Agile Scrum Master - 5476023

Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently recognized on FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Diversity Inc's Top 50 Companies For Diversity lists.

As an Accenture Flex employee, you will apply your skills and experience to help drive business transformation for leading organizations and communities. In addition to delivering innovative solutions for Accenture's clients, you will work with a highly skilled, diverse network of people across Accenture businesses who are using the latest emerging technologies to address today's biggest business challenges.

You will receive competitive rewards and access to benefits programs and world-class learning resources. Accenture Flex employees work in their local metro area onsite at the project, significantly reducing and/or eliminating the demands to travel.

THE WORK

As a Scrum Master, you will act as an enabler for the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies.

• Your responsibilities will include coaching and mentoring the Scrum Team(s), removing barriers to successful implementation, and facilitating scrum and agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting progress via appropriate metrics. In addition, you are expected to be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep knowledge in Scrum and Agile Project Management.

• You will act in an advisory role in meetings and be the primary contact (go-to person) for Scrum and Agile Project Management.

• You will also be expected to publish on your area of expertise within and outside of Accenture, present at conferences, and provide solutions to business areas and Accenture-wide problems.

• Furthermore, you will contribute to and be held directly and indirectly responsible for business area decisions, define business area goals, and may be held directly or indirectly responsible for organizational-level decisions.

• Advanced proficiency in Scrum and Agile Project Management is required. Advanced proficiency in Agile Process Coaching, Agile Methods (ADM for Distributed Agile Development), and Agile Scrum Project Management are recommended.

• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Coach and mentor the Scrum Team(s) to ensure effective implementation of Agile methodologies

• Identify and remove barriers to successful implementation of Agile methodologies

• Report progress and metrics to stakeholders

• Continuously improve Agile processes and practices

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Here's What You Need:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile role

• Certified Scrum Master CSM or similar certification

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Scrum Management activities like Scrum principles, practices and values

• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills

• Ability to remove impediments and navigate conflicts

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Agile project management tools such as JIRA is a must

Bonus Points, if:

• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks

• Knowledge of Kanban principles and practices is preferable

• Experience with coaching distributed teams is preferable

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location

California – $44.71 - $54.71/hour

Colorado – $44.71 - $54.71/hour

District of Columbia – $44.71 - $54.71/hour

Maryland – $44.71 - $54.71/hour

New York – $44.71 - $54.71/hour

Washington – $44.71 - $54.71/hour

About Accenture

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