Senior Project Manager

Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Project Manager with experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together in order to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we're doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we're doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.

Cognizant Digital Engineering If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value-by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.

Location: New York

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role.

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager will oversee and manage complex projects within the Payer domain ensuring successful delivery through effective planning estimation tracking and management of time quality scope risks and costs. Utilizing expertise in Agile PLM and MS Project the candidate will drive stakeholder engagement and project budgeting contributing to the companys goals and societal impact. The role requires a hybrid work model with no travel.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning sessions to ensure comprehensive understanding of objectives and deliverables
Oversee project estimation processes to accurately forecast resources and timelines
Manage project tracking to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets
Implement effective project time management strategies to optimize productivity
Ensure project quality management standards are met to deliver high-quality outcomes
Oversee project scope management to prevent scope creep and ensure alignment with objectives
Identify and mitigate project risks to minimize potential disruptions
Manage project cost and budget to ensure financial efficiency and accountability
Facilitate Scrum meetings to promote Agile methodologies and team collaboration
Engage with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met
Utilize MS Project for effective project scheduling and resource allocation
Implement Agile PLM practices to enhance project lifecycle management
Drive project budgeting processes to ensure financial alignment with organizational goals

Qualifications

Possess extensive experience in project planning estimation and tracking within the Payer domain
Demonstrate proficiency in project time quality scope risk and cost management
Exhibit strong skills in Scrum and Agile PLM methodologies
Show expertise in stakeholder management and project budgeting
Have advanced knowledge of MS Project for effective project management
Display a solid understanding of the Payer domain and its specific requirements
Hold a proven track record of successful project delivery in a hybrid work model
Showcase excellent communication and organizational skills
Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a day shift environment
Exhibit strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Possess a proactive approach to identifying and addressing project challenges
Display commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Hold relevant certifications in project management and Agile methodologies.

The annual salary for this position is between $114, 000 - $160,000 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.

Travel: 0-5%
Why Choose Cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.
Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion-for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. It's the defining attribute that we look for in our people.
If you love ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

About Cognizant Digital Engineering
Well-designed software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economy-and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design.
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