Cognizant is looking for an IT Business Lead who will partner with the Sr. IT BRM and Product Owner and key business functional leads to analyze and synthesize information, understand the project context and deliverables, complete business analysis activities, document and manage requirements, and other analysis activities. The Business Analysis will also provide project management support to IT team, including coordinating UAT with regional partners, UAT, writing test scripts/scenarios, validating requirements!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+years in a business/systems analyst role working in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical skills, able to draw conclusions from data, manage information, identify trends, and make recommendations.
• Experience supporting software development utilizing Agile Scrum, Kanban and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with JIRA for writing requirements (User Stories) and backlog management
• Ability to plan, execute small to medium sized projects and manage global stakeholders.
• Working with a CRM, Salesforce platform (Service Cloud) preferred.
• Ability to build dashboards and operational reports, preferably in Salesforce Service, Power BI or Workbench
• Ability to write UAT test scripts and lead completion of business partner testing within schedule. Experience conducting User Acceptance Testing
• Medium to advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• 2-3-year Life Sciences or Medical validation experience preferred.
• Experience with validating business requirements; gaining stakeholder alignment.

Posting End date: 2/29/24.

Location: Candidate needs to be onsite from Day 1 at San Fransico, CA.

Information about Cognizant

Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services! We are dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses and improve everyday life. We combine a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and a global workforce that embodies the future of work.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual compensation is between $120,000 -$130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This role 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position:

• 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.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Feb 22 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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.

If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.