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Manager - Projects

8-20 years

₹ 12 - 30L/yr (AmbitionBox estimate)

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Chennai

1 vacancy

Manager - Projects

Cognizant

posted 29d ago

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Flexible timing

Job Description

Program Manager
Qualification :
Bachelors in Science/Bachelors in Engineering /Masters in Business Administration
Responsibility :
Business / Customer :
  • Ensure that status reports are sent out to the customer.
  • Participate in proposal preparation for RFPs and RFIs.
  • Participate in project governance meetings.
  • Ensure project case studies are created and made available for reuse.
Project / Process :
  • Create and track Project plan.
  • Provide inputs in design and architecture reviews.
  • Drive Project Execution to comply with scope cost and schedule as defined in the SOW.
  • Monitor Financial performance for the project.
  • InternalAdherence to policies and procedures (E.
  • g.
  • : Timesheet forecasts etc.
  • ).
  • ExternalReview billing data and raise invoices.
  • Manage change requests / ensure that processes are in place and followed to manage change requests.
  • Coordinate with the Resourcing Team for resources.
  • Contribute and participate in project reviews quality reviews and audits and prepare status reports and management reviews.
  • Adopt best practices from other Projects/Accounts previous project experiences etc.
  • Share value addition and best practices across teams.
  • Participate in external and internal audits and work towards closure of audit observations.
  • Ensure adherence to quality planning processes and procedures.
  • Support knowledge management & enablers.
  • Create Knowledge assets such as technology artefacts etc.
  • Contribute to Best Practices and focus on adding value to the customer / organisation.
  • Create and manage Risk and mitigation plan based on discussion with project stake holders.
  • Responsible for documenting the lessons learnt in the project.
  • Responsible for creating relevant project case studies for the projects handled.
People / Team :
  • Responsible for team utilization Performance management and career development of the team members.
  • Responsible for driving Reward & Recognition and employee engagement.
Organization :
  • Participant in business development activities like RFPs/Bids customer walkthroughs etc.
  • Drive change through effective communication with the team.
  • Participate in recruitment programs (Campus and lateral).
  • Contribute for reusable artefacts on project management.
Must Have Skills
  • Open Source Security - Risks
  • Open Source CAS Federation
  • Education Domains
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
  • Cognizant is a global community with more than 350,000 associates around the world.
  • We don t just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
  • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what s right.
  • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that s right for you.

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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What people at Cognizant are saying

3.9
 Rating based on 411 Project Manager reviews

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Work culture is the best. But no financial benefits for long timers even you get your promotions.

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Salary is very less not to market standards

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Project Manager salary at Cognizant

reported by 8.1k employees with 8-20 years exp.
₹13 L/yr - ₹40.2 L/yr
46% more than the average Project Manager Salary in India
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Flexible timing
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