About the role
As a Solutions Manager, you will make an impact by designing and developing competitive, scalable and commercially viable business process solutions, managing end-to-end solutioning for new business pursuits, RFPs and existing client opportunities. You will be a valued member of the Solutions team and work collaboratively with Sales, Operations, Transformation, Technology, Finance and Transition teams.
In this role, you will
- Lead end-to-end solution design and architecture for business process solution opportunities across multiple industries and service lines, including target operating models, delivery strategies, governance frameworks and onshore, offshore, nearshore and hybrid delivery models.
- Lead solution development for RFPs, RFIs and proactive proposals, translating client requirements into comprehensive solution designs, value propositions, executive presentations and proposal documentation.
- Participate in client workshops, solution presentations and oral defences.
- Partner with Finance and Commercial teams on pricing and cost models, effort estimates, staffing assumptions and productivity improvements across FTE-based, transaction-based, outcome-based and hybrid pricing models, ensuring solutions meet profitability and commercial objectives.
- Identify opportunities to leverage automation, GenAI, agentic AI, analytics and digital technologies, collaborating with technology teams on transformation roadmaps and business cases that quantify productivity gains, cost savings and operational improvements.
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Bangalore. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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 need to have to be considered
- Experience in solutioning, pre-sales or transformation.
- Strong understanding of business process solution operating models, workforce management, capacity planning and operational metrics.
- Proven experience managing RFP/RFI responses and developing end-to-end solutions, with strong commercial acumen across cost modelling, pricing and business case development.
- Working knowledge of AI, automation, analytics and digital transformation.
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, including financial and operational modelling.
These will help you stand out
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple pursuits and work effectively under tight deadlines.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
