IT Project Manager We are in need of an IT Project Manager who is organized and can efficiently lead technology projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to deadlines and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and team member management skills, along with proven technical knowledge. **In this role, you will** + Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, and budget + Lead cross-functional teams and assign tasks and responsibilities + Focus on prioritising resources optimally and supervising expenditures for project budget + Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans, Resolve issues that may arise during the project lifecycle + Lead all aspects of daily project operations, supervise progress against achievements and Use project management tools to report status and performance + Be the connection between partners and teams. Give regular updates and status reports, and handle user problems and concerns. **What you’ll need to succeed (required** **skills)** + Proficient in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches + Ability to lead, encourage, and develop teams with varied strengths + Should have strong written and verbal presentation skills + Proficient organizational and multitasking skills + Curiosity about identifying and resolving conflicts and risks + Experience with budget planning and financial tracking + Familiarity with tools like MS Project, JIRA At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role. Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. **Working arrangements** We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. 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 Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.