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Consulting Manager, Product Owner

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About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry expertise with technology advisory capabilities, we deliver innovative, scalable solutions for Fortune 500 clients. We’re looking for our next colleague to help shape the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role

As a Product Owner, you will make an impact by leading the delivery of business-critical digital and transformation initiatives. You will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring that product vision, requirements, and delivery execution are aligned to drive measurable outcomes.

You will be a valued member of the consulting delivery team, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to drive product success.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead end-to-end product ownership and delivery, translating business objectives into prioritized backlogs, user stories, and actionable deliverables
  • Drive requirements gathering, business analysis, and solution design, ensuring clarity across functional and technical teams
  • Manage Agile delivery processes, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and stakeholder alignment
  • Oversee project execution, timelines, risks, and dependencies, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule
  • Partner with stakeholders to optimize processes and implement scalable solutions, including supporting UAT, validation, and rollout

Work model

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 2–3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Washington, DC, with potential travel based on project needs. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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.

What you must have to be considered

  • 5+ years of experience in Product Owner, Business Analysis, or Project Delivery roles within consulting or transformation programs
  • Strong experience with Agile methodologies, backlog management, and user story development
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage end-to-end project delivery
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with process analysis, UAT coordination, and delivering business-critical solutions

These will help you succeed

  • Experience in client-facing consulting environments
  • Exposure to digital transformation or enterprise modernization programs
  • Strong understanding of process improvement and automation opportunities
  • Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, or similar
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply—even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Your transferable skills and unique experiences matter.

Compensation

  • $86.500 – $125,500 annually, based on experience, skills, and qualifications

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO) and 10 company holidays
  • Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
  • Learning and development programs and certifications

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] with your request and contact information.

 

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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