About the group:

Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.

Job Description (JD)

Role Title: Deployment Lead

Location: Toronto, ON

· We are looking for a Deployment Lead to join the Enterprise Release Management team. The role will enable future product/service development, scalability,

· and innovation. As the Deployment Lead, you will partner with technology and business teams, as well as vendor to create and manage the end-to-end scope

· for project deployments in the Pat and Prod environments. The ideal candidate will focus on efficiency and reliability whilst supporting delivery teams

· in meeting their objectives and timelines. You will also be responsible for the change process to ensure that you are adhering to enterprise and industry

· standards at TD. We hope you'll be inspired both by the work we do and the people who make it all happen.

· Specifically, the role will require strong aptitude in the following areas:

· Creating and managing end-to-end deployment plans for scheduling, planning, and controlling the deployment process

· Integrating deployment management practices into delivery process with objective of offering reliable, repeatable IT services, at appropriate service levels

· Ability to convert the technical expertise to recommendations pertaining to efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security; drive best practices, and engage with planning, evaluating, operationalizing, and reporting deliverables. Successful candidate must be able to show they are ready to think and act as an owner, and drive consensus and decisions among stakeholder in pursuit of technical integrity

· Establishing infrastructure for tracking and monitoring all relevant updates and changes, and efficiently converting the information into reporting, recommendations, schedules and decisions

· Providing trusted and reliable communication and reporting with confidence that all information is comprehensive, accurate, and confirmed

· Managing correspondence with clear articulation of impacts

· Providing subject matter expert guidance and advice to the IT Support segments, and participating in development of remediation and collision avoidance strategies

· Identifying and educating on control and communication failures to help prevent issues going forward

· Providing updates to senior leadership on accomplishments and opportunities

· Protecting the interests of organization through identification, management and escalation of risks and dependencies

· Being proficient with IT workflow and collaboration tools, such as Service Now, JIRA and Confluence. Be able to independently create and manage work items in the tools as required

· Being professionally familiar with Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery models to understand and align with multiple teams working in different paradigms

· Understanding of the DevOps and continuous delivery principles and practices

Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 5+ years of previous deployment, ITS or IT project management experience, (Formal training and solid understanding of project management principles preferred)

· 8-10 years of experience in information systems operations environment in service management, systems analysis, or development

· Advanced knowledge of software development and service management lifecycles

· Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion

· Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills

· Well-developed executive communication skills (both written and verbal)

· Highly proficient in development of resolutions, plans and strategies for operational advancement.

· Sound management techniques, experience in problem resolution and development of strategies for operational improvement.

· Drive to enhance your knowledge and expertise by staying abreast of industry and business trends.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 3/18/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $95,000- $115,000 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.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

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• 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.