Program Director
Cognizant, Jackson, MI, United States
Title: Program Director
Level:
Director
Location:
Hybrid – Continental US
Overview Join Cognizant as an inspiring leader within the Program & Project Management community. This key role is responsible and accountable for Program Management activities associated with large-scale, complex, multi-service (Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure, Business Process, and Digital) programs. Successful candidates will not only manage delivery objectives but also have responsibility for customer satisfaction and the client relationships required for successful program delivery.
Role
Developing and implementing strategy for the program team, including developing a robust risk mitigation plan
Understanding how different projects interlink and overlap
Working with the various service lines to identify resources for various projects
Expanding program offering and enhancing the quality of existing programs
Liaising with the marketing and communications team to increase awareness of programs
Lead the proposal responses by engaging with various service lines
Build and manage relationship with clients
Coordinating and running events and workshops
Gathering feedback and presenting insights
Reporting on program performance to executive team and directors
Identifying opportunities for continual improvement and delivery transformation
Ensuring relevant standards, process and regulations are upheld
Good understanding of agile processes
Prior experience in managing programs
Required Qualifications
15+ years in strategy, operations, process consulting, stakeholder 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 complex programs involving teams across multiple geographies
Experience in senior stakeholder 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 stakeholders 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 commitment, productivity goals, offshoring commitment
Experience in delivering domain capability services or niche technology capabilities or new technologies to the market
Experience in leading/managing structured deals, takeover/acquisition, or divesture programs
Required Education Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred
Work Authorization Must be legally authorized to work in US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Salary And Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between
$114,750.00 – $181,500.00
depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
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Director
Location:
Hybrid – Continental US
Overview Join Cognizant as an inspiring leader within the Program & Project Management community. This key role is responsible and accountable for Program Management activities associated with large-scale, complex, multi-service (Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure, Business Process, and Digital) programs. Successful candidates will not only manage delivery objectives but also have responsibility for customer satisfaction and the client relationships required for successful program delivery.
Role
Developing and implementing strategy for the program team, including developing a robust risk mitigation plan
Understanding how different projects interlink and overlap
Working with the various service lines to identify resources for various projects
Expanding program offering and enhancing the quality of existing programs
Liaising with the marketing and communications team to increase awareness of programs
Lead the proposal responses by engaging with various service lines
Build and manage relationship with clients
Coordinating and running events and workshops
Gathering feedback and presenting insights
Reporting on program performance to executive team and directors
Identifying opportunities for continual improvement and delivery transformation
Ensuring relevant standards, process and regulations are upheld
Good understanding of agile processes
Prior experience in managing programs
Required Qualifications
15+ years in strategy, operations, process consulting, stakeholder 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 complex programs involving teams across multiple geographies
Experience in senior stakeholder 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 stakeholders 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 commitment, productivity goals, offshoring commitment
Experience in delivering domain capability services or niche technology capabilities or new technologies to the market
Experience in leading/managing structured deals, takeover/acquisition, or divesture programs
Required Education Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred
Work Authorization Must be legally authorized to work in US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Salary And Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between
$114,750.00 – $181,500.00
depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
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