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Service Delivery Manager

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Service Delivery Manager Associate

Job Description

  • Manage a team size of 10 or more.
  • Handle customer escalations and maintain customer relationships.
  • Ensure accurate and timely Encounter file processing and submission to State and federal agencies.
  • Provide analytical, research, and technical data support for regulatory/business-oriented processes for Encounter Data Operations.
  • Analyze and interprets encounter data to identify potential issues and trends; Review, research, investigate and correct encounter issues through data and process analysis.
  • Propose short-term and long-term solutions for fixing Encounters data validation errors and State rejects to improve submission and acceptance rates and to meet State and client Service level agreements.
  • Perform User acceptance testing for new requirements\system fixes
  • Review/help with coding for System fixes.

Required Skills

  • 10 years’ experience in full life cycle software development, including requirement definition, analysis, design, coding, system testing, documentation and implementation
  • 3+ years’ experience in managing a team size of 10 or more
  • 5+ years’ experience in Customer-facing roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
  • Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving skills
  • Excellent SQL hands on experience with ability to write complex queries.
  • Oracle\SQL Server hands on working experience with ability to develop new or modify existing stored procedures.
  • Good Healthcare Experience required. Should know about EDI formats like 837, 835, 277, etc.
  • Intermediate or higher-level proficiency in Excel
  • Ability to communicate analysis including trends and opportunities to clients and the business in writing and verbally

Preferred Skills

  • Encounters Knowledge
  • FACETS experience
  • SSIS\SSRS experience

Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until Jun 7th, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $110,000 - $120,000 depending on the 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

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 law.

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.  

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, 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 [email protected] 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.

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