Scrum Master
Accenture
5 - 7 years
Gurugram
Posted: 22/05/2026
Job Description
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 : Agile Project Management
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
As a Scrum Master, a typical day involves enabling the smooth operation of a software development team by fostering an environment that supports Agile practices. The role includes guiding the team through various Agile ceremonies, ensuring that obstacles are addressed promptly, and maintaining a steady focus on project goals. The Scrum Master actively facilitates communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders, while monitoring progress and providing insights through relevant metrics to support continuous improvement and successful delivery.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Facilitate effective communication and coordination between team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and adapting processes to enhance team performance.
- Support junior team members by providing guidance and fostering their professional growth.
Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Agile Project Management.
- Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
- Experience in facilitating Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Ability to identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress.
- Skilled in using Agile project management tools to track and report team performance and project metrics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and resolve conflicts.
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in Agile Project Management.
- This position is based at our Gurugram 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
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About Company
Accenture is a global professional services company specializing in consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Accenture provides a wide range of services in strategy, digital, technology, operations, and consulting. It helps organizations improve their performance and create sustainable value by leveraging technology and industry expertise. Accenture works across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, energy, and more. Known for its deep focus on innovation, Accenture partners with leading technology companies to drive digital transformation and help clients navigate complex challenges in an increasingly digital world.
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