Job description

About the role As a manager – Product Portfolio Strategy Operations, you will make an impact by translating organizational strategy into measurable, repeatable outcomes. You will play a critical role in strengthening execution discipline, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ensuring alignment across leadership, product management, and engineering teams. Acting as a strategic connector, you will help ensure priorities are executed predictably and deliver meaningful business value. In this role, you will: Implement strategic frameworks and operating processes that translate high-level vision into actionable business cases, roadmaps, and execution plans Enable portfolio prioritization and product lifecycle decisions through data-driven insights and analysis Track and monitor progress of strategic initiatives to ensure predictable delivery and outcomes Establish governance, reporting, and operating cadences to drive operational accountability Facilitate alignment across leadership, product management, and engineering teams, proactively identifying and resolving execution bottlenecks Lead retrospectives to assess whether strategic initiatives delivered intended business value Design and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide leadership visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement through feedback loops and iterative learning Identify and implement process improvements that accelerate strategy execution and improve operational effectiveness Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position may be remote or hybrid, depending on project and business needs. Regardless of working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business or client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered Bachelor’s degree in business, strategy, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) 5+ years of experience in product strategy, portfolio management, strategy operations, or execution-focused roles Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable business outcomes Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to use data to inform decisions, prioritize work, and influence stakeholders Experience with governance models, strategic frameworks, and performance metrics Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across senior leadership and delivery teams Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools These will help you stand out Experience operating in product-led or technology-driven organizations Familiarity with AI-enabled tools applied to strategy, portfolio analysis, or operational decision-making Background in continuous improvement, agile operating models, or transformation initiatives Strong facilitation skills for leadership and cross-functional alignment forums Salary and Other Compensation: Applicants will be accepted till 4/28/2026 Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $110K - $128K 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: 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 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. 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. 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.

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Implement strategic frameworks and operating processes that translate high-level vision into actionable business cases, roadmaps, and execution plans
Enable portfolio prioritization and product lifecycle decisions through data-driven insights and analysis
Track and monitor progress of strategic initiatives to ensure predictable delivery and outcomes
Establish governance, reporting, and operating cadences to drive operational accountability
Facilitate alignment across leadership, product management, and engineering teams, proactively identifying and resolving execution bottlenecks
Lead retrospectives to assess whether strategic initiatives delivered intended business value
Design and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide leadership visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes
Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement through feedback loops and iterative learning
Identify and implement process improvements that accelerate strategy execution and improve operational effectiveness
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business or client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Bachelor’s degree in business, strategy, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of experience in product strategy, portfolio management, strategy operations, or execution-focused roles
Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable business outcomes
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to use data to inform decisions, prioritize work, and influence stakeholders
Experience with governance models, strategic frameworks, and performance metrics
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across senior leadership and delivery teams
Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools
These will help you stand out
Experience operating in product-led or technology-driven organizations
Familiarity with AI-enabled tools applied to strategy, portfolio analysis, or operational decision-making
Background in continuous improvement, agile operating models, or transformation initiatives
Strong facilitation skills for leadership and cross-functional alignment forums

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave