Director of Engineering – Internal Platforms (Program Manager)
Job Description
Kochi, India | Full-Time | Hybrid | Technology & Engineering
Summary
Join Cognizant, a global leader in digital transformation, as a Director of Engineering – Internal Platforms. This senior-level Program Manager role is ideal for a technology leader with expertise in DevOps, Agile, and learning platform development. You’ll drive software engineering excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and align engineering initiatives with strategic business goals. If you’re passionate about innovation, educational technologies, and creating scalable cloud-based systems, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Director of Engineering – Internal Platforms / Program Manager |
|---|---|
| Location | Kochi, India |
| Work Model | Hybrid (On-site + Remote) |
| Shift | Standard Business Hours |
| Experience Level | Director / 10+ years in engineering leadership |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Department | Technology & Engineering |
| Key Tools & Methodologies | DevOps, Agile, Cloud Infrastructure, Educational Technologies |
| Travel Required | No |
Key Responsibilities
As a Program Manager / Director of Engineering, you will:
- Lead and mentor high-performing software engineering teams.
- Oversee the end-to-end development of learning platforms.
- Implement and scale DevOps and Agile methodologies across projects.
- Align engineering efforts with business and product goals.
- Manage hybrid work models to optimize team performance.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration for project execution.
- Identify and mitigate risks to ensure timely project delivery.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Ensure seamless integration of new features and technologies.
- Maintain clear and transparent project documentation.
- Provide strategic direction in educational technology advancements.
Skills and Experience Required
To succeed in this Director Engineering / Program Manager role, you’ll need:
- Proven leadership in learning platform development.
- Deep understanding of DevOps tools and practices.
- Expertise in Agile frameworks and sprint planning.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated success in leading distributed and hybrid teams.
- Ability to assess and mitigate project risks effectively.
- Track record of innovation in educational technologies.
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering and program management.
- Prior experience managing enterprise-scale software products.
- Experience working in global teams within large-scale organizations.
Why Join Cognizant?
At Cognizant, we:
- Are a global community of 300,000+ professionals.
- Foster a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace.
- Build digital solutions that make real-world impact.
- Offer growth opportunities through innovation and continuous learning.
- Recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers 2024.
Learn more at www.cognizant.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cognizant is committed to equal employment opportunity. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, orientation, disability, veteran status, or any protected status.
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