We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic business and technology initiatives within a global corporate environment. This role is ideal for a professional with 3-7 years of project management experience who can effectively manage cross-functional teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure successful project outcomes. Exposure to the Cards & Payments domain is highly desirable, supporting initiatives that enhance secure digital transactions, customer experience, and financial inclusion.
In this role, you will:
· Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure while ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
· Coordinate cross-functional business and technology teams to align project objectives, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
· Establish and manage project governance, including status reporting, risk reviews, stakeholder communications, and executive updates.
· Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues while developing contingency plans to minimize delivery impact.
· Manage project schedules, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution and timely completion of critical activities.
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 Milwaukee - WI. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
· 3-7 years of experience managing projects in a multinational corporate environment.
· Strong knowledge of project management disciplines, including project planning, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder management, budgeting, and status reporting.
· Hands-on experience using project management tools for task tracking, resource management, reporting, and project governance.
· Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional business and technology teams and drive successful project delivery.
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
· Experience preparing and presenting project updates, risks, decisions, and performance metrics to leadership and key stakeholders.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $ 46992 to $ 75000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
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.
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.
