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Accenture

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree, 8+ years as a Scrum Master in complex environments, SAFe experience, Agile tool knowledge (e.g., JIRA), and preferably Agile certifications.
  • You will facilitate Scrum meetings, track progress, coach teams in Agile, manage backlog, enhance communication, resolve conflicts, remove impediments, and empower self-organization.

Requirements

  • Basic Qualifications:
  • University Degree or equivalent experience
  • Understanding and appreciation of Agile mindset, values and principles
  • 8+ years of experience as scrum master while facilitating teams in complex environments comprising of multiple stakeholders
  • Previous experience of facilitating scaled agile delivery using frameworks like SAFe®
  • Experience with Agile delivery management tools like JIRA, Confluence, Planview, etc.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Agile Scrum Master certifications like SAFe, iCAgile, CSM, PMI-ACP, etc

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos, and other Scrum-related meetings
  • Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress, risks, and changes, including burndown charts
  • Coach and enable the development teams in practicing the Agile principles
  • Assist with planning and grooming the backlog in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and sharing information
  • Assist with prioritization and resolution of defects/bugs
  • Identify and remove team impediments, prevent distractions
  • Facilitate team discussion and conflict resolution
  • Empower the team to self-organize
  • Shield the team from interruptions during the sprint
  • Resolve obstacles that affect the team

FAQs

What is the role of a Scrum Master at Accenture?

The Scrum Master serves as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams, facilitating various Scrum-related meetings and helping to improve team communication and performance in an agile environment.

What are the key responsibilities of a Scrum Master in this position?

The key responsibilities include facilitating daily stand-up meetings, tracking team velocity and progress, coaching development teams on Agile principles, assisting with backlog grooming, resolving team impediments, and empowering the team to self-organize.

What qualifications are required for the Scrum Master role?

Required qualifications include a university degree or equivalent experience, an understanding of the Agile mindset, 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, experience with frameworks like SAFe®, and familiarity with Agile delivery management tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Is certification important for this role?

Yes, Agile Scrum Master certifications such as SAFe, iCAgile, CSM, or PMI-ACP are preferred qualifications for this position.

What kind of projects will the Scrum Master be involved in?

The Scrum Master will be involved in a variety of projects ranging from Business Process Outsourcing to new Application Development, supporting global projects for over 500 clients.

How does Accenture support team collaboration?

Accenture encourages collaboration through daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Scrum-related ceremonies, ensuring that all team members can communicate effectively.

What does Accenture value in a Scrum Master candidate?

Accenture values candidates who have a strong understanding of Agile principles, the ability to facilitate complex environments with multiple stakeholders, and a knack for resolving conflicts and removing obstacles for their teams.

Are there opportunities for professional growth as a Scrum Master at Accenture?

Yes, Accenture offers opportunities for professional growth through engaging, innovative projects and by supporting continuous learning and certification in Agile methodologies.

How does the Scrum Master handle impediments faced by the team?

The Scrum Master identifies and removes impediments, shields the team from distractions during sprints, and resolves obstacles that may hinder the team's progress.

Is team empowerment part of the Scrum Master’s responsibilities?

Yes, empowering the team to self-organize and fostering a collaborative team culture are important responsibilities of the Scrum Master.

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Accenture

Technology
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10,001+
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations Services, and Accenture Song—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities.

Culture & Values

  • Client Value Creation

    Enabling clients to become high-performance businesses and creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value.

  • One Global Network

    Leveraging the power of global insight, relationships, collaboration and learning to deliver exceptional service to clients wherever they do business

  • Respect for the Individual

    Valuing diversity and unique contributions, fostering a trusting, open and inclusive environment and treating each person in a manner that reflects Accenture’s values.

  • Best People

    Attracting, developing and retaining the best talent for our business, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.

  • Integrity

    Being ethically unyielding and honest and inspiring trust by saying what we mean, matching our behaviors to our words and taking responsibility for our actions.

  • Stewardship

    Fulfilling our obligation of building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations, protecting the Accenture brand, meeting our commitments to stakeholders, acting with an owner mentality, developing our people and helping improve communities and the global environment.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage

    Employees have a choice of national plans (PPO, EPO, HDHP) covering a wide range of medical services and prescription drugs.

  • Parental leave

    16 weeks paid maternity leave for birth parents. 8 weeks paid time off for other parents

  • Flexible work arrangements

    Flexible work arrangements help employees achieve work/life balance while also meeting Accenture’s business needs.

  • Paid time off

    PTO encompasses traditional vacation time along with paid sick leave; days vary based on level and tenure from 17 to 27 per year.

  • Holidays

    We provide 8 paid standard holidays and 2 culture days (for any days you choose), in addition to the PTO program.

  • Life Insurance

    Accenture provides you with a basic level of coverage and you can purchase more coverage for yourself and your family.