Senior Scrum Master - Data (Madison, WI)

• Senior Scrum Master (Enterprise Data)
• Location: Onsite (Madison, WI area)
• Type: Contract to Hire
• Duration: Long-term (conversion expected)
• Overview
• We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to support Agile delivery within a data-focused environment. This role will partner closely with product, engineering, and quality teams to drive consistent delivery of high-value data and software initiatives.
• The work involves supporting data platform and integration efforts, helping teams manage dependencies, improve flow, and deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes in a complex technical environment.
• Responsibilities
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Drive continuous improvement through transparency, inspection, and adaptation
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized backlog and align work to business outcomes
• Support teams in defining clear requirements, acceptance criteria, and definitions of done
• Monitor and improve delivery using Agile metrics such as throughput, cycle time, and work in progress
• Identify and remove impediments impacting delivery and team effectiveness
• Foster strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning
• Project Environment
• Enterprise data initiatives involving data pipelines, integrations, and platform development
• Complex technical ecosystem with multiple dependencies across teams
• Emphasis on data quality, reliability, and scalable delivery patterns
• Teams working with modern data platforms and cloud-based technologies
• Agile delivery model with a strong focus on flow efficiency and predictability
• Required Skills & Experience
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or similar Agile role
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience supporting software development or digital product teams
• Demonstrated experience with Agile metrics and data-driven delivery improvements
• Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without formal authority
• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with Agile tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Preferred Experience
• Experience supporting data engineering, data platform, or integration-focused teams
• Exposure to environments involving data pipelines, ETL processes, or cloud-based data platforms
• Familiarity working alongside teams using tools such as Databricks or similar technologies
• Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master certifications)
• Top Skills
• Scrum and Kanban frameworks
• Agile metrics and reporting
• Cross-functional team collaboration
• Agile coaching and facilitation
• Data platform / data pipeline awareness
• Jira or Azure DevOps

Desired Skills and Experience

• Required Skills & Experience
• * 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or similar Agile role
• * Strong understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
• * Experience supporting software development or digital product teams
• * Demonstrated experience with Agile metrics and data-driven delivery improvements
• * Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without formal authority
• * Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• * Experience working with Agile tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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