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 Senior Manager in Insurance Consulting, you will make an impact by shaping business needs into executable programs and leading complex initiatives from early-stage concept through successful delivery. You will work closely with client business leaders, project teams, IT stakeholders, and Cognizant colleagues to align priorities, establish delivery plans, and achieve outcomes within agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
In this role, you will
· Partner with business, project, and IT stakeholders to clarify needs, develop project concepts, and initiate programs that support business priorities.
· Lead end-to-end program and project delivery, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, financial performance, and the quality of work products.
· Establish effective governance for progress, change, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions, providing timely reporting and escalation to the appropriate stakeholders.
· Build trusted relationships with client and internal stakeholders, align cross-functional teams, and maintain clear communication throughout the engagement.
· Anticipate delivery risks and obstacles, drive resolution, and translate business requirements into actionable plans for Cognizant and client technology teams.
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 based in Tokyo, with attendance at a client or Cognizant office as required by the engagement. 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 must have to be considered
· 15+ years of relevant experience, including significant responsibility for complex program or project delivery in a consulting, professional services, insurance, or technology environment.
· Demonstrated ability to lead programs within agreed scope, schedule, and budget, including project financial management and change control.
· Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage business and technology leaders, manage competing priorities, and escalate issues appropriately.
· Advanced Japanese speaking and writing skills (JLPT N2 or equivalent) and business-level English communication skills.
· Ability to operate as a senior, client-facing leader who brings structure to ambiguity, drives accountability, and delivers measurable outcomes.
These will help you succeed
· Experience delivering transformation initiatives in the insurance industry.
· PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or a comparable project or agile certification.
· Strong financial acumen, including experience managing project P&L.
· A collaborative and proactive leadership style, with the ability to influence across business, project, and technology 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 things to this role.
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.
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