About the role
As a Senior Project Manager Application Development, you will make an impact by leading complex application development initiatives that drive business outcomes and deliver value to our clients. You will be a valued member of the delivery team, collaborating with business stakeholders, development teams, vendors, and leadership to successfully execute projects in dynamic environments.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
In this role, you will:
Lead multiple application development projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery, quality execution, and alignment with business objectives.
Manage projects using both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies based on project requirements and organizational needs.
Drive project planning activities including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
Partner with cross-functional teams and external vendors to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
Provide clear and proactive stakeholder communication through project status reporting, risk management, and issue resolution.
Monitor project health, identify and mitigate risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery commitments.
Leverage project management tools such as Microsoft Project Plan (MPP), Azure DevOps, and Jira to manage execution and reporting.
Support the adoption of GenAI-enabled project management practices and Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) best practices to improve delivery efficiency and customer experience.
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client office in Peoria, Illinois.
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
Proven experience of 12+ years managing application development projects and programs in enterprise environments.
Strong experience delivering projects using both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies.
Demonstrated success managing projects within complex multi-vendor environments.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project Plan (MPP), Azure DevOps, and/or Jira.
Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication and leadership capabilities with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of GenAI tools and their application to project management and delivery operations.
These will help you stand out
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Experience working in Manufacturing domain
Experience implementing Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) best practices.
Experience leading large-scale digital transformation or application modernization initiatives.
Strong customer-centric mindset with experience improving project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
Note: Certain roles may require candidates to attend in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project requirements.
Applications will be accepted until August 28th, 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $102,600 to $ 160,500 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.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
À savoir avant de postuler
- Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
- Mesures d’adaptation: Si vous avez un handicap qui nécessite des mesures d’adaptation raisonnable pour effectuer une recherche d’emploi ou poser une candidature, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] avec votre demande et vos coordonnées.
- L’IA dans notre processus de recrutement: Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour trier et évaluer les candidatures efficacement. Notre équipe examine ensuite les candidatures et décide qui passe à l’étape suivante.
- Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
- Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
- Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.
