Program Director (Property & Casualty Insurance exp.)

Title: Program Director

(Property & Casualty Insurance)

Designation: Director level

(Hybrid – Portsmouth, NH)

Overview:

Join Cognizant as an inspiring leader within the Program & Project Management community. This key role is responsible and accountable for Program Management activities associated with large-scale, complex, multi-service (Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure, Business Process, and Digital) programs. Successful candidates will not only manage delivery objectives but will also have responsibility for customer satisfaction and the client relationships required for successful program delivery.

Role:

· Developing and implementing strategy for the program team, including developing a robust risk mitigation plan

· Understanding how different projects interlink and overlap

· Working with the various service lines to identify resources for various projects

· Expanding program offering and enhancing the quality of existing programs

· Liaising with the marketing and communications team to increase awareness of programs

· Lead the proposal responses by engaging with various service lines

· Build and manage relationship with clients

· Coordinating and running events and workshops

· Gathering feedback and presenting insights

· Reporting on program performance to executive team and directors

· Identifying opportunities for continual improvement and delivery transformation

· Ensuring relevant standards, process and regulations are upheld

· Good understanding of agile processes

· Prior experience in managing programs in Property & Casualty Insurance domain

Required Qualifications:

· 15+ years in strategy, operations, process consulting, stakeholder management, project/ program delivery within legacy modernization or digital transformations

· Project/Program training and certifications (PMI/SAFe 5.0/Prince II)

· Experience in delivering at least 3 or more complex programs involving teams across multiple geographies

· Experience in senior stakeholder management, communication, and relationship

· Experience being part of deal solutioning and identifying relevant risks

· Can present solutions from the Program Management standpoint

· Experience in managing client stakeholders across IT, VMO, and business

· Adept with multicultural; multi-geo working teams and stakeholders

· Experience in contract management

· Program delivery experience involving 3 or more service lines

· Experience in delivering Transformational commitment, productivity goals, offshoring commitment

· Experience in delivering domain capability services or niche technology capabilities or new technologies to the market

· Experience in leading/managing structured deals, takeover/acquisition, or divesture programs

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred

Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $114,750.00 – $181,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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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.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.

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.