About the role
As a Senior Program Manager – Quality Engineering (Commercial P&C), you will make an impact by leading large-scale commercial underwriting and testing transformation programs for a strategic client. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering and Assurance organization and work collaboratively with CIOs, C level stakeholders, business leaders, and cross functional delivery teams to drive modernization, innovation, and measurable outcomes.
In this role, you will:
• Lead end to end program planning and execution for commercial underwriting and Quality Engineering initiatives
• Partner closely with CIOs and senior leadership to manage communication, expectations, and strategic alignment
• Influence and align CIO strategic goals with program delivery, including Test Automation, Gen AI implementation, and Data Strategy
• Drive organizational change management to support adoption of new processes, tools, and modernization strategies
• Champion transformation and innovation initiatives across Quality Engineering and Assurance
• Develop, manage, and govern program budgets while ensuring financial discipline and value delivery
• Identify program risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies across multiple workstreams
Work model: Hybrid
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 4 days a week onsite at a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. 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:
• 10+ years of experience in Program or Project Management leading complex, enterprise initiatives
• 15+ years of Quality Engineering / Testing experience with strong knowledge of testing methodologies and techniques
• At least 3 years of experience within Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance
• Proven experience partnering with and influencing CIOs and senior executive stakeholders
• Strong blend of business and technical acumen, with the ability to translate strategy into execution
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
These will help you stand out:
• Experience leading enterprise-wide transformation programs in Quality Engineering or Technology modernization
• Hands-on exposure to Test Automation, Gen AI enablement, and data-driven testing strategies
• Demonstrated success driving change management and adoption across distributed teams
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 ideas to this role.
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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
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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Advertencia:
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