Project Manager

Description

Summary: Cognizant seeks talent to lead Item Processing consulting engagements for Banking, Cards & Payments clients, managing projects from initiation through go-live with various methodologies. Highlights: 1. Lead Item Processing consulting engagements for Banking, Cards & Payments 2. Manage client & stakeholder relationships, timelines, budgets & escalations 3. Drive cross-functional teams and develop consulting solutions Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities. Lead Item Processing consulting engagements for Banking, Cards \& Payments clients from initiation through go\-live. They build and execute project plans using Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum methodologies with critical\-path analysis to manage scope, timelines, budgets, and risks. They own client and stakeholder relationships, resolve complex queries, drive cross\-functional teams, and document consulting solutions end\-to\-end. Lead and Sr Lead levels additionally forecast operational targets at the departmental level and provide strategic direction on complex multi\-workstream programs. **Must have:** Banking, Cards \& Payments domain * Project planning \& end\-to\-end management — initiation through completion * Execute consulting projects aligned to client objectives * Manage client \& stakeholder relationships, timelines, budgets \& escalations * Handle complex client queries; develop \& document consulting solutions * Strategic insights; cross\-functional team leadership * Forecast operational targets impacting departmental results (lead/Sr lead levels) * Complex technical \& business research/analysis Spanish (Advance), English (Intermediate) **Nice to Have:** **PM methodologies:** Waterfall, Agile, Scrum; advanced project planning tools \& critical path analysis; 2–3 yrs (PM II) to 5\+ yrs (Lead/Sr Lead) experience