Retail Project Manager - Langley, Canada - Cognizant Technology Solutions

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Cognizant Technology Solutions
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Langley, Canada

3 weeks ago

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We are seeking a passionate, high energy,
Senior Project Manager. Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse set of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our people and clients.

We are looking for someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft relevant solutions through true collaboration.

If you are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you


Why choose cognizant?
It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. We help clients engage customers by envisioning and building creative products and services.

We develop go-to-market strategies and invent entirely new business models, ensuring that every company we work with walks away with both support and a plan.

Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients, our communities, and our organization. It's the defining attribute that we look for in our people.


What you'll do
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to be responsible for organizing programs and activities for our organization.

You will be tasked with developing programs to support the organizations strategic direction as well as creating and managing long term goals.

You will also oversee developing budgets and operating plans for programs and writing program funding proposals.


What you bring to the role
Plan and Develop the Project Idea Every project starts as an idea.

It's a project manager's responsibility to work with internal stakeholders and external clients to define that concept and create a process to bring it to fruition.


This includes:

  • Setting and managing client expectations developing a detailed project plan defining the scope of the project understanding project risks and assigning team members to specific tasks.
  • Creating and Leading Your Dream Team
  • Project managers are accountable for every aspect of the project including leading a team capable of meeting or exceeding client expectations for their vision.
  • Successful project managers assemble and manage these individuals to make a finetuned project machine. If the team needs guidance training or coaching, it's a project manager's responsibility to set them up for success.
  • In order to build and maintain a dynamic team mentality a project manager must be able to keep open and honest communication form working relationships and motivate anyone who needs it.
  • Monitor Project Progress and Set Deadlines Organization and followthrough are a big part of a project manager's role. From creating an accurate timeline of project completion to ensuring tasks are finished within the confines of the assignment the project manager must remain aware of how the project is progressing.
  • The project manager also anticipates delays that may occur on the client side and apprises the team of any changes in the client's needs.

What you've done

  • To be successful in this role you will need to have 1012 years of experience in both project management and team management.
  • Possess Technical skills in JDA Warehouse Management, and SCPO (Must Have)
  • Creating and managing longterm goals.
  • Developing a budget and operating plan for the program.

What we offer
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The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
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Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
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The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
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Flexible health and financial benefits
to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
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True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.


Working arrangements
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible.

Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario, where our hubs are located.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Note:
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of
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