What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating a lot of opportunities for people like YOU — people with an ambitious spirit who want to make a difference in this world. Be one of our big deal makers and join the success story: we are looking for a
Strategic Engagement Executive (D/F/M) UK&I
Location: Greater London Area
The Role
The Strategic Engagement Executive role will drive and quarterback complex mega deals (50M+) within the Strategic Sales practice, ensuring successful positioning of Cognizant’s multi tower solutions while creating value for clients through effective deal structuring and execution.
Responsibilities
• Lead and quarterback complex mega deals (50M+) involving multiple solution towers, from initial engagement through deal closure
• Articulate compelling win themes and value propositions to position Cognizant favorably with strategic clients
• Drive deal structuring, including pricing models and solution architecture, ensuring alignment with both client needs and Cognizant capabilities
• Manage multiple concurrent deal pursuits through effective scheduling and stakeholder coordination
• Establish and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver comprehensive solutions
• Document and share best practices and lessons learned from deal experiences
• Create and maintain deal governance frameworks to ensure successful execution
• Drive innovation in deal structuring and solution development
Qualifications
• 15+ years of experience in strategic sales or complex deal management
• MBA or equivalent business degree preferred
• Demonstrated success in closing multiple 50M+ USD deals
• Experience in multi-tower solution sales
• Strong background in IT services industry
• Proven track record in leading and closing mega deals (50M+ USD)
• Strong understanding of complex pricing models and solution architectures
• Excellence in stakeholder management and executive communication
• Strategic thinking and complex problem-solving abilities
• Deep knowledge of IT services industry and digital transformation
• Strong negotiation and influence skills
• Ability to work effectively in matrix organization
Work Authorization
• Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the UK without company sponsorship.
Location
• The successful candidate should live within commuting distance of the City of London.
What you can expect
• An organization driven by technology – We have a tremendous technology backbone
• Open, ‘can do’ team spirit
• An environment where you can make your own ideas reality
• Drive your own career
• Market conform benefits
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our many backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We are looking for someone who drives in this setting and is inspired to craft significant solutions through true collaboration.
About Cognizant
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 is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
La Comunidad Cognizant:
Somos un equipo que se aprecia y apoya mutuamente. Nuestros asociados trabajan en un entorno colaborativo e integrador en el que todos pueden prosperar.
- Cognizant es una comunidad global con más de 300.000+ asociados en todo el mundo.
- No solo soñamos con un mundo mejor, sino que trabajamos para hacerlo realidad.
- Cuidamos de nuestros asociados, clientes, socios, comunidades y entorno haciendo lo correcto.
- Fomentamos un entorno innovador en el que puedes desarrollar tu carrera profesional.
Acerca de nosotros
Cognizant es una de las principales empresas de servicios profesionales del mundo, transformando los modelos de negocio, operativos y tecnológicos de los clientes para la era digital. Nuestro enfoque consultivo único, basado en la industria, ayuda a los clientes a visualizar, construir y gestionar negocios más innovadores y eficientes. Con sede en los EE. UU., Cognizant (miembro del NASDAQ-100 y uno de los mejores empleadores del mundo según Forbes en 2024) está constantemente listado entre las empresas más admiradas del mundo. Descubra cómo Cognizant ayuda a los clientes a liderar con lo digital en www.cognizant.com.
Cognizant es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Tu solicitud y candidatura no serán consideradas en base a raza, color, sexo, religión, credo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad, información genética, embarazo, condición de veterano o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales.
Si tienes alguna discapacidad que requiera ciertas adaptaciones para buscar un puesto de trabajo o presentar una solicitud, envía un correo electrónico a [email protected] con tu solicitud e información de contacto.
Advertencia:
La información sobre remuneración es exacta a la fecha de esta publicación. Cognizant se reserva el derecho a modificar esta información en cualquier momento, sujeto a la legislación aplicable.Es posible que los candidatos deban asistir a entrevistas en persona o por videoconferencia e, incluso, que tengan presentar su documento de identidad vigente, durante cada entrevista.