Accenture—Scrum Master

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Description: Project Role : Scrum Master 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. Must have skills : ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM) Good to have skills : NA Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Scrum Master, your day revolves around fostering a collaborative and efficient environment for the software development team. You guide the team through Agile practices, ensuring smooth communication and coordination among members. Your role involves facilitating key Agile ceremonies, addressing any obstacles that may hinder progress, and maintaining a steady focus on project goals. You actively monitor the team's progress and provide insights to help drive continuous improvement, all while supporting a culture of transparency and accountability within the team. Roles & Responsibilities: - Expected to perform independently and become an SME. - Required active participation/contribution in team discussions. - Contribute in providing solutions to work related problems. - Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective team collaboration. - Identify and remove impediments that obstruct the team s progress to maintain a steady workflow. - Support the team in maintaining focus on sprint goals and deliverables by promoting Agile values and principles. - Assist in tracking and reporting project progress through relevant metrics to stakeholders. - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to foster their growth and understanding of Agile methodologies. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM). - Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and Scrum practices. - Experience in facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing team dynamics. - Ability to identify and resolve impediments to ensure continuous delivery. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration. - Capability to track and report project metrics effectively. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM). - This position is based at our Pune office. - A 15 years full time education is required. 15 years full time education About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.