Technical Lead/Project Manager

$83,000 - $94,500/Yr

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Englewood, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Englewood, CO

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a Technical Lead/Project Manager to join their team of IT professionals in a permanent role. This position involves managing IT and video engineering projects, ensuring successful project execution through effective planning, stakeholder management, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and video engineering teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project budgets, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints.
• Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and issues.
• Continuously evaluate project processes and implement improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, focusing on IT and video engineering projects.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
• Familiarity with video engineering technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams.

Benefits

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