Scrum Master/Data Analyst

PlanIT Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC seeks a Scrum Master with a strong data analytics background to turn large project data into actionable insights that accelerate delivery and improve quality.

Responsibilities include designing, configuring, and maintaining Jira Structures to surface real-time metrics; building Excel reports using pivot tables for resource utilization and risk; analyzing Jira/IMS data for concise status reports and forecasts; and developing automated monitoring to flag schedule slippage and

Qualifications

• Experience coaching Scrum teams and leading ceremonies.
• Strong data analytics background with metrics from Jira/IMS.
• Ability to design and automate Excel-based reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Jira Structures for realtime metrics.
• Build and automate Excel reports with pivot tables for utilization and risk.
• Analyze Jira/IMS data for status reports, forecasts and exec summaries.
• Develop automated monitoring to flag slippage, constraints, and quality issues.
• Lead daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Liaise between Scrum team and project management; streamline Scrum/reporting processes.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Jira

Data analysis

Leadership

MS Excel

Excel (Intermediate)

Data analysis

Tools

Jira Structures

Pivot Tables (Excel)

Job description

Job DescriptionA Scrum Master with a strong dataanalytics background will prioritize turning large volumes of project data into clear, actionable insights that accelerate delivery and improve quality. Core responsibilities include designing, configuring, and maintaining Jira Structures to surface realtime performance metrics; building and automating sophisticated Excel reports using visuals such as pivot tables for resource utilization, risk registers, and variance analysis; analyzing extensive Jira and IMS data to produce concise, datarich status reports, forecasts, and executive summaries that translate technical metrics into strategic business recommendations; and developing automated monitoring mechanisms, to flag schedule slippage, resource constraints, and quality deviations for timely intervention. In addition, the role involves leading daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives while coaching the team on Scrum principles; acting as the primary liaison between the Scrum team and project management; and continuously identifying opportunities to streamline Scrum and reporting processes using analytics, thereby increasing productivity and transparency.

Job DescriptionA Scrum Master with a strong dataanalytics background will prioritize turning large volumes of project data into clear, actionable insights that accelerate delivery and improve quality. Core responsibilities include designing, configuring, and maintaining Jira Structures to surface realtime performance metrics; building and automating sophisticated Excel reports using visuals such as pivot tables for resource utilization, risk registers, and variance analysis; analyzing extensive Jira and IMS data to produce concise, datarich status reports, forecasts, and executive summaries that translate technical metrics into strategic business recommendations; and developing automated monitoring mechanisms, to flag schedule slippage, resource constraints, and quality deviations for timely intervention. In addition, the role involves leading daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives while coaching the team on Scrum principles; acting as the primary liaison between the Scrum team and project management; and continuously identifying opportunities to streamline Scrum and reporting processes using analytics, thereby increasing productivity and transparency.

The need is for someone with a Data Analysis background that can work as a scrum master.

Areas of Expertise

• Agile/Scrum Yes 4 1 - 2 Years
• Jira Yes 5 1 - 2 Years
• Analyzing and synthesizing qualitative data Yes 7 1 - 2 Years
• Strong Leadership Skills Yes 6 1 - 2 Years
• MS Excel Yes 1 4 - 6 Years
• MS Excel Intermediate Yes 2 4 - 6 Years
• Data Analysis Yes 3 2 - 4 Years