Sr. Scrum Master/TPO

Cognizant Digital Practice helps clients reinvent products, experiences, and business models to build new value, differentiation, and drive revenue in the digital economy. We take an Experience centered approach which uses human insights to take ideas from vision to outcome and building end to end experience solutions that enables brands to transform their customer and employee experiences using design, marketing, and commerce capabilities

Primary work location: Louisville, Kentucky,

*Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US*

Roles and Responsibilities:

Act as a Scrum Master for multiple agile teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives).

Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.

Work closely with development teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements and timely delivery of high-quality products.

Manage and communicate project scope, timelines, and progress to stakeholders.

Identify and remove impediments to ensure smooth project execution.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to experiment and adopt best practices.

Provide guidance and support to team members on agile principles and practices.

Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating technical requirements into actionable tasks.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Technical Product Owner, or in a similar role.

Strong understanding of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and experience in applying them in a software development environment.

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 03/17/2025

The annual salary for this position is between $102,000- $114,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.

Why Choose Cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skills fresh and have opportunities to obtain certifications on the latest technologies.

If you're comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to s ex, gender identity, s exual orientation, r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.