About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice. We’re a global community of 5,000+ 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’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Senior Associate / Consultant, you will make an impact by helping energy sector clients navigate complex business challenges through digital transformation, operational excellence, and technology-enabled innovation. You will be a valued member of our Energy Consulting Practice, collaborating with clients, cross-functional teams, and consulting leaders to deliver measurable business outcomes and sustainable value.
In this role, you will:
- Lead consulting engagements for energy sector clients across strategy, operations, and technology transformation initiatives.
- Analyze business challenges and develop practical, value-driven solutions leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies.
- Drive digital transformation programs, including IT/OT convergence, asset management modernization, and sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and transform enterprise platforms such as CRM, ERP, ITSM, Asset Management, and Cybersecurity solutions.
- Build trusted client relationships, support business development activities, and contribute to practice growth through thought leadership and mentoring.
What you must have to be considered
- Strong understanding of the energy industry, including utilities, oil & gas, renewable energy, and related operational challenges.
- Proven consulting experience delivering complex business and technology transformation initiatives.
- Strong business analysis and requirements-gathering capabilities, with the ability to translate business needs into effective technology solutions.
- Expertise in stakeholder management and executive-level client engagement.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management, resource coordination, and reporting.
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
- Fluency in Spanish and English (minimum B2 level), both written and spoken.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success delivering consulting engagements and achieving measurable client outcomes.
- Must be based in Spain and authorized to work there.
These will help you succeed
- Experience working with energy trading platforms and related technologies.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance, including KYC, AML, and counterparty risk management within energy trading environments.
- Experience with digital platforms such as ServiceNow, SAP, IBM Maximo, or OSIsoft PI.
- Familiarity with CMMS, APM, or EAM solutions.
- Knowledge of ESG frameworks and sustainability reporting.
- Project Management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or comparable credentials.
- Agile certifications, including Product Management or Scrum Master qualifications.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, including risk management, data protection, access management, and network security.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Experience working with AI-enabled tools, platforms, or transformation initiatives.
- Experience working with international clients and multicultural teams.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't 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.
If you're passionate about helping leading energy organizations transform their operations and unlock new opportunities through innovation and technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants based in Spain. 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’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
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.
Additional employment information
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.
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.
