About the Role
As an MS Power Architect, you will play a key role in driving Cognizant’s Intuitive Operations & Automation practice forward across a broad range of industries. You will partner with clients to assess, design, and implement intelligent automation and digital transformation programs at scale using the Microsoft Power Platform.
You will work closely with account teams, client stakeholders, and delivery specialists to shape innovative solutions that accelerate enterprise automation maturity and value realization.
Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with account teams and client partners to identify opportunities and craft compelling value propositions
• Engage with existing and prospective clients to evaluate Cognizant’s Intelligent Process Automation capabilities and their applicability to client needs
• Act as a trusted advisor, supporting clients in improving and scaling their automation and process excellence programs
• Lead assessments, design, and end-to-end delivery of automation solutions using the MS Power stack
• Work with clients to scale intelligent automation initiatives across the enterprise
• Mentor and guide onshore and offshore teams in Intelligent Process Automation methodologies and best practices
• Build, evaluate, and enhance client Automation Centers of Excellence
• Contribute to best‑practice frameworks and reusable methodologies for automation programs
• Support the development and growth of Cognizant’s Intelligent Process Automation Consulting practice
• Participate in thought‑leadership initiatives such as publications, webinars, market‑analyst collaborations, and partner engagements
• Assist leadership in shaping solution offerings and implementation standards
Requirements
• Proven experience as an architect with strong expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform, including PL‑stack certifications
• Strong understanding of Intelligent Process Automation technologies (RPA, ML, OCR/IOCR, Generative AI, Process Mining)
• Hands‑on experience with low‑code development, automation, BI tools, chatbots, and digital enablement platforms
• Familiarity with major cloud and enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors)
• Experience leading complex transformation initiatives from design through scaling stages
• Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and deliver trusted advisory services
• Experience in pre‑sales, including shaping solutions, developing proposals, and responding to RFPs
• Strong people‑leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing teams
• Effective presenter with preferred experience engaging executive stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in global, multicultural environments
• Collaborative team player committed to supporting colleagues and practice growth
• Fluency in Dutch and English
What we offer:
• A competitive salary based on your qualities and experience
• NS business card to cover your commute expenses
• 25 days of paid holiday per year
• A laptop and a smartphone
• A pension scheme
• Health insurance
• Organization driven by technology – we have a tremendous technology backbone
• Access to Udemy, Cognizant Academy digital libraries for your continuous learning
• Open, ‘can do’ team spirit and international environment that encourages making your ideas reality!
Diversity and Inclusion at Cognizant
At Cognizant, we believe diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our ability to execute successfully and consistently over the long term. We recognize that our people are our most important asset. We strive to create an environment where all associates feel comfortable to be themselves, feel accepted and can therefore thrive both personally and professionally. We continue to drive D&I throughout our organization to unlock the insights, imagination and innovation of our associates, as well as reflect the diversity of our clients and communities. We are a Dutch and European Top Employer and continually drive employment recognition and engagement through employee friendly policies and affinity groups such as “Women Empowered”, “Embrace LGBTQ+” and “Race Equality Network”. For more information, see https://careers.cognizant.com/global/en/diversity-and-inclusion
Recruiter contact details
Name: Nikoletta Katona
Email: [email protected]
Über Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) i ist ein Technologiedienstleister und Entwickler von KI-Lösungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI-Investitionen und echtem unternehmerischem Mehrwert, indem wir ganzheitliche Full-Stack-KI-Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Mit unserer fundierten Branchen-, Prozess- und Engineering-Expertise integrieren wir die spezifischen Anforderungen von Unternehmen passgenau in Technologiesysteme. So entfalten wir das menschliche Potenzial, erzielen greifbare Ergebnisse und sichern globalen Unternehmen in einer sich rasant wandelnden Welt den entscheidenden Vorsprung. Erfahren Sie mehr unter cognizant.ai oder @cognizant.
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