At Cognizant, we're not just at the forefront of technological innovation — we're actively shaping the future of the digital landscape. As a rapidly expanding global leader in IT services, we're seeking top talent to join our Data & AI practice.
As a Delivery Lead, working within our APJ Technology Consulting Practice, you will be pivotal to driving innovation and architecting solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Snowflake, with particular focus on cloud-native architectures, data ingestion, data warehousing, and data modelling solutions. You will predominately work within a squad of cross functional consultants (for example, Digital Strategists, Digital Architects, Agile Coaches) and provide the industry and client business perspective on the challenge that we are solving for our client.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand complex business needs, design and implement robust data warehousing solutions, and lead on and off-shore delivery teams. This role offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth, as you'll be at the forefront of technological advancements, contributing to solutions that have far-reaching impacts across industries.
The Delivery Lead will be role is responsible for:
Key Requirements and Experience:
- Strong agile delivery experience
- Experience in managing large, complex data projects in an unpredictable environment with competing priorities.
- Experience in coordinating development and delivery of data engineering and data analysis and BI reporting assets
- Experience using agile tools
- Ability to build relationships with project stakeholders
- Facilitating stand-up’s, retrospectives, showcases, reporting
- Ability to lead a team
- Experience setting up agile teams and projects through initiate and discovery and build phases
- Experience in agile concepts and methodologies, specifically Scrum
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge with a solid understanding of project management fundamentals (time/scope/cost) and risk management
- Strong leadership/relationship building skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Excellent listening and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Previous experience working in a consulting environment
Key Requirements and Experience:
- Experience in coordinating development and delivery of data engineering and data analysis and BI reporting assets
- Strong agile delivery experience and experience using agile tools
- Experience in managing large, complex data projects in an unpredictable environment with competing priorities.
- Ability to build relationships with project stakeholders
- Facilitating stand-up’s, retrospectives, showcases, reporting
- Ability to lead a team
- Experience setting up agile teams and projects through initiate and discovery and build phases
- Experience in agile concepts and methodologies, specifically Scrum
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge with a solid understanding of project management fundamentals (time/scope/cost) and risk management
- Strong leadership/relationship building skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Excellent listening and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Previous experience working in a consulting environment
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in a consulting environment.
- Experience leading a SAFe project
- Experience leading a data-related or data engineering project on Snowflake
- Agile coaching skills
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.
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, state or local laws.
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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.