Program Director

Location: Irving, TX

Responsibilities:

· Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with the senior leadership team and internal stakeholders

· Establishing effective and appropriate project governance for a project

· Producing and maintaining a project plan while conducting the project within constraints of the framework used by different delivery teams

· Developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents

· Planning and scheduling project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools

· Estimating the resources and participants required to achieve project goals

· Ensuring proper financial management of the project

· Ensuring proper risk management by documenting all risks and employing an effective mitigation strategy

· Excellent organization and presentation skills

· Firm knowledge of project management methodologies and tools

· Ability to implement and support complex enterprise software systems

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills

· Ability to influence and foster an environment of shared accountability

· Ability to collaborate with people, processes, and systems

· Ability to be flexible and highly adaptive in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

· 15 plus years in strategy, operations, process consulting, stakeholder management, project/ program delivery within legacy modernization or digital transformations.

· Project/Program training and certifications (PMI/SAFe 5.0/Prince II).

· Experience in delivering at least 3 or more complex programs involving teams across multiple geographies.

· Experience in senior stakeholder management, communication, and relationship.

· Experience being part of deal solutioning and identifying relevant risks.

· Can present solutions from the Program Management standpoint.

· Experience in managing client stakeholders across IT, VMO, and business.

· Adept with multicultural; multi-geo working teams and stakeholders.

· Experience in contract management

· Program delivery experience involving 3 or more service lines.

· Experience in delivering Transformational commitment, productivity goals, offshoring commitment.

· Experience in delivering domain capability services or niche technology capabilities or new technologies to the market

· Experience in leading/managing structured deals, takeover/acquisition, or divesture programs

· Required Education: MBA or Master’s degree strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree required

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is 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.

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.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

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.