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Cognizant · 1 day ago

Senior Program Manager

Deerfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $162K/yr

15+ years exp

Cognizant is a leader in digital engineering, helping industry-leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products. The Senior Program Manager will lead complex software development programs, ensuring alignment across teams and driving high-quality outcomes.

ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development programs

Drive alignment across engineering, product, design, and QA teams to ensure timely, high‑quality outcomes

Define program scope, success metrics, schedules, and resource plans while managing risks and dependencies

Facilitate cross‑functional communication, ensuring transparency and accountability at all stages

Monitor progress through data‑driven reporting and proactively resolve blockers

Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements and maintain a clear product vision

Champion process improvements, operational excellence, and scalable program frameworks

Ensure compliance with organizational standards, security practices, and governance models

Manage risk, maintain a risk register, and bring risks to leadership discussions

Run program governance with delivery and stakeholders

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementProduct Development LifecycleSoftware Product EngineeringRisk ManagementData-driven ReportingProcess ImprovementPerformance Metrics EvaluationAmbiguity ManagementCross-functional Collaboration