$90K - 130K a year
Facilitate agile ceremonies, partner with Product Owners to prioritize Workday requirements, remove impediments, track team metrics, and coach teams in Agile best practices.
5+ years Scrum Master experience, Scrum Master certification, experience with Workday Learning and Compensation modules, strong Agile knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
Job Role : Scrum Master (Workday Learning & Compensation)Location: Remote, USAAbout the RoleSeeking a skilled Scrum Master to support our Workday Learning and Compensation initiatives. The Scrum Master will guide agile teams in delivering high-quality Workday solutions, ensuring alignment with business priorities while fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities • Facilitate agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives). • Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize and refine Workday Learning and Compensation requirements. • Guide the team in applying Scrum and Agile best practices, ensuring delivery of high-value increments. • Remove impediments and coordinate across teams and stakeholders to maintain smooth progress. • Track and communicate team performance metrics (velocity, burndown, quality) to stakeholders. • Coach and mentor team members in agile principles, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. • Collaborate with Workday functional and technical consultants to ensure sprint deliverables align with business needs. • Ensure compliance with Cognizant s agile delivery framework and reporting practices. Qualifications • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in large-scale enterprise programs. • Proven experience supporting Workday Learning and Compensation modules. • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and scaling practices. • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. • Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II, or equivalent) required. • Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Rally, or Azure DevOps. • Ability to thrive in a remote, distributed team environment.
This job posting was last updated on 9/24/2025