Scrum Master Specialist

ARE YOU READY to step up and take your technology expertise to the next level? There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to create a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Working in a digitally driven, innovation-led environment where you can help clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on some of the coolest projects you can imagine.

Engineering Management area is an exciting and growing team to be part of! We have highly developed project management and Agile delivery skills that fit nearly all types of client projects, from Business Process Outsourcing to new Application Development. We focus on engineering management, creating repeatable, efficient, scalable, delivery solutions in which we are sourced to support global projects with over 500 clients.

Responsibilities:
As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for enabling the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies, with strong Banking/Payments domain knowledge. Your day-to-day activities will include coaching and mentoring the Scrum Team, removing obstacles to ensure smooth progress, and facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. You will also identify and report progress through appropriate metrics.

You will collaborate with and guide the team to perform effectively, engage with multiple stakeholders, contribute to key decisions, and provide solutions to problems within your team and across cross-functional groups.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives

• Remove impediments and manage risks and dependencies to ensure steady delivery and quality

• Track and communicate sprint progress, team velocity, and key performance metrics

• Drive continuous improvement by implementing Agile best practices across teams

• Foster strong collaboration and alignment across teams and stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or a related discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments

• Expert proficiency in Banking Payments Applications is required
• Strong expertise in Agile Scrum delivery, methodologies, and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience working in complex, cross-functional delivery environments
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile certifications such as CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent
• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe or similar)
• Proficiency in Agile Scrum Development
• Advanced proficiency in Agile Methodology
• Experience analyzing team performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and stakeholder management capabilities; ability to influence without direct authority
• Ability to drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices across teams
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills to ensure alignment and transparency
• Ability to manage risks and dependencies to maintain delivery quality and progress
• Champion Agile principles and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and adaptability