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Location: Palo Alto, California, Onsite Technical Program Manager – IT Facilities & Infrastructure Delivery Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to support our Enterprise IT organization by leading the IT workstreams associated with office lab and facility projects. We are looking for candidates who have successfully delivered enterprise IT infrastructure as part of facility construction office expansions remodels or corporate real estate initiatives. About Cognizant’s CIS Practice: Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success. In this role, you will: • Understanding the Facilities roadmap and upcoming projects • Translating facility milestones into IT workstreams • Coordinating work across Networking, Infrastructure, AV, EUC, Enterprise Applications, Security, and Workplace teams • Identifying dependencies early • Producing accurate IT estimates • Driving execution through completion • Escalating risks before they impact construction schedules • Tracking milestones and ensuring operational readiness before occupancy • This role requires someone who can proactively coordinate across many teams, rather than tracking project tasks What you’ll need to succeed: • The ideal candidate should demonstrate • 10+ years leading enterprise IT infrastructure projects • Strong planning and dependency management • Excellent executive communication • Vendor management experience • Construction schedule coordination • Budget management • Ability to influence multiple technical teams • Strong risk identification and mitigation 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. Annual compensation between $99,000-$125,000 is being offered for the role. 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 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. 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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Location: Palo Alto, California, Onsite
Technical Program Manager – IT Facilities & Infrastructure Delivery
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Understanding the Facilities roadmap and upcoming projects
Translating facility milestones into IT workstreams
Coordinating work across Networking, Infrastructure, AV, EUC, Enterprise Applications, Security, and Workplace teams
Identifying dependencies early
Producing accurate IT estimates
Driving execution through completion
Escalating risks before they impact construction schedules
Tracking milestones and ensuring operational readiness before occupancy
This role requires someone who can proactively coordinate across many teams, rather than tracking project tasks
The ideal candidate should demonstrate
10+ years leading enterprise IT infrastructure projects
Strong planning and dependency management
Excellent executive communication
Vendor management experience
Construction schedule coordination
Budget management
Ability to influence multiple technical teams
Strong risk identification and mitigation
Annual compensation between $99,000-$125,000 is being offered for the role. Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Long-term/Short-term Disability
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.

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Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave