About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry and technology advisory capability, we deliver innovative solutions for Fortune 500 clients.
About the Role
As a Product Owner – Consulting Franchise Lifecycle Manager, you will drive the vision, strategy, and delivery of products supporting the end-to-end franchise lifecycle. You will partner with business stakeholders and engineering teams to build scalable, value-driven solutions.
In this Role, You Will
· Own and manage the product backlog, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritization.
· Drive product strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
· Act as liaison between business and technical teams.
· Use data and analytics to guide product decisions.
· Manage stakeholder engagement and communication.
· Identify risks and drive mitigation strategies.
· Communicate roadmap and delivery updates to leadership.
Work Model
Hybrid role requiring time in client or Cognizant office based on project needs. Flexibility is supported through wellbeing programs.
What You Must Have to Be Considered
· 10+ years experience in product management or product ownership.
· 10+ years in restaurant, hospitality, or franchise operations.
· Hands-on experience with franchise lifecycle processes.
· Experience working in Agile environments.
· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
These Will Help You Succeed
· Experience with Salesforce or CRM tools.
· Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., DocuSign CLM).
· Strong analytical skills and process optimization experience.
Benefits
· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Employee stock purchase plan
· Employee assistance program
· 17 Paid holidays plus PTO
· Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
· Learning and development certifications and programs
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.
