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About the RoleAs a
Consulting Manager, Claims Modernization (QNXT Migration) Program Manager, you will make an impact by leading large-scale healthcare payer transformation initiatives focused on claims platform modernization and QNXT migration programs. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting Healthcare Practice and work collaboratively with client executives, business leaders, technology teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex transformation outcomes.
In This Role, You Will- Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale healthcare claims modernization and QNXT migration programs across multiple workstreams.
- Establish and govern integrated program plans, including schedules, milestones, dependencies, resource planning, risk management, and executive reporting.
- Drive Agile program execution through sprint planning, backlog prioritization, release management, Jira governance, and performance tracking.
- Manage program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, resource utilization, cost control, and delivery performance.
- Partner with business, technology, vendor, and client stakeholders to ensure successful transformation outcomes, risk mitigation, and organizational adoption.
Work ModelWe strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a
remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Must Have to Be Considered- Proven experience leading large-scale healthcare transformation, modernization, or migration programs within payer organizations.
- Expertise in program and project management using Microsoft Project, including integrated planning, dependency management, resource planning, and risk tracking.
- Strong experience leading Agile delivery programs utilizing Jira, sprint planning, backlog management, release planning, and stakeholder reviews.
- Demonstrated success managing program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and executive reporting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence business, technology, and executive teams.
These Will Help You Succeed- Experience leading QNXT implementations, migrations, upgrades, or claims platform modernization initiatives.
- Deep healthcare payer domain expertise, including claims administration, benefits, enrollment, provider operations, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience presenting program status, risks, financials, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and Steering Committees.
- Knowledge of healthcare integrations, APIs, data migration, interoperability, and digital transformation technologies.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, Scrum, or related project/program management certifications.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Compensation$100,000 - $129,500, depending on experience, location, qualifications, and other business considerations.
Benefits- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and company contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus PTO
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs
