Scrum Lead (Needs AI)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage two distinct Scrum teams, Data Platform & Analytics.
• Serve as a hands-on Scrum Lead, moving beyond a purely coaching role to actively facilitate and drive team outcomes.
• Advocate for and roll out Agile processes (Scrum, Kanban) with a focus on value and business results, not process for its own sake.
• Apply advanced foundational agility knowledge, including flow metrics, story points, and throughput, to improve team performance.
• Drive change management and secure organizational buy-in for new processes.
• Ensure accountability and ownership of team deliverables, aligning with organizational OKRs.
• Navigate fast-paced environments with shifting priorities, influencing leaders and teams to maintain effective operating rhythms (e.g., ensuring retrospectives and planning are valued).
• Demonstrate a strategic mindset, focusing on optimization and continuous improvement, and an interest in applying automation and AI to processes.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience
• Agile Expertise: Must possess foundational agility certifications and deep knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and elements of large-scale frameworks (e.g., elements of SAFE/Big Room Planning).
• Technical Acumen: Strong preference for candidates with a technical background (e.g., developer who transitioned to Scrum), or a process-oriented individual who is a demonstrable "rock star" with the ability to add value across the organization.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Ability to "read the room," flex approach based on team dynamics, and indirectly influence stakeholders.
• Strong attitude and willingness to learn new technologies and concepts, particularly in the realm of AI and process optimization.
• Experience with Data Platform/Data Engineering concepts
• Experience with reporting and analytical tools like Tableau