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Consulting Principal - Healthcare Program Manager

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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 an Consulting Principal – Healthcare Program Manager, you will make an impact by helping clients solve complex business and technology challenges through strategic advisory services, technology modernization initiatives, and enterprise transformation programs. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team and work collaboratively with client executives, business stakeholders, solution architects, delivery leaders, and cross-functional Cognizant teams to drive measurable business outcomes.

In This Role, You Will:

  • Lead client discovery workshops and executive stakeholder engagements to identify business priorities, technology challenges, and transformation opportunities.
  • Develop enterprise technology strategies, modernization roadmaps, and operating model recommendations that align business objectives with technology investments.
  • Design and evaluate solution alternatives across enterprise architecture, application modernization, cloud transformation, data platforms, and process optimization initiatives.
  • Partner with consulting, architecture, delivery, and operations teams to ensure strategic recommendations are practical, scalable, and aligned with client goals.
  • Support business development activities, proposal creation, solution shaping, and executive presentations while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
  • Guide technology transformation initiatives including application rationalization, cloud adoption, operating model redesign, and digital modernization programs.
  • Assess governance structures, organizational capabilities, technology processes, and operating models to identify improvement opportunities and drive business value.
  • Lead engagement governance, track delivery outcomes, mitigate risks, and ensure successful achievement of program objectives.
  • Develop reusable consulting methodologies, frameworks, and intellectual property that strengthen consulting capabilities across the organization.
  • Mentor consultants and senior consultants by providing guidance on client engagement, problem solving, communication, and consulting best practices.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. 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. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

  • 12+ years of consulting, technology advisory, enterprise architecture, digital transformation, or professional services experience delivering client-facing engagements.
  • Demonstrated experience developing IT strategies, transformation roadmaps, target operating models, and technology modernization recommendations for enterprise organizations.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, application modernization, data platforms, integration strategies, and IT operating model design.
  • Proven ability to manage executive stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into actionable business recommendations.
  • Experience leading consulting workstreams, facilitating workshops, developing executive-level deliverables, and driving measurable business outcomes.

These Will Help You Succeed

  • Master's degree, MBA, or relevant technology and consulting certifications.
  • Experience supporting consulting sales pursuits, proposal development, business case creation, and statement of work development.
  • Experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation, cloud modernization, or digital strategy initiatives.
  • Strong executive presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital transformation and IT consulting.

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 as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $122,400 and $190,750, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

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 paid time off
  • Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
  • Learning and development certifications and programs

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.

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.

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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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include financial education, a pension plan with matching contributions, etc.

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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

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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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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