Cognizant

Product Manager (Consulting Manager)- Banking & Finance Consulting

Cognizant$110K — $129K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Product Management or Agile roles, with overall 7+ years in industry.
  • Proficient in managing Epics, Features, User Stories, and Product Backlogs.
  • Experience in developing and delivering digital product experiences.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and cross-functional collaboration experience.
  • Proven experience in Agile and Scrum environments.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Product Manager for Entitlements, collaborating closely with Onboarding teams.
  • Define and document comprehensive client journeys based on business requirements.
  • Create and manage Epics, Features, and User Stories aligned with product goals.
  • Partner with UX/UI design teams to develop client-centric digital experiences.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to ensure seamless and scalable customer journeys.
  • Work with Agile teams to prioritize and prepare User Stories for sprints.
  • Track critical paths and risks throughout product initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunities for Learning, Certification, and Professional Development
  • Employee Recognition and Wellness Programs
Full Job Description
Product Manager, Banking & Finance Consulting

San Francisco, CA, USA (On-site)

About the Role

As a Product Manager, Banking & Finance Consulting, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering digital banking experiences by leading product initiatives focused on Entitlements and Client Onboarding capabilities. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, designers, architects, and engineering teams to define customer journeys, create product roadmaps, and ensure successful execution of high-impact digital banking solutions.

You will be a valued member of Cognizant Consulting's Banking & Financial Services practice and will work closely with client stakeholders, product teams, technology teams, and delivery partners to drive measurable business outcomes.

In this Role, You Will
  • Serve as the Product Manager for Entitlements and collaborate closely with Onboarding teams for digital banking applications.
  • Define and document end-to-end client journeys, translating business requirements into product capabilities.
  • Create and manage Epics, Features, and User Stories aligned to strategic product objectives.
  • Partner with UX/UI design teams to create intuitive, compelling, and client-centric digital experiences.
  • Collaborate with architecture and technology teams to enable seamless, scalable, and secure customer journeys.
  • Work with Agile development teams to estimate, prioritize, and prepare User Stories for sprint execution.
  • Track critical paths, dependencies, risks, and milestones across product initiatives.
  • Ensure alignment with business stakeholders and partner organizations to support successful product delivery.
  • Drive product backlog management and prioritization activities while maintaining a focus on customer value.
  • Support continuous improvement through data-driven decision making and product performance analysis.

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 On-Site position requiring 4-5 days per week in a client office in San Francisco, California. 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 and may change based on business and client requirements.

What You Must Have to Be Considered
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Technology, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, or related Agile product delivery roles with overall 7+ years of industry experience.
  • Experience creating and managing Epics, Features, User Stories, and Product Backlogs.
  • Experience developing and delivering digital product experiences.
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Experience working within Agile and Scrum delivery environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable product capabilities.

These Will Help You Succeed
  • Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or Digital Banking environments.
  • Knowledge of client onboarding, entitlement management, authentication, or access management capabilities.
  • Experience working with journey mapping, process flows, and customer experience design.
  • Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives and enterprise-scale banking platforms.
  • Exposure to Agile product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
  • Experience partnering with architecture, UX, and engineering teams to deliver digital solutions.

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

The annual salary for this position is expected to be between $110,000 and $129,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions (where applicable)
  • Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Wellbeing Programs
  • Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Learning, Certification, and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition and Wellness Programs

Posting Closing Date

8 August 2026

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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