Technical Project Manager (Hybrid)

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Irving, TX

Full-time - Senior

Irving, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Project Manager position at Cognizant is a hybrid role based in Irving, Texas, aimed at overseeing and managing technical projects within the Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice. This practice focuses on driving digital transformation by modernizing core infrastructure and workplace operations to meet the demands of the digital era. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that infrastructure operations run smoothly and that projects are completed on time and within scope. This role requires a strong technical background, particularly in business operations, project scope management, risk management, and Scrum methodologies. The Technical Project Manager will lead the planning and implementation of various technical projects, ensuring that all objectives are met while managing risks effectively. In this role, the Technical Project Manager will oversee daily infrastructure operations, ensuring seamless business continuity. They will perform risk management to minimize project risks and oversee quality assurance to ensure that project objectives are met. The position also involves providing technical guidance and support to the project team, managing changes to project scope, schedule, and costs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The Technical Project Manager will lead Scrum meetings to facilitate team collaboration and monitor system performance to implement improvements that enhance efficiency. Additionally, they will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and develop documentation for infrastructure processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both high-level enterprise systems and low-level technical details, with a proven track record in managing and optimizing business operations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to address their infrastructure needs. This position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance infrastructure operations within a leading technology company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily infrastructure operations to ensure seamless business continuity.
• Lead the planning and implementation of technical projects, ensuring projects are completed according to outlined objectives.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Oversee quality assurance and ensure objectives are met.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the project team.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Manage the internal and external Audit.
• Oversee day-to-day technical operations, including assignments and personnel review.
• Manage project scope effectively to align with business objectives and deliverables.
• Implement risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.
• Utilize technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Lead Scrum meetings to ensure project milestones are met and team collaboration is optimized.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements to increase efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in infrastructure management.
• Analyze and report on infrastructure performance metrics to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address their infrastructure needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance infrastructure operations.

Requirements

• 10 to 14 years of experience in project management and technical leadership.
• Strong experience in Business Operations with the ability to manage and optimize processes.
• Proven track record in Project Scope Management ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Expertise in Risk Management with the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks effectively.
• Deep Technical Knowledge capable of troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
• Proficiency in Scrum leading teams to achieve project goals through effective collaboration.
• Ability to understand systems from the 'big picture' enterprise-level view to the low-level technical view.
• Technical Knowledge on Cloud, NextGen, and CICD.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in cloud infrastructure management.
• Certifications in ITIL or similar frameworks.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan