Program Manager

Cognizant

12 - 14 years

Coimbatore

Posted: 18/06/2025

Job Description



Job summary

The Program Manager will oversee the Service Desk operations in a hybrid work model ensuring seamless day-to-day activities. With 8 to 12 years of experience the candidate will drive efficiency and innovation in service delivery. This role requires a strategic thinker who can enhance customer satisfaction and contribute to the companys growth and societal impact.


Responsibilities

1Manages all activities in the Delivery center

2Coordinates Knowledge Managers Escalation Managers and Incident Managers and makes sure they are aligned

3Supports Global Service Desk Manager with resource demand and capacity for a delivery center and activities to meet the demand and deliver required capacity supports role of WFM Workforce Management

4Ensures process changes are implemented

5Implements performance reporting for all the SLAs and KPIs and ensures adherence to the SLAs

6Reviews and followsup on ticketbased Customer Satisfaction CSAT reviews within the delivery center

7Performs reviews on ageing of tickets and conducts pending ticket analysis with the Team Leads

8Reviews escalations and implements corrective and preventive actions on DC level

9Initiates and manage against the Service Improvement Plan SIP and Continuous Improvement Plan CIP

10Supervises performance of the team and is responsible for their qualification

11Attends the monthly governance meeting Team Leads meeting

Requirements

Experience 10 years in IT service desk management or similar leadership roles

Education Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science or related field preferred

7 years in IT technical support managerial roles

Experience managing international clients preferably USbased

Strong knowledge of SLAdriven technical support projects


Certifications Required

Service Desk Manager Certification

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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