Scrum Master
About the role
As a Scrum Master, you will make an impact by leading the day-to-day execution of one or more Agile teams and serving as the single voice to the business and technical community on their behalf. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, technical teams, and client partners.
In this role, you will
Lead the day-to-day execution of one or more scrum or project teams, acting as the single voice to the business and technical community on behalf of the team
Facilitate release and sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, driving continuous improvement and effective stakeholder engagement
Provide sprint commitment updates to the business through status reporting and stakeholder review sessions
Oversee the design, development, and installation of enhancements and upgrades to systems and application software
Manage functional policies, procedures, and quality assurance best practices, and manage clients and business stakeholders
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 well-being programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 3 to 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Fort Mill, SC.
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
At least 2-3 years of experience working as a Scrum Master and managing Agile projects
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working through requirements, design, development, QA and UAT testing, and implementing and delivering in release cycles to customers
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent academic achievement
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, by computer, and in writing
Good working knowledge of Jira
These will help you stand out
Experience working with globally distributed teams
Proven ability to receive and relay detailed information through verbal and written communication
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Applications will be accepted until October 30th, 2026.
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
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
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
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