Scrum Master (Onsite)

We are looking for a Scrum Master to lead and support Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. In this role, you will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove obstacles, and ensure smooth collaboration between business and technical teams. You will act as a servant leader, driving Agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and optimizing team performance. If you have strong leadership skills, a passion for Agile methodologies, and experience in managing complex projects, we'd love to have you on board.

Location: This is an onsite role in Fort Mill, SC

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

Responsibilities

* Lead day to day execution of one or more scrum teams or project teams

* Acts 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

* Facilitate sprint planning sessions and provide sprint commitment updates to business via status reporting as well as stakeholder review sessions

* Oversees the design, development and installation of enhancements and upgrades to systems and application software.

* Manages and enforces functional policies, procedures, and quality assurance best practices.

* Manages the preparation and monitoring of budgets when necessary.

* Manages Clients and Business Stakeholders

Qualifications

* Experience working as Scrum Master for at least 2-3 years. Experience managing Agile projects.

* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

* Experience working with globally distributed teams highly preferred

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent academic achievement.

* Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working through the requirement, design, development, QA & UAT testing, implementing and delivering in release cycles, and to customers.

* Receive and relay detailed information through verbal and written communication.

* Communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, by computer and in writing.

* Good knowledge on usage of Jira.

Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until July 24^th, 2025.

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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.