Senior Project Manager

About the role

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large‑scale, complex offshore delivery programs. The role blends strong execution with a consulting mindset, driving AI‑enabled PMO practices to deliver client outcomes and support practice growth.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project planning, scope, resources and budgets across multiple cross‑functional teams.
• Establish and oversee program governance, stakeholder communication, change management and scope control.
• Track performance against metrics such as SLA, bid vs. did, and contractual measures, providing improvement insights.
• Apply consulting and transformation expertise to align delivery with client business outcomes and advise on risks and value opportunities.
• Lead client‑facing programs, define outcomes, governance and business value, and support solutioning and proposals.
• Utilize AI‑enabled tools and modern PMO practices to enhance execution, reporting and decision‑making.
• Mentor junior project managers, promote diversity and inclusion, and contribute to best‑practice development.

Required profile

• 10‑12 years of experience in strategy, operations, process consulting, stakeholder management and project/program delivery, especially in legacy modernization or digital transformation contexts.
• Demonstrated consulting and transformation mindset with the ability to frame business challenges and drive outcomes.
• Proven experience leading teams of 4‑12 members and managing senior‑level client relationships.

Required skills