Project Manager

at  Cognizant Technology Solutions

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Cognizant is a global leader in Quote to Cash advisory, implementation, and managed services to both mid-market and large enterprise brands seeking increased agility in the “everything as-a-service” economy. Implementing CRM, Quoting, and Billing systems are the core of what we do and we are the #1 implementation partner for three leading providers of cloud or platform-based CPQ and Billing Solutions. We provide unique and differentiated value to our clients, our ISV partners, and our GSI partners, using years of domain expertise, a set of proprietary tools and intellectual property, and a refined set of delivery accelerators.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Project Manager (PM) acts as the project’s leader, driving projects forward to a successful project delivery. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of client projects for Quote to Cash (Q2C) solutions. The PM must be effective in juggling multiple fast-paced client implementations/integrations of various sizes and at the same time establish a trusted partner relationship with clients. Project Managers will deliver projects using methodologies and governance practices.

KEY EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated success and experience in the following areas:
  o Mid-level PM: Proven experience as a project manager and knowledge of the software development lifecycle process with hands-on experience utilizing current project management tools and methods

o Senior- level PM: Successful proven experience leading CRM, Billing or ERP enterprise implementations (including e-Business, SaaS applications or cloud-based transformation/integrations)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills to juggle competing demands and to ensure development and implementation of proper systems and processes in an agile environment
• CPQ and/or Billing experience is a plus

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience with cloud software implementation highly desired
• Knowledge of iterative methods for deploying software
• Customer-centric attitude - committed to the client and successfully consults and negotiates when necessary
• Exhibits high energy and drive, brings enthusiasm and the ability to engage with people at multiple levels on projects and meetings

EDUCATION:

• 4-year degree in a technical or business field of study preferred
• PMP certification a plus
• Certified scrum master highly desired

• Collaboration: Owns responsibility to manage relationships throughout the client organization including all project team members, business contributors and stakeholders, and executive management
• Communication: Duties involve exercising project communication to efficiently task and manage internal and external teams, contain scope and execute change requests as necessary, and identify and mitigate risks to the project.
• Lead: Guide technical/business engagement teams to deliver a flexible and scalable solution, provide mentorship and supervise project team members, as well as activities and internal initiatives as required in non-client engaging situations.