Project Manager

Title: Project Manager

Location: Remote

Job ID: 00058667901

Transform Healthcare with Cognizant TriZetto

Join Cognizant’s TriZetto Product House to shape the future of healthcare. We're looking for a dynamic Senior Manager, Project Management, to lead our project management team with a focus on delivering innovative solutions within the healthcare sector. This role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career, innovate through hackathons, and enjoy a culture that celebrates achievements with numerous rewards and recognition programs. Embrace flexibility and support a healthy work-life balance while contributing to transformative healthcare solutions.

Your Role and Impact

As a Senior Manager, Project Management, you will lead and oversee the Project Management Office (PMO), guiding the PM team to execute projects that span across infrastructure, security, network product, and technology initiatives within Cognizant’s healthcare vertical. Your leadership will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet or exceed customer expectations. You'll champion project management best practices and methodologies, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

 

Job Title: Project Manager/Senior Manager

Role: Individual Contributor External Facing Role

Essential Functions:

·       Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement PMO strategies, aligning with organizational goals. Lead, mentor, and grow the PM team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous development.

·       Project Oversight: Direct the initiation, planning, execution, and closure of multiple, complex projects. Ensure rigorous management of scope, schedule, quality, and budget, while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.

·       Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Implement contingency plans to ensure project continuity and success.

·       Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with executive sponsors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Ensure clear, effective communication across all levels of the organization.

·       Innovation and Improvement: Encourage innovation within the team. Lead retrospectives and lessons learned to drive improvements in processes and outcomes.

 

Qualifications

·       Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Management, or related field. PMP certification preferred.

·       Experience: 5 years in a leadership role within a software development or project management environment. Healthcare industry experience is highly desirable.

·       Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to manage complex projects and teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Clarizen).

Expanded Role and Responsibilities

In addition to leading the Project Management Office (PMO), the Senior Manager, Project Management, will actively manage select projects, demonstrating expertise in hands-on project management and execution. This dual role requires a balance of strategic oversight and direct project involvement, ensuring the delivery of innovative and transformative healthcare solutions.

·       Hands-On Project Leadership: Directly manage key projects, applying expert project management skills to deliver on strategic objectives, while exemplifying best practices in project execution.

·       Team Leadership and Development: Guide and mentor the PM team, promoting a culture of excellence. Drive the professional growth of team members, enhancing their capabilities in project management and leadership.

·       Strategic Project Planning and Execution: Combine strategic oversight with hands-on project management, ensuring projects align with business goals. Effectively manage project scope, timelines, and budgets, delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs.

·       Stakeholder Management and Communication: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from executive sponsors to project team members. Ensure transparent and effective communication, aligning stakeholder expectations with project deliverables.

·       Innovative Solution Delivery: Champion innovation in project delivery, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance project outcomes. Stay abreast of industry trends to implement best practices in project management.

 

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until April 15^th, 2024

The annual salary for this position is between $130K-$165K 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.

 

Why Join Us?

·       Culture of Innovation: Participate in hackathons and innovation challenges.

·       Recognition: Enjoy a rewarding environment that acknowledges your contributions.

·       Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible work arrangements that support your lifestyle.

·       Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and fosters creativity.

 

 

 

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Apr 09 2024

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 @USJobsCognizant.

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