IT Project Coordinator

Job Duties & Responsibilities: Support the intake of all project request following a regional intake process. Lead efforts to plan, execute, and monitor multiple concurrent IT projects rom initiation to close. Create high-level plans that capture the business case, scope, timeline, RACI, budget, and resource requirements Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and monitor project budgets Work with project stakeholders to gather detailed project requirements to ensure overall quality of delivery Facilitate working session with project team members to develop detailed project schedules (Dates, Durations, Dependencies, & Owners) Monitor and report on project status (Quality, Schedule, Scope, & Budget) using standardized templates and forms Proactively identify and monitor potential risks and issues to develop and implement mitigation or remediation plans Work with project management team members to identify and manage high-level project interdependencies Demonstrate commitment to maintaining stakeholder satisfaction levels through prompt well-articulated communications Represent the department's capabilities and mission effectively to internal and external stakeholders Participate in the continuous development of Project Management policies and standard operating procedures Identify opportunities to enhance and bring efficiency to project management processes Participate in departmental workgroups to develop IT culture and identity opportunities to increase team member engagement. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, or related project management field PMP certification is preferred Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing complex IT projects Prior experience managing projects in the healthcare industry is preferred Expert knowledge and experience in principles, methodologies, and project management practices, including cost, schedule, resource, risk, stakeholder, and scope management Knowledge of business analysis principles, techniques, and tools Able to work in a fast-paced IT environment, with multiple complex and competing priorities Able to demonstrate strong communication skills when interacting with all levels of the organization Demonstrate relationship savvy in building effective, trusted advisor relationships with business partners and IT alike using effective relationship-building, negotiation, mediation, and influencing skills Able to demonstrate a high degree of accountability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure that they are completed in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner Demonstrate strong time and priority management skills Strong problem-solving skills and ability to understand complex IT and operational needs to drive value to the business Expert working knowledge of Smartsheet & Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint) Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until 03/12/2025. The annual salary for this position is between $49,001 - $107,000 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Salary : $49,000 - $107,000