Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.
Cognizant Consulting is where curious minds come together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Blending industry insight, technology expertise, and the power of AI, we partner with leading organizations to transform the way they work, serve customers, and grow.
About the role
In this role, you will
- Lead end-to-end consulting engagements across strategy, operating model transformation, process optimization, and digital initiatives, and drive business transformation across the manufacturing value chain to grow consulting footprint and revenue.
- Sell, lead, and deliver consulting engagements while influencing senior executives and managing client relationships to ensure successful project delivery.
- Provide strong program management, collaborating with clients and cross-functional Cognizant teams to deliver process improvements and achieve client objectives.
- Drive AI-led discussions and workshops, helping manufacturing clients (Industrial, Process, and Diversified) navigate AI with tailored solutions for their specific needs.
- Lead and mentor consulting teams of consultants, analysts, and subject matter experts, and drive the thought leadership agenda through white papers, workshops, and webinars.
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
- An established track record of selling and delivering consulting engagements with excellent customer-facing capabilities.
- Extensive experience working in the manufacturing segment.
- Strong program management expertise.
- A demonstrated ability to understand the technology and architecture imperatives for consulting and IT transformation deals.
- Experience working with C-level executives at client organizations.
These will help you succeed
- Experience supporting proposal development, solution shaping, and client presentations, including large IT transformation deals.
- Proven ability to influence senior executives and develop high-performing consulting teams.
- Experience serving Industrial, Process, and Diversified manufacturing clients with tailored solutions.
- A Bachelor's degree; an MBA or Master's degree is strongly preferred.
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.










