Senior Scrum Master

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Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery for a large-scale Data Platform Modernization initiative. This role will support cross-functional teams responsible for building and modernizing enterprise data solutions leveraging Microsoft Fabric, SAP Datasphere, Power BI and related cloud data technologies.

The ideal candidate possesses strong Agile leadership skills, experience managing data and analytics programs, and the ability to facilitate collaboration among business stakeholders, data engineers, architects, analytics teams, and platform delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams delivering enterprise data platform and geospatial / digital twin capabilities.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement.
• Drive delivery of data platform modernization initiatives involving:
  • Microsoft Fabric
  • SAP Datasphere
  • Data integration
  • Data migration
  • Analytics solutions (such as Awesense TGI)
  • Power BI visualization
  • Partner with Product Owner, business analysts and business stakeholders to prioritize and manage product backlogs.
• Collaborate with architects, data engineers, BI developers, testers and Program manager(s) to ensure successful delivery of business outcomes.
• Track sprint progress, dependencies, risks, issues, and impediments, ensuring timely resolution.
• Act as an Agile coach and promote Agile leading practices and continuous improvement across delivery teams.
• Monitor team velocity, sprint metrics, and release readiness.
• Coordinate activities across multiple teams and vendors in complex enterprise environments.
• Support release planning, organizational change management (training and stakeholder communications).
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and high-performing Agile teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile delivery environments.
• Experience leading projects involving Data & Analytics , Data Science, Data Engineering, or Business Intelligence initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to remove impediments and facilitate collaboration among technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Agile management tools such as Jira , Azure DevOps or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent).
• Experience in large-scale data transformation or modernization programs.
• Understanding of cloud data platforms, data governance, metadata management, and data integration concepts.
• Experience delivering solutions on Microsoft Fabric (OneLake).
• Experience supporting analytics and reporting initiatives using Power BI .
• Familiarity with SAP Datasphere , SAP Analytics Cloud or SAP data ecosystems.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, ETL/ELT, and Data Mesh concepts.
• Experience working within Azure Cloud and Cloud Data Platform environments.
• Exposure to enterprise data governance and master data management initiatives.
• Experience supporting distributed and global teams.

Success Measures

• Consistent sprint delivery and achievement of program milestones.
• Improved team velocity and Agile maturity.
• Effective management of dependencies, risks, and impediments.
• Successful delivery of enterprise data platform modernization capabilities.
• High stakeholder and business partner satisfaction.

Job Description

The Scrum Master ensures that the Scrum team’s primary focus is on delivering value effectively. To achieve this, the team embodies the Agile values and principles, exhibits Agile behaviors and follows the events, artifacts, roles and good practices of Scrum and other frameworks as they are applicable to their situation. They are a Servant Leader, guiding, coaching and teaching team members. They are a liaison between the Scrum team and people or teams outside the Scrum team. With their experience, they are accountable for a Scrum team’s effectiveness, by helping them remove impediments or blockers within the team, other teams, and across the organization.  They support the Product Owner, sharing techniques to define the product goal and better manage the product backlog. Their coaching helps the Product Owner to establish an empirical process for product planning. They are conversant in the purpose and the logic of the product/service, its architecture, and the technologies that the team uses. As a change agent, they are responsible to lead the organization in implementing Scrum through training, coaching, and advising. A primary focus here is helping the organization adopt an empirical approach. They facilitate interactions between stakeholders and the Scrum team to foster openness, respect, and learning. As with any leading role, Scrum Masters are representatives of Capgemini. By nurturing Agile processes and delivery efficiency, they also ensure the discovery of new business opportunities together with the client.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Senior Scrum Master “ A Senior Scrum Master is a Scrum master who can handle more complex delivery circumstances, e.g. during an Agile Transformation. They can handle multiple teams, and exhibit Lean Agile leadership in a scaled environment. They remove team delivery blockers and enhance Agile Mindset and Behaviours. They support teams by introducing them to applicable practices of Scrum and other frameworks like XP, Kanban. They contribute to the growth of the Scrum Master community, mentoring new SMs. They support learning and development by running knowledge sharing sessions.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $130,000 to $155,000

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The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect.  We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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