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Delivery Manager – Cyber Security Transformation

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What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and unique place international and innovative environment! This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.

At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story.

Position Summary

Responsible for leading the planning, execution, governance, and successful delivery of complex Information and Communication Technology (ICT) programs and projects across Cyber Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management and Digital Transformation domains.

Mandatory Skills

  • Cyber Security Portfolio Management
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • SailPoint IdentityNow (IDN)
  • Privileged Access Management (CyberArk)
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Vulnerability Management (Qualys VMDR)
  • ServiceNow
  • IT Service Management (ITIL)
  • Risk & Compliance Management
  • Banking, Financial Services, Insurance & Wealth Management Systems
  • Security Operations and Service Transitions

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end ICT projects from initiation through planning, execution, deployment, transition and operational stabilization.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocation models, risk registers, governance frameworks and communication strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional teams comprising business stakeholders, technology teams, security architects, infrastructure specialists, vendors and service providers.
  • Drive delivery of cyber security initiatives including Identity Governance, Privileged Access Management, Active Directory modernization, Vulnerability Remediation, Security Operations transitions and compliance programs.
  • Establish project governance structures and provide regular reporting on project status, risks, issues, dependencies, milestones and financial performance.
  • Coordinate knowledge transfer activities, transition plans, operating model design, and resource onboarding to ensure successful migration into BAU support.
  • Manage stakeholder engagement across executive leadership, business units, technology teams and third-party vendors.
  • Ensure project delivery complies with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, security controls and risk management frameworks.
  • Facilitate workshops, requirement gathering sessions, solution discussions, and project steering committee meetings.
  • Monitor project performance against agreed scope, schedule, cost, quality and business outcome objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process optimization, automation, service enhancement and operational efficiency opportunities.
  • Manage vendor relationships, contractual obligations, service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Lead change management activities supporting adoption of new technologies, systems, processes and operating models.
  • Support portfolio governance by prioritizing initiatives, managing dependencies and aligning projects with strategic business objectives.
  • Ensure successful handover of implemented solutions into operational support teams with appropriate documentation, training and support models.
  • Lead geographically distributed project and operational teams.
  • Manage project budgets, resource utilization and delivery performance.
  • Establish governance forums and executive reporting mechanisms.
  • Mentor project managers, delivery leads, analysts and technical specialists.
  • Drive customer satisfaction, stakeholder engagement and strategic business outcomes.

Salary Range: >$100,000
Date of Posting: 04-Sep-26

Next Steps: If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us.

For a complete list of open opportunities with Cognizant, visit http://www.cognizant.com/careers. Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Things to know before you apply

  • Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  • Accommodations: 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.
  • AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
  • Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
  • Language proficiency: 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.
  • Inclusion: 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.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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