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Program Manager / Director

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Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with 10 to 15 years of experience in M365 migration projects.


Responsibilities

Lead project planning sessions to ensure project goals and objectives are clearly defined and achievable.

Oversee all aspects of project execution including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities and monitoring progress.

Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status addressing any issues or changes in scope.

Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of project components.

Manage project budgets ensuring that all expenditures are within the allocated Budget.

Develop and maintain detailed project documentation including project plans status reports and risk management plans.

Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

Facilitate effective communication among team members stakeholders and clients to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project success.

Conduct post project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned in future projects.

Utilize project management tools and methodologies to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Foster a positive team environment encouraging collaboration and innovation.

Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve project management processes.

The salary range for this role is between $ 155000 to $ 180000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 10/30/2026.


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.

Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.

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.

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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