Senior Consultant - Scrum master

Cognizant; Castilla-La Mancha; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Consulting is seeking a seasoned Scrum Master to support agile delivery across cross-functional teams. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams, and remove impediments to ensure timely, high-quality product outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Product Owners, technical leads, and other Scrum Masters to align schedules and roadmaps. Hybrid work model with on-site collaboration where needed; 5+ years in Agile environments and strong stakeholder management are key

Qualifications

• CSM/PSM/SAFe Scrum Master certification or equivalent.
• 5+ years in Agile environments with at least 2 years as Scrum Master.
• Expertise in Scrum, Kanban, sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement.
• Experience coaching teams and leaders on Agile principles.

Responsibilities

• Guide the team in Scrum & Agile practices to improve collaboration and output.
• Facilitate daily work and Sprint ceremonies (Planning, Daily, Review, Retrospective).
• Maintain open lines of communication for status transparency.
• Collaborate with Release Train Engineers and Agile Coaches to scale Agile.
• Work with Product Owner and Technical leads to clarify and prioritize features.
• Capture and track sprint metrics (e.g., velocity) and drive continuous improvement.
• Remove impediments including cultural or logistic barriers.
• Foster cross-training and knowledge sharing.
• Facilitate communication inside and outside the team.
• Shield team from external interference and pressures.
• Promote self-organisation and growth within the team.
• Coordinate with other scrum teams for alignment on schedules and roadmaps.
• Prepare Agile Release Train ceremonies.

Skills

CSM/PSM/SAFe Scrum Master

Agile coaching

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Job description

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

The Scrum Master supports the team and the Product Owner and helps them to communicate, solve problems and deliver a great product. They employ Agile software practices, lead all scrum ceremonies, remove impediments and help the team prioritize efforts to reach desired goals and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Guides the team on how to use scrum & Agile practices and methodologies to improve collaboration and team output.
• Manages and facilitates the scrum team's daily work including execution of Sprint Ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review and Retrospective).
• Establishes and maintains open and clear lines of team communication to facilitate status transparency.
• Works with peer Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, Agile Coaches, to increase the effectiveness of Scaled Agile.
• Collaborates with Product Owner and Technical leads to understand business problem, product(s), and ensure features and user stories are clear, concise, prioritized, and understood by every member of the Agile team.
• Responsible for capturing and tracking sprint metrics (e.g., team velocity), and being accountable for the continuous improvement of the scrum team.
• Removes impediments (e.g., cultural barriers, logistic challenges).
• Fosters close cooperation across all team members and encourages cross-training, knowledge sharing and development.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration inside and outside the team.
• Shields the team from external interference and organisational pressures that could impede progress.
• Fosters self-organisation and growth within the team.
• Collaborates with other scrum teams to align project schedules, goals, release plans with the overall DD&T roadmap.
• Facilitates preparation of Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Querétaro, or Monterrey, Mexico. This role will support EST hours to align with near-shore engagement needs. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programmes.

Knowledge and Skills

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent) and experience supporting regulated or GxP environments preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working in Agile environments, including at least 2 years serving as a Scrum Master for cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong expertise in Agile frameworks and practices, including Scrum, Kanban, sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove delivery impediments, and foster collaboration across business and technology stakeholders.
• Experience coaching teams and leaders on Agile principles, driving adoption of Agile practices, and promoting a culture of accountability and transparency.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills, with experience supporting complex programmes and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment

Post Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until 11/14/2026.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.