Portfolio Manager

Cognizant; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to govern an enterprise‑wide project portfolio, drive strategic alignment, and deliver maximum business value.

You will oversee prioritization, planning, execution, and reporting across programs, manage risks and dependencies, and partner with executives to optimize resources and benefits. The role offers a hybrid schedule with 3–4 days in client offices in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Portfolio Management, PMO Leadership, Program Management, or Project Governance.
• Proven experience managing large, complex portfolios with multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in portfolio planning, prioritization, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Experience implementing governance frameworks, risk management processes, and performance reporting mechanisms.
• Proficiency with portfolio and project management tools such as Clarity, Planview, MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Align portfolios with strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate business cases and investment proposals for prioritization.
• Manage cross-program dependencies and monitor portfolio health.
• Oversee portfolio budgeting, funding allocation and resource planning.
• Establish governance frameworks and risk management processes.

Skills

Clarity

Planview

MS Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Tools

Clarity

Planview

MS Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to drive enterprise-wide project portfolio governance, strategic alignment, and delivery excellence. The ideal candidate will oversee the prioritization, planning, execution, and reporting of multiple programs and projects, ensuring investments deliver maximum business value while effectively managing risks, resources, and dependencies.

In this role, you will:

• Align project and program portfolios with organizational strategy, business objectives, and transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate business cases, investment proposals, and project requests to recommend approval, prioritization, deferment, or termination based on value, risk, and strategic fit.
• Manage cross-program dependencies, monitor portfolio health, and ensure realization of expected business benefits and outcomes.
• Oversee portfolio-level resource planning, capacity management, budgeting, and funding allocation to optimize utilization and delivery performance.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, project controls, and risk management processes to support executive decision-making and compliance requirements.

Work model

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 hybrid position requiring 3-4 days a week in a client office in Atlanta, GA. 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.

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

What you need to have to be considered

• 10+ years of experience in Portfolio Management, PMO Leadership, Program Management, or Project Governance.
• Proven experience managing large, complex portfolios with multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in portfolio planning, prioritization, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Experience implementing governance frameworks, risk management processes, and performance reporting mechanisms.
• Proficiency with portfolio and project management tools such as Clarity, Planview, MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337 to $ 141,500 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

• 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.