Data and AI Transformation Lead & Country Delivery Lead
Purpose of the Role
Serve as the Program Leader for a large‑scale Data Transformation initiative and act as the Delivery Leader for AI & Analytics (AIA) across the Nordics region. The role drives strategic vision, execution excellence, stakeholder alignment, and organisational readiness for data, cloud, and AI‑enabled transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy & Vision
- Define the data transformation vision, roadmap, and success metrics for the region.
- Partner with executive leadership to shape and execute long‑term transformation strategy.
2. Program Leadership
- Lead cross‑functional programs spanning technology, process, and data.
- Establish governance, communication structures, and decision‑making frameworks to ensure smooth execution.
3. Stakeholder Alignment
- Act as the bridge between business, technology, and functional teams.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, manage expectations, and drive cohesive change adoption.
4. Change Management
- Drive organisational readiness, communication, training, and culture‑shift initiatives.
- Mitigate resistance and embed new ways of working across teams.
5. Talent Management
- Lead, mentor, and inspire teams to foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Plan for skill development, career progression, and nearshore capability expansion.
- Bridge demand–supply gaps through proactive workforce planning.
6. Delivery Excellence
- Oversee delivery of data and analytics programs from inception to completion.
- Embed a culture of AI‑led continuous improvement and innovation.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential risks.
7. Cross‑Sell & Up‑Sell
- Engage with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions.
- Collaborate across teams to expand portfolio and client base.
- Lead customer discussions to showcase practice capabilities and insights on Agentic AI.
Experience Required
- Data and BI programs
- Leading multiple transformation initiatives
- Senior technical leadership
- Strong understanding of data, cloud, and AI technologies
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Key Competencies
- Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of platform architecture, cloud, and integration technologies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technology with business strategy
- Leadership: Strong mentoring, influencing, and communication skills
- Innovation: Ability to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies
- Collaboration: Skilled at working across functions and geographies
- Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities
- Governance: Experience establishing and enforcing technical standards
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.
