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# Scrum Master - 6560684

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Morristown, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, JIRA, Databases, Fraud Prevention and Detection, IBM WebSphere MQ, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Microsoft Copilot, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Transact-SQL, UML, GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Atlassian Tools, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_accenturefeed-14855532_en

## About the Role

Note: role requires 3 days per week onsite client work and client mandated time away 5 days per quarter Basic Qualifications: + 7+ years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master, or Business Analyst roles + 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master facilitating Scrum ceremonies for teams of 15+ members + 3+ years of experience with SAFe (working with RTEs, PMO, and Product Owners; PI/quarterly planning) + Strong experience in requirements elicitation, writing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria + Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence; working knowledge of ALM Octane or a similar test management tool + Working knowledge of SQL and data analysis + Experience with Agile metrics (velocity, burndown/burnup, cycle time, lead time) + Experience supporting UAT and collaborating with QA teams + Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills + Bachelor's Degree Preferred Qualifications: + Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or
Certified AI-Empowered SAFe Scrum Master; CSM or PSM also valued + Experience in the financial services or banking domain, especially fraud detection, prevention, or fraud claims + Hands-on experience with generative AI tools (GitHub Copilot with Jira integration, Microsoft Copilot, DevEx Plan) and prompt engineering for Agile artifacts + Experience with process modeling tools and notation (UML, MS Visio) + Technical background in databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server, T-SQL) and familiarity with REST APIs and messaging platforms (Kafka, IBM MQ) + Experience working across 8+ Agile Release Trains in a large-scale SAFe environment + Prior experience as a Business Analyst or software developer Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

## Description

Key Responsibilities: + As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for enabling the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies. + Your day-to-day activities will include coaching and mentoring the Scrum Team or Teams, removing obstacles that hinder 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 are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively, take responsibility for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, contribute to key decisions, and provide solutions to problems within your immediate team and across multiple teams. + Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance team performance and Agile practices. + Facilitate clear communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment on
project goals. + Support the resolution of conflicts and challenges within the team to maintain a productive and positive work environment. + Analyze project metrics and feedback to drive data informed decisions and improve delivery outcomes. + Champion Agile values and principles across the organization to foster a culture of adaptability and innovation.