Cognizant

Technical Lead- Network & Wireless

Cognizant$104K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in technical project management
  • Strong technical knowledge in network and wireless programs
  • Experience working in a Service Provider environment
  • Proven capability to coordinate with offshore delivery teams
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills in client-facing roles
  • Ability to manage project planning, risk, and dependencies
  • Experience in translating client requirements into technical plans

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of complex network and wireless programs
  • Coordinate with offshore engineering and vendor teams for execution
  • Serve as the main contact for onsite client stakeholders
  • Manage project planning, execution, tracking, and risk mitigation
  • Drive collaboration across cross-functional teams including firmware and operations
  • Translate client needs into actionable technical and project plans
  • Ensure project milestones are delivered on time and with quality

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex network and wireless programs in a Service Provider environment. This role requires strong hands on technical knowledge close coordination with offshore delivery teams and direct interaction with onsite client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead end to end delivery of network and wireless programs for large enterprise and service provider clients.

Coordinate execution with offshore engineering validation and vendor teams.

Act as the primary point of contact for onsite client stakeholders.

Own project planning execution tracking risk management and dependency tracking.

Drive cross functional alignment across firmware network cloud QA and operations teams.

Translate client requirements into clear technical and execution plans.

Ensure release readiness quality and on time delivery of milestones.

Salary and Other Compensation:
  • The annual salary for this position is between $104,000 - $120,000 + Bonus 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.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
  • Applications will be accepted until June 4th , 2026
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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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