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Cognizant

Technical Program Manager – IT Facilities & Infrastructure Delivery

palo alto, CA

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Job description

Location: Palo Alto, California, Onsite

Technical Program Manager – IT Facilities & Infrastructure Delivery

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to support our Enterprise IT organization by leading the IT workstreams associated with office lab and facility projects. We are looking for candidates who have successfully delivered enterprise IT infrastructure as part of facility construction office expansions remodels or corporate real estate initiatives.

About Cognizant’s CIS Practice:

Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data centre management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.

In this role, you will:

Understanding the Facilities roadmap and upcoming projects

Translating facility milestones into IT workstreams

Coordinating work across Networking, Infrastructure, AV, EUC, Enterprise Applications, Security, and Workplace teams

Identifying dependencies early

Producing accurate IT estimates

Driving execution through completion

Escalating risks before they impact construction schedules

Tracking milestones and ensuring operational readiness before occupancy

This role requires someone who can proactively coordinate across many teams, rather than tracking project tasks

What you’ll need to succeed:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate

10+ years leading enterprise IT infrastructure projects

Strong planning and dependency management

Excellent executive communication

Vendor management experience

Construction schedule coordination

Budget management

Ability to influence multiple technical teams

Strong risk identification and mitigation

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.

Annual compensation between $99,000-$125,000 is being offered for the role. 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

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.

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Worksite address

palo alto, CA, 94306, US

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