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 exponentially growing Data & AI practice.
As the Google Cloud Platform Data Practice Lead within our APJ Technology Consulting Practice, you will be a pivotal strategic leader driving innovation and growth in our data and AI consulting practice. This is a leadership role that requires a visionary approach to technology consulting, with deep expertise in the Google Cloud ecosystem. You will be responsible for shaping our practices technical direction, building client relationships, and positioning our firm as a market leader in GCP-based data solutions.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth, as youll be at the forefront of technological advancements, contributing to solutions that have far-reaching impacts across industries.
The Google Cloud Platform Data Practice Lead is responsible for:
- Provide overall strategic leadership for our GCP Data practice, defining technical vision and go-to-market strategies
- Develop and execute a comprehensive practice growth strategy, focusing on emerging Google Cloud data technologies and industry trends
- Lead presales efforts, crafting compelling technical solutions and narratives for complex enterprise data challenges
- Design reference architectures and solution frameworks leveraging the Google Cloud Platform
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with Google, developing strategic partnership opportunities and co-innovation initiatives
- Build and nurture a high-performance team of data consultants, driving skill development and practice capabilities
- Represent the practice at industry conferences, technical forums, and Google Cloud events as a thought leader
- Mentor and coach senior consultants, helping them develop advanced technical and client engagement skills
About you:
Technology Consulting at Cognizant involves exciting, fast-paced work at the cutting edge of innovation. You'll be dealing with a variety of stakeholders, from C-suite executives to technical teams, as you drive transformative change. The ideal candidate will possess a powerful combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and exceptional communication skills. You should be passionate about data and have a proven track record of delivering successful, large-scale data projects that have had significant business impact.
At Cognizant, we value consultants who demonstrate high IQ, thrive on complex problem-solving, and have a genuine commitment to client success. You’ll need to be confident presenting to both business and technology leaders, capable of leading diverse, cross-functional teams across the globe, and skilled in negotiation and collaboration to drive outstanding outcomes. Above all, you should have a positive attitude and relish the opportunity to work with consultants from a wide range of backgrounds on fast-paced, high-impact engagements that are reshaping industries.
Base capability requirements include:
- 10+ years of progressive technology consulting experience, with a minimum of 5 years focused on Google Cloud Platform technologies
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, enterprise data and platform transformation initiatives
- Deep understanding and hands-on expertise with BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, and other GCP data services
- Comprehensive knowledge of Google Cloud AI/ML services, including Vertex AI, AutoML, and AI Platform, with a vision for their transformative potential
- Strong background in solution architecture, with ability to design complex, scalable data platforms
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging with C-level executives
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in and lead cross-functional and/or global teams
- Proven ability to develop strategic client relationships and drive new business opportunities
- Proven track record in mentoring and developing high-performing teams of data professionals
- Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer and/or Professional Cloud Architect certification (additional GCP certifications preferred)
- Ideally certified in Agile delivery (eg. SAFe, Scrum, etc)
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.
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