Senior Consultant - Technology Program Management, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is where curious minds come together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Blending industry insight, technology expertise, and the power of AI, we partner with leading organizations to transform the way they work, serve customers, and grow.

About the role

As a Senior Consultant - Technology Program Management, you will make an impact by leading a collection of work, including epics and projects, to achieve desired business outcomes and ensure technical solutions are delivered in alignment with strategic goals. You will be a valued member of the Technology Program Management team and work collaboratively with project managers, product and platform owners, Technology Business Partners, and clients.

In this role, you will

Own and manage the scope, schedule, cost, and quality of programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Monitor the performance of programs, projects, and service delivery, and communicate status, risks, and accomplishments to key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
Partner with customers, business, product and platform owners, and Technology Business Partners to identify technology services that meet strategic needs
Provide strategy, planning, and management guidance to project teams across various functional areas and initiatives
Lead and mentor teams while ensuring compliance with applicable governance policies and processes, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

Work model

At Cognizant, 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 City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, or Querétaro, Mexico. 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

Proven experience managing the scope, schedule, cost, and quality of complex technology programs and projects
Strong command of Agile delivery methodology, with hands-on use of JIRA for project management and issue tracking
Experience managing and optimizing applications within Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies
Experience performing financial analysis to track and report on project value realization

These will help you succeed

Skilled negotiator who can lead negotiations and improve negotiation practices
Ability to apply innovative, creative approaches to complex situations and guide others through them
Experience developing and executing strategic plans that align project outcomes with business objectives
Track record of leading and mentoring teams to foster collaboration and continuous improvement
Ability to independently apply software engineering principles in routine and moderately complex situations

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.

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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