Senior Project Manager

Cognizant Technologies delivers value added turn-key solutions to our clients which accelerate their organization’s growth. Whether it’s entering new markets, introducing innovative new products, or initiating transformation process changes, Cognizant Technologies will provide consistent services to their clients.

Duration: 12 months

Must be a US citizen or full Green Card holder.

Skills/Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and or Microsoft Project Server
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Proven success in delivering projects within budget and specified timeframes, while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Proven problem solving skills from problem assessment to solution selection
• Ability to identify alternatives and make contingency plans
• Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction, and altering priorities
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, providing options and recommendations relating to resolving issues, mitigating risks, and resolving escalated items.

Job Specific Responsibilities:
This Senior Project manager should have IT project managing experience and has followed the standard SDLC process. Experience in managing Waterfall and Agile.
Experience in managing ATM/Signature and Pin Debit a plus. Candidate will require managing multiple teams and tasks dependencies between those teams. Projects will include IT, Business and Support teams. Experience dealing with large scaled clients. Experience with offshore teams. Clarity experience a plus.

Candidate Requirements:
Manage projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, distributors, and vendors. Ensures adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables. May communicate with a company executive regarding the status of specific projects.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience PMBOK, Waterfall, Agile

Cognizant Technologies 
Opus Pl, Suite 110, Downers Grove, IL -  60515
Direct: (609) 736-0817 |
Email:bakshi@cognizantechnologies .com