About the Role
As a Kinaxis Architect & Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end design and delivery of Kinaxis solutions, driving architecture strategy and execution across complex implementations. You will play a key role in shaping scalable, secure, and high-performing supply chain solutions while providing technical and delivery leadership.
· In this role, you will:
- Lead end-to-end solution design and architecture for Kinaxis implementations, including frameworks, standards, and deployment strategies.
- Define and drive enterprise architecture and cloud strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability across environments.
- Provide technical governance by reviewing designs, code, estimates, and deliverables to ensure alignment with architectural standards.
- Support project planning and solution development, including requirements analysis, effort estimation, risk mitigation, and architecture decisions.
- Contribute to team and business growth through mentoring, talent development, and support for client proposals, RFPs, and strategic partnerships.
Work Model:
This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring 3–4 days per week onsite at a client or Cognizant office in Teaneck, NJ, based on business needs. Cognizant is committed to supporting flexibility and work-life balance through its wellbeing programs.
Work arrangements may evolve based on project and client requirements, with clear communication provided throughout.
What you need to have to be considered:
- 5+ years of experience with Kinaxis
- Expertise in Kinaxis solution architecture (techno-functional)
- Strong stakeholder and customer management skills
- Experience in project, delivery, and people management
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree (B.Tech / M.Tech / BCA / MCA)
· These will help you stand out:
- Experience within a consulting environment
- Proven track record of leading end-to-end implementations and solution delivery
- Kinaxis Certified Professional in RapidResponse or equivalent Kinaxis certification preferred Python or cloud data certifications are an added advantage
Additional Information
We encourage applications from candidates who meet the core requirements and bring transferable skills or unique perspectives that can add value to the role.
- Application Deadline: July 8, 2026
- Salary Range: $150,000 – $180,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
- Incentives: Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual bonus program
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Disclaimer: Compensation and benefits are accurate as of the posting date and may be modified in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
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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.
