Beacon Technologies is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Scrum Master (Data Science) for our client partner. This position is located in Madison, Wisconsin, a hybrid schedule with at least 2-3 days/week onsite. Position will be contract-to-hire role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Scrum Master and/or Project Manager for the Data Science and Engineering projects (Experience with Customer Lifetime Value is a plus), facilitating agile ceremonies and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, business analysts, testers, and business stakeholders to align project goals and execution.
• Manage Jira boards, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Track progress, remove blockers, and ensure clear communication across technical and business teams.
• Translate high-level data science concepts into actionable project plans and stakeholder updates.
• Support cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment with marketing and customer strategy teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of experience in project management and/or agile delivery.
• Strong understanding of Scrum methodology and hands-on experience with Jira.
• Familiarity with data science workflows, including modeling, experimentation, and deployment.
• Ability to understand and communicate high-level concepts in AI/ML, without needing deep technical expertise.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in insurance, marketing analytics, or customer segmentation projects.
• Manager with technical experience is a must.
• Exposure to AI/ML, predictive modeling is a plus.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) or PMP certification.
• Team Composition: 4 Data Scientists, 2 Data Engineers, 1 Business Analyst, 1 Tester.

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.