Senior Scrum Master & Delivery Lead - Federal Agile
Accenture PLC
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Job summary
Accenture Federal Services in Arlington, VA seeks an experienced Scrum Master to lead a high-performing Agile team supporting government database operations, maintenance, and modernization. You will facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, and collaborate with stakeholders to keep backlogs refined and aligned with roadmaps.
Candidates must have active secret clearance and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent; you will mentor team members, promote Agile values, and ensure quality,
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master leading Agile teams.
- Familiarity with Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
- Expertise in removing blockers and managing risk.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
- Active secret clearance required.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Lead all Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews/Demos).
- Lead cross-functional teams of 5-10 FTEs with diverse skills.
- Collect, calculate, and report progress metrics regularly.
- Lead estimation/LOE activities maintaining sprint goals, quality, flow, and velocity.
- Ensure adherence to standards for code development, automated testing, version control, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps and schedules.
- Coach the team to embrace Agile values and remove blockers.
- Serve as client POC for team requirements and stakeholder communication.
- Work with clients to maintain backlog and refine release plans.
- Support risk management activities and mitigate risks.
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Job description
Accenture Federal Services in Arlington, VA seeks an experienced Scrum Master to lead a high-performing Agile team supporting government database operations, maintenance, and modernization. You will facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, and collaborate with stakeholders to keep backlogs refined and aligned with roadmaps.
Candidates must have active secret clearance and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent; you will mentor team members, promote Agile values, and ensure quality,
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