Pega Business Architect Lead

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 within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer 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! The work As a Pega‑focused Agile Scrum specialist, you will play a key role in driving successful delivery across project releases by managing sprint planning, execution, and reporting activities. You will translate project plans into structured sprint backlogs, ensuring tasks are clearly defined, properly estimated, and assigned to the right resources. In this position, you will facilitate daily scrum calls, maintain visibility into team progress, and lead core Scrum Ceremonies—including Sprint Kick‑Offs, Reviews, and Lessons Learned sessions—to keep delivery on track. You will monitor sprint and release performance, identify risks or blockers, and communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders. Your Pega knowledge will support collaboration with technical teams, while your Agile expertise will ensure consistent adherence to best practices and delivery frameworks. Your ability to keep teams aligned, organized, and informed will be essential in maintaining project momentum and supporting the successful execution of each release. Here’s what you need: Pega Certification (required) 3+ years of experience supporting Agile/Scrum teams or managing sprint operations Experience creating and managing sprint backlogs, including estimating hours, assigning resources, and tracking task progress Ability to facilitate daily scrum calls and lead Scrum Ceremonies such as Sprint Kick‑Off, End‑of‑Sprint Reviews, and Lessons Learned sessions Strong understanding of Agile project management principles and sprint governance Proficiency in reporting sprint and release progress to leadership and stakeholders Bonus point’s if: Experience working in a Pega development environment or supporting Pega‑based projects Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or VersionOne Background supporting federal or government clients in Agile delivery environments Experience facilitating cross‑team Agile events and large‑scale planning efforts Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and timelines Citizenship Requirement: Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen Must be eligible to obtain a government Public Trust Clearance #LI-Platforms As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District ... (truncated, view full listing at source)