Cognizant

Safety Officer

Cognizant$90K — $100K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience.
  • 2+ years of project management experience.
  • Experience in the autonomous vehicle sector is preferred.
  • Willingness to work varying shifts (24/7).
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams to achieve business objectives and promote growth.
  • Develop and execute initiatives that align with company goals.
  • Manage the implementation of business practices for continuous improvement.
  • Establish management protocols for timely execution of strategies.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for client relations and satisfaction.
  • Cultivate professional relationships with clients, distributors, and vendors.
  • Align internal teams with client expectations to ensure delivery.
  • Encourage collaboration among departments to meet corporate objectives.

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
This role is On Site, and all candidates must reside in the United States.

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 Autonomous Vehicle Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in driving interpersonal growth, achieving business objectives, and leading high-performing teams. This position needs a leader who can promote client fulfillment, excellence, and collaboration across teams to advance the company's goals.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and encourage the different teams to achieve business objectives and accelerate organizational growth.
  • Develop and implement initiatives and partnerships that align with business goals.
  • Supervise the implementation of efficient business practices to ensure excellence and continuous improvement at all levels.
  • Develop management protocols and accountability systems to ensure timely execution of operational strategies.
  • Act as the primary liaison for client relations, ensuring outstanding service and satisfaction across all interactions.
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, distributors, and vendors, targeting a high client happiness.
  • Proactively deliver on client expectations by aligning internal teams' performance and efficiency with client goals.
  • Facilitate collaboration among department heads, partners, and delivery teams to develop a unified approach toward achieving corporate objectives.
    Desired Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience will also be considered.
  • MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred
  • 3+ Years of supervisory experience.
  • 2+ Years of Project Management experience.
  • Previous Autonomous Vehicle experience is preferred.
  • Up to 50% travel (Including International travels to new markets).
  • Able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until March 20th, 2026.

The yearly rate for this position is between $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year, 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 hourly rate, 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

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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Learn more about Cognizant
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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