Cognizant
Technical Program Management Intern at Cognizant
InternshipIn OfficeChennai2 months12K/mo2 openingsWithin 30 days
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- 6,715
- Last date to apply
- 21 Jul 2026
- Salary starting from
- ₹48,480 / month
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View Full Details & ApplyAbout this internship
Cognizant is hiring a Technical Program Management Intern in Chennai for a 2-month, fully mentored internship. This is real, reviewed work on live projects — not a training sandbox or a certificate mill.
About the internship
You will join the technical program management team and work alongside…
Skills you'll use
Program ManagementJIRAStakeholder CommunicationRisk TrackingAgileTechnical DocumentationSchedulingReportingCross-team CoordinationPrioritisation
What you'll do
- Track cross-team programme milestones and dependencies.
- Surface risks and blockers early with clear context.
- Prepare status reporting for engineering leadership.
- Maintain programme documentation and decision logs.
- Document your work so the next person can pick it up
Who can apply
- Education: pursuing or completed B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc in CS, IT or a related discipline
- Graduation year: 2025, 2026 or 2027 batch
- Minimum 60% / 6.0 CGPA (relaxable for candidates with strong practical projects)
- Technical skills: working knowledge of Program Management, JIRA, Stakeholder Communication, Risk Tracking
- Soft skills: clear written communication, ownership, willingness to document work
- Experience: none required — freshers welcome; prior projects or certifications are a plus
Perks & benefits
Certificate of CompletionLetter of RecommendationPre-Placement Offer (PPO) OpportunityFlexible Working HoursMentorship from Industry ExpertsFree Learning Resources & Certification SupportReal Project & Portfolio ExposureNetworking with Professionals
Interview & selection process
- 1The selection process for the Technical Program Management Intern role at Cognizant is merit-based and typically runs over 4 stages: Round 1: Application & Resume Screening — apply through this page; profiles are shortlisted on fundamentals, projects and role fit. Round 2: Online Assessment — aptitude plus role-specific questions covering Program Management, JIRA, Stakeholder Communication. Round 3: Technical / Functional Interview — a discussion of your projects and practical scenarios covering Program Management, JIRA, Stakeholder Communication, Risk Tracking, Agile. Expect "how would you approach this?" rather than definitions. Round 4: HR Discussion — role expectations, stipend, start date, location and offer. Shortlisted candidates are contacted after applying. There are no charges at any stage of the process — Cognizant never asks candidates for money.
About Cognizant
About Cognizant
Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata.
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