Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
This role does not support visa-dependent candidates, either now or in the foreseeable future.
Onsite 4 days a week
Minneapolis, MN
Job Summary
Senior Program Manager - Healthcare Domain
Job Title
Senior Program Manager - Healthcare
Location
Minneapolis, MN-Hybrid / Client Location
Experience
12+ years of IT and Program Management experience, with at least 5+ years managing Healthcare domain programs.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager with a strong background in the Healthcare industry to lead large-scale, complex transformation programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end program delivery, stakeholder management, governance, risk mitigation, financial oversight, and driving business outcomes across multiple workstreams.
The candidate should possess deep knowledge of healthcare business processes, healthcare regulations, payer/provider operations, and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple healthcare programs and strategic initiatives.
- Define program roadmap, scope, milestones, and success metrics.
- Ensure delivery of programs within budget, timeline, and quality objectives.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, healthcare SMEs, architects, and delivery teams.
- Establish governance, reporting, and communication frameworks.
- Manage program financials, resource planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Identify and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and issues.
- Drive Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies based on client requirements.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, CMS, HEDIS, NCQA, HL7, and FHIR standards.
- Lead executive steering committee meetings and present program status to senior leadership.
- Mentor project managers and delivery teams to improve execution excellence.
- Drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
Healthcare Domain Expertise
Strong experience in one or more of the following areas:
Payer
- Claims Processing
- Enrollment & Membership
- Provider Management
- Care Management
- Utilization Management
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM)
Provider
- EMR/EHR Systems
- Hospital Operations
- Patient Engagement
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Clinical Workflows
Healthcare Technology
- Interoperability (HL7, FHIR)
- Healthcare Analytics
- Data Management & Reporting
- Cloud Transformation
- AI & Automation in Healthcare
Required Skills
- Program Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Budget & Financial Management
- Risk Management
- Vendor Management
- Agile / Scrum / SAFe
- Executive Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Healthcare Compliance Knowledge
- Cross-functional Leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
- Master's degree (MBA/MHA) preferred.
- PMP, PgMP, SAFe Agilist, or Scrum certifications preferred.
- 12+ years of overall experience.
- 5+ years leading large healthcare transformation programs.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with Healthcare Payers such as UHG, Anthem/Elevance, Humana, Cigna, Aetna, or Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Experience managing multimillion-dollar healthcare transformation programs.
- Knowledge of AI, Analytics, Cloud, and Digital Healthcare solutions.
Responsibilities
Application Accepted: 8/26/2026
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 la
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
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