About the Role
As a QA Program Delivery Lead, you will make an impact by leading complex quality engineering and transformational testing programs that support strategic business objectives. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business executives, client stakeholders, delivery teams, technology partners, and cross-functional leadership teams.
In This Role, You Will:
• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale quality engineering and testing programs.
• Drive successful implementation of Test Automation, GenAI, and Data Strategy initiatives aligned with client business objectives.
• Manage complex enterprise-wide programs, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management objectives are achieved.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders, clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Provide program governance, status reporting, issue resolution, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
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 is a hybrid position requiring 4 days per week in a client office in Charlotte, NC. 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 Need to Have to Be Considered
• 18+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and Software Testing with strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• 10+ years of Program and Project Management experience leading large-scale enterprise initiatives.
• Proven experience managing complex end-to-end implementations and multi-workstream delivery programs.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence C-level stakeholders.
• Experience aligning business strategy with quality engineering initiatives, including Test Automation, GenAI, and Data Strategy programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in program governance, budget management, risk mitigation, dependency management, and delivery oversight.
• Experience leading organizational change management and driving adoption of new processes, strategies, and technology solutions.
These Will Help You Stand Out
• General Insurance domain expertise.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide QA transformation programs.
• Knowledge of modern Quality Engineering practices, frameworks, and emerging technologies.
• Strong client relationship management and consulting skills.
• Experience managing distributed teams, vendors, and third-party technology partners.
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.
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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Over Cognizant
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 tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
Aanvullende arbeidsinformatie
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