Cognizant Consulting Intern

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice, we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role

As a COIN (Consultant Incubator) Intern within Cognizant’s Fusion Internship Program, you will make an impact by analyzing client issues, interviewing key stakeholders, and developing strategic recommendations on advisory and transformation projects that deliver immediate value to clients. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting team and work collaboratively with subject matter experts, project-based teams of consultants, and clients.

In this role, you will

• Analyze market trends and client issues to draw conclusions and develop deliverables.

• Facilitate working sessions with clients and support requirements analysis.

• Collaborate within teams to present and implement strategic and technology solutions.

• Research industry initiatives and identify client opportunities.

• Contribute to research, design, and writing of articles/whitepapers and collateral development.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA.

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 you must have to be considered

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Business (Finance, Economics, Operations Management), Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering, and eligible for internships 12 months out from final graduation date.

• Creative and analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to understand business needs and assess impacts on complex operations and systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven teamwork and leadership capabilities, with the ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team and support multiple time zones when necessary.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Project).

These will help you succeed

• Strong interest in technology and digital modernization.

• Self-motivated with a dedication to client service excellence.

• A strong interest in developing industry and technology knowledge.

• Ability to support go-to-market initiatives and build domain expertise across Cognizant Consulting.

Salary

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

• The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.