About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Consulting Manager, Claims Modernization Project Manager, you will make an impact by leading a large-scale healthcare technology modernization program focused on claims transformation, delivery execution, stakeholder alignment, and program governance. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team and work collaboratively with business, technology, UX/UI, API development, vendor, and client stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage a large-scale, multi-year healthcare claims modernization program across multiple cross-functional teams and workstreams.
- Develop, maintain, and govern integrated project plans using Microsoft Project, including schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation.
- Drive Agile delivery execution through sprint planning, backlog management, stakeholder reviews, Jira tracking, and program reporting.
- Manage program financials, including budget planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting to support alignment with program goals.
- Provide executive-level program updates, Steering Committee presentations, and risk/issue mitigation recommendations to support timely decision-making.
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 position requires 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mason, OH. 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. 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 must have to be considered
- Proven experience managing large, complex, multi-year enterprise transformation or modernization programs.
- Strong project management experience using Microsoft Project to manage integrated plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resources.
- Experience leading Agile delivery execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, stakeholder reviews, and Jira-based tracking.
- Experience managing project financials, including budget planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting.
- Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Mason, OH.
These will help you succeed
- Healthcare industry experience, particularly in payer, claims, compliance, or regulatory-driven environments.
- Experience presenting program status, risks, and decisions to executive leadership and Steering Committees.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across business, technology, vendor, and client teams.
Experience collaborating with UX/UI, API development, and external vendor teams on modernization initiatives.
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 things to this role.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $81,450 - $126,750 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is 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 and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus PTO
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
Información adicional sobre el empleo
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