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 Consulting Manager, Claims Modernization Project Manager, you will make an impact by leading a large-scale healthcare technology modernization program focused on claims transformation, delivery execution, stakeholder alignment, and program governance. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team and work collaboratively with business, technology, UX/UI, API development, vendor, and client stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage a large-scale, multi-year healthcare claims modernization program across multiple cross-functional teams and workstreams.
- Develop, maintain, and govern integrated project plans using Microsoft Project, including schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation.
- Drive Agile delivery execution through sprint planning, backlog management, stakeholder reviews, Jira tracking, and program reporting.
- Manage program financials, including budget planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting to support alignment with program goals.
- Provide executive-level program updates, Steering Committee presentations, and risk/issue mitigation recommendations to support timely decision-making.
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 position requires 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mason, OH. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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
- Proven experience managing large, complex, multi-year enterprise transformation or modernization programs.
- Strong project management experience using Microsoft Project to manage integrated plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resources.
- Experience leading Agile delivery execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, stakeholder reviews, and Jira-based tracking.
- Experience managing project financials, including budget planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting.
- Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Mason, OH.
These will help you succeed
- Healthcare industry experience, particularly in payer, claims, compliance, or regulatory-driven environments.
- Experience presenting program status, risks, and decisions to executive leadership and Steering Committees.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across business, technology, vendor, and client teams.
Experience collaborating with UX/UI, API development, and external vendor teams on modernization initiatives.
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.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $81,450 - $126,750 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is 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 and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus PTO
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs
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.
