Program Manager
Program Manager with experience in managing a large portfolio or set of programs preferably for a Manufacturing customer
Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and implementation of Programs/Projects (Overall Program & Delivery management).
- Manage project scope, budget and resource allocation.
- Business development (support in RFP/RFI)
- Identify and highlight Program Risks & Mitigation to stakeholders
- Manage and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders from different functions.
- Facilitate the definition of project goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas; develop methods to monitor project or area progress; and provide corrective supervision if necessary.
- Work cross-functionally with multiple horizontal teams to solve problems and implement changes.
- Manage risk and dependencies across work streams
- Follow a defined, agreed upon project management methodology.
- Present oral and written reports defining plans, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management.
- Should have good foundation on operations & P&L's and should be able to manage it flawlessly
- Act as a liaison between the program and leadership in order to foster transparency and visibility.
- Develop, manage and communicate status for project plans, timelines and deliverables.
Qualifications / Skills Required: - At least 12-14 years of overall experience with at least minimum of 6-7 years of project management experience and exposure to managing multimillion dollar programs running over multiple years and spanning across multiple service lines
- Hands on Project Management experience and must have played client facing role at onsite
- Must have proven experience handling large programs and driven them to success
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience
- Should be dynamic bringing thought leadership and guidance to the account
- Good understanding and grasp of Cognizant's digital offering current digital trends
- Should be residing or willing to relocate to customer base location Charlotte NC USA
- Should have prior experience managing a large team of Managers Leads across multiple geos typically in an onsite/ offshore model
- BS Degree
Preferred Qualifications Qualifications / Skills Required: - At least 12-14 years of overall experience with at least minimum of 6-7 years of project management experience and exposure to managing multimillion dollar programs running over multiple years and spanning across multiple service lines
- Hands on Project Management experience and must have played client facing role at onsite
- Must have proven experience handling large programs and driven them to success
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience
- Should be dynamic bringing thought leadership and guidance to the account
- Good understanding and grasp of Cognizant's digital offering current digital trends
- Should be residing or willing to relocate to customer base location Charlotte NC USA
- Should have prior experience managing a large team of Managers Leads across multiple geos typically in an onsite/ offshore model
- BS Degree
Preferred Qualifications
