**About the role**
We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Manager (Program Manager) to lead the successful delivery of strategic business modernization initiatives across complex, cross-functional programs.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, stakeholder management, delivery governance, financial management, and transformation expertise, with a proven ability to drive business value through innovation, AI, and technology-led efficiencies.
**In this role, you will**
**Program Leadership:**
Lead end-to-end program execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, delivery commitments, and strategic outcomes.
**Stakeholder Management:**
Build and maintain solid relationships with clients, business leaders, and executive stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor and escalation point.
**Delivery Governance:**
Establish and oversee program governance, delivery metrics, and performance reporting to ensure quality, predictability, and timely execution.
**Risk & Compliance Management:**
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring adherence to organizational, regulatory, and client compliance requirements.
**People Leadership:**
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
**AI & Technology Enablement:**
Drive delivery excellence through adoption of AI, automation, analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
**Work Model**
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible.

Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
**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.
**What you need to have to be considered**
Proven experience managing large-scale programs and portfolios in a client-facing environment.

Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and financial acumen.

Demonstrated experience driving digital transformation, automation, and AI-enabled delivery initiatives.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex dependencies, and geographically distributed teams.
**These will help you stand out**
US Healthcare experience is nice to have.

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.
**Total compensation**
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates.

The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 100,000 – 133,000 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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

📌 Senior Test Manager (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality