Jobs · Information Technology · Connecticut

Technical Program Manager

Cognizant · Hartford, CT · 6 days ago
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time

About The Role

As a Technical Program Manager – Cloud & Generative AI, you will make an impact by leading large-scale technology programs, driving cloud transformation initiatives, and delivering innovative AI-powered solutions that help clients achieve strategic business outcomes. You will be a valued member of the technology leadership team and work collaboratively with client executives, business stakeholders, product owners, architects, engineering teams, and delivery leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex business and technology programs, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and distributed delivery teams.
  • Partner with client leadership, product owners, and business stakeholders to define roadmaps, align priorities, facilitate strategic planning, and provide trusted technology guidance.
  • Provide governance and technical oversight for solutions leveraging .NET, Angular, AWS Cloud, microservices, APIs, and Generative AI technologies.
  • Dive program planning, release management, dependency tracking, risk mitigation, and execution excellence across onshore and offshore teams.
  • Champion cloud modernization and AI transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, automation, customer experience, and business value through AWS and Generative AI solutions.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of IT industry experience, including 5+ years leading large-scale technology programs, strategic initiatives, and client engagements.
  • Proven experience managing enterprise software delivery programs utilizing Agile, Scrum, SAFe, release management, and SDLC best practices.
  • Strong technical expertise in .NET Core/.NET Framework, Angular, Microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native application development.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering and governing enterprise-grade solutions on AWS Cloud, including architecture, deployment, security, scalability, and operational excellence.
  • Strong client-facing communication, executive presentation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills with the ability to influence both business and technology leaders.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams, budgets, dependencies, risks, escalations, and globally distributed delivery teams.
  • Knowledge of Generative AI technologies including LLMs, AI agents, prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and enterprise AI adoption strategies.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading enterprise cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Expertise implementing AI-powered solutions that drive automation, operational efficiency, and business value.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, application security frameworks, and performance optimization techniques.
  • Experience partnering directly with executive leadership and presenting program KPIs, financials, risks, and strategic recommendations.
  • Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

  • Leadership and strategic planning skills.
  • Technical expertise in cloud platforms and AI technologies.
  • Collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Project management and delivery excellence.
  • Communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

  • Coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Pay

The pay range for this role is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite at a client location in Hartford, CT. The remaining 2 days can be worked remotely. The exact schedule will be determined based on the project and client requirements.

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