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The Scrum Master role at Accenture India is pivotal in enabling Agile practices within the software development teams:

Job Description

  • Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Conducting sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure the team follows Agile processes effectively.
  • Coach and Mentor: Guiding the team on Agile principles, promoting continuous improvement, and fostering self-organization and cross-functionality.
  • Remove Impediments: Identifying and resolving obstacles that hinder the team's progress.
  • Backlog Management: Collaborating with the Product Owner to maintain the product backlog and release plans.
  • Metrics and Reporting: Tracking and reporting team progress using appropriate metrics to identify areas for improvement and celebrate successes.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multiple teams to provide solutions and contribute to key decisions.
  • Manage and facilitate team decisions.
  • Foster effective communication and collaboration within the team.
  • Remove barriers to successful project implementation.
  • Ensure the team adheres to Agile processes and ceremonies.
  • Mentor junior professionals in Agile methodologies (where applicable).

Skills

  • Must Have: Proficiency in Agile Project Management.
  • Good To Have: Experience in Agile Process Coaching, Scrum Framework, Agile tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana.

Qualifications

  • Educational Qualification: A minimum of 15 years of full-time education is required, though specifics can vary. Some roles might require a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics or related streams and Agile Project Management education.
  • Experience: At least 7.5 years of experience in Agile Project Management is preferred.

Professional & Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with Agile project management tools.
  • Problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Additional Information

  • Certifications: Agile certifications like Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or PMI-ACP are highly valued.
  • Location: The role is available in various cities across India, including Bengaluru.