Data Scrum Master

RightShip is the world's biggest third party maritime due diligence organization, providing expertise in global safety, sustainability and social responsibility best practices.
We bring together years of industry expertise with the output from analytics and large data sets to provide our safety and environmental scoring systems, recommendations and consultancy services.
Using leading data and technology, we aim to set new benchmarks in environmental protection. We support global initiatives and action influencing practical and impactful change, enabling "win-win" for business and the environment.
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What we offer
We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organization who are constantly working to ensure ships are safe as possible so that crew and cargo are protected. We are passionate about maritime efficiency, safety and sustainability practices.
We offer generous rewards. Our base salary is competitive, we support employee wellbeing and provide our employees with a Healthy Living Allowance and our annual incentive scheme is awesome. We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way and we are committed to professional development to make sure your career keeps growing while you're working with us.
What makes RightShip a great place to work at:
RightShip is an equal opportunity employer, and we champion diversity. Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization.
Don't meet every single requirement of this role? Still apply Research tells us that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At RightShip we believe that the right hire is someone who makes an addition to our culture, rather than someone who fits in and conforms to our status quo. We want to add team members who not only value RightShip standards and workplace culture, but also bring an aspect of diversity that positively contributes to our work environment. If you are excited about this role, or about our company in general, we would love to hear from you
Position Description
Permanent Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Data Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery for data teams. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient development and delivery of key data products, bridging the gap between senior management and development teams while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Reporting to the Data Program Management Lead, the Data Scrum Master will work closely with Data Engineers, Domain Analysts, and other stakeholders to drive alignment, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Major Responsibilities
Agile Delivery and Facilitation
Support data teams, including data analysts and data engineers, in achieving sprint and data product goals.
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives to maintain alignment and drive continuous improvement.
Promote an MVP mindset, ensuring incremental value delivery rather than waiting for perfection.
Stakeholder and Expectation Management
Collaborate with data product owners to translate business initiatives into actionable backlog items.
Manage expectations, ensuring leadership understands the team's capacity and realistic delivery timelines.
Support the team in navigating uncertainty, enabling them to pivot quickly in dynamic environments.
Ensure alignment between team deliverables and the broader data product and business strategy.
Data-Driven Decision-Making and Continuous Improvement
Leverage data to improve estimation accuracy, predict delivery timelines, and enhance efficiency.
Track and report on key Agile metrics such as sprint velocity and burndown charts to maintain transparency.
Identify and remove blockers, ensuring smooth execution and team productivity.
Team Development and Technical Awareness
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning, while adapting leadership style to build trust and motivation.
Balance speed and quality, considering trade-offs in technical debt, scalability, and reliability.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
Five or more years of experience as a Scrum Master, specifically in data-focused teams such as data engineering, analytics, or data science.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to align teams and facilitate discussions effectively.
Proven ability to facilitate Agile best practices, adapting them to data-driven projects.
Certified Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Master certification.
Experience with cloud-based data environments such as Databricks or Azure.
RightShip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion in our workplace. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
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