Not Applicable
Qualification:
Science or Engineering or other relevant graduate degree or Agile certificationResponsibility:
Operational Excellence- Establishes, executes, and oversees project's operations (ie Budget, forecasting, margin, metrics billing/invoicing, purchase orders, MSA/ SOW/ SLA compliance, etc).
- Metrics and Reporting.
- Manage the tracking/measurment and progress against established measures and metrics (eg bid vs did, SLA, and any other operational or contractual measures).
- Program Governance.
- Establish, execute and oversee a project's governance (ie stakeholder management, communication ceremonies, benefits management, change management, scope management, team work enviorment, onboarding, etc.
- Estimation and Planning.
- Establishes, executes, and oversees project delivery estimation and planning (team resource and timeline) across Cognizant organization (pursuit through sprints/PIs)\ nGrow the Business.
- Supports pursuits (and running them as a project) as required.
- Collaborates with Commercial/Account Team to grow the business by identifying and defining business value opprtunities for the client.
- Drive for Results.
- Drives optimal business value though scope management, change management, communication ceremonies, acceptance criteria, negotiation, etc.
- Execution Excelllence.
- Lead the the setup and then the daily running of a project (ie task assignment and optimization, resource schedules, planning, logistics, tracking,issues/risk management, running meetings, organizing events, status reporting, adhoc reporting, signoffs, etc).
- Client Relationship Management.
- Establishes and builds relationships with client and other stakeholders for the project.
- Managing Teams.
- Leads team by supporting and driving career growth, personal/ team development, well being, diversity and inclusion.
- provides input to HCM supervisors on performance of all direct reports on a program, irrespective of the business unit of the direct report.
- Community Development.
- Lead and personally contributes to the continous improvement of the program & project management guild and community (best practices, networking, standards, training, tools, etc).
- Compliance.
- Responsible for Project Management tool and process compliance (ie Delivery Governance Dashboard).
Must Have Skills
- RPAS
- Retail - MFP
- Retail - Demand Forecasting
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 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.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.