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Job Title - Engagement Delivery Lead - DataWarehousing
Job Summary
The Engagement Delivery Lead will serve as the senior‑most delivery owner at the client location, responsible for end‑to‑end program execution, resource management, and strategic governance. This role acts as the single point of contact for leadership, ensuring operational excellence, account growth, and seamless delivery across all initiatives.
A strong background in Snowflake architecture, enterprise data platforms, and solution collaboration with client architects is essential. The Engagement Delivery Lead will drive delivery outcomes, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and align execution with both client and vendor organizational goals.
Skills
- Snowflake Architecture – Data modeling, performance optimization, security, integration patterns, and scalable solution design
- Program Execution & Delivery Management
- Program Governance & Communication
- Enterprise Data Platforms & Cloud Ecosystems
- Cross‑functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Good to have knowledge of Palantir Foundry Technology
Responsibilities
- Own delivery for all vendor‑managed programs at the client location, ensuring quality, timelines, and strategic alignment.
- Serve as the single point of contact for leadership, providing visibility into delivery health, risks, and opportunities.
- Manage resource planning, forecasting, onboarding, and optimization across multiple projects and teams.
- Collaborate closely with the client’s Enterprise Architecture team to design scalable Snowflake‑based solutions and guide technical direction.
- Drive account growth by identifying new opportunities, strengthening relationships, and demonstrating delivery excellence.
- Establish and run governance forums, ensuring transparent communication with client stakeholders and vendor leadership.
- Monitor delivery KPIs, SLAs, and milestones, proactively addressing risks and dependencies.
- Ensure compliance with organizational, security, and industry standards across all delivery streams.
- Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration between engineering, architecture, product, and business teams.
- Prepare and present executive‑level reports, dashboards, and status updates.
- Implement best practices in program and project management, driving continuous improvement.
- Conduct workshops, training sessions, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives to uplift team capability.
- Support hybrid work models by enabling effective communication, collaboration, and productivity tools.
- Provide strategic recommendations to optimize delivery, resource allocation, and solution architecture.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $120-150Kdepending 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/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 la
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
