Cognizant · 20 hours ago
Program Director
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expCognizant is seeking an inspiring leader within the global program management community. The role is responsible for managing large-scale, complex programs while ensuring customer satisfaction and effective client relationships.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Establishes, executes, and oversees program governance (i.e., stakeholder management, communication ceremonies, benefits management, change management, scope management)
Establishes, executes, and oversees delivery estimation and planning (team resource and timeline) across Cognizant organization (pursuit through sprints/PIs)
Ensures tracking/measurement and progress against established measures and metrics (e.g., bid vs did, SLA, and any other operational or contractual measures)
Provides insights on improvements while ensuring adherence to operational best practices
Drives optimal business value though scope management, change management, and communication ceremonies
Supports pursuits (and/or runs them as programs) as required
Collaborates with Commercial/Account Team to grow the business by identifying and defining business value opportunities for the client
Establishes and builds relationships with client and other stakeholders for the program
Leads team by supporting and driving career growth, personal/team development, well-being, diversity, and inclusion
Leads and personally contributes to the continuous improvement of the program management community (i.e., best practices, networking, standards, training, tools)
Owns the 'activation' (or instantiation) for the MSA and SOW by knowing and monitoring compliance and adherence to these terms and their intent
Qualification
Required
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) - ITIL Experience is mandatory
Experience in delivering at least 3 or more complex programs involving teams across multiple geographies; team size 250+
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, including CXO
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
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) plan and contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays plus PTO
Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
Learning and development certifications and programs
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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