Senior Scrum Master - Agile Delivery Lead (Top Secret)

Accenture PLC

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 179,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile teams delivering complex technology and digital modernization initiatives for US federal agencies. You will coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, and partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to drive transparency and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in Agile delivery, 5+ years in enterprise Scrum, and a active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master roles, project management, or related leadership positions.
Minimum 5 years facilitating Scrum teams in enterprise environments.
Experience managing complex technology, cloud, digital transformation, or software development initiatives.
Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and DevOps practices.
Active Top Secret Clearance and willingness to work onsite in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, Agile values, and organizational standards.
Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Scrum, Agile frameworks, and Lean principles.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
Identify and remove impediments that impact team productivity and delivery performance.
Manage project planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting activities across multiple initiatives.
Coordinate dependencies among teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Monitor project risks, issues, assumptions, and mitigation strategies.
Support release planning and delivery of business capabilities aligned to organizational objectives.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality, scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs.
Communicate project status, risks, and accomplishments to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Lead Agile adoption and maturity initiatives across teams and programs.
Implement Agile metrics and reporting frameworks to drive data-informed decision-making.
Mentor junior Scrum Masters, Project Managers, and Agile practitioners.
Guide teams through organizational change and transformation initiatives.
Encourage a growth mindset and foster continuous learning.