Technical Program Manager

Cognizant’s Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Technical Program Manager You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an Onsite position to qualified applicants in Jersey City, NJ
. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.

The working arrangement for this role is accurate as of the posting date but may change based on business or project needs.

Please note:

A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role.

• Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale technical programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and budget.
• Define program goals, roadmaps, and OKRs aligned with organizational strategy.
• Establish and maintain program governance frameworks, including RACI and KPI tracking.
• Coach teams on Agile principles (Scrum, SAFe), ensuring adoption and maturity.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, retrospectives, PI planning.
• Maintain dependency plans across sprints and mitigate risks proactively.
• Act as a conduit between senior leadership, engineering, and business teams.
• Provide regular status updates and dashboards to executives.
• Foster open communication and resolve conflicts effectively.

• 10–15 years in program/project management, with at least 10 years in technical delivery roles.
• Banking Industry knowledge and Payment’s expertise.
• Requires advanced knowledge of project and program management principles.
• Leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking, and executive communication.

We're excited to meet candidates who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements. Think about your transferable experiences and unique strengths that you can bring to this role.

Applications will be accepted until 03/20/2026
.

The annual salary for this position is between $113,000- $181,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

• 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

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.