About the role
As a Technical Product Manager, you will make an impact by driving the technical vision, scalability, and performance of digital products. You will be a valued member of the product team and work collaboratively with engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into high-quality, scalable solutions.
In this role, you will:
Define technical product strategies, including architecture, system design, and technology stack decisions to ensure scalability and performance
Translate business and customer needs into detailed technical requirements, including user stories, specifications, and acceptance criteria
Identify and proactively address system bottlenecks, technical risks, and dependencies to maintain delivery velocity
Lead product validation activities, including beta testing and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Analyze product performance using data, metrics, and database queries to drive continuous improvement
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 hybrid position requiring 2–3 days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Toronto, ON. 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. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered:
10+ years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on technical product delivery
Proven experience working closely with engineering teams on system design, architecture, and scalable platforms
Strong ability to translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and actionable deliverables
Experience with Agile methodologies, backlog management, and writing user stories with clear acceptance criteria
Solid analytical skills with experience using data and SQL/database queries to evaluate product performance
Experience managing product testing cycles, including beta testing and UAT
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
These will help you stand out:
Background in software engineering, data engineering, or system architecture
Experience working on high-scale, performance-driven digital products
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern data/engineering stacks
Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks
Experience in customer[i]-facing or client-driven delivery environments
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 innovative perspectives to this role.
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $100,000 - $120,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
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