Cognizant’s Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Technical Program Manager/Delivery Manager You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code.
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an Onsite position to qualified applicants in Jersey City, NJ. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working arrangement for this role is accurate as of the posting date but may change based on business or project needs.
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs
Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role.
In this role, you will:
Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale technical programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and budget.
Define program goals, roadmaps, and OKRs aligned with organizational strategy.
Establish and maintain program governance frameworks, including RACI and KPI tracking.
Coach teams on Agile principles (Scrum, SAFe), ensuring adoption and maturity.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, retrospectives, PI planning.
Maintain dependency plans across sprints and mitigate risks proactively
Act as a conduit between senior leadership, engineering, and business teams.
Provide regular status updates and dashboards to executives.
Foster open communication and resolve conflicts effectively.
What you need to have to be considered:
10–15 years in program/project management, with at least 5 years in technical delivery roles.
Banking Industry knowledge and Payment’s expertise
Requires advanced knowledge of project and program management principles
Leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and executive communication
Nice to have:
- Mainframe Modernization experience
- Understanding of SOWs, Pricing, Negotiations & various models of contracting
- Technical certifications
- Cloud certifications
- AI certifications
We're excited to meet candidates who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements. Think about your transferable experiences and unique strengths that you can bring to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $113,000- $181,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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: 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 a 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.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial 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.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
