Scada Manager

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at

About Cognizant's IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Expectations

The Candidate must have experience implementing SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems and/or control systems – systems that control plant operational physical equipment and communicate with physical I/O and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

Lead the IT project team to meet identified project success criteria.

Manage project phases, and/or entire projects, including scoping, estimating, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting and monitoring.

Successfully deliver multiple and simultaneous software/infrastructure projects and act as the single point of contact.

Define project scope and objectives.

Evaluate and define appropriate ownership responsibilities for projects.

Act as an expert project consultant and provide strategic advice and consultation for the design and implementation of effective IT business processes across the Company.

Interface with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services.

Manage project budget and ensure proper documentation and controls are in force and effective.

Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.

Manage the integration of vendor tasks, review vendor deliverables and work to mitigate potential risk to the company.

Provide effective management and oversee the management of large ($10 million+), complex IT projects.

Proactively understand stakeholders' priorities, requirements, and operational impacts.

Proactively manage expectations and actively lead the team towards the successful completion of deliverables within identified business parameters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Management, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of seven years of related experience resulting in demonstrated skills in project management.

Analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks, establish a logical sequence of events, identify individuals/teams, timelines and outcomes, and to produce project plans.

Anticipate and resolve obstacles before they adversely impact schedule, scope, or budget.

Project management skills to develop and monitor work agreements and budgets, determine specifications, schedules, timelines, and define deliverables.

Interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate team efforts, provide guidance and direction to team members, and communicate project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes.

Financial modeling to quantify costs and benefits of projects and to track and maintain project budgets.

Expertise in project management techniques, the Company's business, applicable policies, procedures, and practices, and federal, state, and local laws.

Expertise in the use of technical applications, software (such as Microsoft Project), and other relevant tools.

Preferences

PMP or other professional project management certification.

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Compensation: -Comp is in the Rane of $150 K Range. Applications will be accepted by 0820/24. 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.