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About the role

As a **Project Manager** , you will make an impact by leading complex initiatives with a strong focus on scope, schedule, risk, and financial management. You will be a valued member of the **Delivery Management** team and work collaboratively with stakeholders across business and technology functions to ensure successful project execution.

In this role, you will:

+ Define and manage detailed project scope, deliverables, goals, and objectives in alignment with business strategy.

+ Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using tools like Gantt charts and CPM, ensuring realistic timelines and resource allocation.

+ Lead financial planning and tracking, including budget creation, cost baseline management, and variance reporting.

+ Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring proactive issue resolution.

+ Engage stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements, validate scope, and maintain alignment with business objectives.

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Chicago, IL.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

+ Proven experience in project management with hands-on expertise in scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder management.

+ Strong proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across flexible time zones.

+ Experience in developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and managing scope validation and change control processes.

+ Ability to forecast and manage budgets, track expenditures, and report financial status to stakeholders.

These will help you stand out

+ PMP or equivalent project management certification.

+ Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects in a consulting or technology services environment.

+ Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or similar platforms.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.

+ Ability to influence and drive decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until October 27th, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $75,000 - $130,000 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 Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: 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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.