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
Program Manager / Product Owner
Location
San Jose, CA (Technology Client)
Experience
11+ years
Job Summary
The Program Manager / Product Owner will lead strategic technology programs focused on software development, application and B2B integrations, business process improvement, and data analytics. This role works closely with business stakeholders, customers, engineering teams, and external partners to deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions that align with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Product Management
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of strategic technology programs and products
- Define product vision, roadmap, scope, and priorities based on business needs
- Manage multiple projects across software development, application integration, and B2B partner integration
- Ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery with high quality and customer satisfaction
Stakeholder & Customer Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, technology teams, and partners
- Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications
- Facilitate regular status updates, reviews, and governance meetings
Business Analysis & Process Improvement
- Analyze business processes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements
- Perform gap analysis, validation, and solution design aligned with business objectives
- Support change management and user adoption
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
- Lead business intelligence and data analytics initiatives
- Work with data teams on data modeling, logic, configuration, and visualization
- Ensure data accuracy, usability, and meaningful insights for business decision‑making
- Support dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions
Agile & Delivery Execution
- Serve as Product Owner in Agile/Scrum teams
- Own and manage product backlog, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Partner with engineering teams during design, development, testing, and release
- Ensure continuous improvement and value delivery
Technical & Operational Support
- Oversee solution design, development, testing, and production support
- Validate system integrations and end‑to‑end workflows
- Support issue resolution, enhancements, and optimization post‑deployment
Employee Benefits
Cognizant offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Learning, certification, and career development opportunities
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.
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!
De Cognizant Community
We zijn een team dat elkaar helpt om doelen te bereiken op het hoogste niveau. Zonder ons team zouden we niet in staat zijn om de huidige energieke, samenwerkende en inclusieve werkomgeving te behouden. Een omgeving gericht om iedereen te laten slagen.
- Cognizant is een globale community van 300.000+ collega’s
- We dromen niet alleen van een betere wereld, wij helpen het te maken
- We zorgen voor onze mensen, de klanten, het bedrijf, de community en het klimaat door te doen wat goed is
- We zetten in op een innovatieve omgeving waar je zelf kan bouwen aan een carriere pad dat bij jou past.
Over ons
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbaar rendement en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op www.cognizant.com of @cognizant.
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Disclaimer:
De informatie omtrent compensatie is accuraat ten tijde van deze posting. Cognizant heeft het recht om deze informatie aan te passen. Met lokale wetgeving in achtneming.