About the role
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex digital and technology initiatives, including planning, execution, tracking, and reporting.
- Develop and manage integrated project plans covering scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate delivery across internal teams, external vendors, and technology partners.
- Establish and manage project governance, including status reporting, risk and issue management, and change control.
- Prepare and present clear, concise updates to senior stakeholders and Steering Committees.
- Ensure alignment between business objectives, technology delivery, and agreed success criteria.
- Track financials, effort, and utilization; support budget management and forecasting.
- Identify delivery risks early and drive mitigation plans to resolution.
- Support adoption of modern delivery practices, including AI-enabled tools for reporting, insights, and productivity improvement.
- Build and guide high-performing, cross-functional, and geographically distributed teams.
Work model
What you need to have to be considered
- 15+ years of experience in project or program management for large-scale enterprise initiatives.
- Proven track record delivering digital transformation programs for large or complex organizations.
- Experience managing multi-vendor and multi-platform technology environments.
- Strong understanding of digital platforms, customer experience, data, and related enterprise systems.
- Experience working with Agile, Hybrid, or traditional delivery models.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
These will help you stand out
- Experience with platforms such as Adobe, Salesforce, Sitecore, Google, or Microsoft.
- Exposure to AI-enabled delivery, automation, or advanced analytics.
- Background in consulting or enterprise digital programs.
- Relevant project management or architecture certifications.
Salary and Other Compensation
- 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
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The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.
Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.