Data Platform Delivery Manager – Databricks Modernization

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Job Title: Data Platform Delivery Manager

Montreal

Onsite Three days a week

The client currently has multiple legacy data platforms and is looking for a strong Data Platform Delivery Manager to support the modernization and consolidation of these legacy solutions onto Databricks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the legacy data platform migration/consolidation to Databricks.
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery and coordinate across multiple teams.
• Support and coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) with business stakeholders.
• Track dependencies, risks, issues, and delivery milestones.
• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical/data engineering teams.
• Ensure business requirements are clearly understood and translated into delivery plans.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience managing data platform / data modernization programs.
• Good understanding of Databricks and modern data platforms.
• Experience with legacy-to-cloud/data platform migration.
• Strong stakeholder and business relationship management skills.
• Experience managing UAT and production readiness.
• Strong delivery/project management experience.
• Ideally based in or able to work with stakeholders in Montreal, Quebec.

Application Accepted: 10/30/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 - $155,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

· Manulife health benefits,

· dental and vision coverage,

· life and disability insurance,

· TELUS Health services,

· RPP employer matching,

· RRSP contributions

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 language

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

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