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At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!
Role: Project Manager
Location: Monterrey, Guadalajara, Queretaro and Mexico city
Job Description
Lead Item Processing consulting engagements for Banking, Cards & Payments clients from initiation through go-live. They build and execute project plans using Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum methodologies with critical-path analysis to manage scope, timelines, budgets, and risks. They own client and stakeholder relationships, resolve complex queries, drive cross-functional teams, and document consulting solutions end-to-end. Lead and Sr Lead levels additionally forecast operational targets at the departmental level and provide strategic direction on complex multi-workstream programs.
MUST Have Skills
Banking, Cards & Payments domain
"• Project planning & end-to-end management — initiation through completion
• Execute consulting projects aligned to client objectives
• Manage client & stakeholder relationships, timelines, budgets & escalations
• Handle complex client queries; develop & document consulting solutions
• Strategic insights; cross-functional team leadership
• Forecast operational targets impacting departmental results (lead/Sr lead levels)
• Complex technical & business research/analysis"
Languages: Spanish (Advance), English (Intermediate)
Nice to have skills:
PM methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum; advanced project planning tools & critical path analysis; 2–3 yrs (PM II) to 5+ yrs (Lead/Sr Lead) experience
Why Cognizant?
• Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide
• Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans
• Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package
• Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies
• We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment
• We invest in people and their wellbeing.
• We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.
Igualdad de Empleo y Política de Acción Afirmativa:
Cognizant es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin distinción de sexo, identidad de género, orientación sexual, raza, color, religión, origen nacional, discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido, edad o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley
At Cognizant we believe than our culture make us stronger!
Join us now!
#BeCognizant #IntuitionEngineered
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.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
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.










