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Consulting Manager - Global Distribution System

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About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry expertise with advanced technology capabilities, we deliver innovative, scalable solutions to Fortune 500 clients.

We are seeking a high-impact Product Owner to join our consulting team and help shape the future of digital transformation in the travel and aviation domain. Could it be you?

About the Role

As a Product Owner – Consulting, you will make an impact by driving end-to-end product ownership across complex airline and GDS platforms, ensuring alignment between business vision and execution.

You will be a valued member of the consulting team, collaborating closely with Product Leadership, delivery teams, architects, designers, and client stakeholders to deliver scalable, customer-centric solutions.

In This Role, You Will

  • Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities, customer feedback, and strategic objectives
  • Translate business requirements into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria for development teams
  • Prioritize features, enhancements, and defect resolution to maximize value delivery across Agile sprints
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Product Managers, Architects, Developers, QA) to refine and deliver high-quality features
  • Lead and actively participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Monitor product performance, track progress against roadmap goals, and provide clear updates to stakeholders and sponsors
  • Drive stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management to ensure successful product adoption
  • Contribute to product vision and strategy through data-driven insights and continuous feedback loops
  • Champion Agile best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the squad

Work Model

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 3–4 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, GA.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

  • Proven experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in an Agile/Scrum environment
  • Strong expertise in backlog management, user story definition, and sprint prioritization
  • Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated ability to bridge business and technical requirements effectively
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
  • Hands-on experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven mindset
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Nice to Have / Preferred Qualifications

  • Domain expertise in Airline / Travel / GDS systems, including reservations, inventory, ticketing, pricing, or NDC
  • Experience working on large-scale digital or transformation programs in the aviation industry
  • Exposure to product strategy, roadmap planning, and KPI definition
  • Certification in Scrum (CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, or equivalent)

Key Competencies

  • Creative Problem Solving: Ability to address complex product challenges with innovative solutions
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverages metrics and insights to inform product direction
  • Leadership & Influence: Drives alignment across diverse stakeholders and teams
  • Communication Excellence: Clear, concise, and persuasive engagement across all levels
  • Technical & Business Acumen: Bridges the gap between engineering and business outcomes

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.

Your path to Cognizant

Wondering what to expect after you apply? Here’s a peek at our recruitment process—and keep in mind that not all candidates advance through every step and the process may vary depending on your role and location.

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Step 1: Application

Find an open role that aligns with your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Consider joining our Talent Community if you don’t find the right opportunity.

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Step 2: Recruiter call

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short introductory call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Interview(s)

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll meet with one of our hiring managers. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final decision

Our hiring team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This process may take some time because we want to get it right—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our teams achieve incredible things when they feel fully supported. That’s why our benefits program is built around the diverse needs of our people—so they can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation is competitive and reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, discount programs, etc.

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Physical and mental wellbeing

Physical and mental wellbeing

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

Your Career, Your Way
Your career, your way

Your career, your way

With 90% of our associates building skills through GenAI training, job shadowing, industry certifications and more, you have everything you need to build a full career.

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Real-world impact

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

02.2026 Superlearner Debashish
"Cognizant has one of the best learning ecosystems you can ask for. From sponsored certifications to training platforms to mentorship, we have all that we need to grow.”
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"Cognizant offers me more than a job; it offers a community. We support each other, collaborate across borders and celebrate wins together. If you’re looking for a culture that values flexibility, diversity and growth, this is the place to be."
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Lucas Hoffman
“I’ve had the chance to work on impactful projects and shadow colleagues, all while getting involved in internal initiatives. The world is your oyster at Cognizant—you just need to take advantage of it!”
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Sujatha’S Journey Main
“When I first joined, I was quiet and hesitant to share my thoughts. The leadership programs and the mentoring I’ve received have helped me find my voice and grow as a leader.”
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"Nobody here says ‘that’s not my job.’ People just help. That’s the entrepreneurial culture that makes me stay at Cognizant.”
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