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Technical Program Manager – RPA & AI Automation (Onsite)

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Onsite role in Lake Forest, IL (3 days)

Role Overview

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) – RPA & AI Automation will lead large‑scale enterprise automation initiatives leveraging UiPath and Azure OpenAI. The role is responsible for end‑to‑end program governance, delivery excellence, stakeholder alignment, and execution across global teams within an Agile / ADO‑driven environment.

Key Skills (Mandatory)

  1. Experience Requirements
    1. 10+ years in IT Program / Project Management
    2. Proven delivery of enterprise RPA / AI automation programs
    3. Experience leading global onshore/offshore teams
    4. Experience in Scaled Agile environments
    5. Experience acting as SPOC for program communication
    6. Experience working with senior leadership and influence decisions
    7. High adaptability to complex enterprise / legacy environments
    8. Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
    9. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  2. Automation & Technical Expertise
  1. Deep expertise in UiPath SDLC and automation frameworks
  2. Experience with Azure OpenAI or AI platforms
  3. Knowledge of software engineering best practices
  4. Strong exposure to enterprise architecture & transformations
  1. Program & Delivery Management
  1. End-to-end program governance and delivery ownership
  2. Expertise in scope, schedule, risk, dependency & financial management
  3. Strong risk identification and mitigation capabilities
  4. Strong team leadership & delivery accountability
  5. Executive-level communication & reporting (KPIs, risks, milestones)
  6. Ability to establish and run program governance & steering committee meetings
  1. Agile & Delivery Execution
  1. Strong Agile methodology execution
  2. Hands-on experience managing Agile projects using Azure DevOps (ADO) boards
  3. Strong understanding of Agile metrics (velocity, throughput, predictability)
  1. Stakeholder & Communication Management
  1. Strong stakeholder management across business and IT
  2. Strong track record in stakeholder engagement & satisfaction improvement

Optional / Preferred Skills

  • Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent)
  • Hands-on experience with UiPath (RPA)
  • Advanced experience with GenAI / Azure OpenAI implementations
  • Experience with DevOps (CI/CD, release mgmt, version control)
  • Experience improving DevOps maturity & deployment efficiency
  • Exposure to solution architecture (scalability, security, integration)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The salary for this position is between $140,000 - $150,000k depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

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

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.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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.

Additional employment information

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.

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.

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