Migration Program Manager

At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizantWe have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as a **Migration Program Manager**We're embarking on a critical initiative to migrate our existing customer base from an older to a soon-to-be-retired platform. This migration is vital to ensure seamless integration, security, and potential for future expansion. We seek a highly skilled Migration Program Manager to drive this process through collaboration with product teams, partners, and global stakeholders.**Key Responsibilities**- **Strategic Planning**:- Collaborate with the product team to establish a prioritized roadmap of customer migrations, considering business objectives and technical requirements- Develop a comprehensive execution plan to facilitate migration activities in partnership with internal and external teams- **Project Management**:- Oversee all aspects of the migration program, including timeline development, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and budget management- Implement robust reporting processes to track progress, identify potential roadblocks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels- **Partner Management**:- Lead the identification, onboarding, and enablement of suitable partners to support migration activities- Establish clear expectations, manage partner relationships, and ensure delivery on partner commitments- **Global Coordination**:- Orchestrate migration efforts across diverse geographic regions, demonstrating sensitivity to local business needs and cultural differences- Ensure timely and consistent communications and collaboration with teams worldwide**Qualifications**- **Experience**:- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in program/project management within a technology or software development environment- Proven success in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders- Understanding of cloud technologies- **Skills**:- Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for tailoring messaging for various audiences, technical and non-technical- Ability to build strong partnerships, influence stakeholders, and navigate complex organizational structures- **Mindset**:- Self-motivated, adaptable, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment- Results-oriented approach, with a strong focus on delivering tangible outcomes**KPIs/MBOs**- Successful landing of migration plans inclusive of target customers and outline of anticipated % of migrations- Identified 8-10 partners per geography to participate in migration program and monthly plans for execution, tracking progress and outline of progress**Why Cognizant?****Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide.****Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans.****Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package.****Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies.****We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment.****We invest in people and their wellbeing.****We create conditions for everyone to thrive.****We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.*******At Cognizant we believe than our culture make us stronger****Join us now#BeCognizant #IntuitionEngineered