Technology Project Manager​/Designer

Please note:

This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. About the role

As a Technology Project Manager / Designer
, you will make an impact by leading the design, delivery, and lifecycle management of clinical technologies that support critical study operations. You will be a valued member of the Clinical Technology & Operations team and collaborate with system owners, study teams, and vendor partners to ensure high‑quality, scalable, and compliant technology solutions.

• Own, design, and implement clinical technologies while ensuring systems remain current and aligned with study requirements.
• Lead clinical study design and specification development across platforms such as EDC, eCOA, CDR, and IRT.
• Apply system design best practices to maintain high data integrity, reduce manual work, and minimize downstream changes.
• Manage technology deliverables including planning, timeline tracking, risk identification, and change control.
• Develop UAT test scripts, execute functional testing, and support system validation.
• Troubleshoot and triage technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and business continuity.
• Monitor technology performance to ensure optimal use, cost control, and effective user adoption.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvement opportunities.
• Document workflows, technical requirements, and change requests.
• Track risks, issues, and CAPA activities, escalating critical items as needed.
• Partner with vendors to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
• Utilize technical skills (Python, SQL, Data Science) to support analytics and dashboard creation.
• Communicate project updates clearly and consistently to stakeholders.

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs.

Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in:
Chicago, IL, New Jersey, NJ, Irvine, CA

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the posting date and may change depending on business, project, or client needs. We will always be transparent about expectations.

• 5–8 years of experience managing clinical technology or technical project delivery.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and systems (EDC, IRT, eCOA, CDR).
• Technical skills in Python, SQL, or Data Science; experience building dashboards.
• Experience with system design, requirements gathering, UAT, validation, and change control.
• Strong project and vendor management experience managing timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

• Experience supporting clinical study build or integrated data workflows.
• Familiarity with automation and process optimization in clinical operations.
• Experience working with global or matrixed teams.

Applications will be accepted until March 11th, 2025
.

• The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $85,000
  , depending on experience and qualifications.
• This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of applicable plans.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Contributions
• Long‑Term / Short‑Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.