Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 18 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
Agile
Continuous Improvement
Communication
JIRA
Artificial Intelligence
Facilitation
Scrum
Reporting
Management
Scrum Master
Project Manager
Technical Program Manager
Agile/Scrum Principles
Job Details
We are seeking a proactive, decisive Scrum Master / Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high-impact AI product from concept to launch. You will act as the operational backbone of the product team driving clarity, discipline, and execution across every sprint.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment, excels at cross-functional communication, and isn t afraid to challenge assumptions and lead teams to success.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full delivery lifecycle for the AI product team: sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
- Administer and optimize Jira: maintain boards, refine tickets, track sprints, and proactively surface blockers.
- Translate product goals into actionable plans, breaking down complex AI concepts into achievable milestones.
- Monitor sprint velocity and quality, leveraging metrics to forecast timelines, identify bottlenecks, and ensure accountability.
- Align engineering, data science, and product ownership to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Facilitate clear communication across all stakeholders, ensuring priorities, dependencies, and progress are transparent.
- Champion Agile best practices and continuous improvement, adapting frameworks to fit AI product realities.
- Keep the team focused and motivated while balancing urgency with sustainable pace.
Qualifications Required
- 3 6 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, or Technical Program Manager.
- Strong Jira expertise (boards, workflows, reporting, sprint analytics).
- Hands-on experience applying Agile/Scrum principles in real-world product teams.
- Exceptional organization, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to manage personalities, priorities, and pressure capable of leading without direct authority.
- Familiarity with technology, particularly application-specific systems.
Preferred:
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
- Experience with technology- or innovation-focused teams (software, AI, analytics).
- Ability to bridge technical and business discussions with clarity and confidence.
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