Cognizant Technology Solutions - New York, NY

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Manager
New York, NY
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Cognizant is seeking a Product Manager/Product Owner to join our Banking and Financial Services (BFS) Consulting practice in Manhattan, NY. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality client deliverables and ensuring client satisfaction through effective project execution and expertise in the financial services domain. As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing and prioritizing backlogs, collaborating with business stakeholders to develop impactful product features, and leading conversations between business and technology teams to define product requirements. You will also be accountable for ensuring that all necessary testing is completed for each feature and that user stories meet the Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD). In this role, you will leverage your experience in Banking, Financial Services, Asset & Wealth Management, and Capital Markets to create innovative solutions that address critical business needs. You will work closely with other Product Managers and Directors to elaborate features and user stories for PI and Sprint planning cycles. Your ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with cross-functional teams will be essential in achieving project milestones and goals. You will also be expected to demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to the development of the consulting practice by participating in People Care initiatives and exhibiting personal leadership at all times. Cognizant is committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where you can grow your career and make a significant impact. If you are a selfless leader with a passion for client-facing roles and a desire to build something great together, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Manage and prioritize backlogs, collaborating and representing Business Stakeholders in developing impactful product features.
  • Apply Generative AI Concepts for product features delivery.
  • Lead conversations between the Business and Technology to determine the what and the how of the product features.
  • Partner with other Product Managers and Directors to elaborate features and user stories for PI and Sprint planning cycles.
  • Develop and write user stories that align to the product features, ensuring that user stories meet the Definition of Ready (DoR) and oversee their delivery to meet the Definition of Done (DoD).
  • Develop partnerships with other technical and operational teams and maintain working rapport with others, leveraging these relationships to meet common project milestone/goal.
  • Accountable for ensuring all necessary testing is completed for each feature.
  • Collaborate closely with the scrum master to ensure all scrum ceremonies are followed in a disciplined manner.
  • Make quick informed decisions and understand clear priorities, escalating as needed.
  • Deliver innovative solutions to address critical business needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university and equivalent relevant experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of Product Owner experience in Wealth Management/Capital Markets/Banking & Financial Services delivering projects using Generative AI capability experience is mandatory.
  • Hands-on experience with large integration products & platforms.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Data Analysis skills, and SAFe Agile Experience (Epics, Stories, Working in Scrum/Sprint).
  • Strong product background and the ability to generate new-gen business ideas and convert them into tangible product features.
  • Demonstrated experience in problem solving and developing/integrating products from scratch.
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and white space.

Nice-to-haves

  • Certifications in Gen AI, SAFe POPM, and SAFE Agile is a plus.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
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