Solutions Leader
Cognizant is seeking dynamic creative thought leaders to help develop powerful solutions that solve customer problems and propel our growth in the market.
Role Overview
The Business solutions leader will work closely with market leaders on new business opportunities, both proactive sales pursuits in strategic growth areas and reactive pursuits leading solution development, RFP responses, and pricing.
The Business solutions leader will be a key individual in the fastest growing practice in the company working with the leaders in the technology industry.
The candidate must have the following demonstrable skills
· Ability to think creatively and out of the box
· Strong people and relationship management skills
· Ability to collaborate and work across cross functional teams
· Excellent communication skills – Written and Oral
· Presentation skills – Oral and power point pitch presentations
· Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and client stakeholders
· Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
· Time management is a critical skill and ability to manage multiple deals concurrently
· Strong MS Excel skills and financial modeling skills are integral to the job
· Takes ownership, is hands on and has a roll up the sleeves attitude
· Ability to work in a high pressure fast paced environment
· Proven ability to manage large, diverse teams across multiple locations
Experience & Education Required
· Minimum 15+ Years in the BPO industry with experience in Sales and Business Development
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing BPO Operations preferred
· Minimum 3+ years of experience in Business Development, Solutions or Sales support role
· Has preferably worked with Digital native clients (Technology companies – Hi-Tech, Internet, Software)
· Must have minimum 2 – 3+ years of experience in leading solutions for medium to large RFP’s
· Bachelor’s degree must – MBAs preferred
· Has experience managing P&L or has experience with financial modeling
· Experience in business analytics, understanding operational SLAs and key metrics
· Experience in working with AIML and Generative AI solutions preferred.
· Experience in negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
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 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 is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
Other employment-related information
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While our system allows applications in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes. Further, for roles located in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required to communicate with our global clients.