Consulting Analyst, Healthcare

Cognizant Technology Solutions • New York, NY

64d • $64,350 - $101,500 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Coordinator Consultant you will make an impact by supporting successful project execution and delivery for a healthcare client coordinating project activities, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and facilitating communication across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in project coordination PMO support, or project management roles within a consulting or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in healthcare projects, operations, or IT implementation projects.
• Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems and healthcare IT platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards (HIPAA, CMS guidelines).
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CAPM, or CSM are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end project delivery by coordinating schedules, resources, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Maintain and continuously improve project documentation, including charters, meeting minutes, status reports, and action logs.
• Drive alignment and accountability by facilitating stakeholder meetings, capturing decisions, and monitoring follow-up actions.
• Identify and track risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate and assist in mitigation planning.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and organizational governance standards.
• Develop ready executive dashboards, progress summaries, and performance insights for leadership and steering committees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• 10 paid holidays plus PTO
• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
• Learning and development certifications and programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees