Product Owner, IAM

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—a dynamic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong.

Role overview

We are seeking a high energy Product Owner, Identity Access Management. Our diverse set of backgrounds offer varied perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our people and clients. We are looking for someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft relevant solutions through true collaboration. If you are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do

• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) principles to ensure user data and authentication processes are secure
• Experience with Azure AD Business to Consumer for external user registration and authentication
• Expertise of development processes, including APIs, authentication mechanisms, and security protocols.
• Proficiency in user experience (UX) design principles and usability testing
• Ensure timely delivery of projects
• Strong Agile/project management skills to plan, prioritize, and track progress
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira/Confluence.

What you bring to the role

• 6-8 years of demonstrable experience in information technology
• Seasoned Product owner having worked as PO for approx. 3 + years
• Solid understanding of Identity Access Management (IAM)
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and its capabilities for managing identities and access.
• Bachelor degree in Science or equivalent degree

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 grow with 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.

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Toronto.

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.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Employee Status :Full Time Employee

Shift :Day Job

Travel :No

Job Posting :Nov 08 2023

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 U.S., 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 www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.