Program Manager

Program Manager

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a Program Manager with experience on AWS to join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry, expand your skills, and grow your knowledge in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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!

Role: Program Manager

Job Location: McLean, VA (2 days/week)

The role of a program manager involves managing complex, multi-tower programs and ensuring their successful execution. Key responsibilities include program governance, execution excellence, metrics and reporting, operational excellence, driving results, growing the business, client relationship management, managing teams, community development, and compliance.

The program manager is also responsible for tracking measures, metrics, and targets aligned to business outcomes, establishing tracking mechanisms for program metrics, and reporting against objectives and key results (OKRs)

Roles And Responsibilities

The essential skills for a program manager role include:

1. Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan and define the scope of the program and its individual projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

2. Leadership and Team Management: Leading and managing cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment.

3. Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact program success.

4. Stakeholder Management: Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met.

5. Operational Excellence: Managing the operational aspects of the program, including resource allocation and process optimization.

6. Metrics and Reporting: Tracking program progress, measuring outcomes, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs).

7. Communication Skills: Demonstrating outstanding communication skills to effectively convey information to various stakeholders.

Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position will depend on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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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.