Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Frontier Principal
ABOUT THE ROLE
The shared apex of both Frontier tracks, earned and not assigned. Cognizant's most senior Frontier authority: sets the strategic direction for AI-augmented delivery (Engineer side) or the AI-era operating model (Operator side), co-designs AI transformation strategies directly with C-suite clients, governs frontier-model evaluation, adversarial-AI risk and responsible-AI at the enterprise perimeter, and owns the direction and P&L of a Frontier practice. Maintains the learning community, methodologies and gold standards of the capability (the CoE mandate), is recognised externally as a domain authority, and is an intellectual anchor of the programme.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
· Set the strategic direction for AI-augmented delivery or the AI-era operating model across the enterprise.
· Co-design AI transformation strategies with C-suite client stakeholders; produce transformation blueprints.
· Define evaluation frameworks for frontier-model deployment, including red-team protocols and safety benchmarks.
· Govern adversarial-AI risk and AI safety policy; lead incident-response strategy at the enterprise perimeter.
· Own the direction and P&L of a Frontier practice; structure outcome-based commercial models.
· Maintain the Frontier learning community, methodologies and gold standards (the CoE mandate).
WHAT YOU BRING
Core skills: AI transformation strategy, Frontier-model evaluation & red-team governance, Multi-agent coordination strategy, Adversarial-ML & AI safety policy, Outcome-based commercial structuring, C-suite engagement & board communication, Practice P&L ownership, Frontier talent development, Cross-ISL influence & standards-setting.
Competencies: Frontier Strategy & Direction, Enterprise AI Governance & Safety, C-Suite Transformation Advisory, Frontier Practice & P&L Leadership, Frontier Talent & Community Building, Thought Leadership & External Authority.
ENTRY AND GROWTH
Experience: 20+ yrs with enterprise AI leadership; recognised authority in AI delivery or AI-era operations.
Entry: Earn the Frontier Principal designation through sustained Frontier leadership, external authority and a Principal panel; it is earned, not assigned.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Builds, ships and permanently owns AI-native systems end to end in a small Frontier pod, and is measured on the customer outcome the pod commits to, not on technical throughput alone.
Application Accepted: 10/30/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 - $175,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable language
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
コグニザントについて
コグニザント（NASDAQ: CTSH）は、AI Builderおよびテクノロジーサービスプロバイダーとして、お客様にフルスタックのAIソリューションを構築することで、AI投資と企業価値を結ぶ架け橋となっています。業界、ビジネスプロセス、エンジニアリングに関する当社の深い専門知識を活かし、組織固有のビジネス環境をテクノロジー・システムに組み込みます。これにより、人間の可能性を最大限に引き出し、確かな成果を実現するとともに、急速に変化する世界においてグローバル企業が常に一歩先を行くための支援を行っています。 詳細については、cognizant.ai をご覧ください。
雇用に関する追加情報
本募集に記載されている報酬情報は、掲載日時点で正確なものです。Cognizantは、適用される法令に従い、いつでも本情報を変更する権利を留保します。
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