Scrum Master

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Company: Accenture
Location: New York, NY 10011 (Chelsea area)

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Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of 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 DiversityInc’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.


Your Role

The Scrum Master will manage scrum teams onshore/offshore model, efficient in leading daily scrum calls, release/sprint planning, user story backlog, interact with business stakeholders on requirements, manage project execution using Agile tools (ServiceNow, JIRA, Rally), preferably utility industry experience in customer operations.

The Scrum Master will act as an enabler for the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile Methodology. Is also a custodian for the Agile process and ensures all scrum processes are used as intended. Protects the team, removes barriers to successful implementation, and keeps them focused on the task at hand. Helps the Product Owner maximize productivity. Maintain the backlog and release plans, publish reports to ensure the product owner is updated about the team’s progress.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2+ years of Scrum master experience in managing projects in an Agile environment (Agile Project Management)
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Agile Process Coach
  • Minimum of 2+ years experience coordinating with various teams and products owners.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Scrum Master Certifications
  • Experience working on a Systems Team (SAFE)

Professional Skill Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Be able to drive/display ownership/proactive behavior

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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