About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice—we're a general community of 6,000+ 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 an
AI Project Manager
, you will make an impact by leading end-to-end delivery of AI/ML and Large Language Model (LLM) initiatives, bridging business objectives and technical execution for the client's Research & Development organization. You will be a valued member of the
Consulting delivery team
and work collaboratively with cross-functional internal teams, external vendors, business stakeholders, and executive leadership, operating within an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver scalable, high-impact AI solutions and process redesign aligned to strategic priorities.
In this role, you will:
Define
project scope, objectives, success metrics and roadmap
aligned to business goals, including scope for MVP and POC execution
Lead
Agile/Scrum delivery
, including sprint planning, backlog management, and release coordination
Manage
cross-functional internal teams and external vendors
, serving as the central coordinator across business, technology, and vendor teams
Own
end-to-end project health
, including scope, timeline, budget, risks, and quality
Translate
business requirements into technical execution plans
with clear milestones and prioritized backlogs
Oversee delivery of
AI/ML and LLM-based solutions
and process change from use case definition through POC and MVP releases to full production implementation and scaling
Monitor and mitigate




risks related to data, model performance, integration, and delivery timelines
Ensure alignment with
regulatory, risk and change control
requirements (as applicable)
Communicate
progress, risks, and outcomes
to stakeholders and executive leadership
Help drive
adoption of new ways of working
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 is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mexico. 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
5–10+ years of project or program management experience in technology or data-driven initiatives
Proven experience delivering
AI/ML and LLM-based solutions
in production environments
Experience operating in
Agile/Scrum environments
with distributed, cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to manage both internal engineering teams and external vendors
Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts (e.g., data pipelines, model lifecycle, generative AI)
These will help you succeed
Experience translating complex technical solutions into business outcomes
Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and responsible AI considerations
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
A background in Research & Development or experience in clinical development projects
Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until 10/26/2026
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