Project Manager/Scrum Master

Keystone Consulting•Madison, WI

16h•Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager/Scrum Master will work with a small, collaborative team that uses agile practices to deliver value to business partners. The team is responsible for business intelligence and analytics, a data lake platform, master data management (MDM), data integration and conversion, data quality, data architecture and modeling, data literacy, and data governance. The role calls for strong analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to identify innovative solutions. The position can be performed 100% remotely within Wisconsin, and applicants must be Wisconsin residents; relocation is not allowed. The assignment is listed through June 30, 2027, and is likely to extend. The employer may request two interview rounds.

Requirements

Experience leading and managing multiple agile teams using Scrum or other agile methodologies.
Experience leading Scrum for business intelligence and data warehousing.
Strong technical knowledge and sufficient experience in data management and analytics.
Knowledge of agile and traditional project management principles and practices, with the ability to blend them appropriately for the project and business environment.
Experience managing multiple scrum boards for both project work and operations.
Experience with JIRA or equivalent agile project management tools.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence others and interact with people at all levels.
Strong skills in mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and team building.
Ability to work productively with cross-functional groups and across organizational layers.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Understanding of business needs and ability to establish and maintain customer trust and confidence.
Must be a Wisconsin resident; relocation is not allowed.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple agile teams using Scrum and agile methodologies, including teams working on business intelligence and data warehousing.
Manage multiple scrum boards covering project work and operations, and track team progress and status through JIRA.
Develop teams, hold them accountable for commitments, remove roadblocks, leverage organizational resources to improve capacity, and mentor and develop team members.
Direct and monitor daily work efforts, identify resource needs, conduct quality reviews, and appropriately escalate functional, quality, and timeline issues.
Provide credible leadership to technical teams and objectively evaluate complex project risks, issues, and roadblocks.
Work productively with cross-functional working groups and across organizational layers.
Develop and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Build and maintain customer trust and confidence by understanding business needs.