Scrum Master Business & Program Management Expertise

* Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

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Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes.

Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

We are seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master with strong Business Analysis and Program Management capabilities to lead cross functional teams, drive delivery excellence, and ensure alignment between business objectives and technical execution. This role is ideal for a strategic, outcomes driven leader who can operate comfortably at both the team and program levels.

Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Drive teams on Agile principles, ensuring continuous improvement and high velocity delivery.

Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to maintain focus and flow.

Track and optimize team performance using Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, throughput, cycle time).

Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to refine product vision, roadmap, and backlog.

Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.

Conduct impact assessments, process mapping, and gap analysis to support informed decision making.

Ensure requirements are aligned with business goals, regulatory needs, and customer expectations.

Coordinate across multiple teams, work streams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery.

Develop and maintain program plans, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Provide executive level reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes.

Drive cross team collaboration to ensure architectural, security, and compliance standards are met.

12+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Lead, or Delivery Lead, Program Manager

Strong background in Business Analysis, including requirements gathering and stakeholder management.

Proven experience managing programs or large-scale initiatives across multiple teams.

Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.

Certifications preferred: CSM, PSM, CSPO, PMI ACP, or SAFe.

Strategic thinker with the ability to connect business goals to technical execution.

Skilled at building trust, driving alignment, and influencing without authority.

Comfortable operating in fast paced, ambiguous environments.

Strong analytical mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes.

- $110,000 to $145,000 +/- and 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. Application will be accepted by 4/11/2026

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability

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