About Us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com. Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for Program Director to join the team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you! Roles & Responsibilities:
- Establishes, executes, and oversees program governance (i.e., stakeholder management, communication ceremonies, benefits management, change management, scope management).
- Creates, manages, and oversees delivery estimation and planning for the Cognizant organization (from pursuit to sprints/PIs).
- Ensures tracking/measurement and progress against established measures and metrics (e.g., bid vs did, SLA, and any other operational or contractual measures)
- Provides insights on improvements while ensuring adherence to operational standard methodologies.
- Drives efficient business value though scope management, change management, and communication ceremonies.
- Supports pursuits (and/or runs them as programs) as required
- Collaborates with Commercial/Account Team to grow the business by identifying and defining business value opportunities for the client
- Establishes and builds relationships with clients and other collaborators for the program
- Leads team by supporting and driving career growth, personal/team development, well-being, diversity, and inclusion
- Leads and personally contributes to the continuous improvement of the program management community (i.e., best practices, networking, standards, training, tools)
- Owns the activation (or instantiation) for the MSA and SOW by knowing and monitoring compliance and adherence to these terms and their intent
Qualifications
- 15 plus years in strategy, operations, process consulting, customer management, project/ program delivery within legacy modernization or digital transformations
- Project/Program training and certifications (PMI/SAFe 5.0/Prince II).
- Experience in delivering at least 3 or more sophisticated programs involving teams across multiple geographies
- Experience in senior customer management, communication, and relationship
- Experience being part of deal solutioning and identifying relevant risks
- Can present solutions from the Program Management standpoint
- Experience in managing client collaborators across IT, VMO, and business
- Adept with multicultural; multi-geo working teams and stakeholders
- Experience in contract management
- Program delivery experience involving 3 or more service lines
- Experience in delivering Transformational dedication, productivity goals, offshoring commitment
- Experience in delivering domain capability services or specialized technology capabilities or new technologies to the market
- Experience in leading/handling structured deals, takeover/acquisition, or divesture programs
Required Education: MBA or Master's degree strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree required Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is 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. The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.
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 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, color, 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. 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.