Sr. Consulting Program Manager

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is where curious minds come together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Blending industry insight, technology expertise, and the power of AI, we partner with leading organizations to transform the way they work, serve customers, and grow.

About the role

As a Sr Consulting Program Manager, you will make an impact by leading end-to-end delivery of a program to replace legacy end-user computing tools with a governed platform in the commercial loan servicing / CMBS domain, blending phase-gate governance with Agile execution across multiple workstreams in an audit-controlled, system-integrator delivery model. You will be a valued member of the Program Delivery team and work collaboratively with engineering teams, client business and technology leadership up to CTO and sponsor level, and steering committees, and clients.

In this role, you will

• Deliver end-to-end program delivery across multiple workstreams, blending phase-gate governance with Agile execution in an audit-controlled environment

• Integrate planning, RAID management, dependency tracking, and scope and change control, while managing scope against competing priorities

• Manage budget, burn, and estimates, and provide steering committee and executive reporting to stakeholders up to CTO and sponsor level

• Lead the replacement of legacy end-user computing tools with a governed platform, running parallel runs and reconciliation-based cutover

• Direct engineering teams for integrations across internal and external systems within the client ecosystem, proactively managing client-side dependencies, expectations, and clear escalation discipline

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Teaneck, New Jersey. 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 must have to be considered

• 10+ years of Proven experience delivering end-to-end programs across multiple workstreams, blending phase-gate governance with Agile execution in an audit-controlled environment

• Strong command of integrated planning, RAID management, dependency tracking, and scope and change control, with the ability to manage scope against competing priorities

• Experience managing budget, burn, and estimates, and delivering steering committee and executive reporting with multi-stakeholder management up to CTO and sponsor level

• Conceptual knowledge of the Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) or commercial loan servicing domain

• Experience managing client-side dependencies in a system-integrator delivery model, including legacy end-user computing replacement, parallel runs, reconciliation-based cutover, and leading engineering teams for internal and external system integrations

These will help you succeed

• Experience with the McCracken Strategy loan servicing system

• Snowflake or cloud data platform programs

• AI-enabled document extraction, with human validation controls

• Fund economics for capital providers (credit facilities, participation structures)

• PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certification

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 November 27, 2026.

• The annual salary for this position is between $134,500 - $158,500 depending on the 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

• 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.