Salesforce Program Associate Director

Program Associate Director Legal Domain

As a Program Associate Director Legal Domain you will make an impact by overseeing the execution of project plans, ensuring timely delivery of milestones. You will be a valued member of the team and work collaboratively with management, team members and client.

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 4 days a week in the client or Cognizant office in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall project from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Oversee the work of domain and technical experts, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for the implementation.
• Oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to address any issues.
• Provide regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead the greenfield implementation of Salesforce, ensuring it meets legal operational needs.
• Plan and execute the migration of legal operations to the Litify platform.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 14 years of experience in program management, with a focus on legal operations or technology implementations.
• Proven experience with Salesforce implementation projects, preferably in a greenfield environment.
• Experience with Litify or similar legal management platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of legal processes and operations.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Salesforce customization and integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Applications will be accepted until 10/24/2025

The annual salary for this position is between $121,126 $212,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

What We Offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.