Technical Project Manager- Hybrid

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Plano, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Plano, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Project Manager role at Cognizant involves overseeing infrastructure operations and managing technical projects to ensure business continuity and successful project execution. The position requires strong technical skills and experience in project management, risk management, and team collaboration, particularly within the Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services domain.

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 business operations.
• Strong experience in Business Operations demonstrating 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.
• Proficient 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.

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