Role Summary
Lead Cognizant’s AUD program, driving Esri Utility Network migration, AUD configuration, and enterprise design standards on a Microsoft Azure-based GIS stack. Establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) for design and data governance, ensuring compliance, quality, and accelerated delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Leadership
- Own end-to-end delivery for AUD/UN initiatives: planning, solutioning, build, testing, rollout, and warranty support.
- Solution Architecture
- Define and enforce design standards, CU libraries, symbology, and configuration baselines for AUD + ArcGIS Pro.
- AUD & Utility Network Enablement
- Configure AUD (AutoCAD Map 3D), integrate with ArcGIS Utility Network, validate attribute/network rules, and automate BOM generation.
- Data Migration & Integration
- Manage GIS data readiness and migration from ArcFM/Smallworld; integrate with ADMS/OMS, EAM, CIS, BI, and grid analytics.
- Cloud & DevOps
- Operate Azure-based GIS/AUD stack; enforce DevOps practices in Azure DevOps and delivery tracking in Smartsheet.
- Stakeholder Management
- Align with client business and IT leadership on roadmaps, investment cases, and change management.
- Quality & Compliance
- Embed automation in SIT/UAT; adhere to Cognizant Cloud Security and Acceptable Use standards.
Must-Have Qualifications
- 12–15+ years in Utilities consulting; 5+ years leading AUD/ArcGIS transformation programs.
- Hands-on experience with AUD (AutoCAD Map 3D), ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Utility Network, and Azure cloud.
- Expertise in defining design standards, CU libraries, attribute/network rules for UN implementations.
- Strong integration background with ADMS/OMS, EAM, CIS, BI/Reporting.
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience with similar IOUs; familiarity with ArcFM/Smallworld conversions.
- Experience establishing AUD/UN CoE and managing multi-vendor ecosystems.
- Awareness of DER/grid modernization contexts.
KPIs
- Cycle-time reduction for design packages (>20–50%).
- Manual data entry elimination and BOM accuracy improvement (~95% reduction).
- Data quality and defect leakage reduction in SIT/UAT.
Tools & Platforms
AUD, AutoCAD Map 3D, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Utility Network, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet; integrations with Hexagon ADMS/OMS, CGI OpenGrid EAM, CIS, BI.
*Travel: willingness to travel extensively as client needs require.
Required Education & Work Authorization:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or master’s strongly preferred.
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary & Compensation:
Salary: Applications will be accepted until June 12th, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $98,853.00 – $158,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Incentives: Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, subject to applicable plan terms.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays plus PTO, 401(k) with company contributions, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Disclaimer: Salary, other compensation, and benefits are accurate as of the date of this posting and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.
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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.
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