Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Manager - Program Management
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- Date published: Jul 01 2026
- Location: Dallas / United States
- Job category: Consulting
- Work model: Hybrid
About the Role
As a Manager, you will make an impact by leading and delivering complex consulting engagements for clients. You will be a valued member of the consulting team and work collaboratively with managers, primary teams, other stakeholders, and clients.
In this role, you will:
- Lead client engagements and deliver high-impact solutions
- Drive project delivery and ensure client satisfaction
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Support business development and thought leadership initiatives
- Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, which means operating with Personal Leadership (building trust, collaboration, and inclusion), Organizational Leadership (driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and Business Leadership (exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen)
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 position requiring 4 days a week in a client office in Dallas, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
Requirements
- 10+ years of consulting, professional services, digital strategy development, advisory, or transformation programs operating in a client-facing capacity serving and leading external client engagements
- Extensive experience working in the relevant industry segment
- Excellent customer-facing capabilities, and an established track record for selling & delivering consulting engagements
- Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes
- Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business
- The embodiment of Cognizant’s Core Values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The Right Thing, & Own It
Nice to Have
- MBA or Master’s or advanced business degree preferred
We Offer
- Compensation: $95,000-$120,000
This position is 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 and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus PTO
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs
About the Company
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional Employment Information
- Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
- Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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Benefits that Help You Thrive and Grow
Our benefits program is built with you in mind-so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.
Financial Wellbeing
We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.
Physical and Mental Health
We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more.
Your Career, Your Way
With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities to explore new technologies, industries and locations-and build the skills you need to grow your career.
Real-World Impact
Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.
Your Path to Cognizant
Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.
Step 1: Apply to the Right Opportunity
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Step 2: Connect with Your Recruiter
If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.
Step 3: Show Off Your Skills
If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.
Step 4: Decision Time
Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us-but you can count on us to keep you updated.