Scrum Master 6468417

Accenture; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Flex in New York is seeking a Scrum Master to enable efficient Agile delivery for software teams. You will coach teams, remove impediments, and lead ceremonies across multiple squads, with 3–4 onsite days per week in Jersey City, NJ. The role requires extensive JIRA experience and a strong Agile mindset.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate and access to Accenture benefits, with onsite work and opportunities to collaborate across diverse teams leveraging leading technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as Scrum Master.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Atlassian JIRA.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience using Agile methodologies.
• Associates Degree

Responsibilities

• Enable the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies.
• Coach and mentor the Scrum Team, remove obstacles, and report progress with metrics.
• Facilitate scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Take ownership of Agile delivery processes to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Guide less experienced colleagues and share Agile best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align project objectives and improve delivery quality.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master

Coaching

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Hybrid - New York, New York, United States

Sep 1, 2026

$75 - $85/hour

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.

Job Description:

THE WORK

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 to successful implementation, and maintaining a strong focus on project goals. You will facilitate scrum and agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while identifying and reporting 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.

Take ownership of specific areas within the Agile delivery process to ensure smooth and timely completion of tasks.

Support and guide less experienced colleagues by sharing knowledge and best practices related to Agile and Scrum frameworks.

Contribute expert insights to improve team workflows and enhance overall project delivery quality.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Analyze recurring challenges and propose innovative solutions to optimize team performance

Role requires 3-4 days/week onsite in Jersey City, NJ

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Minimum of 9 years of work experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience as Scrum Master

Minimum of 6 years of experience in Atlassian JIRA

Minimum of 6 years of experience using Agile methodologies

Associates Degree

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

Experience in Atlassian Confluence

Banking Finance Domain Knowledge

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 09/07/2026.

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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California $75.00 to $85.00

Cleveland $75.00 to $85.00
Colorado $75.00 to $85.00

District of Columbia $75.00 to $85.00
Illinois $75.00 to $85.00

Maine $75.00 to $85.00
Maryland $75.00 to $85.00

Massachusetts $75.00 to $85.00
Minnesota $75.00 to $85.00

New York $75.00 to $85.00

New Jersey $75.00 to $85.00

Virginia $75.00 to $85.00
Washington $75.00 to $85.00

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