Senior Scrum Master [US Client]

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in project portfolio management focus on optimising project portfolios to drive strategic business outcomes. These individuals oversee project selection, prioritisation, and resource allocation to facilitate successful project delivery.

In agile and scrum management at PwC, you will focus on implementing and optimising agile methodologies and scrum frameworks to drive efficient project delivery and collaboration. You will be coaching teams, facilitating agile ceremonies, and enabling continuous improvement in project management practices.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Agile and Scrum Management team you will lead Agile delivery for impactful data and ERP projects. As a Manager, you will supervise and mentor teams, maintaining quality deliverables while managing client accounts and fostering meaningful relationships. This role offers the chance to enhance your leadership skills while embracing technology and innovation to drive project success.

Responsibilities

- Lead Agile delivery for data and ERP projects

- Supervise and mentor team members to secure quality outcomes

- Manage client accounts and build sturdy relationships

- Embrace technology and innovation to enhance project execution

- Oversee risk, issue, and dependency management processes

- Utilize project tracking tools effectively

- Facilitate coaching sessions and resolve conflicts within teams

- Drive continuous improvement in project methodologies

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 3 years of experience

- Certified Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent)

- Agile delivery on at least 2 data/ERP projects

- Proficiency with project tracking tools

- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- Exposure to migration-heavy programs

- Coaching technical and non-technical teams

- Experience leading Agile delivery for data, ERP, HCM projects

- Managing risks, issues, and dependencies effectively

- Familiarity with project tracking tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project

- Excelling in facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills

General requirements 

- Understand the importance of have a correct information management 

- Knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection  

- Correct Information Security Management 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; neurodiversity; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer.  

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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