About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice—we're a global community of 6,000+ 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 an AI Project Manager, you will make an impact by leading end-to-end delivery of AI/ML and Large Language Model (LLM) initiatives, bridging business objectives and technical execution for the client's Research & Development organization. You will be a valued member of the Consulting delivery team and work collaboratively with cross-functional internal teams, external vendors, business stakeholders, and executive leadership, operating within an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver scalable, high-impact AI solutions and process redesign aligned to strategic priorities.
In this role, you will:
- Define project scope, objectives, success metrics and roadmap aligned to business goals, including scope for MVP and POC execution
- Lead Agile/Scrum delivery, including sprint planning, backlog management, and release coordination
- Manage cross-functional internal teams and external vendors, serving as the central coordinator across business, technology, and vendor teams
- Own end-to-end project health, including scope, timeline, budget, risks, and quality
- Translate business requirements into technical execution plans with clear milestones and prioritized backlogs
- Oversee delivery of AI/ML and LLM-based solutions and process change from use case definition through POC and MVP releases to full production implementation and scaling
- Monitor and mitigate risks related to data, model performance, integration, and delivery timelines
- Ensure alignment with regulatory, risk and change control requirements (as applicable)
- Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and executive leadership
- Help drive adoption of new ways of working
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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mexico. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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
- 5–10+ years of project or program management experience in technology or data-driven initiatives
- Proven experience delivering AI/ML and LLM-based solutions in production environments
- Experience operating in Agile/Scrum environments with distributed, cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage both internal engineering teams and external vendors
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts (e.g., data pipelines, model lifecycle, generative AI)
These will help you succeed
- Experience translating complex technical solutions into business outcomes
- Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and responsible AI considerations
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- A background in Research & Development or experience in clinical development projects
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.
Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until 10/26/2026
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.
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