About the role
As a Technical Project/Program Manager, you will make an impact by leading the end-to-end delivery of complex custom software development initiatives across Java-based and cloud-native applications. You will lead a cross-functional team and work closely with business, technology, and client stakeholders to drive successful delivery, strong governance, quality, and alignment with business outcomes.
In this role, you will:
• Lead end-to-end delivery of medium-to-large custom application development programs, managing scope, schedules, quality, resources, risks, dependencies, and budgets.
• Manage a cross-functional team of approximately 20 resources within an onsite-offshore delivery model, driving accountability and tracking day-to-day deliverables to achieve program objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective Agile delivery and SDLC governance, including program reviews, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, escalation management, and executive reporting.
• Partner with internal and client stakeholders at Senior Manager, Director, and Senior Director levels, facilitating governance meetings and providing clear visibility into program status, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Collaborate across business and technical teams working with Java-based applications, cloud-native technologies, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and DevOps to maintain alignment and drive successful business outcomes.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2–3 days a week at a client location in Atlanta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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.
What you need to have to be considered
• Strong experience leading technical project or program delivery for medium-to-large custom application development initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams in an onsite-offshore delivery model.
• Strong experience with Agile delivery practices, SDLC governance, project planning, risk management, resource management, and budget management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, executive reporting, and governance skills, including experience engaging Senior Manager, Director, and Senior Director-level stakeholders.
• Working understanding of Java, cloud-native technologies, SRE, and DevOps concepts, with the ability to effectively coordinate between business and technical teams.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and dependencies.
These will help you stand out
• Experience leading complex application modernization or cloud transformation initiatives.
• Experience coordinating multiple technical workstreams and dependencies across distributed teams.
• Ability to translate technical delivery information into concise, business-focused updates for senior and executive stakeholders.
• Strong experience identifying delivery risks early and driving mitigation and resolution across multiple teams.
• Experience working in complex client-facing delivery environments.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
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
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
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