Scrum Master - 6519351

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for enabling the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies.
• Your day to day activities will include coaching and mentoring the Scrum Team or Teams, removing obstacles that hinder progress, and facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• You will also identify and report progress through appropriate metrics.
• You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively, take responsibility for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, contribute to key decisions, and provide solutions to problems within your immediate team and across multiple teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices within the Agile framework to enhance team productivity and delivery quality.
• Support the development and growth of team members by sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals and timely resolution of dependencies or risks.
• Analyze team performance metrics to provide actionable insights and promote transparency across projects.
• Champion Agile principles and values across the organization to encourage a culture of adaptability and innovation.
• We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery teams and drive successful outcomes.
• Note: role requires onsite client work 4 days per week in Jersey City, NJ or Pennington, NJ
• Basic Qualifications:
• Min 5 Years of IT Work experience
• Expert proficiency in Agile Scrum Project Management
• Scrum Master or Agile delivery experience
• Associates degree
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced proficiency in Agile Project Delivery
• Advanced proficiency in Scrum Methodology and Jira Operations
• 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 as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/30/2026.
• 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. See more information on our benefits here:
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