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About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the Role

As a Supply Chain & Merchandising Program Manager, you will make an impact by leading the delivery and implementation of critical applications during divestiture programs, ensuring seamless transition from parent to divested organizations. You will be a valued member of the Retail & Consumer Goods Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

In this role, you will:

+ Lead and manage end-to-end Supply Chain and Merchandising programs for Cognizant’s retail and consumer goods clients, focusing on divestiture initiatives.

+ Oversee program governance, including stakeholder management, communication ceremonies, benefits realization, change management, and scope management.

+ Drive delivery estimation and planning, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timeline management across the organization.

+ Monitor and report progress against established measures and metrics (e.g., bid vs. did, SLA, operational and contractual KPIs).

+ Provide actionable insights for continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to operational best practices and driving optimal business value.

+ Support business development pursuits, collaborating with Commercial/Account Teams to identify and define new business value opportunities for clients.

+ Establish and nurture relationships with clients and stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration.

+ Lead and develop teams, promoting career growth, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What you must have to be considered

+ Minimum 15 years of experience managing, implementing, and supporting retail or consumer goods business and technology projects.

+ Deep domain expertise in Retail and/or Consumer Goods industry.

+ Extensive experience in Supply Chain management.

+ Advanced subject matter expertise in Merchandising.

+ Proven track record in program management, governance, and delivery within large-scale transformation initiatives.

These will help you succeed

+ Experience with divestiture programs and application transitions.

+ Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

+ Ability to drive change management and process improvement.

+ Demonstrated leadership in team development and fostering an inclusive culture.

Benefits

+ Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) plan and contributions

+ Employee stock purchase plan

+ Employee assistance program

+ 10 paid holidays plus PTO

+ Paid parental leave and fertility assistance

+ Learning and development certifications and programs

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.