Cognizant’s Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Technical Program Manager/Delivery Manager You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code.
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an Onsite position to qualified applicants in Jersey City, NJ. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working arrangement for this role is accurate as of the posting date but may change based on business or project needs.
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs
Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role.
In this role, you will:
Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale technical programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and budget.
Define program goals, roadmaps, and OKRs aligned with organizational strategy.
Establish and maintain program governance frameworks, including RACI and KPI tracking.
Coach teams on Agile principles (Scrum, SAFe), ensuring adoption and maturity.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, retrospectives, PI planning.
Maintain dependency plans across sprints and mitigate risks proactively
Act as a conduit between senior leadership, engineering, and business teams.
Provide regular status updates and dashboards to executives.
Foster open communication and resolve conflicts effectively.
What you need to have to be considered:
10–15 years in program/project management, with at least 5 years in technical delivery roles.
Banking Industry knowledge and Payment’s expertise
Requires advanced knowledge of project and program management principles
Leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and executive communication
Nice to have:
- Mainframe Modernization experience
- Understanding of SOWs, Pricing, Negotiations & various models of contracting
- Technical certifications
- Cloud certifications
- AI certifications
We're excited to meet candidates who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements. Think about your transferable experiences and unique strengths that you can bring to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $113,000- $181,000 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.
La Comunidad Cognizant:
Somos un equipo que se aprecia y apoya mutuamente. Nuestros asociados trabajan en un entorno colaborativo e integrador en el que todos pueden prosperar.
- Cognizant es una comunidad global con más de 300.000+ asociados en todo el mundo.
- No solo soñamos con un mundo mejor, sino que trabajamos para hacerlo realidad.
- Cuidamos de nuestros asociados, clientes, socios, comunidades y entorno haciendo lo correcto.
- Fomentamos un entorno innovador en el que puedes desarrollar tu carrera profesional.
Acerca de nosotros
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) es arquitecto de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que traduce la inversión en inteligencia artificial en valor empresarial real mediante soluciones de IA de stack completo adaptadas a cada cliente. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, los procesos y la ingeniería le permite integrar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan un impacto real en el negocio y mantienen a las grandes empresas globales un paso adelante en un mundo en constante cambio. Para más información, visita www.cognizant.es o síguenos en @cognizant.
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