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Program Manager

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At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting Google as a Partner Expertise Content Creator

Overview

The Partner Expertise initiative helps Google’s partners showcase their skills in key solution areas (technology, product, or industry). With over 100+ designations available, Google seeks support in streamlining onboarding, application reviews, requirement vetting, support triage, and process automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Management: Oversee the Partner Expertise initiative, ensuring smooth operations, data analysis, and process improvements.

• Communication & Coordination: Manage internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement, program calendars, and meetings.

• Process & Documentation: Maintain documentation, standardize organizational practices, and update resources related to Partner Expertise.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze data, track key metrics, and support decision-making through dashboards and reports.

• Escalation & Support: Handle partner queries, manage application processes, and collaborate with SMEs for expertise validation.

• Content & Resource Development: Create and update program materials, including designation lists, guidelines, and internal documentation.

Skills & Qualifications

• Functional Skills:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities

• Knowledge of the partner ecosystem and cloud/enterprise products (preferred)

• Technical Skills:

• Experience with project management and content development

• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel, PowerPoint, G-Suite, and MS Office

• Stakeholder management and process improvement

• Experience:

• 5+ years working in IT, software or industry related fields, with at least 2 years in the partner ecosystem

• Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s in marketing, Sales, IT, or related fields (MBA preferred)

Success Metrics

• Efficient onboarding and pipeline management

• Successful market coverage for key partner segments

• Effective program operations, reporting, and administration

• Alignment of Expertise designations with new product/solution areas

• Timely issue resolution and continuous documentation updates

Why Cognizant?

Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide

Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans

Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package

Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies

We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment

We invest in people and their wellbeing.

We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.

At Cognizant we believe than our culture makes us stronger!

Join us now!

#BeCognizant #IntuitionEngineered

About us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

 

What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high-calibre team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Cognizant is an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

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.

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