Job Description for Process Excellence (PEX) – Team Manager/ Senior Associate
Location - Mumbai/Pune
Role Purpose
The Process Excellence (PEX) role is responsible for driving operational excellence, quality, productivity, and transformation outcomes across multiple delivery accounts. The role applies Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Automation, and Digital transformation principles to deliver measurable business value, improve process maturity, and strengthen governance and compliance.
Desired Profile / Qualifications
Mandatory
5+ years of relevant experience in Process Improvement / Business Transformation / Process Excellence
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from a reputed organization with strong command over DMAIC and Lean concepts
Proven experience in data‑driven problem solving and benefits realization
Strong logical, analytical, and structured thinking skills
Ability to independently design solutions for complex business problems
Hands‑on expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Minitab
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
Good to Have
End‑to‑end experience in RPA, Analytics, AI/ML‑driven automation
Exposure to contact center operations and telephony processes
Prior experience working in IOA / BPM / Shared Services environments
Key Responsibilities
· Lead end‑to‑end process improvement and transformation initiatives across accounts
· Drive and manage Lean Six Sigma programs and projects to deliver measurable outcomes
· Ensure realization and tracking of targeted process improvement benefits
· Demonstrate strong capability in analyzing large data sets and deriving actionable insights
· Review and assess existing processes, systems, and technologies to design optimized future‑state process flows
· Implement Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI/ML solutions, and platform enhancements, and quantify business impact post‑implementation
Build systems to leverage synergies from different business units/Cross functional teams to deliver to commitments (Automation/Analytics/IT/Operations/Risk etc.)
· Operate with a strong problem identification, root‑cause analysis, and solution‑oriented mindset
· Partner with senior leadership and operations teams to design and execute continuous improvement programs that exceed client expectations
· Exhibit strong project management expertise, with experience managing multiple high‑impact, business‑critical initiatives concurrently
· Communicate key business insights effectively in decision‑making forums, ensuring informed decisions and strong stakeholder alignment
· Engage effectively with global clients and stakeholders, representing the organization across cultures and forums
· Bring hands‑on expertise in process design and analysis tools such as Visio, Minitab, and MS Office
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.
