Senior Project Manager (On Site)

Project Manager (On site)

Cognizant's Digital Engineering

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with 11 to 15 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project planning estimation tracking time management quality management scope management and Scrum. Additionally experience in product management is essential. This hybrid role requires excellent organizational and communication skills to ensure project success.

Location: Philadelphia - PA (On Site)

**Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States**

Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning sessions to ensure all project objectives are clearly defined and achievable.
• Oversee project estimation processes to provide accurate and realistic timelines and budgets.
• Provide continuous project tracking to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments.
• Implement effective project time management strategies to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
• Ensure high standards of project quality management to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Manage project scope to prevent scope creep and ensure all deliverables are met.
• Utilize Scrum methodologies to enhance team collaboration and project efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Communicate project status risks and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation for future reference.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure all action items are addressed promptly.
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks to minimize impact on project outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment to achieve project goals.

Qualifications:

• Possess a strong background in project planning estimation tracking time management quality management and scope management.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Scrum methodologies to enhance team collaboration and project efficiency.
• Have extensive experience in product management to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills to effectively manage project tasks and stakeholders.
• Show ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.
• Display strong problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate potential project risks.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation for future reference.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure all action items are addressed promptly.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrate ability to manage project scope to prevent scope creep and ensure all deliverables are met.
• Ensure high standards of project quality management to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Implement effective project time management strategies to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
• Provide continuous project tracking to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments.

The annual salary for this position is between $102K - $150K 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.

Travel: 0-5%

Why Choose Cognizant?

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.

If you became comfortable with ambiguity, delight by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.

About Cognizant:

Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a flawless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space.

www.cognizant.com