What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager – Middleware & Integration Transformation position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As a Program Manager – Middleware & Integration Transformation, you will make an impact by leading complex, enterprise-scale integration programs that enable critical business and technology transformation. You will be a valued member of a client-facing delivery team, working collaboratively with business leaders, architects, engineering teams, and global delivery partners to ensure successful outcomes across a large middleware and integration portfolio.
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.
In This Role, You Will
Lead end-to-end delivery of large middleware and integration programs, from design through deployment and post‑release hypercare, ensuring scope, quality, timeline, and business outcomes are achieved
Establish and manage program governance, including delivery plans, milestones, RAID tracking, executive dashboards, and stakeholder communications
Drive cross‑team and cross‑platform dependency management across ERP systems, integration platforms, APIs, data services, security, infrastructure, and downstream applications
Oversee planning and execution across multiple agile teams and vendors, including sprint and release planning, capacity management, and delivery commitments across onsite and offshore teams
Ensure delivery quality across all testing phases, release readiness, cutover execution, and go‑live decisioning
Manage change control, budget tracking, forecasting, and vendor performance to ensure strong delivery economics and accountability
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate business objectives into executable delivery increments and measurable outcomes
Build and lead high‑performing teams by providing clear direction, coaching, performance management, and escalation support
Identify and sponsor opportunities for automation and modern delivery practices (CI/CD, test automation, monitoring, GenAI‑assisted delivery) to improve speed and stability
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring time in office in Dearborn, MI. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to 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 needs. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
15 years of experience in technology delivery, with 6–10 years leading large‑scale programs or portfolios
Proven experience managing complex middleware and integration transformations, including API‑led, microservices, or event‑driven architectures
Strong program management fundamentals, including governance, planning, dependency management, risk management, and executive‑level communication
Experience leading global, distributed teams and multi‑vendor delivery models across onsite and offshore environments
Solid understanding of the integration lifecycle, quality disciplines, release management, and operational readiness
Hands‑on familiarity with modern delivery tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management tooling
Working knowledge of cloud‑based integration patterns and environments; exposure to AWS or GCP preferred
Ability to engage confidently with architects and engineering leaders on technical decisions without being the primary implementer
These will help you stand out
Experience supporting ERP modernization or large enterprise transformation programs
Strong financial and commercial management skills, including budget control and forecasting
Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFE or Agile leadership, ITIL, or cloud fundamentals (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
A continuous improvement mindset with experience driving automation and delivery optimization
Please note: This role will require an in-person meet and greet at our Cognizant offices or client location.
Applications will be accepted until May 14th, 2026.
Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is 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:
As a Program Manager – Middleware & Integration Transformation, you will make an impact by leading complex, enterprise-scale integration programs that enable critical business and technology transformation. You will be a valued member of a client-facing delivery team, working collaboratively with business leaders, architects, engineering teams, and global delivery partners to ensure successful outcomes across a large middleware and integration portfolio.
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.
In This Role, You Will
Lead end-to-end delivery of large middleware and integration programs, from design through deployment and post‑release hypercare, ensuring scope, quality, timeline, and business outcomes are achieved
Establish and manage program governance, including delivery plans, milestones, RAID tracking, executive dashboards, and stakeholder communications
Drive cross‑team and cross‑platform dependency management across ERP systems, integration platforms, APIs, data services, security, infrastructure, and downstream applications
Oversee planning and execution across multiple agile teams and vendors, including sprint and release planning, capacity management, and delivery commitments across onsite and offshore teams
Ensure delivery quality across all testing phases, release readiness, cutover execution, and go‑live decisioning
Manage change control, budget tracking, forecasting, and vendor performance to ensure strong delivery economics and accountability
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate business objectives into executable delivery increments and measurable outcomes
Build and lead high‑performing teams by providing clear direction, coaching, performance management, and escalation support
Identify and sponsor opportunities for automation and modern delivery practices (CI/CD, test automation, monitoring, GenAI‑assisted delivery) to improve speed and stability
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring time in office in Dearborn, MI. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to 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 needs. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
15 years of experience in technology delivery, with 6–10 years leading large‑scale programs or portfolios
Proven experience managing complex middleware and integration transformations, including API‑led, microservices, or event‑driven architectures
Strong program management fundamentals, including governance, planning, dependency management, risk management, and executive‑level communication
Experience leading global, distributed teams and multi‑vendor delivery models across onsite and offshore environments
Solid understanding of the integration lifecycle, quality disciplines, release management, and operational readiness
Hands‑on familiarity with modern delivery tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management tooling
Working knowledge of cloud‑based integration patterns and environments; exposure to AWS or GCP preferred
Ability to engage confidently with architects and engineering leaders on technical decisions without being the primary implementer
These will help you stand out
Experience supporting ERP modernization or large enterprise transformation programs
Strong financial and commercial management skills, including budget control and forecasting
Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFE or Agile leadership, ITIL, or cloud fundamentals (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
A continuous improvement mindset with experience driving automation and delivery optimization
Please note: This role will require an in-person meet and greet at our Cognizant offices or client location.
Applications will be accepted until May 14th, 2026.
Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is 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