Job Role: Presales Solution Architect – MDM, PIM & Data Privacy
What will you do?
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated MDM Solution Architect with expertise in defining MDM, PIM & Data Privacy solution for large digital programmes
Your key responsibilities will be:
· Solution responsibilities
o Define end to end MDM and PIM solutions for clients during sales and presales stage
o Defines and drives Privacy by design solution principles and experience in defining, running, implementing privacy solutions across the globe with exposure to GDPR, CCPA, DPDP etc
o Sets technical direction for the overall architecture, defines component architecture, reviews detailed designs for accuracy and overall compliance to defined architecture across the complete Master Data lifecycle
o Ensures the proposed solution is in line with customer requirement and can be delivered
o Responsible for preparing solution content during RFP or proposal stage
o Work with application architects to ensure accuracy of the solution estimation
o Develop Technical solution storyline for MDM/PIM/Data Privacy RFPs
o Work with large cross service line bid teams to carve out MDM/ PIM /Data privacy opportunities in large multi service line opportunities.
o Conceptualizing and leading Proof of concept in presales stage
· Client Presence
o Lead client workshops to understand master data requirements and suggest solution which will help them to overcome the challenges.
o Comfortable in white boarding with Architects and business teams
· Thought leadership
o Write whitepapers on next generation MDM/PIM/CDP/Data Privacy solutions
o Lead thought leadership workshops with customers
· Partner Interaction
o Work with partners to develop and verify the proposed solution
o Challenge partners for best-fit solution
· Delivery handover
o Advisory support to project team for handover from presales stage to ensure seamless transition.
o Work with delivery team, account team, and CoE to ensure the proposed solution is understood and accepted by all.
What experience are we looking for?
· Must have
o Strong conceptual and architectural understanding of multi-domain MDM (party, product, location), PIM & Data Privacy solutions.
o Hands-on familiarity with two or more of the following MDM platforms:
§ Reltio SaaS MDM
§ Informatica MDM / MDM Cloud
§ STIBO STEP
§ Semarchy xDM
§ SAP MDG
§ TIBCO EBX
§ Profisee / any other market-leading MDM tool
o Hands-on familiarity with any of the following Privacy platforms:
§ OneTrust
§ Trust Arc
§ Big ID
§ Securiti.ai (Consent Ops)
§ IBM Guardium
o Proven ability to author high-quality proposals, solution architectures, and RFP responses independently.
o Experience in delivering end to end MDM (Party and Product), PIM, and Data privacy Programme
o Understand solution components of MDM (Party and Product), PIM & Data privacy
o Experience in the role of an MDM Architect and leading large Master Data Management program for a full System Development Lifecycle.
o Experience in defining CI/CD architecture for MDM projects using one of the leading MDM tools
o Have got L0 and L1 knowledge of any one of the hyper-scalers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
o Proven ability to author high-quality proposals, solution architectures, and RFP responses independently
o Experience leading client workshops, whiteboarding sessions, and executive-level presentations.
o Strong understanding of MDM integration patterns — batch, real-time, event-driven, API-led.
· Good to have
o Detail understanding of concepts of integration (Batch, real-time, pub-sub etc)
o Experience with data governance, data quality, and stewardship tools that complement MDM/Data Privacy platforms.
o Experience working with PII data and a general understanding of GDPR, data privacy etc.
o Experience in delivering projects following: Agile, DevOps
o Experience in the licensing model of one or more leading MDM tool
o Awareness of emerging MDM/PIM/CDP/Data Protection/Data Privacy use cases: GenAI data foundations, customer 360 with MDM, and product content syndication.
o Background across multiple industry verticals (Retail, CPG, Life Sciences, BFSI, Manufacturing, Utilities).
Other Skills
· Enjoys presenting to large audiences, and to senior stakeholders
· Enjoys evangelising and thought leadership
· Self-starter and ability to manage competing priorities well
· Enjoys investing in continuous learning and growth
· Believes in succeeding as a high performing diverse team
· Experience in technical pre-sales
· Preferably with exposure and experience on various industry verticals
· Proven leader who can build and motivate a distributed presales team across multiple time zones and cultures.
· Outcome-focused mindset — you care about winning and about the quality of what gets sold.
Why should you apply?
For top talent we offer a highly competitive salary and a number of other benefits:
· Bonus programme
· Medical and dental care
· Life Insurance
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Pension scheme
· Friendly work culture
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
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.
