Cognizant is looking for results-oriented Project Management experts to play a key role in our global consulting team. We need a highly skilled professional with proven expertise in project management, particularly someone who has contributed to large-scale transformation initiatives like ERP implementations and Digital Transformations. If you are passionate about driving impactful change and have a track record of success in complex client projects, we encourage you to apply
Responsibilities:
- Leverage a proven track record to help clients with transformation initiatives, working with them to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables in line with business needs.
- Develop and execute project plans, including a detailed work breakdown structure, timeline, and resource allocation.
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with team members, stakeholders, and senior clients.
- Apply project management best practices and methodologies to standardize approaches across client environments.
- Monitor and control project progress, identify risks, and proactively propose and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
- Conduct regular project status meetings and provide timely and accurate updates to stakeholders.
- Experience in engaging IT and Business stakeholders, project sponsors and key leadership team on program health assessment, risk management, governance, and delivery
- Knowledge and experience in frameworks such as value realization, benefits management, program road-mapping, KPI / OKR / KRO definition for programs
- Facilitate the adoption and adherence to project governance and change control processes.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to project team members to optimize their performance and drive successful project outcomes.
- Contribute to business development efforts including proposals, project estimations, and client negotiations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technology, Management studies (or similar field).
- Experience in project management, with a minimum of 7-12 years of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Significant experience in driving transformation enablement through implementation of program and change management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Preferred certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified associate in project management (CAPM), ITIL, SAFe.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while managing high-pressure situations.
- Experience working with client stakeholders in industries such as Finance, Healthcare, IT, or other sectors is highly desirable
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.