Product Manager/Owner _ Digital/IT Strategy

Cognizant

5 - 10 years

Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune

Posted: 26/02/2025

Job Description

Product Manager/Owner _ Digital/IT Strategy:

Job Description and Expectations:

  1. Explore current and evolving digital platforms, guiding our clients to utilize them effectively so their brands reach customers effectively.
  2. Develop innovative solutions in defining Digital / IT Strategy, Evaluate Digital Maturity, M&A – D, Portfolio Rationalization, Analytics, Cloud, IoT/Industry 4.0 Implementation, and hands-on experience with Generative AI.
  3. Experience in defining strategy for Merger and Acquisition, divestiture for large organization
  4. Advise clients on digital transformations to keep them relevant across social media, web platforms, and mobile environments.
  5. Oversee and implement marketing activities through thorough research, strategic planning, and execution.
  6. Experienced in business development, client management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  7. Domain knowledge in specific sectors such as Banking and Financial Services (BFS), Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel and Hospitality (RCGTH), Manufacturing and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Life Sciences, and Healthcare is an added advantage.

Independent role as a Product Owner or Product Manager for large-scale transformations.

  1. Serve as the voice of the customer and embody the product management vision for the team.
  2. Own, maintain, and prioritize the product roadmap while breaking features into manageable stories, ensuring capacity for enablers and resolving defects.
  3. Ensure the work is ready, accepted, and delivered per the Product Roadmap's guidelines and milestones.
  4. Prioritize tasks and make decisions regarding trade-offs by considering strategies, budget constraints, epic and enabler requirements, organizational goals, and the value that various features and stories contribute to the business.
  5. Align with the Agile Release Train (ART) for participation in Agile teams, ensuring awareness of release dates and content.
  6. Work with business and technical stakeholders to develop and document user stories.
  7. Participate in sprint planning to determine the team’s objectives for the upcoming sprint.
  8. Prioritize and maintain the product backlog.
  9. Participate in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, story refinements, and team retrospectives; ensure the team understands priorities and next steps clearly.

Your contribution and the growth

  1. Collaborating with Fortune 500 clients will deepen your understanding of business challenges and how digital solutions can address them. Gain practical experience, working with specialists, inspiring you to explore and master new technologies.
  2. You will develop expertise in the key Digital Strategy and Experience, Digital Customer Engagement, Digital Commerce, Cloud Solutions, and Digital Marketing. Additionally, you will continue to enhance your skills through training and become proficient in Agile methodologies.
  3. Gain expertise in Digital Strategy, Customer Engagement, Commerce, Cloud Solutions, and Marketing. You will also improve your skills through training and mastering Agile methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  1. Master’s degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree in engineering is a must – Exposure to Strategy engagement is preferred
  2. Demonstrated experience in Digital /IT Strategy , Evaluate Digital Maturity, M&A - D, Portfolio Rationalization, Analytics, Cloud, IoT/Industry 4.0 Implementation, and hands-on experience with Generative AI.
  3. Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS is an advantage
  4. Being versed with Agile methodologies

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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