Program Manager II, Data Science & Machine Learning

Key ResponsibilitiesScrum & Agile Facilitation (DS/ML Operations)Facilitate Core Ceremonies: Lead sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives tailored to non-linear Data Science & ML workflows.Unblock Technical Teams: Proactively identify, track, and clear technical and operational roadblocks for data scientists and ML engineers.Program & Delivery ExecutionDependency & Milestone Tracking: Track internal technical deliverables and cross-functional dependencies across data pipelines, model builds, and engineering integrations.Execution Transparency: Maintain accurate, up-to-date execution status in Jira/Confluence to provide clear visibility into sprint velocity, risks, technical blockers, and completion timelines.Required QualificationsExperience: 5+ years of combined experience as a Program Manager and Scrum Master.Agile Expertise: Proven track record of applying Agile practices to data-driven software development environments.Tooling Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Jira, Confluence, or equivalent project management tools configured for data workflows.Execution Focus: Strong ability to keep technical teams focused on high-priority deliverables and maintain momentum across complex engineering dependencies.PMP or Agile certification preferredPay Rate Range: $60-78/hr depending on experience