Cognizant plans to cut 4000 roles as Project Leap reshapes AI hiring strategies

Fresher hiring rises even as 4000 jobs go

Cognizant is reportedly preparing to cut around 4,000 roles under “Project Leap” to speed up AI adoption and streamline operations. The move comes even as the company plans to raise fresher intake, signaling a shift from traditional roles to AI-aligned work. The restructuring highlights how quickly global IT hiring is changing under pressure to modernize.