Scrum Master

Deeplight AI; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 360,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development and certif.支持

International exposure and travel

Job summary

DeepLight AI in Abu Dhabi invites a Senior Scrum Master / AI Project Lead to drive delivery of complex AI and data science solutions for global clients. You will blend deep AI lifecycle knowledge with robust project management to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes across multiple concurrent initiatives.

You will lead cross-functional teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and business stakeholders, establish flexible governance, manage budgets over $1M, and communicate clearly to executives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing complex technology projects, including AI/data science initiatives.
• Experience in banking/financial services preferred.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML lifecycle from data prep to deployment and MLOps.
• Proven ability to manage budgets over $1M and distributed teams.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple AI/Data projects across their full lifecycle.
• Establish and implement flexible project management methodologies combining Agile and traditional planning.
• Identify and mitigate AI-specific risks (data quality, model performance, governance).
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and senior business stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources across teams.
• Lead Scrum ceremonies and maintain documentation and KPI reporting.

Skills

Agile / Scrum Master

AI/ML lifecycle understanding

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Masters degree in related field

PMP/PRINCE2/CSM certifications

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description

DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy renowned for implementing high-impact intelligent enterprise systems, particularly within Financial Services and Banking. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Scrum Master / AI Project Lead to drive the successful delivery of our most complex AI and data science solutions for our global client base.

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 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.

We are looking for a certified leader with a proven track record of delivery in the data and AI space.

Essential Capabilities

• Experience within the banking/financial services industry.


• Significant demonstrable experience (7+ years) managing complex technology projects, with demonstrable success in delivering enterprise-scale machine learning or data science projects.


• Strong functional understanding of the complete AI/ML development lifecycle, from data preparation and model development to deployment and MLOps.


• Proven experience with both Agile (Scrum Master proficiency) and traditional project management methodologies.


• Demonstrated experience managing budgets exceeding $1M and leading large, cross-functional, and often geographically distributed teams.


• Solid understanding of data privacy, security requirements, and experience with AI governance frameworks and responsible AI best practices.


• Outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to manage complex stakeholder expectations.


• 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).


• Masters degree in a relevant technical or business field.


• Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.

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

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our companys success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients.