At Cognizant we have an idóneo opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide as senior project managerJob SummaryServe as a senior project manager responsible for complex delivery initiatives across a diverse technology portfolio driving predictable outcomes through rigorous delivery management portfolio planning stakeholder engagement and proactive risk control.Operate in a hybrid work model with day shifts ensuring transparent communication and measurable business impact.
**Responsibilities**:- Drive end to end project delivery by defining scope planning milestones and managing execution to achieve agreed business outcomes within time and budget constraints- Oversee the project portfolio by prioritizing initiatives based on strategic value resource capacity and risk to maximize overall return for the organization- Coordinate cross functional project teams by clarifying objectives roles and timelines to ensure smooth collaboration and timely removal of delivery blockers- Manage delivery governance by preparing status reports leading review forums and ensuring decision makers have clear visibility into progress issues and dependencies- Monitor project financials by tracking effort burn variance and forecasts to maintain transparency and support data driven portfolio decisions- Engage stakeholders by conducting regular touchpoints capturing expectations and aligning deliverables with evolving business priorities- Handle complex stakeholder situations by mediating conflicting needs and negotiating realistic commitments that protect both value and delivery predictability- Identify delivery risks early by conducting structured risk assessments and maintaining risk registers with clear mitigation and contingency actions- Oversee issue management by driving root cause analysis agreeing corrective actions and following through until issues are fully resolved and lessons are captured- Coordinate change management activities by assessing impact planning communication and aligning implementation windows to minimize disruption to business operations- Ensure compliance with organizational policies by adhering to security quality and audit requirements and by maintaining accurate and up to date project documentation- Provide guidance to project team members by setting clear expectations modeling professional behavior and encouraging a culture of accountability and continuous learning- Align hybrid work practices by coordinating on site and remote collaboration routines that sustain team cohesion productivity and transparent communication in day to day delivery- Drive customer satisfaction by translating feedback into actionable improvements and by ensuring that delivered solutions are reliable scalable and aligned with user needs**Qualifications**:- Demonstrate strong portfolio management exposure with the ability to balance demand capacity and strategic priorities while making informed trade off decisions for the organization- Exhibit deep stakeholder management skills including communication negotiation and expectation setting tailored to senior business partners and technical teams- Show advanced risk management capabilities including qualitative and quantitative analysis of risks and the design of clear mitigation plans that protect schedule scope and quality- Bring a solid background of nine to twelve years in project and program environments with progressive responsibility and a track record of successful technology or transformation deliveries- Display strong analytical and reporting abilities using project metrics to derive insights highlight trends and recommend corrective actions across the project portfolio- Communicate with clarity in spoken and written form enabling effective collaboration across global teams and ensuring that complex status and risks are easily understood by all audiences