Consulting Manager – Pharma Digital Transformation & Project Portfolio Management

Cognizant; Teaneck Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life

401(k) plan and contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee assistance program

10 paid holidays plus PTO

Paid parental leave and fertility help

Learning and development certificates

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Consulting Manager for Pharma Digital Transformation & Project Portfolio Management to lead IT-enabled pharmaceutical transformations and support Agile delivery across Medical Affairs, Regulatory Technology, and Clinical R&D.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and clients, driving PPM transformation using Planisware, Accolade, and Fusion, while applying Agile practices and Jira for delivery and reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in IT-enabled pharmaceutical transformation.
• Strong experience in digital transformation, Agile project delivery, and project and portfolio management.
• Proven experience in PPM transformation using Planisware, Accolade, and Fusion.
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, Jira, stakeholder management, and vendor management.
• Experience in user acceptance testing (UAT), cross-functional team coordination, and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive IT-enabled digital transformation initiatives across the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on Medical Affairs, Regulatory Technology, and Clinical R&D.
• Support project and portfolio management (PPM) transformation initiatives using Planisware, Accolade, and Fusion.
• Apply Agile methodologies and Jira to manage project delivery activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to support successful project execution.
• Manage user acceptance testing (UAT) activities and provide executive-level project reporting.

Skills

Digital transformation

Agile project delivery

Project portfolio management

Jira

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

UAT

Tools

Planisware

Accolade

Fusion

Jira

Job description

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is where curious minds come together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Blending industry insight, technology expertise, and the power of AI, we partner with leading organizations to transform the way they work, serve customers, and grow.

About the role

As a Consulting Manager – Pharma Digital Transformation & Project Portfolio Management, you will make an impact by supporting IT-enabled pharmaceutical transformation initiatives, specializing in digital transformation, Agile project delivery, and project and portfolio management (PPM).

You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors, and clients to support digital transformation initiatives across Medical Affairs, Regulatory Technology, and Clinical Research & Development (R&D).

In this role, you will:

• Drive IT-enabled digital transformation initiatives across the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on Medical Affairs, Regulatory Technology, and Clinical R&D.
• Support project and portfolio management (PPM) transformation initiatives using Planisware, Accolade, and Fusion.
• Apply Agile methodologies and Jira to manage project delivery activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to support successful project execution.
• Manage user acceptance testing (UAT) activities and provide executive-level project reporting.

Work model

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.

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 position requires 30-40% travel or 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in city, state. 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

What you must have to be considered

• 10+ years of professional experience, including approximately 8 years in IT-enabled pharmaceutical transformation.
• Strong experience in digital transformation, Agile project delivery, and project and portfolio management.
• Proven experience in PPM transformation using Planisware, Accolade, and Fusion.
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, Jira, stakeholder management, and vendor management.
• Experience in user acceptance testing (UAT), cross-functional team coordination, and executive reporting.

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

These will help you succeed

• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives across Medical Affairs.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Technology transformation.
• Experience in Clinical R&D digitization.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Compensation

• $110,000-$130,000
• This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

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

Post closing date

Applications will be accepted until Nov 30, 2026