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You will be a valued member of the project management team and work collaboratively with cross-functional business and technology teams and key stakeholders.\nIn this role, you will\nLead end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure while ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.\nCoordinate cross-functional business and technology teams to align project objectives, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.\nEstablish and manage project governance, including status reporting, risk reviews, stakeholder communications, and executive updates.\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues while developing contingency plans to minimize delivery impact.\nManage project schedules, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution and timely completion of critical activities.\nWork model\nAt Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.\nThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.\nWhat you need to have to be considered\n5+ years of experience managing projects in a multinational corporate environment.\nStrong knowledge of project management disciplines, including project planning, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder management, budgeting, and status reporting.\nHands-on experience using project management tools for task tracking, resource management, reporting, and project governance.\nProven ability to coordinate cross-functional business and technology teams and drive successful project delivery.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.\nThese will help you stand out\nExperience preparing and presenting project updates, risks, decisions, and performance metrics to leadership and key stakeholders.\nExposure to the Cards and Payments domain, supporting initiatives that enhance secure digital transactions, customer experience, and financial inclusion.\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.\nSalary and Other Compensation\nWe regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $45,000.00 - 82,500.00 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. 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