Senior Scrum Master

Senior Scrum Master - HybridCognizant is a leading multinational corporation that provides IT services, including digital, technology, consulting, and operational services. If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value-by connecting people with things, insights and experiences.Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.Job SummaryCognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Senior Scrum Master with experience developing and building hard-working, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications.Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we're doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.Location: Frisco, TXResponsibilities* Lead project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives.* Oversee the development and implementation of project plans using Agile PLM and MS Project.* Provide guidance and support to team members on Scrum and Agile methodologies.* Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure timely completion.* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business objectives.* Facilitate daily stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives as a Scrum Master.* Ensure all project documentation is complete and up-to-date.* Manage project budgets and resources to ensure cost-effectiveness.* Communicate project status risks and issues to stakeholders and senior management.* Implement best practices for project management to improve efficiency and effectiveness.* Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality project outcomes.* Utilize MS Project for scheduling tracking and reporting project progress.* Collaborate with finance teams to maintain open invoices and apply cash to invoices.

Qualifications* Possess a strong understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies.* Have experience as a CX-Scrum Master with a proven track record.* Demonstrate proficiency in Agile PLM and MS Project.* Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Show ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.* Have experience in maintaining open invoices and applying cash to invoices.* Display strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Certifications Required* Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Project Management Professional (PMP)Why Choose Cognizant?Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Cognizant considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.www.cognizant.comNASDAQ: CTSH#li-pc1