About the role
As a Maconomy ERP Project Manager, you will make an impact by leading complex enterprise implementations that improve financial and operational efficiency. You will work collaboratively with business stakeholders, technical specialists and cross-functional delivery teams to manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks and quality from planning through deployment.
At Cognizant, you will help engineer modern businesses by combining structured project delivery, data-led insight and continuous improvement to create reliable outcomes for our clients.
In this role, you will
· Lead end-to-end planning and delivery for Maconomy and wider ERP initiatives, aligning scope, milestones, resources and budgets with stakeholder expectations.
· Coordinate hybrid delivery across onsite and remote teams, creating clear communication routines and transparent ways of working.
· Manage schedules, dependencies, risks and issues proactively to protect critical deadlines and delivery commitments.
· Work with business, functional and technical specialists to clarify requirements and coordinate configuration, integration, testing and deployment.
· Lead governance activities, including status reporting, steering committee updates, decision logs and executive-level delivery insights.
· Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality and acceptance criteria and support reliable financial and operational reporting.
· Use project data and performance indicators to inform decisions, optimise resource utilisation and drive continuous improvement.
· Coordinate user acceptance testing, change communications and readiness activities to support adoption and minimise business disruption.
· Maintain key project artefacts, including plans, risk registers, decision records and lessons learned.
What you need to have to be considered
· Project management experience in complex enterprise technology environments.
· Strong practical experience delivering Maconomy implementations, upgrades or transformation programmes.
· Solid understanding of ERP concepts and cross-functional workflows, including finance, resource management and project accounting.
· A proven ability to manage medium- to large-scale programmes using established project management frameworks and tools.
· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to executive, business and technical audiences.
· Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with experience leading distributed or hybrid teams.
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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