Overview
Role description
Job Title: Data Product Owner / Scrum Master (PO/SM)
Experience
8-12 years of overall IT experience
5+ years as Product Owner and/or Scrum Master in Agile environments
Location
India | Hybrid / Onsite
Role Summary
Experienced Data Product Owner / Scrum Master responsible for driving Agile delivery, managing product backlog, and ensuring alignment between business, data, and technology teams. This role combines product ownership with Scrum facilitation to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership
Own and prioritize product backlog aligned with business goals
Define product vision, roadmap, and release planning
Convert business/data requirements into user stories with acceptance criteria
Ensure backlog readiness and alignment with stakeholder priorities
Scrum Master & Agile Delivery
Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives)
Remove impediments and ensure smooth sprint execution
Track Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, release progress)
Drive Agile best practices and continuous improvement
Stakeholder & Delivery Management
Act as interface between business, product, and development teams
Conduct backlog grooming and requirement discussions
Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and dependencies
Ensure alignment with governance and delivery standards
Data & Platform Focus
Work closely with data teams, architects, and engineers
Ensure data-driven solutions meet business and quality expectations
Support UAT validation and release readiness
Coordinate across cross-functional and distributed teams
Required Skills
Strong Agile/Scrum experience (PO/SM role)
Experience with backlog management and stakeholder coordination
Hands-on exposure to Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Skills
Scrum certifications (CSM / PSM / SAFe)
Experience in enterprise/data platforms
Exposure to large-scale Agile environments
Key Competencies
Ownership & accountability
Stakeholder management
Delivery focus & adaptability
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Skills
scrum master,data product ownership,scrum,agile,product backlog management,sprint planning,stakeholder management, handling data engineering projects