Project Manager - Golang, React & PostgreSQL

Cognizant is a technology and engineering company seeking a Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, scalable software solutions for healthcare and provider-focused clients. The role manages cross-functional teams developing Golang, React, and PostgreSQL applications, while overseeing planning, execution, security, stakeholder alignment, Agile delivery, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of software development projects utilizing Golang, React, and PostgreSQL technologies
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, architects, and security specialists, to ensure successful project execution
• Drive project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, and delivery governance throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure secure coding practices and security requirements are embedded across all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, issues, and security vulnerabilities, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure predictable outcomes
• Partner with business stakeholders and client teams to gather requirements, prioritize deliverables, and align solutions with business objectives
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives to maximize team productivity and collaboration
• Collaborate with architecture and security teams to validate technical designs, application architecture, and database solutions
• Oversee the implementation of secure and optimized PostgreSQL database solutions, ensuring data integrity, performance, and compliance requirements are met
• Develop and maintain project documentation, status reports, risk registers, roadmap plans, and executive communications
• Track and report key project and delivery metrics, including velocity, quality trends, defect management, and security findings
• Coordinate release planning, deployment readiness, and production support activities to ensure smooth application rollouts
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance delivery efficiency, application quality, and stakeholder satisfaction

Requirements:

• · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• · Proven experience managing software development projects within Agile environments
• · Strong understanding of Golang application development and architecture
• · Hands-on knowledge of PostgreSQL database concepts, performance optimization, and data management best practices
• · Experience working with React-based web applications and modern front-end development teams
• · Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies
• · Strong stakeholder management and client communication skills
• · Experience driving cross-functional collaboration across business, technology, security, and operations teams
• · Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps practices, and release management processes
• · Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• · Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences
• · Experience working in healthcare, provider, or payer environments
• · Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum Master, or similar project management certifications
• · Experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation or application modernization initiatives
• · Knowledge of secure application development and cybersecurity best practices
• · Experience managing cloud-native or microservices-based applications
• · Familiarity with healthcare industry regulations, compliance requirements, and provider workflows
• · Experience working with distributed teams in hybrid or remote environments
• · Exposure to DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• · Strong understanding of application performance monitoring, observability, and operational excellence practices
• · Ability to bridge business requirements and technical solutions while influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels