• Job Description

  Req#: 00068660001
  Overview We are seeking a Business Analyst / Agile Project Manager with 10+ years of experience driving the delivery of technology and business transformation initiatives within the insurance or financial services industry. The ideal candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage Agile processes, and ensure successful execution of strategic projects.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  • Elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
  • Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation such as user stories, process flows, acceptance criteria, and status reports.
  • Support business transformation initiatives by identifying process improvements and operational efficiencies.
  • Ensure timely communication of project updates, issues, and decisions to stakeholders.
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  • 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Agile Project Manager, or similar hybrid role.
  • Proven experience delivering technology or business transformation projects.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
  • Experience in the insurance or financial services sectors, such as:
    • Property & Casualty (P&C)
    • Life & Annuities
    • Banking
    • Wealth Management
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  
  Preferred Skills
  
  • Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP)
  • Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
  Salary and Other Compensation:
  
  The annual base salary for this position is between 110k - 126K 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
  
  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.
  
  Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
  
  The Cognizant community:
  We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
  
  • Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
  • We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
  • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
  • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.
  
  About us:Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
  
  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 [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.
  
  Disclaimer:
  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.

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