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Updated 21 Feb 2024

Cognizant Service Delivery Manager Interview Experiences

6 interviews found

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Interview lead with work experience and technical questions related to the job requirement.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be humble, natural and carry a true and postive attitude and say no if you don't have the answer. Leaders are brilliant to feel the enthusiasm and attitude of a candidate.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain a value added project delivered and what is the impact
  • Ans. 

    Implemented a new ticketing system to streamline support processes

    • Researched and selected a suitable ticketing system based on company needs

    • Customized the system to align with existing workflows and processes

    • Provided training to staff on how to use the new system effectively

    • Monitored and evaluated the impact of the new system on response times and customer satisfaction

    • Resulted in a 20% decrease in average resolution ti...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. If you have to set up a new process from a client, what approach would you follow
  • Ans. 

    I would start by understanding the client's requirements, documenting the process, identifying stakeholders, creating a project plan, implementing the process, and continuously monitoring and improving it.

    • Understand the client's requirements and objectives

    • Document the process flow and key steps

    • Identify stakeholders and their roles

    • Create a project plan with timelines and milestones

    • Implement the process with clear commun...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident about the past experience and projects. Quantify the results delivered

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are the challenges you faced during development.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your salary expectation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What was your biggest learning in your career?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why have you left your lst few jobs in a succession of 2 to 2 and a hlaf years each?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please understand the job requirement really well before applying for the job. Ensure that your skill set matches the job requirement.

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Quesrions were mostly based on my previous banking knowledge
  • Q2. Team handling and operational work details
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Same as above but mostly detailed and extensive questions about banking processes
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident and tell what you have done and what you have learned from your work experiance

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About your profile

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be as much honest as you can.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. ITIL Based questions like - principles followed. Which concepts have been applied?
  • Q2. Life cycle management and touch based all the topics from cost, budgeting, managing, change management processes.
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous Experience and Challenges.
  • Q2. How are metrics tracked.
  • Ans. 

    Metrics are tracked using a combination of automated tools, manual data collection, and regular reporting.

    • Utilize automated monitoring tools to track key performance indicators in real-time

    • Collect data manually through surveys, interviews, and observations to gather qualitative feedback

    • Generate regular reports to analyze trends, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions

    • Implement a balanced scorecar...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Rest all on the expectations and when can I join.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Delhi University - Lady Shree Ram College (LSR) and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

1 hour contained 6 sections of lrdi varc etc

Round 2 - cv shortlist 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Give a brief introduction
  • Ans. 

    I have over 5 years of experience in service delivery management, ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients.

    • Managed a team of 20+ service delivery professionals

    • Implemented process improvements resulting in 20% increase in client satisfaction

    • Developed and maintained strong client relationships

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have a proven track record of successfully managing service delivery, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

    • Extensive experience in service delivery management

    • Strong leadership and communication skills

    • Ability to drive process improvements and optimize resources

    • Track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs and SLAs

    • Example: Successfully implemented a new ticketing system that improved re

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your strength
  • Q2. Quality you look in your manager
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Automation habdled
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Approach on service desk delivery
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Service Delivery Manager interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Cognizant Service Delivery Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Service Delivery Management, Operations, Client Engagement, Team Management and Project Planning.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Service Delivery Manager interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Service Delivery Manager interview -

  1. Explain a value added project delivered and what is the imp...read more
  2. If you have to set up a new process from a client, what approach would you foll...read more
  3. Interview lead with work experience and technical questions related to the job ...read more

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