Scrum Master

Accenture Federal Services • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
Scrum Master for Migration Team

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Scrum Master to lead our migration team through complex application migration projects within an Agile framework. This individual will play a critical role in facilitating the assessment, planning, and execution of migrating applications to a new hosting environment. The ideal candidate will possess a unique combination of Agile leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking.

Requirements

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in application assessment and modernization techniques.
• Proficiency in Agile project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: 5-8 years of experience in a related role, with a focus on Agile frameworks and technical project leadership.
• Certifications: Active Agile Certification (e.g. CSM).
• US Citizens only (no dual citizenship)
• Minimum of an active Secret Clearance
• You must live local to St. Louis, MO (preferred) or be willing to travel to St. Louis every week Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum events, including Program Increment Planning, Sprint Planning, and Daily Standups.
• Coach teams on Agile and Scrum practices, ensuring adherence to SAFe Agile principles.
• Lead application assessments, evaluating architecture, dependencies, and performance characteristics. Analyze the compatibility of applications with new hosting environments.
• Identify risks and challenges associated with application migration and design mitigation strategies.
• Develop migration strategies, including lift-and-shift and refactoring approaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level