Program Manager / Director

Job Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled professional who will be responsible for Lead Solution Architect activities at Associate Director level

At Cognizant we believe those who challenge the way they work today will lead the way tomorrow!

Ability to work independently and remotely with willingness travel for client engagements as needed

Responsibilities

End to end responsibility of creating solution and commercials response for proactive and reactive requirements as part of business development new business acquisition extension of existing business

Work with all internal and external stakeholders in designing a winnable solution as part of the bid response within the guidelines of the BU

Establish and manage pursuit calendar

Structuring the bid Templates Formatting and Tools.

Bid resourcing bid team formation including various internal and external stakeholders

Understand the problem statement and identifying missing information to develop appropriate queries

Engage with internal and external customers in scoping questionnaire and solution discussions

Manage internal governance Sales delivery practice approvals and sign offs are taken before submission of proposal to client

Responsible for creation of differentiated solutions that meets the customer requirements.

Detail and articulation of solutions and ensure completeness of the same

Formulate re usable bid components to achieve maximum utilization

Develop winning themes SWOT and competitor analysis for the pursuit

Certifications Required

As per project requirement