Senior Program Manager - Healthcare Technology Transformation

About the role

As a Senior Program Manager - Healthcare Technology Transformation, you will serve as a senior healthcare technology leader, owning complex, large-scale program execution while acting as a strategic partner to client leadership. Leveraging deep healthcare claims domain expertise, you will lead strategic technology conversations, shape transformation roadmaps, provide solution and architectural guidance, and drive application modernization, AI/GenAI, machine learning, automation, and modern engineering initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes and sustainable ROI.

You will be a valued member of the Healthcare team and work collaboratively with client executives, technology leaders, architects, engineering teams, and delivery stakeholders to drive end-to-end technology transformation and successful execution of strategic programs.

In this role, you will:

Lead complex, large-scale, multi-stream technology programs, providing end-to-end program governance, execution oversight, risk management, and accountability for successful delivery.

Serve as a strategic partner to client leadership, translating business priorities into technology transformation roadmaps and initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes and sustainable ROI.

Drive healthcare technology transformation across application modernization, AI/GenAI, machine learning, automation, and modern engineering, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, scalability, and business value.

Provide strategic solution and architectural guidance, collaborating with architecture, engineering, and delivery teams to recommend scalable technology approaches, tools, and delivery strategies aligned with client objectives.

Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, lead strategic technology conversations, influence decision-making, and align business, technology, architecture, and delivery teams around transformation priorities.

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position in Chicago, IL.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

18+ years of experience in large-scale program management, with proven experience leading complex, multi-stream technology programs and transformation initiatives.

Deep Healthcare domain expertise, particularly within Healthcare Claims, with strong understanding of the business processes and technology landscape supporting claims operations.

Demonstrated experience driving technology transformation, including developing and executing technology roadmaps, application modernization initiatives, and transformation strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Demonstrated experience driving AI/GenAI-led transformation, with exposure to AI/ML, automation, and modern engineering capabilities and their application to enterprise transformation.

Strong client and executive stakeholder management capabilities, with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior leadership, lead strategic technology conversations, and align technology investments with business priorities.

Experience providing solution and architectural guidance for complex enterprise or healthcare technology environments.

Experience leading application modernization and modern engineering initiatives at scale.

Ability to identify and shape high-value GenAI, AI/ML, and automation use cases within healthcare or claims environments.

Experience developing transformation business cases, value frameworks, or outcome measures that demonstrate measurable business value and sustainable ROI from technology investments.

Experience bringing together business, architecture, engineering, delivery, and executive stakeholders to take complex transformation initiatives from strategy through execution.

We''re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don''t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $156,500 to $180,000 depending on 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

• 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

Additional employment information

Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

About Cognizant:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.