Senior Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead at Cognizant
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Full time
Senior Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead.
We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead. with 8 to 11 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The role demands strong governance, agile facilitation and technical engagement to drive iterative delivery across cross-functional teams. The position is hybrid with a day shift offering a balance of remote and in-office work.
Location: Ontario, Canada.
Responsibilities
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring some days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Ontario, Canada.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Salary And Other Compensation
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
Work Authorization: **Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**
The Cognizant Community
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About Us
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 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients with digital at www.cognizant.com.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer: Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead. with 8 to 11 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The role demands strong governance, agile facilitation and technical engagement to drive iterative delivery across cross-functional teams. The position is hybrid with a day shift offering a balance of remote and in-office work.
Location: Ontario, Canada.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand ups Sprint Planning Reviews Retrospectives).
- Ensure POD adherence to TDs Scaled Agile methodology and Work In Progress limits.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and Technical SMEs to refine stories and resolve blockers.
- Maintain visibility of all work in the Product Backlog eliminate hidden tasks.
- Drive continuous improvement and team productivity through coaching and external benchmarking. Support cross POD dependencies and stakeholder alignment.
- Champion Agile practices and fosters a collaborative team culture.
- Technical & Delivery Expectations
- Engage with CRR and TM(Transaction Monitoring) PODs to support functionality enhancements in a cost-effective effort optimized mode.
- Provide governance and liaison support across TD Journey teams.
- Collaborate during offshore onshore handshakes to ensure delivery continuity.
- Support Jira backlog creation technical documentation and sprint metrics tracking.
- Support defect remediation within JTMF (Defect management system).
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM PSM SAFe SM).
- 10 years of Scrum Master experience 7 years in Agile environments.
- Strong understanding of Agile tools (Jira Confluence) CI CD and DevOps practices.
- Experience in banking or financial services is preferred.
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring some days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Ontario, Canada.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Salary And Other Compensation
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
Work Authorization: **Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**
The Cognizant Community
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About Us
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 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients with digital at www.cognizant.com.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer: Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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