About the role
As a Project Manager, you will make an impact by leading complex technology projects and portfolios that drive business value, operational excellence, and successful outcomes for our clients. You will be a valued member of the project delivery team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, technical teams, leadership, and cross-functional partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
In this role, you will:
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex technology projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies to drive successful delivery outcomes.
Partner with business and technical stakeholders to align expectations, facilitate decision-making, and resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor project performance, track progress against milestones, and provide clear reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies, promoting best practices, and enhancing project delivery processes.
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 attendance at a client or Cognizant office as needed by the business. 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:
Project management experience within complex technology or high-tech environments.
Proven experience managing large-scale projects or portfolios, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
Strong expertise in project scheduling, stakeholder management, risk management, and budget oversight.
Experience using project management methodologies, tools, and reporting frameworks.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.
These will help you stand out:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and complex cross-functional dependencies.
Strong understanding of technology delivery environments and the ability to effectively engage engineering and product teams.
Experience working in hybrid and globally distributed team environments.
Demonstrated success driving process improvements and delivery excellence initiatives.
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.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai 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.
