Scrum Master

$88,600 - $178,600/Yr

Accenture - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Scrum Master at Accenture Federal Services plays a crucial role in facilitating agile practices within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) team, specifically for a PeopleSoft application. This position emphasizes collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement, ensuring that agile methodologies are effectively applied to enhance project delivery and meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Scrum Master on a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) team responsible for a PeopleSoft application.
• Oversee a team of business analysts and developers, conducting all agile ceremonies.
• Communicate frequently with the client team regarding work status and release management.
• Gather requirements and manage risks and dependencies.
• Conduct monthly check-ins with team members and implement suggested improvements.
• Plan and facilitate agile events that provide value and foster engagement.
• Facilitate the creation and refinement of artifacts like Definitions of Ready and Definitions of Done.
• Make work visible using charts, reports, and other information radiators.
• Help teams identify, resolve, and escalate risks and impediments.
• Coach agile teams on effective story definition, prioritization, and estimation practices.
• Charter new teams, fostering clarity around ways of working and agreements.
• Ensure Agile Teams have access to necessary tools, resources, and personnel.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture by facilitating assessments and providing data for improvement goals.
• Design and facilitate agile training across various disciplines and frameworks.
• Work with project leadership to implement and monitor delivery and contract-related metrics.
• Coach personnel on effective Product Management practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation and improvement.

Requirements

• Experience working in a software development environment.
• Experience in an Agile Coaching role supporting technology delivery at scale using various practices.
• Strong grasp of agile frameworks, specifically Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Experience collaborating with Product Owners and Product Managers to develop and refine backlogs and User Stories.
• Strong facilitation skills and client-facing presence, both in-person and remote.
• Experience supporting cross-domain planning in a customer-facing environment.
• Experience using remote facilitation tools to coordinate planning and workshops.
• At least one agile fundamentals certification such as ICP, CSM, or PMI-ACP.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience setting up and configuring ALM tools (e.g., Atlassian Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Active SAFe certifications.
• ICAgile coaching certifications.
• Kanban University certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and location.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities and certifications.
• Diversity and inclusion programs.