Description:
What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.
At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story.
Position Summary
The role is primarily for an onsite engagement portfolio lead with 15 to 17 years of experience in IT. This role is crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of projects and maintaining high customer satisfaction. As an Engagement Portfolio Lead, the candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery towards the Customer by running Governance both internally and with the Customer. Candidate will be working closely with the internal stakeholders from various Service Lines, commercial teams and delivery teams spread across Australia & India predominantly to ensure that Cognizant provides delivery excellence through continuous innovation & improvement. Accountable for relationship management with the customer teams from technology and business ends of the client organization, primary management contact and liaison for Cognizant’s delivery of solutions and services provided for the customer, driving periodic Governance directly with Customers through various forums as per the MSA.
Mandatory Skills
- ITIL knowledge
- Project management (PMP or PRINCE)
Roles And Responsibilities
- Minimum candidate should have 14-16 Years of work experience in IT.
- Strong understanding of the healthcare clinical domain knowledge in IT.
- Lead the delivery of multiple projects within the portfolio ensuring they meet quality time and budget constraints. Oversee the development and implementation of customer service strategies to enhance client satisfaction.
- Provide guidance and support to project managers to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
- Monitor project progress and performance identifying and mitigating risks as necessary.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
- Ensure compliance with company policies procedures and standards in all project activities.
- Facilitate effective communication between team members stakeholders and clients.
- Conduct regular project reviews and provide detailed reports on project status to senior management.
- Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes.
- Manage resource allocation and workload distribution to optimize team performance.
- Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
- Ensure that all project documentation is accurate up-to-date and accessible to relevant parties.
Qualifications & Certifications:
- Master of Engineering (Control Systems)
Salary Range: > $100,000
Date of Posting: 22nd of April 2025
Next Steps: If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us.
For a complete list of open opportunities with Cognizant, visit http://www.cognizant.com/careers. Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.
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 300,000 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 is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected 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.
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