and velocity tracking.
• Data Science & Engineering Collaboration Understand data science project lifecycles — from problem definition and data preparation to model training, validation, and deployment. Collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, and MLOps engineers to align sprint deliverables with business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between business, data, and technology teams.
• Support teams in managing technical debt, model versioning, and experiment tracking. Ensure reproducibility, documentation, and traceability of data and model assets.
• Stakeholder & Delivery Management Act as a bridge between product owners, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Drive clarity in requirements and sprint goals by facilitating data-driven discussions.
• Manage dependencies and coordinate across multiple teams (e.g., data engineering, analytics, and platform).
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, production-ready data products and ML models.

• Support the Product Owner in backlog prioritization based on business impact and data readiness.

• Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Core Agile Skills Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I/II, or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in cross-functional Agile teams. Proven track record of managing multiple sprints and delivering analytics or data-centric projects.
• Data Science Competence Familiarity with data science concepts — data wrangling, model development, feature engineering, and evaluation metrics.
• Exposure to tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Jupyter, MLflow, Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure ML.
• Understanding of the CI/CD process for machine learning (MLOps).
• Experience working with Data Engineers and ML Engineers on pipelines and data infrastructure.
• Soft Skills Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement and team empowerment.

Best Regards

• Naveen Vulupala
• (An eVerified Participant)
• (A Subsidiary of Headwaytek Inc)
• 1159 Sonora Court, Suite 120
• Sunnyvale, California 94086