Project Manager

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the Role

As a Project Manager – Insurance Transformation, you will make an impact by leading the successful delivery of large-scale core platform and business system transformation initiatives within the insurance industry. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team and work collaboratively with client stakeholders, technology teams, business leaders, vendors, and cross-functional delivery teams to ensure program objectives are achieved.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of core system migration and transformation initiatives for insurance clients.

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, dependencies, and governance frameworks to ensure successful execution.

• Coordinate cross-functional business and technology teams, third-party vendors, and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies while providing proactive recommendations to stakeholders.

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 regular presence at a Cognizant office and/or client location in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 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 Must Have to Be Considered

• 8–10+ years of project management experience delivering complex business and technology transformation programs.

• Proven experience leading large-scale core platform, policy administration, or enterprise system migration projects.

• Strong expertise in project planning, governance, stakeholder management, and executive reporting.

• Experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners in enterprise environments.

• Prior experience within the insurance or broader financial services industry.

These Will Help You Succeed

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification.

• Experience working in consulting, professional services, or client-facing delivery environments.

• Experience managing complex transformation programs involving multiple workstreams and dependencies.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across business and technology teams.

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.