This pivotal role requires a seasoned leader who can seamlessly blend strong technical understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle with exceptional project management and business acumen. Your success is key to DeepLight’s growth.
The Senior Scrum Master drives delivery success by overseeing complex AI and data science projects from inception through deployment. You will lead cross-functional teams (Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and business stakeholders) to ensure high-impact AI solutions are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline, specifically navigating the unique challenges of AI implementation.
Responsibilities in this role include:
**Project Leadership:** Lead and manage multiple concurrent Data, AI, and Mobile Internet Banking projects across the entire lifecycle.
**Methodology Expert:** Establish and implement flexible project management methodologies, effectively combining Agile (Scrum) principles with traditional planning to suit complex AI development needs.
**Risk & Governance:** Proactively identify and mitigate project risks unique to AI (data quality, model performance, ethical considerations, and regulatory compliance).
**Stakeholder Alignment:** Facilitate communication between technical teams and senior business stakeholders, clearly communicating delivery updates and guiding expectations regarding AI capabilities and limitations.
**Financial Control:** Manage large project budgets and resource allocation across teams.
**Process Excellence:** Lead all Scrum ceremonies (planning, retrospectives), maintain comprehensive documentation, and monitor project KPIs for executive-level reporting.
Requirements
We are looking for a certified leader with a proven track record of delivery in the data and AI space.
Essential Capabilities:
**Experience:** Significant demonstrable experience (7+ years) managing complex technology projects, with demonstrable success in delivering enterprise-scale machine learning or data science projects.
**AI/ML Expertise:** Strong functional understanding of the complete AI/ML development lifecycle, from data preparation and model development to deployment and MLOps.
**Methodology:** Proven experience with both Agile (Scrum Master proficiency) and traditional project management methodologies.
**Financial Management:** Demonstrated experience managing budgets exceeding $1M and leading large, cross-functional, and often geographically distributed teams.
**Governance & Ethics:** Solid understanding of data privacy, security requirements, and experience with AI governance frameworks and responsible AI best practices.
**Stakeholder Skills:** Outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to manage complex stakeholder expectations.
**Tools:** Excellent knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps).
Desirable Attributes:
Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications (CSM/PSM).
Master's degree in a relevant technical or business field.
Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.
Benefits
**Benefits & Growth Opportunities:**
· Competitive salary and performance bonuses
· Comprehensive health insurance
· Professional development and certification support
· Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects
· International exposure and travel opportunities
· Flexible working arrangements
· Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company
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