About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice. We are a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we are looking for our next colleague who will join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Consulting Principal, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, you will make an impact by leading client-facing consulting engagements that help manufacturing and supply chain organizations modernize operations, improve performance, identify transformation opportunities, and translate business priorities into practical technology-enabled solutions.
You will be a valued member of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, account teams, solution teams, consulting leaders, and cross-functional Cognizant stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
- Lead strategic consulting engagements across manufacturing operations, supply chain management, Industry 4.0, asset management, quality, planning, sourcing and procurement, warehousing, and logistics.
- Facilitate client workshops to assess current-state processes, identify transformation opportunities, define future-state operating models, and convert business requirements into actionable solution recommendations.
- Partner with client stakeholders and Cognizant solution teams to design customized business and technology solutions that address client-specific operational priorities.
- Support business development by contributing to RFP and RFI responses, market research, points of view, go-to-market strategies, and proactive consulting opportunity identification.
- Develop thought leadership in manufacturing and supply chain management through white papers, webinars, analyst engagement, client workshops, and industry benchmarking insights.
- Lead, mentor, and develop consulting team members by setting goals, guiding career development, supporting performance discussions, and contributing to hiring and retention efforts.
- Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, operating with personal leadership, organizational leadership, and business leadership to build trust, drive strategic direction, manage ambiguity, and deliver client-focused outcomes. Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position requires 25% travel and 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Princeton , New Jersey. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you must have to be considered
- 8 to 12 years of consulting, advisory, professional services, business transformation, manufacturing operations, or supply chain transformation experience in a client-facing capacity.
- Strong functional experience in manufacturing operations and supply chain management, with exposure to areas such as Industry 4.0, asset management, quality, planning, sourcing and procurement, warehousing, or logistics.
- Demonstrated ability to lead consulting engagements, facilitate client workshops, conduct process discovery, identify transformation opportunities, and define future-state processes.
- Experience translating business requirements into technology-enabled solutions in partnership with solution, delivery, and client teams.
- Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, presentation, and client relationship skills.
- Experience supporting business development activities such as RFP or RFI responses, go-to-market planning, market research, pursuit support, or consulting opportunity shaping.
- People leadership experience, including mentoring consultants, supporting career development, contributing to hiring, and helping build high-performing consulting teams.
- Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading the Business.
- Embodiment of Cognizant’s Values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do the Right Thing, and Own It.
These will help you succeed
- Experience with one or more supply chain management or manufacturing technology platforms.
- Prior experience with a Tier 1 management consulting firm or a leading advisory organization.
- Project management experience across complex consulting or transformation programs.
- Knowledge of industry research, benchmarking resources, technology trends, and best practices in manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across client, consulting, account, and delivery teams.
- A strong sense of accountability, constructive problem solving, and a consulting mindset focused on measurable client outcomes.
We are excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Do not hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $120000 and $ 170000, 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, and life insurance
- Paid holidays plus paid time off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
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