Sr Guidewire Analyst/Scrum Master- Onsite

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Manager – GuidewireWork Model:
HybridPrimary Skills:
Guidewire, Scrum Master, Agile Delivery, P&C Insurance
Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced
Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Manager
with strong
Guidewire InsuranceSuite
experience to lead Agile delivery for complex insurance transformation programs.
The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting
Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, and Integration
initiatives while managing cross‑functional Agile teams. The role will be responsible for driving sprint execution, backlog management, dependency tracking, risk management, release planning, and continuous improvement.
The candidate should have strong knowledge of
P&C insurance processes, Guidewire implementation programs, and Agile/Scrum practices, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end
Agile delivery for Guidewire implementation and transformation programs .
Lead Scrum teams working across
Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, and Integration
tracks.
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including
Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives .
Partner with Product Owners, Guidewire architects, business analysts, developers, QA teams, and integration teams to ensure successful sprint delivery.
Manage
epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, dependencies, risks, and impediments
for Guidewire initiatives.
Support roadmap and release planning across Guidewire configuration, integration, conversion, testing, and deployment activities.
Track Agile metrics including
velocity, burndown, throughput, defects, sprint predictability, and release readiness .
Identify and remove delivery blockers while ensuring teams remain focused on sprint objectives.
Coordinate dependencies between
PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, integrations, data migration, testing, and downstream systems .
Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to translate insurance requirements into manageable Agile deliverables.
Support Guidewire upgrade, enhancement, implementation, and transformation initiatives.
Coordinate SIT, UAT, regression testing, release readiness, production deployment, and post-production support activities.
Manage risks and issues related to Guidewire releases and drive mitigation plans with appropriate owners.
Maintain clear project documentation including
sprint status, RAID logs, dependency trackers, release plans, decision logs, and delivery dashboards .
Coach Agile teams on Scrum best practices and promote continuous improvement.
Provide clear delivery updates to senior stakeholders covering progress, risks, dependencies, milestones, and release readiness.
Required Skills
Strong experience as a
Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Manager
within technology transformation programs.
Hands‑on delivery experience with
Guidewire InsuranceSuite implementations .
Strong knowledge of one or more Guidewire modules:Guidewire PolicyCenter
Guidewire ClaimCenter
Guidewire BillingCenter
Guidewire Integration
Good understanding of
Guidewire Cloud and/or Guidewire InsuranceSuite implementation lifecycle .
Strong knowledge of
P&C Insurance
business processes, including Policy, Claims, and Billing.
Experience managing Guidewire delivery across
configuration, integration, data conversion, testing, deployment, and production support .
Strong understanding of
Scrum, Agile, SAFe, backlog management, sprint planning, and release management .
Experience managing cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
Experience with Agile/project management tools such as
Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms .
Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with both business stakeholders and technical Guidewire teams.
Preferred Skills
Experience managing large-scale
Guidewire transformation or modernization programs .
Experience with
Guidewire Cloud migration or Guidewire Cloud implementation .
Understanding of Guidewire APIs, integrations, downstream/upstream systems, and third‑party insurance platforms.
Experience coordinating multiple Guidewire workstreams and vendors.
Exposure to
CI/CD and DevOps practices
within Guidewire delivery.
Experience working in hybrid/onshore-offshore Agile delivery models.
Knowledge of insurance underwriting, policy administration, claims management, and billing processes.
CertificationsRequired / Preferred:
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
or equivalent Scrum certification
Agile / SAFe certification preferred
Guidewire certification or Guidewire InsuranceSuite delivery experience strongly preferred
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 language
Salary and Other Compensation:Applications will be accepted until Month Day, Year. 11/15/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $10,0000 - $110,000 CAD 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:
Extended Group Health Plan
Prescription drug coverage
Dental
Vision
Mental health:
TELUS Health Virtual Care
and Virtual Pharmacy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance and AD&D
Short-Term Disability:
Long-Term Disability:
Registered Pension Plan (RPP):
Employees can contribute 2% to 6%;
Group RRSP:
Employees can contribute through payroll and receive group investment-management rates, but there is
no employer RRSP match
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
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