Banking & FS Program Director
Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Delivery Leader – BFS who will be responsible for Shaping/Designing/Implementing Transformation agenda for the Cognizant engagements in ADM/Cloud/Digital Engineering/QEA, by closely working with our customers and the Cognizant execution teams.
Location: Dallas, TX, NYC/Jersey City, NJ
Key Responsibilities
• This role demands a minimum of 20+ years of robust experience in managing greenfield application development, application modernization, cloud transformation and Production support engagements.
• The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of leading large, distributed teams and handling a portfolio size of approximately $30+ million.
• It is crucial that the candidate possesses strong experience in comfortably interacting with Client Sr. Executives to drive discussions around Transformation and Strategy, ensuring the outcomes align with the customer's perspective. Hands-on experience in conducting Governance meetings with both Internal and External stakeholders is essential.
• Partner closely with our markets, SLS and other service lines to lead RFPs in defining solutions focusing on delivering key outcomes for customers. Be comfortable in RFP presentations and customer walkthrough. Associate should be actively involved in client presentations and, upon successful award, be comfortable drafting the SOW and SLAs.
• Proficiency in discussing and presenting on DevOps, SRE, Cloud, Microservices architecture, Productivity tools (such as GHCP, Codium, etc.), and GenAI is required.
• Being a strong team player is important. The candidate must be able to keep emotions out of their work, focus on results and outcomes, and guide their teams in resolving conflicts, upskilling, and driving innovation at the grassroots level.
• Responsible for working closely with EDL’s in detailing out our Backlog, ML and Upside revenue for the year
• Encourage and collect all innovative ideas in our Bluebolt tool. Setup Hackathon events with our customers and co innovate
• Experience in the Banking Domain is highly recommended, and certification in AWS/Microsoft Cloud Practitioner or Solution Architect would be a plus.
• This role will focus on working key Cognizant initiatives such as Upskilling, AI driven Ops, GenAI adoption.
Key Competencies
• Functional/Practice knowledge: Understanding Experience in working with the Banking Domain is highly recommended. Understanding of Project management methodology, user centric design, and ability to generate and impactful roadmap
• Technical prowess: Deep technical expertise in delivering complex multi service line Greenfield Development, Application Modernization, Cloud transformation and Prod Ops engagements to address customer needs, and to create proof of concepts if needed, as well as credentialed solutions
• Industry knowledge: Deep knowledge of IT services/IT outsourcing globally; ability to communicate across stakeholders
• Commercial knowledge: Ability to run financials of engagement, maintaining healthy OM%, accurate forecasts, running UPTs & analyze opportunities and qualify leads and opportunities
• Executive Presence: Have strong experience in comfortably interacting with Client Sr. Executives to drive discussions around Transformation / Strategy etc., along with outcomes that benefit from customer shoes.
• Relationship management: Have strong experience in comfortably interacting with Client Sr. Executives to drive discussions around Transformation / Strategy etc., along with outcomes that benefit from customer shoes.
• Leadership experience: Excellent organizational and leadership skills to build strong Strategy function and lead by example; strong project management, budgeting, talent management, and business operations skills
Required Experience:
• Minimum 20+ years in leading Digital Engineering and Production Support engagements
• Minimum 15+ years of complex solutioning experience, with broad technical experience
• Minimum 15+ years in in experience in assigned functional/technology area, with applicable market standard certifications
Preferred Experience:
Senior leadership role in project & product management, experienced in managing large global teams. Domain expertise across Banking vertical. Track record of delivering complex programs, as well as leveraging organizational capabilities to support offers/solutions
Top Reasons to Join Our Team
Excellent compensation/benefits. A strong financial incentive package that includes a solid base salary with a highly attractive commission's plan. Further incentives include award programs, club trips, and excellent benefits package. Wide exposure to industry, product, and functional standard methodologies; as well as outstanding teams supporting your sales pursuits. Encouraging management team that rewards initiative & success. Exciting, industry leading practice where you can truly build a long-term career. Congenial, collaborative, and goal-oriented environment; the opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse, highly experienced team of business professionals. Tremendous opportunities for growth with a real career path promoting career advancement.
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.
A Good fit for the Cognizant culture
A person who possesses a true passion for changing organizations for the better, and desires to do so within a goal, yet professional atmosphere filled with business professionals who all manifest a belief in partnership, innovation, and excellence. Our “Cultural Value Drivers” are well-known and clearly communicated within the organization: Open, Visible, Motivated, Empowered, Opportunity-Filled, Flexible & Collaborative.
Work Authorization
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or any time in the future.
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Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un concepteur d’IA et un fournisseur de services technologiques. Avec notre gamme de solutions IA full-stack, nous accompagnons nos clients au carrefour de l’investissement dans l’IA et de la valeur ajoutée. Notre grande expertise sectorielle, des processus et de l’ingénierie nous permet de convertir le contexte propre à chaque entreprise en systèmes technologiques amplificateurs du potentiel humain, générateurs de résultats tangibles et garants de l’avantage des acteurs internationaux dans un monde en constante évolution. Découvrez notre méthode sur www.cognizant.com ou suivez @cognizant.
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