Technical Manager - QNXT Consulting (Operations Focused)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 00068543041
Job Title: Technical Manager - QNXT Consulting (Operations Focused)
About the role
As a Technical Manager - QNXT Consulting, you will make an impact by providing hands-on technical leadership and operational oversight for QNXT consulting engagements. You will lead technical delivery, ensure system stability, and guide teams in resolving complex claims, configuration, and integration challenges while partnering closely with client IT and operations stakeholders.
This role is aligned to Cognizant's Manager-level expectations, with a strong emphasis on technical leadership, operational excellence, and solution governance within healthcare payer environments.
This is a remote position, open to qualified applicants.
In this role, you will:
Lead technical delivery and operational support for QNXT consulting engagements
Provide technical oversight across claims adjudication, benefits configuration, workflow (WFE), batch processing, and system integrations
Own root-cause analysis and resolution of complex production and system issues
Govern technical change, release, and environment management activities
Ensure solution quality, stability, performance, and compliance with regulatory requirements
Partner with client IT and operations teams to align system design with business needs
Manage technical risks, dependencies, and escalations across engagements
Mentor and guide technical consultants and leads on QNXT architecture and best practices
Drive continuous improvement across technical delivery and operational processes
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position. The working arrangements are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on client or business needs. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
8+ years of experience in healthcare payer systems or consulting, with deep QNXT technical expertise
Strong hands-on experience with claims processing, configuration, batch jobs, and database concepts
Proven experience leading technical teams in a consulting or delivery environment
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable and supportable technical solutions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
These will help you stand out
Experience supporting QNXT production environments
Strong SQL, data analysis, and advanced troubleshooting skills
Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, or ACA Exchange platforms
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with client IT leadership
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applicants will be accepted till 5/25/2026
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $113K-$132K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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 law.
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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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
