Program Manager

Qualification:

Bachelor's in Science/Bachelor's in Engineering /Master's in Business Administration

Responsibility:

Business / Customer:

Ensure that status reports are sent out to the customer. Participate in proposal preparation for RFPs and RFIs. Participate in project governance meetings. Ensure project case studies are created and made available for reuse.

Project / Process:

Create and track Project plan. Provide inputs in design and architecture reviews. Drive Project Execution to comply with scope cost and schedule as defined in the SOW. Monitor Financial performance for the project. InternalAdherence to policies and procedures (E. g. : Timesheet forecasts etc. ). ExternalReview billing data and raise invoices. Manage change requests / ensure that processes are in place and followed to manage change requests. Coordinate with the Resourcing Team for resources. Contribute and participate in project reviews quality reviews and audits and prepare status reports and management reviews. Adopt best practices from other Projects/Accounts previous project experiences etc. Share value addition and best practices across teams. Participate in external and internal audits and work towards closure of audit observations. Ensure adherence to quality planning processes and procedures. Support knowledge management & enablers. Create Knowledge assets such as technology artefacts etc. Contribute to Best Practices and focus on adding value to the customer / organisation. Create and manage Risk and mitigation plan based on discussion with project stake holders. Responsible for documenting the lessons learnt in the project. Responsible for creating relevant project case studies for the projects handled.

People / Team:

Responsible for team utilization Performance management and career development of the team members. Responsible for driving Reward & Recognition and employee engagement.

Organization:

Participant in business development activities like RFPs/Bids customer walkthroughs etc. Drive change through effective communication with the team. Participate in recruitment programs (Campus and lateral). Contribute for reusable artefacts on project management.

Must Have Skills

Open Source Security - RisksOpen Source CAS FederationEducation Domains

The Cognizant community:
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About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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