**Roles & Responsibilities:** We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead and coordinate a strategic integration program following a recent company acquisition. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing cross-functional projects, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget. This role is critical to ensuring a smooth transition and alignment of systems, processes, and teams across both organizations. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for the integration program. • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. • Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure timely delivery. • Engage with senior leadership, business units, and technical teams to align on integration objectives. • Facilitate regular status meetings, steering committees, and executive updates. • Manage expectations and resolve conflicts across diverse stakeholder groups. • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. • Track and resolve issues promptly to minimize impact on project delivery. • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. • Lead cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, architects, and external vendors. • Assign tasks, monitor workloads, and ensure accountability across project contributors. • Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment. • Maintain comprehensive project documentation including plans, reports, and change logs. • Provide transparent and accurate reporting to leadership and governance bodies. • Support post-integration reviews and lessons learned sessions. Qualifications: • 10+ years of experience in project management • Strong understanding of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, cloud platforms) and business processes. • Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects. • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Preferred Skills: • PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification. • Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet). • Familiarity with change management and organizational readiness practices. ****Applications will be accepted until 8/2/25**** Salary and Other Compensation: **The annual salary for this position is between ( $66,896 - $132,500) depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.** Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.