Strategic Product Owner - Life Sciences Tech

Cognizant; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability insurance (Long-term/Short)

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Chicago, IL is seeking a Product Owner to lead technology programs across Commercial Finance & Planning in the Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Eye care, and Specialty areas. You will bridge business strategy with technology delivery, guiding roadmaps, epics, and releases while managing a diverse, matrixed team.

The role requires strong communication, Agile experience, and hands-on lifecycle knowledge to deliver scalable, reusable solutions with speed and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with required years of experience; advanced degrees preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and strong partnerships.
• Hands-on knowledge of Software Life Cycle phases (Build and Run).
• Experience with Agile ceremonies and cross-functional coaching/leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of technology products from ideation to operation with cross-functional alignment.
• Understand business strategy, educate stakeholders on capabilities, and influence roadmaps and investments.
• Identify unmet business needs and evaluate technology solutions for short- and long-term objectives.
• Lead programs to transform business processes or technology capabilities.
• Manage a matrix team including Analysts, Scrum Masters, PMs, Architects, Engineers, Testers.

Skills

Communication

Agile

Time management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

Smartsheet

Job description

Cognizant in Chicago, IL is seeking a Product Owner to lead technology programs across Commercial Finance & Planning in the Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Eye care, and Specialty areas. You will bridge business strategy with technology delivery, guiding roadmaps, epics, and releases while managing a diverse, matrixed team.

The role requires strong communication, Agile experience, and hands-on lifecycle knowledge to deliver scalable, reusable solutions with speed and efficiency.