Join Cognizant as an inspiring leader within the Program & Project Management community. This key role is responsible and accountable for Program Management activities associated with large-scale, complex, multi-service (Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure, Business Process, and Digital) programs. Successful candidates will not only manage delivery objectives but will also have responsibility for customer satisfaction and the client relationships required for successful program delivery.Your Role for a Critical Program within underwriting / Insurance domain:Developing and implementing strategy for the program team, including developing a robust risk mitigation planUnderstanding how different projects interlink and overlapWorking with the various service lines to identify resources for various projectsExpanding program offering and enhancing the quality of existing programsLiaising with the marketing and communications team to increase awareness of programsLead the proposal responses by engaging with various service linesBuild and manage relationship with clients key stakeholdersReporting on program performance to executive team and directorsIdentifying opportunities for continual improvement and delivery transformationEnsuring relevant standards, process and regulations are upheldRequired Qualifications:15+ years in strategy, operations, process consulting, stakeholder management, project/program delivery within legacy modernization or digital transformationsPrior experience in managing programs in Underwriting/ Insurance domainProject/Program training and certifications (PMI/SAFe 5.0/Prince II)Experience in delivering at least 3 or more complex programs involving teams across multiple geographies and offshore contextExperience in senior stakeholder management, communication, and relationshipExperience being part of deal solutioning and identifying relevant risksCan present solutions from the Program Management standpointExperience in managing client stakeholders across IT, VMO, and businessAdept with multicultural; multi-geo working teams and stakeholdersExperience in contract managementProgram delivery experience involving 3 or more service linesExperience in delivering Transformational commitment, productivity goals, offshoring commitmentExperience in delivering domain capability services or niche technology capabilities or new technologies to the marketExperience in leading/managing structured deals, takeover/acquisition, or divesture programsRequired Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred.Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in Ireland without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.At Cognizant, we embrace diversity. We believe it’s what helps us thrive. Our goal is to include everyone at the table, and to value and respect their unique voices and backgrounds.
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