Sr. Consulting Manager- Healthcare

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 Sr. Consulting Manager, Claims Modernization Project Manager
, you will make an impact by leading a large-scale healthcare technology modernization program focused on claims transformation, delivery execution, stakeholder alignment, and program governance. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team and work collaboratively with business, technology, UX/UI, API development, vendor, and client stakeholders.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and manage a large-scale, multi-year healthcare claims modernization program across multiple cross-functional teams and work streams.
• Develop, maintain, and govern integrated project plans using Microsoft Project, including schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation.
• Drive Agile delivery execution through sprint planning, backlog management, stakeholder reviews, Jira tracking, and program reporting.
• Manage program financials, including budget planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting to support alignment with program goals.
• Provide executive-level program updates, Steering Committee presentations, and risk/issue mitigation recommendations to support timely decision-making.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this position requires 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mason, OH
. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.

What you must have to be considered

• Proven experience managing large, complex, multi-year enterprise transformation or modernization programs.
• Strong project management experience using Microsoft Project to manage integrated plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resources.
• Experience leading Agile delivery execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, stakeholder reviews, and Jira-based tracking.
• Experience managing project financials, including budget planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Mason, OH.

These will help you succeed

• Healthcare industry experience, particularly in payer, claims, compliance, or regulatory-driven environments.
• Experience presenting program status, risks, and decisions to executive leadership and Steering Committees.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across business, technology, vendor, and client teams.
• Experience collaborating with UX/UI, API development, and external vendor teams on modernization initiatives.

Compensation

$129,500 - $158,500

This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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