AddressProgram Manager, Associate Director
At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, 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.
Role overview
What you’ll do
· Develop comprehensive project plans, establish landmarks, handle changes in project scopes, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
· Effectively coordinate multi-functional teams, providing guidance and oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle.
· Serve as the main point of contact for clients, proactively communicating updates on project statuses, addressing concerns, mitigating risks, and maintaining positive relationships.
· Collaborate closely with Senior Leadership by delivering impactful reports that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs), progress towards goals, and areas requiring improvement or additional support.
· Manage program stakeholders, understanding their needs and aligning projects accordingly to achieve desired outcomes.
· Use expert risk management strategies to monitor, assess, and mitigate any issues that may arise during project implementation.
· Ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, legal regulations, and best practices related to project management.
· Program stakeholder and risk management.
What you bring to the role
· Minimum of 16 years of demonstrable experience in program management.
· Property & Casualty Insurance industry experience.
· Comprehensive knowledge of COTS products, specifically those used in the insurance sector.
· Solid background in leading large-scale initiatives involving multiple departments and external partners.
· Good problem-solving capabilities, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
· Highly adaptable and able to thrive in fast-paced environments undergoing constant change.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, with the capacity to build trust, influence decisions, and maintain productive working relationships across various levels of the organization.
· Proven track record of successfully guiding multi-functional teams toward achieving ambitious targets.
· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field; advanced degrees such as MBA or Master's in IT highly preferred.
What we offer
· The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
· Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
· The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
· A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
· Flexible health and financial benefitsto support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
· True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Working arrangements
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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 at nacareers2@cognizant.com.
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Apr 03 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 @Cognizant.
