This is a Leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level: Drive our business strategy and inspire teams around our future. Live the leadership behaviors, leading themselves, others and the business. Uphold our Values, role modeling them in every action and decision. Nurture our people and culture, creating a workplace where all can thrive.
At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster a strong culture.
As a Director – Technology Service Marketing, you will make an impact by shaping and executing the portfolio marketing strategy for Cybersecurity Services. You will be a valued member of the Cybersecurity Services and Technology Marketing team and work collaboratively with Cybersecurity service line leadership, sales teams, analyst relations, partner marketing, and global marketing stakeholders.
- Own end-to-end portfolio marketing for Cybersecurity Services, including strategy, structure, positioning, and messaging
- Define and execute go-to-market strategies and integrated marketing plans aligned with business priorities
- Lead development of differentiated portfolio narratives, value propositions, and market-facing messaging
- Drive analyst positioning and support analyst briefings, evaluations, and competitive insights integration
- Enable sales teams with clear, scalable narratives, pitch assets, and deal-oriented content
- Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, which means operating with Personal Leadership (building trust and collaboration), Organizational Leadership (driving vision, purpose, and strategic direction), and Business Leadership (client focus, accountability, and delivering results)
- 15+ years of experience in B2B technology or services marketing
- Experience in cybersecurity products, solutions, or services such as cloud security, IAM, data security, application security, or managed security services
- Proven expertise in portfolio marketing, go-to-market execution, analyst engagement, and sales enablement
- Strong executive communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization
- Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business
- The embodiment of Cognizant’s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The Right Thing, & Own It
- Experience working with analyst firms such as Gartner, Forrester, or IDC
- Experience collaborating with cybersecurity ecosystem partners such as Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, or Palo Alto Networks
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity market trends, buyer expectations, and competitive landscape
- Ability to translate complex services into clear, outcome-focused messaging
- Experience building thought leadership content, web experiences, and integrated campaigns
- We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring presence in a Cognizant office in Bangalore, Noida, or Pune. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
- 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 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
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