Sr. Project Manager

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an upbeat, 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 has immediate opening for Senior Project Manager. If your background meets the requirements and skills, and looking for an opportunity, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

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.

Location-Remote

Job Description:

• Professional IT Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Solid experience in delivery of application-based projects.
• Solid experience in stakeholder management.
• Experience in dealing with senior management up to executive level.
• Experience in managing procurement activities such as RFI, RFP.
• Ability to work with dispersed and global teams and locations.
• Experience in the life-science industry would be advantageous but is not a pre-requisite.
• Relevant professional qualification would be advantageous if combined with practical experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and soft skills with good proficiency in English language (Speaking, Writing and Reading).
• 10-15 years of successful IT project management cost/budget, scope, schedule, stakeholder, documentation, change control and vendor management.
• 5 + years of experience in process oriented domains like Life Science / Healthcare / Banking / Financial where documentation and process is a key to success.
• 10-15 member people management experience.
• 5+ years of IAM/N/W/ Platform security projects management.
• GxP project management experience in Life Sciences is a plus. (Not mandatory)
• Either located in Canada or in US (remote is fine).
• Must have experience in putting together status reports, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Teams and SharePoint as user.
• Clarity PPM Broadcom tool experience is a plus.

Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network welcomes Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Mar 07 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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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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