Program Manager - Financial Services (Remote)

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Program Manager with a strong track record leading major business and technology initiatives in Financial Services, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, or Insurance. This person combines business leadership, program delivery, and technology transformation skills to run large, complex programs — managing cross-functional teams, client relationships, and modernization efforts that drive real operational impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead Programs End-to-End
  • Own delivery of enterprise-wide business and technology transformation programs from kickoff to close
  • Build project charters, budgets, resource plans, roadmaps, and governance frameworks
  • Track scope, timelines, budget, risk, dependencies, and quality throughout the program lifecycle
  • Set up program management standards, controls, and reporting practices
  • Deliver clear, executive-level status updates and governance reviews
  • Drive Business Transformation
    • Work with business and technology stakeholders to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement
    • Turn business requirements into practical technology solutions and modernization plans
    • Lead process improvement efforts focused on efficiency, automation, and risk reduction
    • Support change management and help teams adopt new ways of working
  • Manage Financial Services Operations Initiatives
    • Lead initiatives in corporate actions processing, equity compensation, stock plan administration, wealth management operations, and insurance services
    • Manage complex events like mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, stock splits, tender offers, and the client communications that go with them
    • Coordinate across operations, asset servicing, settlements, tax reporting, custodians, transfer agents, and financial advisors
    • Ensure everything meets business, regulatory, and operational requirements
  • Lead Stakeholders and Clients
    • Build strong relationships with executives, business partners, clients, and vendors
    • Offer strategic guidance and consultative support where it's needed
    • Run steering committee meetings and executive governance reviews
    • Manage client expectations and resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle
  • Lead Teams
    • Lead global, cross-functional teams of project managers, product owners, business analysts, and technologists
    • Mentor team members and build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
    • Drive workforce planning, resourcing, and performance management

What You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree preferred
• PMP, Agile/Scrum Master, SAFe, or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification a strong plus
• Experience: 15+ years in Financial Services, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Insurance, or Banking. Proven success managing large-scale business and technology transformation programs. Track record delivering enterprise projects and operational improvements. Strong client-facing consulting and stakeholder engagement background. Experience managing distributed teams, including offshore
• Skills: Program & Delivery Management, Business & Functional, Agile & Technology

Nice to Have

• Experience in wealth management, capital markets, equity compensation administration, corporate actions operations, asset servicing, investment banking support functions, retirement services, deferred compensation programs, life insurance, or financial technology platforms.

What You'll Earn

The base salary for this position is between $125,000 - $130,000k 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

• Cognitive Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays Plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Contributions