Scrum Master/PM


Accylerate
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Job Details
Skills
- (SDLC)
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Scrum Master
Summary
- Serve as a Servant Leader for 2 3 Agile teams, promoting Agile values, principles, and best practices.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement, and Release Planning.
- Coach teams on Scrum and Kanban methodologies while fostering self-management and accountability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes.
- Ensure adherence to Agile processes and maintain transparency across all project activities.
- Coach Product Owners and team members on backlog management, user story development, estimation techniques, and sprint planning.
- Foster collaboration, communication, and teamwork across cross-functional teams.
- Empower teams to self-organize and continuously improve their delivery practices.
- Facilitate conflict resolution and encourage healthy team dynamics.
- Monitor and communicate sprint progress, team velocity, release forecasts, and key performance metrics.
- Identify, track, and remove impediments that impact team productivity or project delivery.
- Support prioritization and resolution of defects, issues, and technical dependencies.
- Maintain Agile process documentation and team working agreements.
- Assist with release planning and delivery coordination across multiple stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, Business Stakeholders, Technical Support teams, and Leadership.
- Provide visibility into team performance, sprint outcomes, risks, and dependencies.
- Improve transparency by effectively communicating project status, priorities, and delivery expectations.
- Develop, track, and analyze team performance metrics to identify opportunities for process optimization.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Utilize Agile metrics and reporting to drive process improvements and delivery excellence.
- Ensure teams consistently follow Agile principles of prioritization, collaboration, visibility, and accountability.
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required.
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or other SAFe certification preferred.
- 5+ years of experience working as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Business Analyst in software development environments.
- Experience supporting multiple Agile teams simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban.
- Solid knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience working closely with Product Owners, Development Teams, and Business Stakeholders.
- Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate effectively with engineering teams.
- Experience working within SAFe or other scaled Agile environments.
- Background supporting enterprise software development projects.
- Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with Agile metrics, reporting, and performance measurement.
- Dice Id: 91140042
- Position Id: 804755
- Posted 1 hour ago
Company Info
About Accylerate
Accylerate is an agile, woman-owned small business navigating a unique niche at the intersection of government, technology, and talent. We’re honored to have debuted in the Top 1/3rd of the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies! Our mission is simple: to help Government Agencies and Non-Profits succeed by pairing emerging technologies with specialized professionals who bring them to life. From cloud migration and cybersecurity to AI-driven insights and data modernization, we deliver tailored solutions and specialized talent that help Government agencies and Non-Profits achieve mission success. We consistently deliver measurable impact through data-driven decision-making, automation, and innovation at scale.
Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metro area with a nationwide footprint, Accylerate is built on relationships, trust, and impact. Our team connects Government agencies and Non- Profit organizations with the right professionals and emerging technologies to accelerate transformation and mission success. With Accylerate, you don’t just gain a technology services firm — you gain a strategic ally committed to delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions, powered by the right experts at the right time.
Check out our Careers Page (https://accylerate.com/current-openings/) for open positions, and follow our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/accylerate/) for real-time updates.

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