Data Analytics Project manager /Scrum Master
Location: Irving, TX - 100% onsite Must Have: Both Data based Project manager and Scrum Master experience (Data Analytics) Experience handling random priorities/budget changes. Agile, Jira Confluence Job Description: Job Title: Data Project Manager / Scrum Master Location: Onsite Irving, TX (5 days/week) Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Data Project Manager/Scrum Master who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, while also being able to function as a classic Project Manager. They should be extremely patient, adaptable to sporadic requests, and capable of bringing structure to a team that is not currently following a formal methodology despite claiming Agile practices. Key Responsibilities: Act as a Scrum Master, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint demos. Manage and track project progress through burn-down charts, weekly RAG reports, and sprint velocity metrics. Provide classic project management oversight by tracking project health, budget, and status updates. Handle ad-hoc requests while maintaining project focus, despite shifting priorities and budgets. Utilize JIRA and Confluence to manage workflows, documentation, and sprint planning. Serve as the key point of contact for project tracking, ensuring clear communication across teams. Monitor and report project risks, dependencies, and overall project status. Ensure Agile best practices are implemented while adapting to the organizations existing structure. Required Qualifications: Proven experience as a Scrum Master and/or Project Manager in a Data Analytics environment. Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and methodologies, with the ability to adapt to less-structured environments. Expertise in using JIRA, Confluence, and other project management tools. Ability to manage budget tracking, shifting priorities, and ambiguous project scopes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail. Experience working in organizations with fluctuating priorities and evolving methodologies. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) and/or Project Management (PMP, PMI-ACP). Background in Data Analytics, BI, or Data Engineering projects. Experience managing projects in cloud-based data environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). This role requires someone who can bring order to chaos, handle ambiguity, and work effectively in an environment where priorities shift frequently. If you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding setting, we encourage you to apply. Job Types: Contract, Permanent Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Please provide a brief write about a real time situation in your project where you have brought order to chaos/ handled ambiguity? Experience: Data project management: 8 years (Preferred) Scrum Master: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Irving, TX 75063 (Preferred) Work Location: In person Apply Job!