About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Program Manager Consultant, you will make an impact by leading large-scale, complex initiatives within the Travel & Hospitality industry, ensuring successful delivery across scope, schedule, budget, and risk. You will be a valued member of the consulting team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver measurable business outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Lead end-to-end program delivery, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and budget
- Develop program plans, charters, and resource strategies aligned to business objectives
- Manage stakeholder expectations and drive alignment across cross-functional teams and clients
- Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies while monitoring program performance
- Drive process improvements using Agile, Lean, or similar methodologies to enhance delivery outcomes
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Dallas, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements.
What you must have to be considered
- 7–10 years of experience managing large-scale or enterprise-level programs
- Strong knowledge of program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid)
- Experience using program management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent
- Proven ability managing budgets, timelines, resources, and deliverables
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
These will help you succeed
- Experience in consulting or management advisory roles
- Background in process optimization or continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Familiarity with Travel & Hospitality IT platforms
- Certification such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, or Lean Six Sigma
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.
Compensation
$98,853 – $152,750 annually. 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
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and company contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus PTO
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development programs and certifications
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.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
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.
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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