Senior Scrum Master (Data & Analytics) – Contract

Location: Remote (EST or CST)
Duration: Contract with potential for extension
Work Authorization: Sponsorship is not available for this role
Engagement Type: Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered

Join a Global Technology Team Driving Transformation

Be part of a high-impact global technology organization supporting one of the world’s largest convenience and fuel retail networks. This team is at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering innovative data and analytics solutions that power business decisions at scale across multiple regions.

As a Senior Scrum Master, you will play a key role in enabling delivery excellence within a global Data Engineering and Business Intelligence (BI) function, helping translate business needs into actionable technical outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Scrum Master to support the delivery of strategic data and analytics initiatives within a global data organization.

In this role, you will lead Agile practices across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between business priorities and technical execution. You will be instrumental in fostering collaboration, removing obstacles, and driving continuous improvement to enable high-performing teams.

This is an ideal opportunity for a confident Agile leader who thrives in fast-paced, data-driven environments and is passionate about team success and delivery impact.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

This role brings critical value by facilitating the translation of business requests into clear, actionable technical requirements, ensuring seamless collaboration between stakeholders and delivery teams while improving speed and quality of execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies:
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Stand-ups
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Retrospectives
• Partner closely with Product Owners to maintain well-defined backlogs and clear priorities
• Track and communicate team performance, delivery progress, and risks to stakeholders
• Proactively identify and remove impediments while protecting the team from disruptions
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through effective retrospectives and follow-through
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles and best practices
• Coordinate across teams to manage dependencies and ensure successful delivery of complex initiatives
• Support broader Agile transformation efforts and scalable Agile practices

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in technical or data-focused environments
• Proven experience leading cross-functional Agile teams (data engineering or BI experience preferred)
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
• Hands-on experience with tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, Confluence
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities
• Experience coordinating across multiple teams and aligning delivery with strategic objectives
• Growth mindset with a focus on improving team outcomes and performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe)
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, or Data Engineering environments
• Agile coaching experience or certification

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent required