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.
Project Coordinator role in a global organization requiring 8–14 years of experience in project coordination, reporting, stakeholder engagement, regulatory/business support, and cross-functional collaboration. The role focuses on coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, preparing reports and presentations, and ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders to support successful project delivery and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end project activities by supporting the translation of business, operational, and regulatory requirements into actionable project plans, tasks, and deliverables.
- Maintain project reporting and monitoring frameworks, ensuring timely tracking of project milestones, key performance indicators (KPIs), risks, dependencies, and compliance-related activities.
- Collect, analyze, and consolidate project and operational data using office productivity tools to provide project visibility and support informed decision-making.
- Prepare professional presentations, status reports, meeting materials, and project summaries for leadership and stakeholder reviews.
- Develop and maintain project trackers, schedules, dashboards, and documentation templates to improve project governance and reporting consistency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across business, operations, technology, and regulatory teams to gather updates, track action items, and ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.
- Support regulatory and business initiatives by coordinating documentation, tracking regulatory requirements, and maintaining implementation records and project traceability.
- Coordinate activities across multiple project workstreams, managing schedules, priorities, dependencies, and follow-up actions to ensure smooth project execution.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including meeting minutes, action logs, status reports, process documentation, risk registers, and impact assessments.
- Support change management and user readiness activities by coordinating training schedules, communication plans, user guides, and project-related communications.
- Monitor project performance against established goals and governance standards, identifying gaps and recommending improvements to enhance delivery effectiveness and compliance.
- Assist in issue resolution by coordinating discussions, tracking root-cause analyses, and ensuring corrective actions are documented and completed.
- Contribute to organizational objectives by ensuring projects are supported through effective coordination, accurate reporting, strong stakeholder communication, and disciplined project governance.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience as a Project Coordinator, with strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, coordination, tracking, and delivery support within complex environments.
- Proven experience in project reporting and monitoring, including maintaining project dashboards, status reports, risk logs, issue trackers, and governance documentation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and collaboration platforms, with the ability to create presentations, reports, trackers, and project documentation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
- Experience supporting regulatory, operational, or business transformation initiatives, including documenting requirements, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with project standards.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and project lifecycle processes.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and adherence to project timelines.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project issues.
- Experience preparing meeting agendas, documenting minutes, tracking action items, and facilitating communication among project stakeholders.
- Familiarity with industry best practices, business operations, and regulatory environments, enabling effective project coordination and stakeholder support.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and delivery focus.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred. PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or similar project management certifications are advantageous.
Application Accepted: 7/30/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $60,000 - $75,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
· 401(k) with Company Match
· Employee Stock Purchase Program
· Paid Time Off & Holidays
· Paid Parental Leave
· Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Mental Health & Wellbeing Programs
· Health Advocacy & Virtual Care Services
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!
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.
