Delivery Manager

Cognizant; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Delivery Manager to lead client programs with a strong Agile product delivery focus. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, business owners, and external vendors to ensure timely, value-driven outcomes.

This onsite role requires hands-on delivery leadership, ability to define scope, MVPs, roadmaps, and effective governance. You will mentor teams, manage escalations, and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented

Qualifications

• Experience in delivery management and across all key areas of project management.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence and project management.
• Strong project management and Agile product delivery background.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Clear, professional communicator with collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with Claude and other AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and program management activities across all key areas of project management.
• Define project scope, MVPs, and product roadmaps.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, business owners, and external vendors.
• Manage escalations, communication plans, and governance.
• Support Agile product delivery activities.

Skills

Delivery management

Project management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Team leadership

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Claude AI

Job description

Delivery Manager

About the role

As a Delivery Manager, you will make an impact for our client by leading project and program delivery with a strong Agile product delivery focus. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, business owners, and external vendors.

In this role, you will:

• Lead delivery and program management activities across all key areas of project management.
• Define project scope, MVPs, and product roadmaps.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, business owners, and external vendors.
• Manage escalations, communication plans, and governance.
• Support Agile product delivery activities.

Work model and location

This is an onsite position at our client's office in Phoenix, AZ. Remote work is not available for this role. Client interviews may be required before candidate finalization, and candidates should be open to in-person interviews if requested by the client. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Experience in delivery management and expertise across all key areas of project management.
• Strong proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and project management.
• Strong project management and Agile product delivery background.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate directly and professionally, collaborate effectively, and demonstrate a curious, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with Claude and other AI tools.

Why apply?

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $100K – $117K 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.

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.

Important Disclaimers

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

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11/28/2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the posting may close sooner if a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is identified.