Scrum Master

What the role needs

• Scrum Master
• 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
• 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

From the employer

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 30 th , 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 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. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. 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.