Project Manager - GCP

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Project Manager - GCP. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Work with Cognizant - one of the world's fastest growing and largest IT company
• Join a dynamic, diverse and global team
• Contract role based in Sydney

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). With over 75 development and delivery centres worldwide and approximately 187,400 employees as of June 30, 2014, Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and theFortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. 

Our Culture

Your passion and experience are integral to Cognizant's success. You will be welcomed into a dynamic and expanding global leader in IT and Business consultancy where you will be valued for who you are. We take pride in our partnership with our clients, so your ability to add value and provide exceptional service to our clients is fundamental to your success. In return, you will be offered opportunities and support to develop your career and collaborate with people focused on innovation and ideas.

Position Summary:

Opportunity for a seasoned Project Manager to be part of a 2 year Big Data Transformation program of works.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily program management throughout the program life cycle;
• Defining the program governance (controls);
• Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress;
• Managing the program’s budget;
• Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements;
• Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies;
• Managing and utilizing resources across projects;
• Managing stakeholders’ communication;
• Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome”
• Managing the main program documentations such as the program initiation document. 

• Responsible for managing senior executive stakeholders, defining the 2 year pipeline & milestones. The successful candidate will have several project managers as direct reports who will be responsible for managing Agile work sreams.
• Must have experience on Big Data platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform but this is not mandatory.
• Dynamic & fun team environment but high performing and must be able to effectively manage high pressure & difficult stakeholders.

Mandatory Skills:

• 10+ Years of IT Experience
• Experience in implementing large DWH systems - starting from conceptualization to implementation
• Big Data experience
• Cloud Datawaehousing and/or Data Lakes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Agile Methodology
• Experience and certifications in Project Management
• Experience building program pipelines.

Next Steps

If you would like to express interest in role, please click on the APPLY button now. Due to a high number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a further discussion within 3-5 business days. We thank you for taking interest in this opportunity with us. For a complete list of opportunities with Cognizant visit http://www.cognizant.com/careers 
 

Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check.