What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at Cognizant?
The Role
Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative Scrum Master to serve our diverse base of global clients. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, brings an optimistic, can-do attitude to work, is able to work both independently and in a collaborative manner, and works well across organizational boundaries.
Location: This is an onsite role in Phoenix, AZ
Responsibilities
Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative Scrum Master to serve our diverse base of global clients. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, brings an optimistic, can-do attitude to work, is able to work both independently and in a collaborative manner, and works well across organizational boundaries.
Location: This is an onsite role in Phoenix, AZ
Responsibilities
- The Agile Coach will work closely with cross-functional teams, leadership, and stakeholders to foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation. As an advocate for agile principles and practices, the Agile Coach will play a pivotal role in driving organizational transformation, increasing productivity, and delivering value to our customers.
- Experience with Agile scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Nexus) and adapting them to organizational needs
- Proactively identifies and resolves complex organizational impediments that hinder team and organizational agility
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, facilitating effective collaboration and communication across teams and stakeholders
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP),SAFe® Scrum Master 6.0 certification (SSM) or equivalent agile certifications is preferred but not required.
- 5 years of experience in agile coaching, transformation, and leadership roles within a technology-driven environment required. Previous experience in product management is a plus!
- Proven track record of successfully coaching teams and organizations in adopting and scaling agile methodologies.
- Strong understanding of agile frameworks and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), and their application in diverse organizational contexts.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, influence, and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change, foster innovation, and create high-performing agile teams and cultures.
- Experience working with distributed teams and remote collaboration tools preferred.
- Passion for continuous learning, improvement, and personal development in the agile coaching domain.
