Technology Program Manager

Technology Program Manager

Cognizant is seeking an experienced 15+ years of experience Technology Program Manager to join a global banking technology organization. In this Associate Director-level role, you will lead complex initiatives that modernize banking products and cloud infrastructure. You will combine strategic planning, structured execution, and stakeholder alignment to deliver secure, scalable solutions that strengthen customer trust, operational efficiency, business growth, and compliance.

• Lead complex technology programs supporting banking products and cloud infrastructure modernization.
• Define program strategy, roadmaps, milestones, delivery plans, and governance frameworks.
• Drive digital transformation, cloud migration, and platform modernization initiatives from planning through execution.
• Align business and technology stakeholders on priorities, scope, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Promote secure, scalable solutions that support customer trust, operational efficiency, business growth, and compliance.
• Collaborate across business and technology teams in a hybrid work environment.

• 15+ years of relevant experience in technology program management, including complex initiatives within banking or financial services.
• Experience managing complex technology programs in banking or financial services.
• Knowledge of custom services and banking products.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, cloud migration, or platform modernization initiatives.
• Ability to establish structured delivery plans, milestones, governance, and risk management practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across business and technology teams.

This is a hybrid position based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

The annual salary for this position is between CAD 164-194k yearly depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

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

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 6, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the posting may close sooner if a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is identified.

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.

Please note:

A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.