Project Manager, Operations Management, Risk Manager​/Analyst

As a Project Manager, you will make an impact by leading the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic business and technology initiatives within a global corporate environment. You will be a valued member of the project management team and work collaboratively with cross-functional business and technology teams and key stakeholders.

• Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure while ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate cross-functional business and technology teams to align project objectives, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Establish and manage project governance, including status reporting, risk reviews, stakeholder communications, and executive updates.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues while developing contingency plans to minimize delivery impact.
• Manage project schedules, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution and timely completion of critical activities.

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

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.

• 5+ years of experience managing projects in a multinational corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management disciplines, including project planning, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder management, budgeting, and status reporting.
• Hands-on experience using project management tools for task tracking, resource management, reporting, and project governance.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional business and technology teams and drive successful project delivery.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience preparing and presenting project updates, risks, decisions, and performance metrics to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Exposure to the Cards and Payments domain, supporting initiatives that enhance secure digital transactions, customer experience, and financial inclusion.

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $45,000.00 – 82,500.00 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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.