Job Description:
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to work within an Agile environment and play a pivotal role in leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions for the Customer's Development, Security, and Operations (DSO) and Cloud Services initiatives. The role demands a blend of leadership, project management, Agile expertise, and a strong understanding of cloud and DevSecOps environments.
The work you'll do:
Scrum Leadership and Facilitation:
- Serve as a Scrum Master for cross-functional Agile teams.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration across team members, stakeholders, and other teams.
Project Delivery Management:
- Drive the successful execution of Agile projects, ensuring on-time delivery of project goals aligned with JARVIS SOW requirements.
- Collaborate with the Customer, product owners, and stakeholders to prioritize and manage backlogs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitor project progress, remove impediments, and proactively address risks and challenges.
Agile Process Improvement:
- Promote Agile best practices, principles, and values to foster an Agile mindset within the organization.
- Continuously improving team performance and delivery velocity by identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to team members to enhance Agile maturity.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Customer and other stakeholders regarding Agile project progress and updates.
- Communicate project status, risks, and impediments effectively to leadership and stakeholders.
- Facilitate discussions to align stakeholder expectations and ensure transparency in the development process.
Collaboration in a Multi-Cloud and DevOps Environment:
- Support Agile development in multi-cloud and DevSecOps environments, ensuring adherence to the Customer's development standards and security protocols.
- Collaborate with developers, DevSecOps engineers, and other technical staff on the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, cloud solutions, and security processes.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate best practices in cloud services, automation, and system optimizations.
Metrics and Reporting:
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including sprint velocity, delivery timelines, and quality metrics.
- Enable data-driven decision-making for the teams and stakeholders by providing actionable insights through dashboards and reports.
Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure all work aligns with the Customer's security, compliance, and accreditation requirements.
- Support the development and submission of deliverables, including project plans, after-action reports, and accreditation documentation.
Here's what you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in Agile methodologies, including at least 5 years as a dedicated Scrum Master.
- Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex IT projects.
- Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
Bonus points if you have:
- Technical foundation as a former developer, cloud engineer, or systems administrator.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent.
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or similar Agile certifications.
- Understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with cloud tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, Chef, SonarQube, Nexus).
- Knowledge of Agile metrics and performance measurement.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a product-focused mindset.
- Excellent communication and client-facing consulting skills.
- Comfortable operating across cross-functional engineering, security, and product teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
Security clearance:
- Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance required