Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Job Title: Technical Lead – AMER Migration Squad (Montreal)
Location: Montreal, Canada
Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead based in Montreal to provide technical leadership and serve as the primary on-site representative for the AMER region. This role will support both the RTA Atlantic and Copper portfolios, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement, delivery support, and regional coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and guidance across the RTA Atlantic and Copper portfolios.
- Act as the primary point of contact for local stakeholders, fostering strong working relationships through regular face-to-face engagement.
- Support program delivery discussions, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical execution.
- Represent the AMER region within the migration squad and facilitate effective collaboration across global teams.
- Identify, manage, and communicate risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges to relevant stakeholders.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and on-the-ground representative for the program, driving stakeholder confidence and engagement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful migration planning and execution.
Required Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in technical leadership roles within large-scale transformation, migration, or enterprise technology programs.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
- Proven experience working with geographically distributed teams and managing cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making and drive outcomes in complex environments.
- Excellent problem-solving, facilitation, and delivery management capabilities.
- Based in Montreal and available for regular in-person stakeholder interactions.
Application Accepted: 10/30/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 - $155,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Manulife health benefits,
· dental and vision coverage,
· life and disability insurance,
· TELUS Health services,
· RPP employer matching,
· RRSP contributions
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 language
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
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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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