Sr. Agilist

3 months ago


Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania Cognizant Full time

We create powerful, beautiful, and intuitive digital products. We don't blindly follow trends. We take our understanding of the latest technologies and build the best solutions for our enterprise clients. We are believers in collaboration across engineering, UX, and product teams. We combine our expertise to solve complex challenges. We are seeking a skilled Sr. Agilist to join our team.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Sr. Agilist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Scrum Master and a strong background in Customer Experience (CX). This role is crucial for driving agile methodologies and ensuring successful project delivery. The Sr. Agilist will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Main Responsibilities:


• Facilitate agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews to ensure effective team collaboration and project progress

• Oversee the implementation of agile methodologies and practices to enhance team performance and project outcomes

• Provide guidance and support to team members on agile principles and best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement

• Collaborate with product owners to prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs

• Monitor and track team performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed

• Lead efforts to remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress, ensuring smooth project execution

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of agile practices across the organization

• Conduct regular training sessions and workshops to enhance team members understanding of agile methodologies and tools

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for agile initiatives

• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities for improvement

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards related to agile practices and project management

• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in testing technologies and methodologies

Qualifications:


• Possess a strong background in agile methodologies with a minimum of 8 years of experience as a Scrum Master

• Demonstrate expertise in Customer Experience (CX) and its application in agile projects

• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, identifying and resolving issues efficiently

• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders

• Show proficiency in using agile tools and methodologies

• Display the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits:


• Opportunity to be part of a global organization.

• Encouraging working atmosphere, engaging activities, and extra benefits (e.g. additional medical insurance (covers gym subscription), team events, outreach activities, and others);

• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities.

• Open, modern, and ergonomic work environment when working from the office with the multicultural community.

• Opportunity to grow professionally and personally (e.g. Udemy) and continuously develop within the domain.

• The salary range for this position is from 4650 EUR to 7750 EUR gross before taxes.*
*Salary offer for the candidate is determined based on the predefined salary ranges for the position and depends on the level of competence and experience of the candidate.

Cognizant, as a digital company, makes employee health and safety its top priority. With that in mind, we are implementing virtual hiring and work practices which means all interviews will be conducted online as well as live from the office.

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