Scrum Master Specialist

ARE YOU READY to step up and take your technology expertise to the next level? There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to create a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Working in a digitally driven, innovation-led environment where you can help clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on some of the coolest projects you can imagine.

Engineering Management area is an exciting and growing team to be part of! We have highly developed project management and Agile delivery skills that fit nearly all types of client projects, from Business Process Outsourcing to new Application Development. We focus on engineering management, creating repeatable, efficient, scalable, delivery solutions in which we are sourced to support global projects with over 500 clients.

Responsibilities:

As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for enabling the effective functioning of a software development team using Agile methodologies, with strong Banking/Payments domain knowledge. Your day-to-day activities will include coaching and mentoring the Scrum Team, removing obstacles to ensure smooth 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 will collaborate with and guide the team to perform effectively, engage with multiple stakeholders, contribute to key decisions, and provide solutions to problems within your team and across cross-functional groups.

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives

Remove impediments and manage risks and dependencies to ensure steady delivery and quality

Track and communicate sprint progress, team velocity, and key performance metrics

Drive continuous improvement by implementing Agile best practices across teams

Foster strong collaboration and alignment across teams and stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or a related discipline

Minimum 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments

Expert proficiency in Banking Payments Applications is required

Strong expertise in Agile Scrum delivery, methodologies, and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)

Experience working in complex, cross-functional delivery environments

Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Agile certifications such as CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent

Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe or similar)

Proficiency in Agile Scrum Development

Advanced proficiency in Agile Methodology

Experience analyzing team performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making

Professional Skills

Strong organizational and stakeholder management capabilities; ability to influence without direct authority

Ability to drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices across teams

Strong facilitation and collaboration skills to ensure alignment and transparency

Ability to manage risks and dependencies to maintain delivery quality and progress

Champion Agile principles and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and adaptability

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. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time

employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.

It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Hourly Salary Range

British Columbia/Ontario $29.01 to $53.05