Global Trade Technical Product Owner - Manager - 00066604091

Global Trade Technical Product Owner (TPO)

As a Global Trade Technical Product Owner, you will lead technology product ownership and roadmap development for Global Trade products aligned with business objectives. You'll collaborate with Domain Leads, Solution Leads, Architects, and Data teams to design, build, and sustain capabilities. Our team is customer-focused, ensuring every decision starts and ends with the customer.

Work Model: Hybrid role requiring 3–4 days onsite in New Brunswick, NJ or a Cognizant office. Flexibility and work-life balance are supported through wellbeing programs. Schedule may vary based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define product vision and roadmap; prioritize backlog and translate requirements into user stories.
• Balance business value with technical feasibility; optimize cost and delivery efficiency.
• Act as "voice of the customer" and ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Manage team resourcing, onboarding, and coaching; lead ceremonies and release planning.
• Collaborate across squads, drive reporting and analytics, and manage documentation.
• Engage third parties and act as Technical Point of Contact for licensed systems.
• Continuously improve product lifecycle using feedback and metrics.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in Global Trade Compliance practices and technology.
• Experience in product development, backlog management, and Agile delivery.
• Strong understanding of business processes, customer experience, and SDLC.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Foundational knowledge in Data Engineering and Interface Mapping.

These will help you stand out: Knowledge of JIRA, Roadmunk, and training in Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Emerging Tech.

Travel: Up to 10% domestic/international Salary: $110,000–$130,000 + annual incentive Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, PTO, 401(k), parental leave, stock purchase plan Application Deadline: 01/07/2026 Visa sponsorship not available.

What We Offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

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 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information 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, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.