About the Role
As a Senior Kinaxis Technical Architect, you will make a meaningful impact by leading Kinaxis implementations, designing scalable solutions, defining technical architecture, and advising clients on Kinaxis best practices. You will be a key member of the Supply Chain Practice, collaborating closely with Cognizant teams and client stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, value‑driven solutions.
In This Role, You Will:
- Serve as the solution design authority for Kinaxis RapidResponse and Maestro implementations, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
- Lead end‑to‑end Kinaxis solutions across demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, inventory management, MEIO, and capacity planning.
- Drive integration of Kinaxis with ERP systems and other enterprise applications.
- Lead and mentor a team of Kinaxis consultants, developers, and support resources, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position, requiring 2–3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work‑life balance through our comprehensive wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may evolve based on project needs, client requirements, or business priorities. We will always communicate role expectations clearly.
What You Need to Be Considered
- 7+ years of experience working with Kinaxis RapidResponse and/or Maestro
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, including demand, supply, inventory, S&OP, and control tower
- Proven experience designing, architecting, and delivering Kinaxis solutions within large‑scale, global programs
- Solid knowledge of Kinaxis data modeling, system integration, and configuration
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Kinaxis certifications
We’re excited to meet individuals who share our mission and are motivated to make an impact in diverse ways. Don’t hesitate to apply even if you meet only the minimum requirements. We value transferable skills, unique experiences, and fresh perspectives.
Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
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Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until 04/03/2026.
The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 – $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.
Benefits
Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with contributions
- Short‑term and long‑term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: Salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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.
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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.