Senior Consulting Manager, Airline PM

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 Program Manager Consultant, you will make an impact by leading large-scale, complex initiatives within the Travel & Hospitality industry, ensuring successful delivery across scope, schedule, budget, and risk. You will be a valued member of the consulting team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver measurable business outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end program delivery, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and budget
• Develop program plans, charters, and resource strategies aligned to business objectives
• Manage stakeholder expectations and drive alignment across cross-functional teams and clients
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies while monitoring program performance
• Drive process improvements using Agile, Lean, or similar methodologies to enhance delivery outcomes

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 is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Dallas, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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.

What you must have to be considered

• 7–10 years of experience managing large-scale or enterprise-level programs
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid)
• Experience using program management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent
• Proven ability managing budgets, timelines, resources, and deliverables
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

These will help you succeed

• Experience in consulting or management advisory roles
• Background in process optimization or continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Familiarity with Travel & Hospitality IT platforms
• Certification such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, or Lean Six Sigma
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

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.

Compensation

$98,853 – $152,750 annually. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and company contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• 10 paid holidays plus PTO
• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
• Learning and development programs and certifications