Senior Consultant - AI Project Management, Healthcare
**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. 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 through our various wellbeing programs. 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) 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 Applications will be accepted until 10/26/2026
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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