Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Full time
Onsite role
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Leader to drive data-driven decision-making and build scalable analytics solutions. This role will focus on designing and managing enterprise BI platforms, delivering impactful dashboards, and enabling self-service analytics across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage enterprise Business Intelligence frameworks that support 200+ stakeholders across multiple business functions
- Design and develop scalable SQL-based data pipelines for analytics, reporting, and forecasting
- Create and maintain production dashboards for real-time monitoring, business performance tracking, and executive reporting
- Develop automated reporting solutions to identify risks, trends, and opportunities in business operations
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Data Science, Business) to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance and model accuracy
- Support machine learning initiatives by creating data visibility and evaluation frameworks
- Manage BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) including user access, performance optimization, governance, and security compliance
- Drive adoption of self-service analytics by enabling business users with intuitive dashboards and data tools
- Deliver executive-level presentations with insights, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and adherence to data governance standards
Required Skills
- Strong experience in SQL, Python, and data modeling
- Expertise in BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.)
- Knowledge of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and large-scale data systems
- Experience working with machine learning models and performance tracking
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cloud analytics and modern data platforms
- Exposure to AI/ML technologies or automation solutions
- Prior experience supporting enterprise-scale analytics environments
- Ability to lead projects and influence business decisions through data storytelling
Employee Benefits
Cognizant offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Learning, certification, and career development opportunities
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 law.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
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.
