Job Description

Project Coordinator Consultant (Health Sciences)

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice--we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role

As a Project Coordinator Consultant you will make an impact by supporting successful project execution and delivery for a healthcare client coordinating project activities, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and facilitating communication across cross-functional teams.

In this role, you will:

Support end-to-end project delivery by coordinating schedules, resources, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.


Maintain and continuously improve project documentation, including charters, meeting minutes, status reports, and action logs.


Drive alignment and accountability by facilitating stakeholder meetings, capturing decisions, and monitoring follow-up actions.


Identify and track risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate and assist in mitigation planning.


Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and organizational governance standards.


Develop ready executive dashboards, progress summaries, and performance insights for leadership and steering committees.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in New York, City, New York.

What you must have to be considered

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Information Technology, or related field.


5-8 years of experience in project coordination PMO support, or project management roles within a consulting or corporate environment.


Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).


Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across levels of the organization.

These will help you succeed

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Experience in healthcare projects, operations, or IT implementation projects.


Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems and healthcare IT platforms.


Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards (HIPAA, CMS guidelines).


Professional certifications such as PMP, CAPM, or CSM are considered an asset.


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 between $64,350 - $101,500 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.


This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


401(k) plan and 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

Post closing date

Applications will be accepted until 12/10/2025.