Scrum Master - 6140502

Accenture • Morristown, NJ

1d • $47 - $57 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Key Responsibilities: As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for enabling the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies. You will coach and mentor the Scrum Team(s), remove barriers to successful implementation, and maintain a continued focus on the tasks at hand. Your role will involve facilitating scrum and agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while also identifying and reporting progress through appropriate metrics. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively, make team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions. You will also provide solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams. Advanced proficiency in Scrum is required. Advanced proficiency in Agile Methods (ADM for Distributed Agile Development) is recommended. Additionally, advanced proficiency in Agile Project Management and Agile Process Coaching is suggested. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team by encouraging feedback and innovative ideas. Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for Agile practices. Utilize metrics to track team performance and identify areas for improvement. Lead workshops and training sessions to enhance the team's understanding of Agile principles and practices. Encourage collaboration and communication among team members to enhance productivity and morale. Role requires 60% onsite client work (3 days per week) in New Jersey or Plano, TX

Requirements

• 3+ years as Scrum Master experience
• Agile methods
• Assoc. Degree/College Diploma
• Advanced proficiency in Scrum is required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Agile Methods (ADM for Distributed Agile Development) is recommended.
• Advanced proficiency in Agile Project Management and Agile Process Coaching is suggested.
• Kanban method

Responsibilities

• Enabling the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies.
• Coach and mentor the Scrum Team(s), remove barriers to successful implementation, and maintain a continued focus on the tasks at hand.
• Facilitating scrum and agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while also identifying and reporting progress through appropriate metrics.
• Subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively, make team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team by encouraging feedback and innovative ideas.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for Agile practices.
• Utilize metrics to track team performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead workshops and training sessions to enhance the team's understanding of Agile principles and practices.
• Encourage collaboration and communication among team members to enhance productivity and morale.

Benefits

• Accenture Flex offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree