Remote PMO Specialist – Contracts & Budgeting

Cognizant; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; 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 is seeking a PMO Support Specialist to support project setup, contract management, budgeting, invoicing, and governance with cross-functional teams. You will help ensure contractual and financial compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

In this remote US-based role, you will drive continuous improvement, collaborate with Project Managers and finance teams, and contribute to operational efficiency and accuracy across PMO processes.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing customer contracts and budgeting principles.
• Experience with CRM/ERP systems; Oracle preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• US citizenship or eligibility for US-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.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain customer contacts, shipping locations, and invoice requirements.
• Maintain customer billing rates, invoicing requirements, and project controls.
• Document customer systems and system access requirements.
• Coordinate project updates resulting from customer-driven changes and transitions.
• Review contracts and complete contract classification activities.
• Monitor opportunity progression and support Project Managers with closure activities.
• Complete initial project setups and changes in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project setup reporting and ensure accurate records.
• Support the quoting process ensuring consistency between contracts and invoicing.
• Participate in recurring reviews with Project Managers and support financial reviews.
• Document and improve internal processes and templates.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.

Skills

Contract review

CRM/ERP systems

Excel

Citizenship & compliance

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Stress management

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a PMO Support Specialist to support project setup, contract management, budgeting, invoicing, and governance with cross-functional teams. You will help ensure contractual and financial compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

In this remote US-based role, you will drive continuous improvement, collaborate with Project Managers and finance teams, and contribute to operational efficiency and accuracy across PMO processes.