Chicago, IL, 60684, USA
15 hours ago
Project Manager & Scrum Master - Data Analytics & AI
**Job Title** Project Manager & Scrum Master - Data Analytics & AI **Job Description Summary** We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager and Scrum Master to lead our data analytics or AI projects and delivery of data products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and agile methodologies, with a focus on delivering data-driven solutions. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage cross-functional teams and ensure the successful delivery of analytics products. Project management and delivery coordination will be required across a defined Development and Support Lifecycle: Ideation – Evaluation – Prototype – POC – Pilot – MVP – Scale – Product Support. **Job Description** **Key** **Responsibilities** **:** **Project** **Management** + Accountable for end-to-end delivery of assigned projects to agreed schedule, scope and budget. + Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support organizational objectives in collaboration with project team and stakeholders. + Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. + Facilitate regular status meetings and ongoing project planning activities regarding schedule development, resource allocation, issue prioritization, risk management, and communication / change planning. + Monitor and track project progress, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. + Remove barriers to success in a proactive and collaborative manner. + Identify, track, and communicate risks and response recommendations. + Lead timely resolution of key issues, decisions, escalations, and risks (implementing mitigation plans as needed). + Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and support. + Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate project reports including progress and health updates, RAID items, budget, etc. + Adhere to Project Management Office (PMO) guidelines, standard tools/templates, and reporting methodologies. + Ensure that the project is smoothly handed over to the business and Operational Support following a formal gate review process with project closure activities and lessons learned. **Scrum** **Master** + Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. + Coach and mentor team members on agile best practices and principles. + Remove impediments and ensure the team is focused on sprint goals. + Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. + Track and report on team performance metrics and progress. **Product** **Management** + Partner with TDS Product Teams on the definition and delivery of new Digital Products, Data & AI Products or Services. + Partner with Senior Business and TDS leads to identify viable use cases and potential ROI for documenting Business Cases. + Support development of product roadmaps, resource planning, and release cadence within, adhering to Agile Framework. + Manage full lifecycle Reporting and Governance for Digital, Data and Analytics Products and Projects **Data Analytics and AI** **Focus** + Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver high-quality analytics products. + Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security throughout the project lifecycle. + Help drive the adoption of data analytics tools and technologies. + Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data analytics. + Understanding of and experience implementing Emerging Technologies **Qualifications** **:** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. + Proven experience as a Project Manager and Scrum Master, in data analytics or related domains. + Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management frameworks (PMI, PRINCE2). + Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. + Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet’s, JIRA, Trello, MS Project). + Familiarity with data analytics tools / technologies (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI). + Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure. + Experience managing stakeholder expectations at all levels of the organization **Preferred** **Qualifications** **:** + Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). + Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure - preferred, AWS, Google Cloud). + Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards. **Benefits** **:** + Competitive salary and performance bonuses. + Health, dental, and vision insurance. + Professional development opportunities. + Flexible working hours and remote work options. + Collaborative and innovative work environment. Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $123,250.00 - $145,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at **1-888-365-5406** or email **HRServices@cushwake.com** . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
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