Department:Project Management
Type:REMOTE
Region:Australia
Location:Greater Melbourne Area
Experience:Entry level
Estimated Salary:A$60,000 - A$80,000
Skills:
PROJECT COORDINATIONTIME MANAGEMENTPROJECT MANAGEMENTORGANIZATIONALMICROSOFT OFFICE
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Job Description

Posted on: April 12, 2025

Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking a Project Associate to support the Delivery organization by assisting our Service Delivery Managers and Engagement Managers in the organisation of our ongoing projects and post-production support engagements. The Project Associate will be involved in setting up projects, leading transitions for new customer accounts and monitoring project plans, schedules, budgets, and communication processes. This individual should be detail-oriented, flexible, a self-starter, and should enjoy working in a fast-paced, remote team environment. Responsibilities

  • Transition Plan, monitoring schedules and associated deliverables for new customer accounts
  • Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures
  • Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
  • Providing process support as needed for the Delivery organization
  • Ensuring that projects adhere to quality standards and all documentation is maintained appropriately on each project collaboration site
  • Coordinate with various functional groups including sales, delivery, marketing, legal, finance and resource management as needed
  • Assist with the development of PowerPoint presentations and demonstration materials in preparation for internal and client presentations
  • Standardize content across platforms and media in alignment with company established style guidelines and messaging

Skills & Requirements

  • 1+ year of experience in project coordination, preferably in the IT professional services or software industry
  • Ability to work in a highly deadline-driven environment with strong time management, project management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating flexibility, accountability, initiative, and self-motivation to identify and execute tasks
  • Ability to work closely with remote project teams with varying seniority levels, work styles and work schedules
  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote) required
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Why Choose Cognizant

  • Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
  • Opportunity to do great work
  • Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
  • Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
  • Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
  • An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values

  • Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
  • Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
  • Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
  • Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
  • Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.
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