We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives within a global organization. This role requires strong expertise in project planning, Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and stakeholder management to ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage project risks, and deliver high-quality digital solutions that support business objectives and enhance customer experience.
In this role, you will:
· Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of technology projects from initiation through completion.
· Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure predictable delivery outcomes.
· Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
· Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, development teams, and leadership to define project scope, priorities, and success criteria.
· Track project progress, dependencies, risks, and issues, providing regular status updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.
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 3 days a week in a client office in New York, NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
What you need to have to be considered
· 10+ years of experience managing technology projects in a complex, global organization.
· Strong experience in Project Planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project governance.
· Hands-on experience working in Agile and Scrum environments with distributed or cross-functional teams.
· Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while delivering predictable outcomes.
· Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and driving team accountability.
· Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337 to $ 141,500 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: 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
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 law.
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