Scrum Master

City : Austin

State : Texas

Neos is a leading Austin-based IT Staffing and Consulting firm, and was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Austin.

No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.

Neos is seeking an Scrum Master for a long-term contract with our client in Austin, TX.

ONLY CANDIDATES LOCAL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS NEED APPLY

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, fostering a highly productive Agile culture.

• Drive Agile project management best practices, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

• Collaborate with data architects, engineers, DBAs, and data scientists to ensure smooth execution of data modernization projects.

• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, managing Agile projects and leading Scrum ceremonies effectively.

• Hands-on experience with data modernization initiatives, including data modeling, and data governance.

• Strong understanding of modern data platforms, including Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, and cloud-based analytics solutions.

• Proficiency in cloud migration technologies, particularly experience with Talend-to-Azure Cloud migrations.

• Expertise in project tracking and reporting using tools like Jira and ServiceNow.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with data development teams, including architects, DBAs, data engineers, and data scientists.

• Strong grasp of Data Governance principles and best practices, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Certification in Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

• Project Management Professional certification (PMP)

• Bachelors in Information Technology

• Experience working with large-scale enterprise data solutions within cloud-based environments.

• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive consensus on strategic data initiatives.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, enabling collaboration across teams.