Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Work model: hybrid (3 days per week from the office in Gdansk)

What we do

As Top Employer, we are dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses — helping them go from doing digital to being digital.

Cognizant Poland offices are located in Gdańsk, Wrocław, and Kraków. With the capacity to support various clients, we offer a world of opportunities for both professionals and graduates. You can expect five-star training, a chance to realize your career goals, and a range of benefits. Be Cognizant!

About the role

We're looking for a highly organized and proactive NATO & Defense Pre-Sales Project Manager to orchestrate critical workstreams for strategic sales opportunities within the Public Sector. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of all pre-sales commitments, with a primary focus on NATO and broader Defense initiatives.

Your responsibilities

• Lead project management for various workstreams associated with ongoing NATO sales opportunities (approximately 60% of time).
• Collaborate closely with the Defense business sales lead to manage pre-sales projects for other Defense opportunities (approximately 30% of time).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including tasks, owners, and timelines.
• Run regular cadences to ensure deliverables for these opportunities are completed on time and to the required quality.
• Proactively follow up with individual task owners to track progress.
• Identify and effectively escalate blockers to ensure timely resolution.
• Communicate clear status updates to relevant leadership and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain a risk register, actively tracking and mitigating potential project risks.
• Engage directly with external partners and customer stakeholders as needed to facilitate project success.

Skills & Experience

• Overall 5+ years of work experience with Project/Program Management.
• 2+ years Pre-Sales Project Management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Optional - proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.).

We offer

• Extensive benefits package: Multisport Card, LuxMed medical healthcare including dental care, life insurance, cafeteria benefits;
• Open-minded and multinational environment;
• Opportunity to be part of a global organization focused on development;
• Professional development and clear career path;
• Training & development opportunities including language courses.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.