Technical architect (Remote)

Job Summary: Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a Technical architect candidates with 10-15 years of experience. Location: Remote. Candidates should be in the USA. Duration: Full Time only - "Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)." 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. Benefits: 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. Job Description: 10-15 years of End-to-End Project Management experience with at least 3 years of experience in executing SCM Projects on Blue Yonder JDA Optionally experience in any products like: Manhattan Kinaxis O9/ High-Jump Gather requirements, convert Business requirements to Functional and Technical design. Deliver enhancements - estimate, design, develop, test & deploy Understanding of supply chain business and BY functional processes for Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, etc. Should have hands on experience in BY Demand, Fulfillment, Master Planning, Inventory optimization etc. Work with IT and Business Supply Chain teams to define BY Solutions. Handle user queries Support User Acceptance testing Administration tasks like user management, data model manager etc. Batch schedule change coordination as per the requirements Onsite/Offshore co-ordination Overall Basic understanding of Supply Chain Domain - In depth understanding of any one of the following: Demand, Forecast & Replenishment Planning Inventory Planning and Optimization Sales and Operations Planning Integrated Business Planning Material Planning Warehouse Management Transport & Logistics Management Procurement Management Technologies BY Demand Planning, Demand 360, BY Fulfillment, BY Master Planning, BY ESP, S&OP, Inventory Optimization etc., order optimization etc. Oracle SQL/PLSQL, Unix Scripting Job Description (Good to have): Collaborate with integrated application teams working on SAP ECC, SAP BW and Talend Middleware Domain knowledge of Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, S&OP etc. Should have been a planner/planning lead in his/her past life Should have super user experience. Directly report into client Program Directors and manage overall project and program delivery with minimal supervision from firm Define project scope and deliverables that supports business goals in collaboration with executive management Develop detailed project plans and integrated schedule comprising of different work stream deliverables/ activities Effectively communicate project expectations to team members in a timely and clear fashion. Communicate with client IT & Business stakeholders on an ongoing basis Work with different product vendors and maintain a healthy relationship. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and customers. Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations. Issue status reports to the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and subcontractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project. Conduct project "lessons learned" meetings and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management. Education BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience Should be self-motivated, self-starter with clear communication skills who thrives working in a team environment EEO Statement & Accommodations 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. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email with your request and contact information. About Cognizant Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 US, Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow IND123 Technical Skills SNo Primary Skill Proficiency Level Rqrd./Dsrd. 1 JDA Demand PL4 Required Proficiency Legends Proficiency Level Generic Reference PL1 The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels. PL2 The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects. PL3 The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects. PL4 The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.