About the Role
As a Pega Project Manager, you will make an impact by leading complex Healthcare programs from strategy through execution and delivery. You will be a valued member of the program leadership team and work collaboratively with clients, executive stakeholders, business leaders, product owners, IT teams, and Agile delivery teams to drive successful outcomes and business value realization.
In This Role, You Will
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex Healthcare programs across multiple workstreams.
Define program strategy, roadmaps, milestones, and delivery plans aligned with business objectives.
Oversee project execution and ensure scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management objectives are achieved.
Establish governance processes and program reporting mechanisms while driving successful program increments, releases, and go-live activities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and executive stakeholders, facilitating governance reviews and effectively communicating program status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
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 Need to Have to Be Considered
Experience leading Agile program delivery across multiple teams and workstreams.
Strong expertise in Agile methodologies and Scrum delivery practices.
Strong program planning and risk management experience.
Experience managing program scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and dependencies.
Experience establishing governance processes and executive reporting mechanisms.
Proven ability to build relationships with business leaders, product owners, IT teams, and executive stakeholders.
Experience facilitating steering committee meetings and executive governance reviews.
Ability to track program metrics including velocity, quality, productivity, and business value realization.
Experience identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and supporting audit readiness and quality assurance activities.
Healthcare domain experience.
These Will Help You Stand Out
Experience leading large-scale Healthcare programs.
Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
Demonstrated ability to remove delivery impediments and drive cross-team collaboration.
Experience managing complex program dependencies and enterprise-level initiatives.
Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
Certifications Required
PMP and Pega Certified Senior System Architect preferred additional healthcare certifications are beneficial.
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.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until September 28, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $129,500 - $152,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to plan terms.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan with contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
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.
