Lead Product Manager II

Lead Product Manager II

As a Lead Product Manager II, you will make an impact by owning the successful delivery of new releases. You will be a valued member of the TriZetto team and work collaboratively with management and team members.

In this role, you will:

• Manage assigned staff including hiring, performance and salary management, resolving issues, addressing disciplinary actions and recommending dismissals (as warranted), and interpreting and ensuring compliance with related policies and procedures.
• Own the successful delivery of new releases through initiative ideation, development, beta and launch.
• Evangelize the value of our core product to both internal stakeholders and externally to prospective and existing customers at events.
• Understand customer requirements and pain points and assist in defining solutions through product features & enhancements. Lead customer discussions and demonstrations for product, features, integrations, new sales etc.
• Monitor and manage successful delivery of features defined in the product roadmap with respective teams throughout the development life cycle; work to identify risks and remove impediments; discover opportunities for improvement and keep senior management and others informed.
• Creating roadmaps and presenting to prospects and internal customers.
• Negotiating customer requests, both internal and external, industry and marketplace changes and company strategic initiatives to manage product development capacity or services expansion to meet customers' needs and the company's strategic vision.

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 requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Teaneck, NJ.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Advertising or Statistics. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in product management in the software/healthcare/Life Science industry. Experience in a management role preferred.
• Agile methodology: Experience working in an Agile development environment, with a focus on iterative and incremental delivery.
• Working knowledge of the product development stages and process and the technologies involved in web development.
• Strong problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze complex problems, identify solutions, and implement them effectively.

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:

Application will be accepted until October 30, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $132,000- $155,000 USD 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 is 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.

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 2024) 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.