Job Summary
This role requires an experienced Lead Developer with 14 to 15 years of expertise in project management and agile methodologies. The candidate will oversee project planning execution and delivery while ensuring quality cost efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction in a hybrid work model.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
- Oversee project tracking and time management to ensure timely delivery of milestones and deliverables
- Provide expertise in project quality management to maintain high standards and adherence to best practices
- Manage project scope effectively to prevent scope creep and ensure alignment with initial requirements
- Identify and mitigate risks proactively through comprehensive project risk management strategies
- Monitor project costs and budgets to ensure financial efficiency and adherence to allocated resources
- Facilitate scrum ceremonies and ensure agile practices are implemented effectively across teams
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure their expectations are met
- Utilize CX-Scrum Master expertise to enhance customer experience and team collaboration
- Implement project budgeting and invoicing processes to ensure financial transparency and accountability
- Drive Agile PLM practices to streamline product lifecycle management and improve team productivity
- Use MS Project to create detailed project plans and track progress effectively
- Ensure project planning and execution align with cost management strategies to optimize resource utilization
Qualifications
- Possess strong expertise in project planning tracking and time management
- Demonstrate proficiency in project quality scope and risk management methodologies
- Have hands-on experience with project budgeting invoicing and cost management
- Show advanced knowledge of Agile PLM and Scrum practices
- Exhibit excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Be skilled in using MS Project for detailed planning and tracking
- Nice to have experience in CX-Scrum Master to enhance customer and team collaboration
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model and adapt to dynamic project requirements
- Showcase strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to drive project success
- Have a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects within budget and on time
- Possess a deep understanding of agile methodologies and their application in project management
- Exhibit strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in project management practices.
Certifications Required
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) PMP Certification Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
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.
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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.