Job Description

Job Summary:

• An experienced Project Manager, to develop and drive one or more projects.
• Manage a portfolio of projects that span one or multiple lines of business, either one major or several minor projects simultaneously
• Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
• Drive and own the projects from initiation until deployment in compliance with establish lifecycle standards
• Work with multiple Business stakeholders and vendors to manage the project end to end

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• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives
• Develop project plans that identify resource and budgetary needs.
• Provide feedback, advice, project updates and encouragement to team members.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team
• Manage deadlines and push the team to ensure timeliness
• Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
• Manage project and program issues and risks to mitigate impact to baselines
• Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus and achieve objectives
• Develop and deliver progress reports, documentation and presentations to various audiences. Integrate and synthesize information across departments for efficient communication, reporting and expectation management

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor\'s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of project & program management experience, including tracking and planning projects
• 5+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
• Experienced in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, SDLC / Waterfall
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead multiple business and technology organizations
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills
• Experience in implementation of SAP SuccessFactors and Hana preferred
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Tools: MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Jun 16 2023

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.

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