Consulting Senior Manager

Senior Manager, IT Portfolio Management
Guadalajara, Mexico

About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role
As a Senior Manager, IT Portfolio Management, you will make an impact by leading strategic portfolio planning and governance for commercial IT initiatives. You will be a valued member of the Portfolio Management team and work collaboratively with IT leaders, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the definition, prioritization, and execution of the commercial IT portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable value delivery.
• Drive governance processes including business case development, performance tracking, and risk management.
• Oversee fiscal planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to optimize portfolio performance.
• Implement standardized processes for demand planning, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and portfolio reporting.
• Foster innovation by identifying and enabling emerging technologies that enhance commercial capabilities.

Work model – Hybrid

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 hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Guadalajara, Mexico. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What you must have to be considered

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT portfolio management, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale programs.
• Deep domain expertise in the Life Sciences industry, including working knowledge of GxP regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry-specific standards.
• Expertise in portfolio management frameworks (e.g., SAFe, PMI).
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial planning, and resource optimization.

These will help you succeed

• Leadership experience in cross-functional environments with matrixed accountability.
• Certifications in Agile, PMI, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, and Generative AI platforms.
• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to foster inclusive collaboration across diverse teams and perspectives.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.