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Manager ��� ePMO Process and Communications Analyst

Location not specified · 5–83.3 yrs

Experience
5–83.3 yrs
Salary
Not disclosed
Location
Location not specified
Work mode
Not specified
Job type
Full-time
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Closing date not listed
Posted
12 Apr 33

About this role

Location - India

Description of Organization

Enterprise Technology Transformation – Technology Transformation Office: ePMO

Description Of Role

Cognizant is seeking a Manager / Sr Business Analyst to support the Enterprise Technology ePMO Process and Communications function assisting product/project owners with documentation and adoption of the enterprise PPM tool, Planview AdaptiveWork (Clarizen). The product and program management processes, governance and creation of the knowledgebase is a critical capability to the large transformation programs. The Transformation Office oversees 3 large programs: IT/CS Remediation & Modernization, Core Transformation (primarily HR, Finance & Fulfillment) and Strategic Alignment of the organization to supporting Cognizant’s 3-year strategy.

This position will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the PPM process support model and assist with on-going end user guidance and training. Furthermore, the Manager will serve as a liaison across stakeholders (business functions, IT, Risk, Security, Data) helping with defining program requirements, developing go-forward plans, driving resolution of operational program issues.

The role will report to the Global Leader of the Enterprise Program Management Office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with designing and deploying centralized and consistent ePMO PPM process capabilities
  • Assist with ensuring adoption of the Clarizen platform, processes, best practice frameworks
  • Assist with developing templates, training and other materials to enable Clarizen per strategic roadmap
  • Assist business process leads with completing process documentation, ensuring alignment to the enterprise taxonomy and providing training on the responsibilities of a process owner.
  • Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues with mitigation plans to program and portfolio leadership.
  • Proactively identify potential improvement opportunities and optimize processes in consideration.

Profile

The successful Manager will be an experienced program manager leader with proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, customer-focused, and evolving environment. S/he will have a demonstrated ability to deliver process, governance, end user admin to support the execution of complex technology multi-stakeholder initiatives and deliver high quality results. The Manager will exhibit excellent leadership skills to leverage the capabilities of peers, business partners, and associates, and should possess the confidence and poise to influence the executive leadership team and various external stakeholders. Strong business judgment, analytical acumen, and communication skills are essential. Equally important is a high degree of emotional intelligence, good team dynamics, and an ability to be effective at all levels of the organization.

Specific Candidate Competencies Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Leadership skills, marked by poise, positive influence, and the ability to drive change.
  • Confident and articulate with well-developed verbal and presentation skills. Able to clearly explain complex PPM Tool concepts at all levels and assist with producing appropriate supporting communication materials/ presentations.
  • Experience in Global IT Program management governance, PPM process and tools implementation, administration, and on-going support.
  • Experience with large scale transformation
  • Experienced in tool adoption and change management
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and leaders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing upwards and across functional teams.
  • A working style that is collaborative, energetic, results-oriented, and innovative.
  • Unquestioned ethics, integrity, and intellectual honesty, with sound judgment.
  • Analytics acumen.

Knowledge And Experience

  • Functional depth regarding PPM frameworks, industry standards, guidelines, and best practices.
  • Industry expertise across project/program management, resource management and project financial requirements.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, project management experience, and delegation skills, while working with a diverse set of stakeholders and varied projects.
  • Experience working with corporate leaders and stakeholders working at different degree of delivery maturity and driving Program and Portfolio Management alignment and integration across corporate silos.
  • Experience in developing and delivering PPM processes, ePMO governance, and PM/RM (end users) support, as well as awareness and training material to manage demand and program>projects full lifecycle.

Personal Attributes

  • Ability to perform duties in an independent manner, sometimes bound by secrecy or confidentiality.
  • Excellent conflict resolution skills, ability to assert oneself in challenging situations.
  • Strong sense of integrity and duty to report non-compliance.
  • Flexibility in coordinating with various cultures and industries around the world.
  • Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills while working with a wide range of audience members, including board of directors, data subjects, and lawyers.
  • Outstanding writing and documentation skills when dealing with technical and legal matters.
  • Able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language, particularly in simplifying and interpreting legal jargon for average users to understand.
  • Ability to recognize personal knowledge gaps and willingness to pursue training in those areas.
  • Ability to balance the role of trusted advisor to the organization and an internal policing role.
  • Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
  • Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Basic Qualifications

  • 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or collage
  • 5 years of experience supporting or managing working in the fields of global PPM, ePMO, Program Management enablement technology, processes, delivery, project coordination
  • Passion for helping users and ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Quick learner and self-starter, with ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
  • Comfortable with wearing multiple hats and breaking down silos
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and to interact effectively at all levels of the organizations and to influence senior management and executives.
  • Passion in evolving program management processes consistently across functional silos. Ability to be confident, respectful, and articulate when registering dissenting or unpopular opinions.
  • Ability to manage multiple high-visibility and high-impact projects while maintaining superior results.

Preferred

  • SCRUM or Product Owner SAFe Certification (a plus) - Agile and Lean concepts
  • PPM tools: Clarizen/Planview (a plus), ServiceNow, Jira or others
  • PMP Certification
  • SIx Sigma or other process methodology training

Work Conditions

  • Requirement to travel on occasion.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
  • Sitting for extended periods.
  • Physically able to participate in sessions, presentations, and meetings.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Oct 16 2023

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant. 00055925221

Skills

Management and Manufacturing
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