AI Technical Project Manager

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager – AI Document Processing & Authoring to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of AI-powered document processing and authoring initiatives.

This role requires a blend of project management, business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and technical delivery expertise. The successful candidate will have experience managing AI-focused projects and a strong understanding of the AI-powered document processing and authoring lifecycle, from business requirements gathering through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support.

The ideal candidate will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders, product owners, architects, developers, and platform teams to ensure that business objectives are translated into successful technology solutions.

This position is fully remote within the United States , offering flexibility while collaborating with distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones.

Occasional travel may be required for client workshops, planning sessions, or strategic project meetings.

Lead end-to-end project execution for AI-powered document processing and authoring initiatives.

Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.

Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Monitor project performance and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies.

Facilitate project status reviews, steering committee meetings, and stakeholder communications.

Support AI-powered document processing and authoring initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Collaborate with architects and technical teams to define AI solution requirements and business outcomes.

Utilize prompt engineering concepts to support AI use-case development and optimization.

Assist in Codex prompting activities and AI-output validation processes.

Develop examples, use cases, and testing scenarios to improve AI performance and user adoption.

Coordinate business reviews of AI-generated outputs and ensure alignment with expected outcomes.

Act as the primary liaison between business users, product owners, developers, architects, QA teams, and platform partners.

Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular project updates and communications.

Facilitate workshops, requirement sessions, user demonstrations, and solution reviews.

Drive collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Coordinate testing activities, including: Functional Testing Integration Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) AI Output Validation

Functional Testing

Integration Testing

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

AI Output Validation

Ensure business requirements and acceptance criteria are met before release.

Manage defect triage activities and coordinate issue resolution efforts.

Support quality assurance processes throughout the solution lifecycle.

Create and maintain project documentation, business requirements, process documentation, project plans, release communications, and operational guides.

Ensure project artifacts are complete, accurate, and aligned with organizational standards.

Support knowledge transfer and operational readiness activities.

Maintain project governance documentation and audit-ready records.

Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.

Escalate critical issues and blockers when appropriate.

Coordinate project activities across multiple teams and workstreams.

Ensure alignment between business priorities, technical capabilities, and project delivery objectives.

Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with:

Technical Project Management

Business Analysis

Generative AI

Prompt Engineering

User Story Development

Acceptance Criteria Definition

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

API Integrations

Enterprise Applications

Agile Delivery Methodologies

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Process Documentation

Help drive innovative AI-powered business solutions for leading global organizations.

Work at the intersection of business strategy, technology delivery, and Generative AI.

Collaborate with experienced architects, engineers, product teams, and business leaders.

Gain exposure to emerging AI technologies and enterprise transformation initiatives.

Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Be part of a global organization committed to innovation, excellence, and client success.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all associates feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.