**Job Summary** In this role youll make an impact in the following ways Consults with stakeholders to analyse define challenge and prioritize the business requirements functional specifications and operational architecture for a functional work stream within a critical Procurement programs Formulates and defines program scope and objectives for the work stream with thorough understanding of business processes in a specific business domain Tailor standard processes for team to elicit challenge and prioritize **Responsibilities** In this role youll make an impact in the following ways Consults with stakeholders to analyse define challenge and prioritize the business requirements functional specifications and operational architecture for a functional work stream within a critical Procurement programs Formulates and defines program scope and objectives for the work stream with thorough understanding of business processes in a specific business domain Tailor standard processes for team to elicit challenge and prioritize requirements and translates into functional design and use case models Provides guidance in development of the technical design test plans and user documentation Assist in endtoend testing of the application doing traceability to the requirements Manages scope and change throughout the initiative utilizing formal change control and requirements traceability Gathers and analyses information and develops recommendations to address strategic business objectives that span multiple global business and technology areas Manage client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met Serves as a liaison between clients and internal technical groups to ensure delivery of projects on time and to specification Applies experiences across various software andor systems development processes to define and collect metrics and identify and implement opportunities for improvement to increase quality of requirements and speed timetomarket Actively influences software andor systems development process improvement initiatives Provide input for project team member performance appraisals Were seeking the following Bachelors degree in business or technicalrelated discipline or equivalent work experience required 912 years of experience in providing consulting advice to senior IT and business management required Strong analytical and problemsolving skills Ability to multitask with a flexible approach to changing priorities Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Prior experience of working in distributed global teams Efficient Test Writer and System Tester assuring changes all align to specifications Keeping teams test beds current with latest systems changes Must have experience with MS Office Suite Business Architecture experience Knowledge of web development technology ie ETL tools API Big Data Workflow would be a plus Knowledge JIRA PPM tools is a plus 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.