Executive Program Director

Cognizant

5 - 10 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 29/11/2024

Job Description

Job Summary

This key role is responsible and accountable for Program Management activities associated with large-scale complex multi-service (Application Development and Maintenance Infrastructure Business Process and Digital) programs. Successful candidates will not only manage delivery objectives but will also have responsibility for customer satisfaction and the client relationships

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 and 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 runs them as programs) as required
  • Collaborates with Commercial and 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 and team development wellbeing 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

Certifications Required

  • PMP SAFe Prince2

About Company

Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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