Job summary
The Manager Design Project Management is responsible for supporting
the planning design execution governance and delivery of workplace
fitout renovation and capital projects across the portfolio The role
ensures projects are delivered on time within budget and in accordance
with organisational standards while effectively managing stakeholders
vendors risks and project controls
Responsibilities
Support endtoend project planning scheduling monitoring and
execution of workplace and real estate projects
Develop and maintain project plans budgets milestones resource
requirements and delivery schedules
Coordinate with internal stakeholders business teams architects
consultants contractors and service partners to ensure seamless
project delivery
Drive project governance through regular reviews compliance
tracking documentation management and adherence to established
project management frameworks
Monitor project progress identify potential risks and issues and
implement mitigation plans to minimise impact on delivery timelines
Manage project change requests dependencies escalations and
corrective action plans
Prepare leadership dashboards project status reports budget
trackers and executive presentations for governance reviews
Support procurement activities contract administration vendor
management and commercial evaluations related to project delivery
Ensure compliance with design standards quality requirements
statutory regulations safety guidelines and workplace standards
Coordinate multiple concurrent projects and ensure alignment with
business requirements and portfolio objectives
Track project financials budget utilisation cost variances and
forecasting to support informed decisionmaking
Drive continuous improvement initiatives standardisation efforts
and best practices across project management processes
Certifications Required
Bachelors degree in Engineering Architecture Construction
Management Project Management or a related discipline
Professional certification in PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent project
management methodology
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.
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.
