Portfolio and Project manager at Cognizant in Bridgewater, New Jersey

Job Description:

We continuously seek exceptional associates when recruiting new employees. We pride ourselves on having extensive experience working with clients in all major markets. Cognizant's delivery model is infused with a distinct culture of high customer satisfaction. We consistently deliver positive relationships, cost reductions and business results. At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will own the way tomorrow.

Portfolio and Project manager

Requirement

      Experience 12+ years

Minimum of 5 years in Project Management (Required) 

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage upwards of 5 to 10 projects simultaneously. 

Strong aptitude to listen and understand all moving parts in process or project and create project plan. 

Strong ability to understand dependencies and assess risks, come up with suggestions to mitigate them. 

Excellent Communications and Interpersonal Skills with ability to work independently. 

Good knowledge in Office applications and Project tools 

Responsibilities:

Accountable for overall program outcomes and deliverables

Understand high-level technical architecture and be able to facilitate debate and drive decisions on appropriate solutions.

Plan, organize, direct, control and deliver complex projects and/or programs prioritized in alignment with the client’s expectations and business requirements.

Review and track progress against milestones, timelines and budget. Regular / periodic reporting to key stakeholders and keep them appraised

To use best practice risk management, assessing risks in an informed and considered manner and to plan for the mitigation of these risks

Manage in-house projects on a day-to-day basis and take responsibility for their delivery using agile and more formal techniques as appropriate.

Provide support and assistance in the promotion and adoption of Program & Project Management best practices

To establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders including technical, operational staff, staff in other departments and divisions, as well as third parties

Manages people for programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of projects and/or programs into a finished state.

Manage multiple projects concurrently, maintaining project schedule and quality deliverables in a dynamic environment

Coordinate with project sponsors to ensure all project expectations are met

Evaluating the performance of project teams to ensure that targets and deadlines are met

Experience with Strategy and Portfolio Planning

 Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

 

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