Description

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of experts helping clients reimagine their business through industry expertise, technology advisory, and transformation delivery. In Japan, we partner closely with global and local clients across industries to deliver high-impact, fast-moving consulting engagements.

About the role

As a Project Manager - Consulting, you will make an impact by leading and delivering multiple client-facing projects within the Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical commercial domain. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team in Japan, working closely with global client stakeholders, internal Cognizant teams, and partner vendors in a dynamic, multi-vendor environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on project manager who thrives in fast-paced consulting environments, enjoys owning delivery end to end, and is comfortable managing ambiguity across short-cycle initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end project management for multiple concurrent consulting projects, from setup and kickoff through delivery and closure
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring scope, timeline, and quality commitments are met
• Track progress, risks, and dependencies, providing clear and structured status reporting to client and internal stakeholders
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across business, IT, and vendor teams
• Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) depending on project needs
• Support client engagement activities, including coordination in a multi-vendor, global delivery environment

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from home and from a Cognizant or client office in Tokyo or Kobe.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may evolve based on project and client needs.

What you must have to be considered

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in consulting, professional services, or complex client-facing environments
• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and delivery governance
• Business-level Korean and English communication skills (spoken and written) - mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders across regions, functions, and vendors
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with distributed or global teams

These will help you succeed

• Prior experience supporting pharmaceutical or life sciences clients, particularly in commercial or IT-enabled initiatives
• Experience using project management or collaboration tools such as Jira or Asana
• Project management certifications such as PMP, CSM, or equivalent
• Comfort operating as a stand-alone PM with a high level of ownership and autonomy

Why join this role

• Rare opportunity to work in a Korean-speaking global project environment within Japan
• Direct exposure to a leading global pharmaceutical client
• High-visibility role with end-to-end delivery ownership
• Variety of short-cycle projects offering continuous learning and growth
• Flexible location and hybrid working model aligned with consulting delivery

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant 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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.