Functional Lead · Pune
COGNIZANT · COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INDIAPRIVATE LIMITED
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Designation Offered
Functional Lead
Job Role
Technical Lead
Department
Software & Technology
Job Type
Fulltime
Salary
1
Experience
6–10 years
Job Location
Pune
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Posted by
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INDIAPRIVATE LIMITED
Posted On
18 Jul 2026
Valid until
16 Sept 2026
Skillset required
Job Description for Functional Lead
A role-focused description with responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications for this opening.
Functional Lead is a delivery-focused opportunity based in Pune, India.
This role is designed for someone who can take ownership, collaborate closely with stakeholders, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Own core deliverables associated with the Functional role and execute them with strong accountability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to move work from planning through completion.
- Translate goals into clear actions, priorities, and day-to-day execution plans.
- Track progress closely and surface blockers before they affect outcomes.
- Apply sound judgment to maintain quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
- Create and maintain documentation, updates, or reporting that keeps stakeholders aligned.
- Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements based on observed friction.
- Balance multiple priorities while keeping commitments visible and manageable.
- Support problem-solving across routine work and higher-priority escalations as needed.
- Bring structure, follow-through, and clarity to ambiguous or evolving workstreams.
- Collaborate respectfully across teams and use feedback to improve execution quality.
- Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, predictability, and stakeholder confidence over time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to organize work clearly, prioritize effectively, and deliver with consistency.
- Strong problem-solving ability with attention to detail and quality.
- Comfort collaborating across teams while maintaining personal accountability.
- A proactive mindset focused on ownership, execution, and continuous improvement.
Applications should be submitted through the listed apply link.
About this opening
COGNIZANT is hiring a Technical Lead in the Software & Technology team based in Pune.
This role is fulltime, flexible, 6–10 years experience, up to ₹1 per year—matched against UnoJobs' verified employer data.
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- Role
- Technical Lead
- Department
- Software & Technology
- Location
- Pune
- Work mode
- Flexible
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Compensation
- up to ₹1 per year
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