Scrum Master

Cognizant; Fort Mill (SC); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Cognizant is seeking a Scrum Master to lead day-to-day execution for one or more Agile teams in Fort Mill, SC. You will serve as the single voice to business and technical communities, collaborating with stakeholders and client partners to drive delivery.

You will facilitate releases, sprints, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring continuous improvement and effective engagement with stakeholders. This is an onsite role with flexible work options where possible.

Competenze

• Minimum 2–3 years as Scrum Master and managing Agile projects.
• Seven (7) years of experience across requirements, design, development, QA and UAT testing, and release delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Strong communication and Jira knowledge.

Mansioni

• Lead day-to-day execution of scrum or project teams, acting as the single voice to business and tech stakeholders.
• Facilitate release and sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives for continuous improvement.
• Provide sprint commitment updates to the business via status reports and reviews.
• Oversee design, development, and upgrades to systems and application software.
• Manage functional policies, procedures, QA best practices, and client/stakeholder relations.

Conoscenze

Scrum Master

Agile

Jira

Stakeholders

Communication

Formazione

Bachelors in CS

Strumenti

Jira

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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