Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Title: Director, Project and Program Management Center of Excellence

(Timeshare Domain)

Designation: Director level

(Hybrid – Orlando, FL)

Overview:

Join Cognizant as an inspiring leader within the Program & Project Management community. This key role is responsible and accountable for Program Management activities associated with large-scale, complex, multi-service (Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure, Business Process, and Digital) programs. Successful candidates will not only manage delivery objectives but will also have responsibility for customer satisfaction and the client relationships required for successful program delivery.

Role:

• Drive delivery for the portfolio working closely with all SL’s
• Track and report delivery metrics to customer and internally
• Build strong pool of SME and Architect for the portfolio
• Align the delivery priorities of the portfolio customer VP with Cognizant delivery
• Conduct QBR / MBR with Customer CIO, SVP and direct reports to present the delivery updates
• Work closely with T&L and HGV Business teams on strategic initiatives and support delivery teams in seamless delivering
• Drive innovation for the domain and help improve the business metrics for the customer
• Drive the engineering excellence with automation and AgenticAI / GenAI to improve the productivity and deliver savings to customer/internal
• Design and develop a suite of repeatable and scalable offerings that address critical client business outcomes
• Manage the P&L for the portfolio and ensure the operational metrics are managed within the targets
• Define thought leadership & portfolio strategy, publish, work with the market team to support delivery led growth

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years in strategy, operations, process consulting, stakeholder management, project/ program delivery within legacy modernization or digital transformations
• 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles
• Possess extensive experience in portfolio management and portfolio & project management (PPM);
• Domain expertise in the hospitality domain
• Define thought leadership & portfolio strategy, publish, work with the market team to support delivery led growth
• Deep knowledge of Timeshare Domain is required
• Experience handling large scale business and digital transformation programs
• Effective executive communication skills to clearly articulate vision and lead effective teams across the enterprise; productively challenge counterparts, bringing valuable insights
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities, skilled in managing relationships with customer leadership and effectively aligning stakeholders to strategic plans and mediating conflict.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred

Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

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.