Project Manager

Project Manager

Location – Long Beach, CA | Remote

Responsibilities:

· Run the programs effectively with strong project management skills.

· Create project plan, Change management process, Budget analysis.

· Work on Jira tool and create reports for review with clients.

· Creates appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code, and technical documentation.

· Designs systems and programs to meet complex business needs.

· Prepares detailed specifications from which programs are developed and coded.

· Ensures programs meet standards and technical specifications; performs technical analysis and component delivery.

· Gathers information from existing systems, analyses program and time requirements.

· Assists project manager in preparing time estimates and justification for assigned tasks.

· Designs programs for projects or enhancements to existing programs.

· Writes specifications for programs of low to moderate complexity.

· Assists support and/or project personnel in resolving moderately complex program problems.

· Works with client and management to resolve issues and validate programming requirements within their areas of responsibility.

· Provides technical advice on complex programming.

Qualifications:

· 10 + years of experience in SDLC process with minimum of 5+ years of project management experience.

· Strong experience on healthcare domain.

· Experience working with appropriate frameworks operating systems, hardware, and software.

· Experience working with relational databases to run the reports.

· Knowledge and experience on programming languages, healthcare applications design such as Claims, Pharmacy, Managed Care or Member functional areas of Medicaid.

· Knowledge and experience of QNXT.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until September 10th, 2025

The annual salary for this position is between $65,447 to $117,000 depending on the 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

  Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.