Job Summary
Join Cognizant as an inspiring leader within the Program and Project Management community. This key role is responsible to design transition solutions and to lead and drive transition of multiservice multigeo and multivendor transitions. Successful candidates will not only manage transition objectives but will also have responsibility for ensuring satisfaction of client stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Manages transitions across multiple service lines and geographies as the single point owner
Manage all workstreams within the transition including People Transfer Process Tools Organization Change Management
Ensure that the Transition related clauses in any Contractual documents are measurable attainable and reportable
Own all the activities planned and scheduled during the Transition phase
In depth understanding of all Knowledge Transition phases activities deliverables and exit criteria
Ability to collaborate with the Client and with internal stakeholders on a day2day basis to drive towards defined transition outcomes
Proactive in identifying the risks and proposing mitigations to ensure the risks are addressed upfront with minimal impact on Transition KPIs
Track and report all Transition KPIs across Cost Schedule and Quality
Prepare and present Transition status with clarity to senior stakeholders and to effectively report and address risks and issues
Design transition solutions and build transition plans as part of sales pursuits or RFP process and present the transition solution to the client as part of orals presentations
Understand the working of Tools used directly or otherwise during a Transition such as ServiceNow and Jira
Work closely with Client Stakeholders and SMEs and Transition leads to ensure the transition deliverables are reviewed and signed off on time
Work closely with delivery teams to ensure cutover to steady state is effective and successful
If other workstreams such as process transition or people transition are in scope work closely with the respective capabilities to ensure these workstreams are planned and executed within the agreed timelines
Own the transition reporting both internally and with Client and Weekly status and Steering committee reports
Expertise in managing Org Level changes across the Client Org and Cognizant.
Experience across multiple industry domains
Experience in managing transitions larger than 500 FTEs across Application support and Application development services
Experience in designing transition solutions and in making orals presentations to clients as part of sales pursuits and RFP process
Experience with transition Infrastructure services transition is desirable
Certifications Required
PMP SAFe Prince2
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-caliber 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.
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.
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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.
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