Remote PMO Support Specialist - Contracts & Budgeting

Cognizant; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; 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 join the PMO team and help manage contracts, budgeting, invoicing, and project controls. The role focuses on improving processes, ensuring contractual and financial compliance, and supporting project setup and maintenance across multiple projects.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, finance and revenue teams, and customer stakeholders to drive consistency and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Document and manage customer contacts, shipping locations, and invoice delivery requirements.
• Maintain customer billing rates and invoicing requirements, including charge numbers and project controls.
• Document customer systems and access requirements.
• Coordinate project updates from customer-driven changes, including organizational changes and transitions.
• Support project setup, maintenance, and administration in line with contracts and standards.
• Review contracts and complete classifications; provide documentation to revenue and PMO stakeholders.
• Assist with project setup and maintenance, including milestones and revenue alignment.
• Support quoting and ensure consistency between contractual language, project structures, and invoicing requirements.
• Participate in recurring reviews with PMs and assist with audits and reporting.
• Document and improve internal processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent & collaborative

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

U.S. citizenship eligibility

Tools

CRM/ERP systems

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a PMO Support Specialist to join the PMO team and help manage contracts, budgeting, invoicing, and project controls. The role focuses on improving processes, ensuring contractual and financial compliance, and supporting project setup and maintenance across multiple projects.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, finance and revenue teams, and customer stakeholders to drive consistency and operational excellence.