Program Manager/Scrum Master - R01556387
Richmond, Virginia, United States
AI & Data Engineering – AI & Data Engineering : Data Engineering /
Employee /
Hybrid
About Brillio:
Brillio is one of the fastest growing digital technology service providers and a partner of choice for many Fortune 1000 companies seeking to turn disruption into a competitive advantage through innovative digital adoption. Brillio, renowned for its world-class professionals, referred to as "Brillians", distinguishes itself through their capacity to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge digital and design thinking skills with an unwavering dedication to client satisfaction.
Brillio takes pride in its status as an employer of choice, consistently attracting the most exceptional and talented individuals due to its unwavering emphasis on contemporary, groundbreaking technologies, and exclusive digital projects. Brillio's relentless commitment to providing an exceptional experience to its Brillians and nurturing their full potential consistently garners them the Great Place to Work® certification year after year.
Scrum Master
Primary Skills
- Scrum Framework (Model, Events, Roles, Artifacts), BDD, Jira / Rally / Digital.ai Agility / Agile DevOps (ADO) Boards, XP Framework
- Program Management
Specialization
- Scrum: Scrum Master
Job requirements
- Job Title: Scrum Master / Program Lead
- Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Hybrid model)
- Job Summary:
- We are looking for a seasoned Scrum Master / Program Leader to drive the successful delivery of a high-impact Data Engineering and Business Intelligence (BI) initiative. The ideal candidate is an expert in Agile practices, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, data-centric environments. As a servant leader, you will champion Agile values, optimize team performance, and ensure the on-time delivery of scalable, high-quality data solutions that empower business decision-making.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Agile Leadership & Team Facilitation:
- Lead 1–2 cross-functional Agile teams delivering advanced data engineering and BI solutions.
- Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Actively identify, resolve, and escalate impediments to maintain team momentum.
- Coach and mentor team members in Agile/Scrum principles to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
- Use Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.) to forecast progress, inform planning, and drive accountability.
- Program & Delivery Management:
- Partner with Product Owners, Data Engineers, BI Developers, and Business Stakeholders to define and prioritize program goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Align execution with strategic business objectives, data architecture, and technical capabilities.
- Oversee project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and milestone tracking.
- Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery in compliance with enterprise data governance and security standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Serve as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating vision into execution.
- Provide clear, concise updates to leadership on progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, team environment that encourages innovation and accountability.
- Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in Agile project management, including leading Scrum teams in data or analytics-focused programs.
- Deep understanding of modern data ecosystems, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, SQL).
- Exceptional facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and servant leadership skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical mindset with an eye for detail and continuous improvement.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, or equivalent); additional certifications in Agile/SAFe are a plus.
- Proficiency with Agile project tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Experience working in regulated environments or handling sensitive data/privacy requirements.
- Exposure to scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) preferred.
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