Job Description for SDM-Transition
- Work as the Transition Manager for outsourcing engagements
- Manage internal / external client relationships during various stages of the transition
- Follow the Cognizant Transition Methodology to successfully transition projects within the agreed timelines
- Perform due diligence, put together detailed transition plans and ensure successful execution as per the timelines
- Manage multiple transitions at the same time
- Project Reporting – to internal and external stakeholders
- Others:
- Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders as a team to deliver objectives
- Act as a Transitions Subject Matter Expert (SME) while designing client solutions and process re-engineering exercises
- Behavioural Skills (Attitude, Aptitude & Abilities):
- Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication to large groups and senior staff
- Ability to achieve ‘win-win’ outcomes. Effective negotiation and influencing skills with senior management
- Strong analytical skills, good judgment, tact, flexibility, organization and planning skills
- Ability to work in high paced, challenging environment
- Proficiency in setting and meeting realistic deadlines to achieve desired/meaningful outcomes
- High attention to detail
- Willingness to travel frequently (both within India and abroad)
- Technical Skills (Tools, Technical Knowledge, Certifications etc.):
- Strong in MS Project, Visio, MS-Excel, MS-Office
- Strong Project and process management experience at managerial level in Outsourcing environment
- Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma) desirable
- Experience in US Healthcare, Insurance projects will be an added advantage
Location: Pune, Noida and Hyderabad
Work Mode: WFO
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
