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Sr. Scrum Master

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About the Role

As a Senior Scrum Master, you will make an impact by leading Agile delivery teams, driving continuous improvement, and helping organizations maximize the value of Agile practices. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with Product Owners, engineering teams, leadership stakeholders, and cross-functional business partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.

**Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**

In This Role, You Will:

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives across one or more Scrum teams.
  • Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile values, principles, and best practices to improve team effectiveness and delivery outcomes.
  • Remove impediments, manage dependencies, and enable teams to achieve sprint commitments and business objectives.
  • Drive Agile transformation initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement across teams and departments.
  • Measure and communicate Agile delivery metrics, including team velocity, sprint progress, cycle time, and release readiness.
  • Partner with leadership to identify and resolve organizational challenges impacting team performance and delivery.
  • Support release planning, roadmap alignment, and coordination across multiple Agile teams and programs.
  • Mentor Scrum Masters and promote scalable Agile practices within the organization.


Work Model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Louisville, Kentucky.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.


What You Need to Have to Be Considered

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7+ years of overall professional experience, including 5+ years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar Agile leadership role.
  • Proven experience facilitating Agile delivery across multiple teams and managing complex cross-team dependencies.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile methodologies such as SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum of Scrums.
  • Demonstrated success coaching teams through Agile maturity growth and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Experience working within software development and delivery environments, including SDLC practices and technical project execution.
  • Expertise with Agile management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to analyze and leverage Agile metrics to drive informed decision-making and delivery excellence.


These Will Help You Stand Out

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Agilist certification.
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide Agile transformation initiatives.
  • Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering practices.
  • Experience mentoring Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, or delivery leaders.
  • Background in organizational change management and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience working in highly regulated, enterprise, or large-scale technology environments.


Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position depends on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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