As a Program Associate Director – Legal Domain you will make an impact by overseeing the execution of project plans, ensuring timely delivery of milestones. You will be a valued member of the team and work collaboratively with management, team members and client.
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4 days a week in the client or Cognizant office in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Role & Responsibilities:
- Lead the overall project from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Oversee the work of domain and technical experts, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for the implementation.
- Oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
- Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to address any issues.
- Provide regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Lead the greenfield implementation of Salesforce, ensuring it meets legal operational needs.
- Plan and execute the migration of legal operations to the Litify platform.
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 14 years of experience in program management, with a focus on legal operations or technology implementations.
- Proven experience with Salesforce implementation projects, preferably in a greenfield environment.
- Experience with Litify or similar legal management platforms is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of legal processes and operations.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Salesforce customization and integration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Applications will be accepted until 06/20/2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $121,126 – $212,000 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.
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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.
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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