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Executive Program Director W/ Healthcare Industry Exp. (Ppm Coe)

Cognizant
Cognizant
3+ years
$131,450 – $220,500 Annually
10 June 27, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Executive Program Director – Healthcare Industry (Remote, USA)

Salary: $131,450 – $220,500 + Annual Incentive & Stock Awards
Work Mode: Remote (USA-based, no sponsorship required)

Job Summary:

Cognizant seeks a dynamic and experienced Executive Program Director with strong expertise in healthcare industry transformation to lead large-scale, cross-functional programs. This executive role sits at the heart of our Global Program Management community and requires leadership over high-value engagements involving application development, digital modernization, infrastructure, and BPO services. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned healthcare leader to drive innovation, strategy execution, and governance across critical healthcare initiatives in a fast-paced, digitally enabled environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end program governance including stakeholder engagement, change management, and communication strategy.

  • Oversee cross-service line delivery estimation, resource planning, and sprint execution.

  • Ensure program performance through KPI tracking (SLAs, bid vs. did, operational metrics).

  • Foster client relationships and ensure alignment with healthcare business outcomes.

  • Identify and scope value opportunities to expand existing healthcare client partnerships.

  • Support deal pursuits and solutioning from a program management perspective.

  • Lead multicultural, geographically distributed delivery teams with focus on well-being, diversity, and performance.

  • Ensure compliance with MSAs and SOWs through consistent monitoring and activation.

  • Drive continuous improvement in Cognizant’s Program Management Center of Excellence (PPM CoE).


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 15–20 years of experience in program delivery, strategy, and stakeholder management, with at least 3 large healthcare programs.

  • Deep knowledge of healthcare digital transformation, legacy modernization, or domain-based IT programs.

  • Project/Program certifications: PMI, SAFe 5.0, Prince2.

  • Strong contract management, governance, and delivery assurance experience.

  • Experience managing global teams and working across IT, VMO, and business stakeholders.

  • History of delivering multi-service programs (ADM, Infra, Digital, BPO).

  • Experience with productivity goals, commitment-based delivery, and offshoring models.

  • MBA or Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary: $131,450 – $220,500

  • Annual Bonus & Stock Award Eligibility

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

  • Paid Holidays + Generous PTO

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

  • Long-term & Short-term Disability Coverage

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


Company Description:

Cognizant is a global leader in digital healthcare transformation, delivering innovative IT and consulting solutions to leading healthcare organizations worldwide. With 300,000+ employees and deep domain knowledge, we partner with clients to modernize operations, improve patient care, and drive healthcare value through data, analytics, and digital platforms.


Work Mode:

Remote – Open to candidates based in the United States; no employer sponsorship provided.


Call to Action:

Are you ready to lead transformational healthcare programs at a global scale? Step into a high-impact leadership role at Cognizant and drive value across the healthcare technology ecosystem.
Apply now to join one of the most admired digital healthcare consulting companies in the world.