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 Consultant - Project Management Transformation Management, you will make an impact by managing project workstreams and strengthening the governance, coordination, and execution of complex transformation programs. You will be a valued member of the Transformation Management Consulting team and work collaboratively with project managers, engagement leaders, cross-functional delivery teams, client stakeholders, and executives.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the planning and day-to-day execution of project workstreams using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches, including schedules, dependencies, milestones, and status reporting.
- Own core governance artifacts, including RAID logs, action and decision trackers, meeting records, workstream plans, and executive-ready reporting materials.
- Facilitate workstream and governance meetings, coordinate inputs across teams, prepare steering committee materials, and communicate risks, decisions, and required actions to stakeholders.
- Support the full project lifecycle from initiation and risk assessment through execution, operational readiness, and post-project review, while identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Contribute to client proposals, practice assets, reusable templates, intellectual property, and knowledge-sharing activities that strengthen Transformation Management Consulting capabilities.
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 Chicago, Illinois. 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
- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, or a related field, with 4 to 6 years of experience in project management, PMO, consulting, or a related delivery role.
- Experience managing project workstreams in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments, including plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, issues, actions, and decisions.
- Experience preparing and delivering project communications, status reports, governance materials, and executive-ready presentations for cross-functional stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of the project lifecycle, from initiation and risk assessment through execution, operational readiness, and post-project review.
- Proficiency with project management and productivity tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
These will help you succeed
- Project management certification such as PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster, or an equivalent credential.
- Consulting experience supporting business or technology transformation programs across multiple industries.
- Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, written communication, and executive presentation skills.
- A practical process-improvement mindset with the ability to translate lessons learned into stronger delivery methods and reusable assets.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to build credibility while working effectively in collaborative, fast-paced client environments.
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 $64,350 - $101,250. 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
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus paid time off
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
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