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About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.About the roleAs a Project Lead for Store Checkout, you will play a key role in delivering checkout and point-of-sale (POS) capabilities for new store launches and major retail transformation initiatives. You will be a valued member of our Retail & Consumer Technology team, working closely with Product Owners, Architects, Store Operations, Engineering teams, Vendors, and Business Stakeholders, you will drive the end-to-end delivery of checkout solutions across multiple store opening programs and rollout initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring that checkout capabilities are implemented safely, on schedule, and in alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.This is a highly visible role within a large-scale retail expansion and modernization program, requiring strong delivery leadership, stakeholder management, and execution expertise. You will shape delivery plans, manage dependencies across multiple teams, oversee rollout activities, and ensure every new store is equipped with reliable, scalable, and customer-focused checkout solutions. Your ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on project execution will be critical to the successful launch of new retail locations and ongoing transformation efforts.In this role, you will: Project Lead for Store Checkout workstreams in New Store Openings, store rebuilds, relocations, and major refurbishments, ensuring successful deployment of POS, self-checkout, payment solutions, and supporting store technology in