Onsite_ Locals _Scrum Master -Program Manager_Minneapolis, MN

Themesoft Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

The Themesoft Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Scrum Master / Program Manager for AI initiatives on a 6-12+ month onsite contract. You will lead discovery, governance and delivery for enterprise AI projects while guiding cross‑functional teams in agile practices.

Responsibilities include facilitating all Scrum ceremonies, coordinating onsite-offshore delivery, aligning stakeholders, and tracking outcomes. Familiarity with Jira, SAFe and AI concepts is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Scrum Master experience with at least 2 years managing enterprise programs or portfolios.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
• Strong experience in Jira and Agile planning/reporting tools.
• Experience in Banking, Wealth Management, Financial Services or Insurance domains.
• Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Experience leading distributed onsite-offshore teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban and scaled Agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Backlog Refinement and Retrospectives.
• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams and ensure delivery excellence.
• Drive discovery, planning, roadmap creation and execution for AI initiatives.
• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Engineering Leads, Data Scientists, UX teams and business stakeholders to define priorities.
• Track dependencies, risks, issues and impediments across teams and vendors.
• Manage program level reporting, governance, status updates, metrics and executive communication.
• Coach teams on Agile maturity, continuous improvement and self-organization.
• Ensure timely delivery of discovery artifacts, user stories, solution designs and business outcomes.
• Lead PI planning, release planning and roadmap reviews using Jira and roadmap tools.
• Coordinate onsite-offshore teams and multi-vendor delivery models.

Skills

Automation

Agile

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Kanban

Job description

Job Id : OOJ - 27220

Posted Date : 09/22/2026

Experience : -

Job Type : Contractual

Location : MINNEAPOLIS

Overview

Location: - onsite - Minneapolis, MN

Duration: 6-12+ months

EmploymentType: Contract

Scrum Master / Program Manager – AI Initiatives Role Summary

Lead enterprise AI and digital transformation initiatives while serving as Scrum Master for cross-functional teams. Drive discovery, delivery, governance, stakeholder alignment, and AI adoption across business and technology organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Backlog Refinement and Retrospectives.
• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams and ensure adherence to Agile principles and delivery excellence.
• Drive discovery, planning, roadmap creation and execution for AI-enabled business initiatives.
• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Engineering Leads, Data Scientists, UX teams and business stakeholders to define priorities.
• Track dependencies, risks, issues and impediments across teams and vendors.
• Manage program level reporting, governance, status updates, metrics and executive communication.
• Coach teams on Agile maturity, continuous improvement and self-organization.
• Ensure timely delivery of discovery artifacts, user stories, solution designs and business outcomes.
• Lead PI planning, release planning and roadmap reviews using Jira and roadmap tools.
• Coordinate onsite-offshore teams and multi-vendor delivery models.

AI & Innovation Responsibilities (Preferred)

• Identify opportunities to leverage Generative AI, Machine Learning and Intelligent Automation within financial services processes.
• Coordinate AI proof-of-concepts, pilots and production deployments.
• Work with AI Engineering and Enterprise AI Council to translate business problems into AI use cases.
• Facilitate AI backlog prioritization using business value, risk and feasibility criteria.
• Support responsible AI practices including governance, model risk awareness, explainability and compliance considerations.
• Track AI adoption KPIs, business value realization and operational impact.
• Help establish AI operating models, delivery frameworks and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Scrum Master experience with at least 2 years managing enterprise programs or portfolios.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
• Strong experience in Jira and Agile planning/reporting tools.
• Experience working in Banking, Wealth Management, Financial Services or Insurance domains.
• Experience leading discovery and requirements definition activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience managing distributed onsite-offshore teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban and scaled Agile delivery models.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AI, Data Analytics, Machine Learning or Generative AI initiatives.
• Exposure to Azure AI, OpenAI, Copilot, cloud data platforms or MLOps environments.
• Knowledge of model lifecycle management and AI governance frameworks.
• Experience managing business cases, benefits tracking and executive presentations.
• SAFe certification, PMP or Program Management certification is a plus.

Screening Criteria

• Examples of AI/GenAI projects led or coordinated.
• Experience resolving complex cross-team delivery dependencies.
• Ability to communicate with senior business leaders and technical teams.
• Metrics-driven approach to Agile delivery and continuous improvement.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

[Themesoft Inc] is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Skills

AUTOMATION,AGILE,MACHINE LEARNING,DATA ANALYTICS,STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT, KANBAN