Scrum Master, Consulting

Stryker Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to facilitate agile processes and enhance product delivery. This role involves coordinating between teams, resolving impediments, and coaching scrum teams on best practices. Join a dynamic environment where collaboration and innovation thrive, and contribute to transformative projects that shape the future of business. If you have a passion for agile methodologies and a desire to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Scrum Master or in agile process delivery.
• Strong knowledge of project management practices and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate scrum ceremonies and ensure successful product delivery.
• Address and eliminate impediments, guiding the team on solutions.
• Manage risks and ensure teams achieve their objectives.

Skills

Scrum Master Experience

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Certification in Scrum Master CSM or SAFe

Tools

Agile Delivery Tools

Job description

The Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Cognizant Consulting

At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.

Role Outline

This role reports to the Release Train Engineer. The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating all aspects of scrum ceremonies and ensuring successful product delivery. This includes sprint planning sessions, backlog grooming sessions, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives. This role will be responsible for resolving impediments and clearing the backlog. The Scrum Master will also act as a coach to increase agility and support working with the scrum methodology and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the scrum team capacity plan, scrum board, sprint backlog, velocity charts and burn down charts. The M1 Scrum Master will normally look after more than one team.
• Facilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings
• Address and eliminate impediments that require support from other teams and guide the team on how to remove impediments and provide appropriate issues escalation to the necessary levels
• Manage risks and issues proactively, including resources, costs, and systems, and recommend appropriate solutions
• Ensure teams achieve their objectives keeping the team focused on their goals
• Responsible for coordination between teams (DevOps, Architects and other Scrum Masters) and assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and collaboration
• Guide and coach scrum teams to follow Agile/Scrum principles and practices and reinforcing SAFe framework
• Ensure scrum teams are using best practice agile delivery tools and templates for all processes including documenting and tracking user stories
• Report on the status of delivery using agreed reporting metrics e.g. burndown

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' experience working as a Scrum Master or in end-to-end agile process delivery (agile transformation)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or equivalent is mandatory
• Certification in Scrum Master CSM or SAFe is mandatory
• Experience in relevant business/development support, agile delivery, user story creation, writing, and estimation
• Knowledge of project, program and portfolio management practices, following agile methodologies, as well as a good understanding of product management principles
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

Disclaimer:
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.