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Cognizant Program Director salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
20 - 26 years exp.
₹34 Lakhs - ₹61 Lakhs
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25% more than the average Program Director Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 20 - 26 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Program Director Salary
20 - 23 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹34 L/yr - ₹50.2 L/yr

Product Management
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20 - 23 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹39.5 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr

Strategic & Top Management
Program Director Salary
20 - 26 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹37 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Jul 2024

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Program Director salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹34 Lakhs to ₹61 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 20 years to 26 years. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Program Director salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 12 Jul 2024

Experience Avg Annual Salary
15+ years  (9 salaries)

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₹34 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Program Director

Customer Satisfaction Project Delivery Analytical Chemistry Relationship Management Risk Management Supply Chain Management Oracle Bidding Information Technology IT Services Procurement Continuous Improvement IT Project Management Performance Management Team Management

Salary related reviews for Cognizant

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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

3.0
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Cognizant has strong capebilities in delivering technology services with a robust support. People are satisfied working here but since past couple of years company has not given ample opportunitiesto employees in terms of growth and compensastion

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  • Work satisfaction - Good
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Not good approasal No timely appraisal No promotion policies No standard salary parameters as per exp No benchmarking for compensastion

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 Jan 2025

4.0
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If you swith to Cognizant, they will provide good salary compared to other service based company. They also push their associate for skill development with regular certification drive.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

The appraisal system dropped drastically in couple of years. Very minimum salary hike with high ratings.

  • Promotions - Poor

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Project & Program Management Department

4.0
  •  posted on 18 Dec 2024

3.0
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Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Salary is lower compared to other firms.

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Finance & Accounting Department

4.0
  •  posted on 15 Dec 2024

4.0
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I like working in Cognizant, I won’t say this is best place to work, but if you are looking for settle or tired of weird culture or any issue. This company is better then those.

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  • Salary - Good
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...ule, you have do everything that your manager says, to manager and get progress. Variable and Bonus get cut down to 20-30% only. Even if you perform the best.

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Project & Program Management Department

3.0
  •  posted on 13 Dec 2024

2.0
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Likes

MNC benefits.

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...you will come across all IT companies. Just learn to survive, upskill and excel. Do not depend on your job or salary, have multiple streams of income without moonlighting and switch jobs whenever you get a good opportunity. Work for your own success not for the company.

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Cognizant Program Director Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Program Director at Cognizant Chennai?
Program Director salary at Cognizant in Chennai ranges between ₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹61.0 Lakhs for experience between 20 years to 26 years. According to our estimates it is 25% more than the average Program Director Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Chennai.
How does the salary of a Program Director at Cognizant Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Program Director at Cognizant is 25% more than the average salary of a Program Director in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Program Director at Cognizant?
Customer Satisfaction, Project Delivery, Analytical Chemistry, Relationship Management and Risk Management are some of the popular skills required to work as a Program Director at Cognizant Chennai.
What is the salary of a Program Director in companies similar to Cognizant in Chennai?
  • TCS Program Director Salary - ₹26.3 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
  • LTIMindtree Program Director Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹47.1 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Program Director at Cognizant in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Program Director at Cognizant ranges between ₹2,61,184 per month to ₹2,71,856 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Program Director salary in India which ranges between ₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹61.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 20 years to 26 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Program Director at Cognizant in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 80% of the Cognizant Program Directors in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 20% reported a notice period of 1 Month.This is based on 5 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Program Director salary in Chennai ranges between ₹34 Lakhs to ₹61 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 9 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.