Scrum Master

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Raleigh, NC

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join their team in Raleigh, NC. The role involves facilitating Agile practices and Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. The Scrum Master will play a crucial role in promoting Agile values and principles while driving continuous improvement within the team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to the Scrum Team, promoting Agile values and principles.
• Remove obstacles and impediments that may hinder the team's progress.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a clear understanding of the product backlog and priorities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team reflection and feedback.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Monitor team performance metrics and help drive improvements in productivity and quality.
• Promote a collaborative team environment and ensure adherence to Scrum processes.
• Support and engage in Agile training sessions and workshops as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role within an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) are a plus.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Rally) is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays