Remote PMO & Contract Administration Specialist

Cognizant; Lincoln (NE); A distancia; USD 60.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

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Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Descripción de la vacante

Cognizant is seeking a PMO Support Specialist in the United States to drive project administration and ensure contractual and financial compliance across the PMO. You will collaborate with Project Managers, finance, revenue teams, and customer stakeholders to support setup, contract management, budgeting, invoicing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes process standardization, documentation, and cross-functional coordination, with flexibility for a remote work model under

Formación

• Experience reviewing customer contracts and understanding project budgeting principles.
• Experience working with CRM and/or ERP systems, with Oracle experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to satisfy applicable citizenship requirements for U.S.-based positions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Document and maintain customer contacts, shipping locations, and invoice delivery requirements.
• Maintain customer billing rates and invoicing requirements, including charge numbers and related project controls.
• Document customer systems and associated system access requirements.
• Coordinate project updates resulting from customer-driven changes, including organizational changes and business transitions.
• Support project setup, maintenance, and administration activities in accordance with contractual requirements and organizational standards.
• Review customer contracts and complete contract classification activities.
• Monitor opportunity progression and support Project Managers with opportunity closure activities.
• Participate in contract classification training and ensure accurate contract documentation.
• Provide contract documentation to revenue and project management stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract status and documentation.
• Support contract research activities to facilitate revenue recognition requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to prepare for periods of high project setup volume.
• Complete initial project setups and subsequent project changes in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project setup reporting and ensure project and contract records remain accurate.
• Support project updates resulting from audits, customer changes, tax requirements, and business needs.
• Assist with the setup and maintenance of fixed-fee projects, including milestones and revenue alignment.
• Support the quoting process by ensuring consistency between contractual language, project structures, and invoicing requirements.
• Review project revenue structures and identify opportunities for alignment with project objectives where applicable.
• Help ensure required approvals are obtained in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in recurring reviews with Project Managers.
• Review upcoming change orders and project activity.
• Analyze project time reporting and support project financial reviews.
• Assist with customer approval requirements related to timesheets and invoicing, where applicable.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate project information and documentation.
• Document and improve internal processes, tools, templates, and procedures.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to leadership regarding process improvements.
• Support capability development initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities across the team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

Conocimientos

Contract review

CRM/ERP experience

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Pressure management

Herramientas

CRM/ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Cognizant is seeking a PMO Support Specialist in the United States to drive project administration and ensure contractual and financial compliance across the PMO. You will collaborate with Project Managers, finance, revenue teams, and customer stakeholders to support setup, contract management, budgeting, invoicing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes process standardization, documentation, and cross-functional coordination, with flexibility for a remote work model under