We are seeking a Senior technology professional with 8 to 10 years of experience in Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) and CX-Project Management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Industrial Manufacturing and the Automotive Industry. This hybrid role requires excellent English language skills.
Cognizant’s supply chain delivery practice is part of Cognizant’s Enterprise Platform Services (EPS). We are primarily responsible for implementing, supporting and extending off-the-shelf supply chain products in execution planning and procurement. We are expanding rapidly and are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to provide exceptional services to our customers, who are part of the Fortune 500 companies.
When you join Cognizant, you are joining the best-of-the-breed team in supply chain industry, where continuous learning and working with products at the cutting edge of the technology, is the norm. You will be given a chance to go above and beyond your day-to-day work and build the four pillars of our practice – customers/resources/Center of Excellence/Thought Leadership. We make sure that you get to do what you really want to do, by supporting your aspirations, goals and providing you with rotation opportunities within the practice. You can switch products, if you want, or move to other projects of the same product and build your career in this thriving practice.
Role: Sr. Project Manager
Location: Illinois Or Remote. Candidate must be in the U.S
Experience: 12+ Years
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $135,000/Year to $160,000/Year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the candidate.
This position 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, 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.
Responsibilities
· Strong Project Manager with experience to manage teams from multiple vendors
· Experience in GEP preferred
· Strong on PMP Skills to track and identify risks proactively and manage the same. Ensure for project success
· Bring in Thought leadership
· Strong in communication
· Ability to connect with leadership team (CxO levels) to present the status and discuss the needs
· Good to manage financials of the project
· Good in MPP Tool. Exposure to Agile Azure DevOps (ADO tool) is an advantage.
Certifications Required
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) TOGAF Certification
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
About us:
Cognizant 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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
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.