Project Manager

Cognizant; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives in healthcare solutions. You will work with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and leadership to deliver strategic programs and projects.

This onsite role in Woodland Hills, California requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, PMI methods, and SAFe experience, with strong planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong project management experience leading complex IT projects and programs.
• Extensive knowledge of PMI methodologies and best practices.
• Experience working within SAFe environments.
• Experience in the healthcare or health solutions industry.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and driving successful project outcomes.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Knowledge of project governance, risk management, and issue resolution practices.
• Familiarity with SQL and technology development tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT projects and programs while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Build and manage cross-functional project teams, identify required resources, and develop realistic project plans and schedules.
• Partner with stakeholders to establish project scope, priorities, success criteria, and communication strategies.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies to maintain delivery timelines and quality standards.
• Oversee program-level coordination across multiple interrelated projects, ensuring integration, governance, and long-term business value realization.

Skills

PMI methodologies

SAFe

SDLC

SQL

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

ITIL

Job description

About the role

As a Project Manager, you will make an impact by leading complex technology initiatives that drive business value and support critical healthcare solutions. You will be a valued member of the project delivery team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and leadership to successfully deliver strategic programs and projects.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT projects and programs while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Build and manage cross-functional project teams, identify required resources, and develop realistic project plans and schedules.
• Partner with stakeholders to establish project scope, priorities, success criteria, and communication strategies.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies to maintain delivery timelines and quality standards.
• Oversee program-level coordination across multiple interrelated projects, ensuring integration, governance, and long-term business value realization.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring attendance at a client or Cognizant office in Woodland Hills, California.

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 need to have to be considered

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong project management experience leading complex IT projects and programs.
• Extensive knowledge of PMI project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience working within SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environments.
• Experience in the healthcare or health solutions industry.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and driving successful project outcomes.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Knowledge of project governance, risk management, and issue resolution practices.
• Familiarity with SQL and technology development tools and platforms.

These will help you stand out

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential.
• Experience managing large-scale healthcare technology transformations.
• Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) frameworks.
• Experience leading multi-project programs with complex cross-functional dependencies.
• Strong executive communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.

Applications will be accepted until September 29th, 2026.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $110,000 - $135,000 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.

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.