Senior Program Director

We at AIA help our clients Rethink, Reimagine and Reinvent their business processes
Building a technology platform that is the foundation for innovation, faster time-to-market, and a thriving ecosystem.

Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. We help clients build new business models from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them. With the power to apply AI and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks

Responsibility:
Program Governance

• Establishes,executes,and oversees program goverance (ie stakeholder management, communication ceremonies, benefits management, change management, scope management, etc).

• Execution Excellence.

• Establishes, executes, and oversees delivery estimation and planning (team resouce and timeline) across Cognizant organization (pursuit through sprints/PIs).

• Metrics and Reporting.

• Ensures tracking/measurment and progress against established measures and metics (eg bid vs did, SLA, and any other operational or contractual measures).

• Operational Excellence.

• Provides insights on improvements while ensuring adherence to operational best practices.

• Drive for Results.

• Drives optimal business value though scope management, change management, communication ceremonies,etc.

• Grow the Business.

• Supports pursuits (and running them as a program) as required.

• Collaborates with Commercial/Account Team to grow the business by identifying and defining business value opprtunities for the client.

• Client Relationship Management.

• Establishes and builds relationships with client and other stakeholders for the program.

• Managing Teams.

• Leads team by supporting and driving career growth, personal/ team development,well being,diversity and inclusion.

• Community Development.

• Leads and personally contributes to the continous improvement of the program management guild and community (best practices, networking,standards,training,tools,etc).

• Compliance.

• Owns the activation(or instanciation) for the MSA and SOW by knowing and monitoring compliance and adherence to these terms and their intent.

Must Have Skills

• Portfolio & Project mgmt (PPM)

Salary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is between $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 345,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.