Project Manager with AS/400 Applications

Cognizant; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays + PTO

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Project Manager with AS/400 Applications to lead complex delivery, enhancement, and modernization for Property & Casualty insurance operations. You will work with developers, QA, business analysts, architecture groups, and stakeholders to deliver reliable enterprise solutions.

You will define scope, schedules, budgets, and milestones, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage risks, issues, and decisions to protect timelines and quality.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of technology experience managing complex enterprise application projects or large-scale portfolios.
• Strong project management coverage: planning, financial mgmt, resource coordination, risk mgmt, stakeholder communication, QA, release delivery.
• Working knowledge of the AS/400 application ecosystem (SQLRPGLE, RPGLE, Db2 for i, CLP, RPG, AS/400 utilities).
• Experience leading legacy modernization initiatives in an enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of Property and Casualty Insurance processes (policy admin, claims, billing).
• Experience applying predictive, Agile, or hybrid delivery methodologies to complex programs.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of AS/400 projects including scope, schedules, resources, budgets, dependencies, and milestones.
• Oversee development, enhancement, and modernization using AS/400 tools.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions to protect scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Translate policy administration, claims, and billing requirements into user stories and technical specs.
• Manage quality, change, release, and deployment activities with acceptance criteria and test strategies.
• Provide clear project reporting on delivery progress, finances, risks, and decisions.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, information security, data protection, documentation and audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

SQLRPGLE

RPGLE

Db2 for i

CLP

RPG

AS/400 utilities

Job description

About the role

As a Project Manager with AS/400 Applications , you will make an impact by leading complex application delivery, enhancement, and modernization initiatives supporting Property and Casualty Insurance operations. You will be a valued member of the technology delivery team and collaborate with developers, quality engineering teams, business analysts, architecture groups, and insurance stakeholders to deliver reliable enterprise solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of AS/400 application projects, including scope definition, schedules, resource plans, budgets, dependencies, and delivery milestones.
• Oversee application development, enhancement, and modernization initiatives involving SQLRPGLE, RPGLE, Db2 for i, CLP, RPG, and AS/400 utilities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions to protect delivery timelines, scope, budget, and quality commitments.
• Partner with Property and Casualty Insurance stakeholders to translate policy administration, claims, and billing requirements into actionable user stories and technical specifications.
• Manage quality, change, release, and deployment activities by establishing acceptance criteria, reviewing test strategies, coordinating release plans, and validating post-production stability.
• Provide clear and concise project reporting to business and technology stakeholders, covering delivery progress, financial performance, risks, dependencies, and required decisions.
• Ensure project activities comply with enterprise architecture, information security, data protection, documentation, and audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and addressing recurring constraints within AS/400 application delivery processes.

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 three days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Hartford, Connecticut . Qualified candidates located elsewhere within the United States may also be considered for a remote work arrangement based on business and client requirements. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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 need to have to be considered

• 15+ years of technology experience, including responsibility for managing complex enterprise application projects or large-scale application portfolios.
• Strong project management experience covering planning, financial management, resource coordination, risk management, stakeholder communication, quality assurance, and release delivery.
• Working knowledge of the AS/400 application ecosystem, including SQLRPGLE, RPGLE, Db2 for i, CLP, RPG, and AS/400 utilities.
• Experience leading legacy application enhancement, transformation, or modernization initiatives in an enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of Property and Casualty Insurance processes, including policy administration, claims, or billing.
• Experience applying predictive, Agile, or hybrid delivery methodologies to complex technology programs.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating across distributed business and technology teams.

These will help you stand out

• Experience managing AS/400 or IBM i modernization programs within the insurance industry.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, information security, data protection, and audit-control requirements.
• Experience interpreting delivery, application performance, and defect metrics to identify risks and improve system reliability.
• Project Management Professional certification or another recognized project or program management credential.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until October 21, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $65,447 to $117,000 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

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

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.