Project Manager with AS/400 Applications

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.

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

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.