Assoc. Director - Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions • Bridgewater Township, NJ

395d • $105,750 - $167,500

About The Position

The Associate Director - Projects at Cognizant is responsible for leading infrastructure projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation to completion. This role involves establishing project plans, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with security and compliance policies. The position emphasizes user experience in deploying new solutions and services, while also providing project reporting and governance.

Requirements

• Proficient in Information Technology with knowledge and understanding of Connectivity Services (LAN, WAN, Network Security, IP Telephony, Videoconferencing).
• Experience in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Agile project management practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish project plan and initiate project mobilization by confirming project scope, estimate, resources, roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure the overall user experience is taken into account when crafting and deploying new solutions and services.
• Monitor and control execution of project through Analyze, Design, Build, Test and Release phases.
• Direct outputs of the project team, ensuring overall success of the project and effective use of resources.
• Provide project reporting including overall performance of the project and project completion documentation.
• Establish project governance, managing risks and issues.
• Ensure accurate use of project management methods and tools.
• Accountable to ensure consistency with Security and Compliance policies and procedures within Project Management service scope.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed