Overview:
Join Cognizant as an inspiring leader within the Program & Project Management community. This key role is responsible and accountable for Program Management activities associated with large-scale, complex, multi-service (Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure, Business Process, and Digital) programs. Successful candidates will not only manage delivery objectives but will also have responsibility for customer satisfaction and the client relationships required for successful program delivery.
Role: The Program Manager (AD level) oversees the execution of multiple interrelated projects to achieve strategic business goals and deliver client outcomes. In addition, this specific role seeks experience with setting up and running Program Management Offices for complex programs and transformations.
· Developing and implementing strategy for the program team, including developing a robust risk mitigation plan
· Understanding how different projects interlink and overlap
· Working with the various service lines to identify resources for various projects
· Expanding program offering and enhancing the quality of existing programs
· Liaising with the marketing and communications team to increase awareness of programs
· Lead the proposal responses by engaging with various service lines
· Build and manage relationship with clients
· Coordinating and running events and workshops
· Gathering feedback and presenting insights
· Reporting on program performance to executive team and directors
· Identifying opportunities for continual improvement and delivery transformation
· Ensuring relevant standards, process and regulations are upheld
· Good understanding of agile processes
Required Qualifications:
· 12-15 years of experience in strategy, operations, process consulting, stakeholder management, project / program delivery within legacy modernization or digital transformations. Specific experience in banking & financial services industry.
· 12-15 years in strategy, operations, process consulting, stakeholder management, project/ program delivery within legacy modernization or digital transformations
· Project/Program training and certifications (PMI/SAFe 5.0/Prince II)
· Experience in delivering at least 1 or more complex programs involving teams across multiple geographies
· Experience in senior stakeholder management, communication, and relationship
· Experience being part of deal solutioning and identifying relevant risks
· Can present solutions from the Program Management standpoint
· Experience in managing client stakeholders across IT, VMO, and business
· Adept with multicultural; multi-geo working teams and stakeholders
· Experience in contract management
· Program delivery experience involving 2 or more service lines
· Experience in delivering Transformational commitment, productivity goals, offshoring commitment
· Experience in delivering domain capability services or niche technology capabilities or new technologies to the market
· Experience in leading/managing structured deals, takeover/acquisition, or divesture programs
Required Education: MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree required
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $104,850.00 – $166,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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.
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.
