The posted job opening may be for a Temporary Fixed Term period of time. If the selected applicant is hired as a Temporary Fixed Term employee/associate, their employment with Cognizant will typically be for a period of six to nine months. Any extensions to the temporary employee’s employment period will be solely at the discretion of Cognizant Technology Solutions.
We are seeking a highly experienced Product Delivery Lead to drive the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in product delivery, project management, and technical program management, with the ability to align business objectives, technology solutions, and stakeholder expectations. This role requires excellent leadership, risk management, and cross-functional coordination skills to ensure quality execution and timely delivery of strategic programs.
In this role, you will:
· Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale technology programs, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and quality standards.
· Support go-to-market (GTM) readiness activities, release planning, and organizational change management where applicable.
· Collaborate with solution architects, engineering teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to define, design, and deliver scalable solutions.
· Drive Agile project execution using Jira and industry best practices, facilitating sprint planning, backlog management, and release planning.
· Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges to ensure successful outcomes.
· Coordinate cross-functional teams across business, technology, operations, and external partners to manage program dependencies and deliverables.
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Walnut Creek, CA or Palo Alto, CA.
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 in Product Delivery, Project Management, and Technical Program Management roles.
· Strong understanding of solution architecture principles, system design, and sizing methodologies.
· Hands-on experience with Jira and Agile delivery frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
· Demonstrated expertise in risk identification, management, and mitigation strategies.
· Experience managing complex project dependencies and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $ 81337 to $ 141500 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.
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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