Scrum Master

Accenture in India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India seeks a Scrum Master to enable effective software development teams using Agile methods. You will coach the Scrum Team, facilitate sprint ceremonies, and remove blockers to keep the team focused on delivering value.

You will work with multiple teams, report progress via metrics, and ensure alignment with project goals. 12+ years of Scrum experience and 15 years of full-time education are required, with the Pune office as the base.

Qualifications

• Must have proficiency in Scrum.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is desirable.
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities for Scrum Team(s).
• Experience using project management tools to track progress and performance.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for Scrum and Agile practices.
• Collaborate with team to perform and deliver increments.
• Own team decisions and drive Agile ceremonies.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute to key decisions.
• Provide solutions applicable across teams.
• Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders.
• Support team in improvements and best practices.

Skills

Scrum

Agile methodologies

Coaching

Stakeholders

Education

15 years full time education

Job description

Project Role

Scrum Master

Project Role Description

Acts as an enabler for the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies. Coaches and mentors the Scrum Team(s), removing barriers to successful implementation and enabling a continued focus on the task at hand. Facilitates scrum and agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Identifies and reports progress via appropriate metrics.

Must have skills

Scrum

Good to have skills

NA

Minimum 12 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification

15 years full time education

Summary

As a Scrum Master, you will act as an enabler for the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies. Your typical day will involve coaching and mentoring the Scrum Team, facilitating various Agile ceremonies, and ensuring that the team remains focused on their tasks. You will work closely with team members to identify and remove any barriers that may hinder their progress, while also tracking and reporting on the team's performance through appropriate metrics. Your role will be pivotal in fostering a collaborative and productive environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Expected to be an SME.
• Collaborate and manage the team to perform.
• Responsible for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
• Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Support the team in identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Scrum.
• Good To Have Skills: Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of team dynamics and conflict resolution.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members effectively.
• Experience in using project management tools to track progress and performance.

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in Scrum.
• This position is based at our Pune office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.