**Senior Scrum Master (Remote)** We are looking for a scrum master with 8+ years of experience to join our team **Location** : Columbus - IN (Remote) ****Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States**** **Role and Responsibilities:** + Facilitate Scrum events like Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective meetings, ensuring effective team collaboration and progress tracking + Manage Product Backlog: Ensure alignment with business goals and user needs. + Coach and mentor teams: Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and Scrum practices, improving team performance and efficiency. + Remove impediments: Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products + Improve team performance: Improved team velocity and reduced project delivery time through the implementation of Agile practices. + Lead Agile transformations: Lead company-wide Agile transformations, improving delivery efficiency. + Implement continuous improvement programs: Implement continuous improvement programs, enhancing team productivity. **Qualifications:** + Scrum Master Certificate **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications will be accepted until **6/3/2025.** The annual salary for this position is between **$81K – $135K 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. **Travel** : 0-5% **Why Choose Cognizant?** 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 abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies. If you became comfortable with ambiguity, delight by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you! Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider 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. **About Cognizant:** Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a flawless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space. www.cognizant.com NASDAQ: CTSH Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.