Scrum Master
Accenture in India
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Scrum Master at Accenture in India
As a Scrum Master at Accenture in India, you will play a pivotal role in enabling the effective functioning of a software development team leveraging Agile methodologies. This position requires a seasoned professional who can seamlessly integrate coaching, facilitation, and leadership to drive project success and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Project Role Description
Acts as an enabler for the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies. Coaches and mentors the Scrum Team(s), removing barriers to successful implementation and enabling a continued focus on the task at hand. Facilitates scrum and agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Identifies and reports progress via appropriate metrics.
Summary
As a Scrum Master, you will act as an enabler for the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies. Your typical day will involve coaching and mentoring the Scrum Team, facilitating various Agile ceremonies, and ensuring that the team remains focused on their tasks. You will work closely with team members to identify and remove any barriers that may hinder their progress, while also tracking and reporting on the team's performance through appropriate metrics. Your role is crucial in fostering a collaborative environment that promotes continuous improvement and high-quality deliverables.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Expected to be an SME (Subject Matter Expert).
- Collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by promoting Agile best practices and methodologies.
Professional & Technical Skills
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Scrum, Avanade Scrum Project Management.
- Good To Have Skills: Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira or Trello.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks.
- Ability to coach teams in Agile practices and principles.
- Experience in conflict resolution and team dynamics.
Additional Information
- The candidate should have minimum 9 to 10 years of experience in Scrum.
- This position is based at our Pune office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.
Key skills/competency
- Scrum
- Agile Methodologies
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Team Facilitation
- Conflict Resolution
- Metrics Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Stakeholder Communication
- Sprint Planning
- Retrospectives
- Avanade Scrum Project Management
How to Get Hired at Accenture in India
- Research Accenture's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Scrum Master roles: Highlight experience in Agile coaching, facilitation, and project management using keywords like "Scrum," "Agile," "SAFe," "Jira," and "team leadership."
- Demonstrate Scrum expertise: Showcase your in-depth knowledge of Scrum principles, ceremonies, and artifacts, specifically mentioning Avanade Scrum Project Management.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss situations where you've coached teams, resolved conflicts, or driven continuous improvement in an Agile environment at Accenture.
- Network within Accenture: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn to gain insights and potentially secure a referral for this Scrum Master position.
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