About the role
As a Data Strategy & Data Governance Consultant, you will make an impact by driving enterprise data initiatives that improve data quality, governance, analytics enablement, and business decision-making. You will be a valued member of the Data Strategy team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, dealers, technology teams, data architects, and governance organizations to maximize the value of enterprise and dealer data assets.
This role combines data strategy, data governance, business engagement, data modeling, and analytics enablement to ensure high-quality, trusted data is available to support critical business operations and strategic initiatives.
In this role, you will:
- Partner with business stakeholders, dealers, and technical teams to identify, document, and prioritize data use cases that deliver measurable business value.
- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and translate business needs into data strategies, governance standards, and analytical solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytics, integrations, and business applications leveraging enterprise data assets.
- Design and maintain logical and physical data models supporting enterprise data management and analytics initiatives.
- Develop and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, data lineage documentation, interface specifications, and knowledge management assets.
- Define and implement enterprise data governance standards, policies, and change management processes.
- Establish and promote data quality frameworks, validation standards, stewardship processes, and monitoring practices.
- Develop SQL queries and perform source-to-target data validation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of enterprise data.
- Conduct data quality assessments and maturity evaluations while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Partner with business and technical leadership to resolve data issues, align on data standards, and support enterprise data strategy initiatives.
- Prepare executive-level presentations and recommendations that communicate business value, data insights, and governance outcomes.
- Support a globally distributed stakeholder community, including occasional early morning or evening collaboration sessions.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring time in a Cognizant or client office as determined by project and business needs.
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.
What you need to have to be considered
- 8+ years of experience in Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or related disciplines.
- Strong experience gathering business requirements and translating them into enterprise data solutions.
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake, SQL, and enterprise data platforms.
- Strong understanding of logical and physical data modeling concepts.
- Experience creating and maintaining data dictionaries, metadata repositories, data lineage documentation, and governance artifacts.
- Experience defining and implementing data governance frameworks, standards, and operating models.
- Proven experience performing data quality analysis, reconciliation, data validation, and source-to-target mapping activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex data-related initiatives.
- Experience working across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
These will help you stand out
- Experience working within dealer networks, manufacturing, industrial equipment, distribution, or supply chain environments.
- Experience supporting enterprise master data management and large-scale data transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of enterprise data governance frameworks and data stewardship programs.
- Experience implementing data quality scorecards, maturity assessments, and governance metrics.
- Familiarity with enterprise analytics, business intelligence, and cloud data modernization initiatives.
- Experience interacting with executive leadership and presenting strategic recommendations.
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.
Compensation
Applications will be accepted until November 20, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $115,000 - $135,000, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by applicable law.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable compensation plans.
Pay Transparency
The salary range provided reflects Cognizant's good-faith estimate of compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, technical expertise, certifications, education, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs.
Cognizant is committed to providing competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our associates.
Benefits
Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, Cognizant offers:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programs
- Training, Certification, and Professional Development Opportunities
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