Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.
About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice - we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting, you will make an impact by leading the growth, delivery, and market reputation of Cognizant's M&A consulting offerings across the full deal lifecycle. You will be a valued member of the Transformation Management Consulting team and work collaboratively with client executives, account leaders, consulting practice leaders, delivery teams, strategic partners, and industry analysts.
In this role, you will:
- Own and grow the M&A consulting sub-practice, including direct consulting revenue responsibility, pipeline generation, offering strategy, market positioning, and executive-level client relationships.
- Advise C-suite leaders across the full transaction lifecycle, including deal thesis and target screening, due diligence, integration planning, Day 1 readiness, separation and carve-out execution, operating model design, and synergy realization.
- Lead the mobilization and quality of integration management offices, separation management offices, and complex transformation programs, while overseeing program risks, controls, governance, and client outcomes.
- Shape and sell consulting-led M&A engagements by directing pursuits, enabling account teams, credentializing opportunities, and developing differentiated solutions across M&A, transformation management, and program management.
- Build a high-performing global consulting team by aligning demand generation and recruiting, developing capabilities, mentoring leaders and consultants, and advancing thought leadership, alliances, and a community of practice.
- Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, which means operating with Personal Leadership, Organizational Leadership, and Business Leadership, including client focus, accountability, strategic direction, inclusion, and financial acumen.
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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Dallas, Texas. 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 must have to be considered
- 20+ years of consulting or professional services experience delivering complex transformation programs, with deep M&A experience across diligence, integration, separation, carve-outs, and value realization.
- A proven record of setting and achieving revenue and engagement targets, managing budgets and forecasts, building consulting pipeline, and leading teams that win and deliver business.
- Executive-level advisory and relationship management experience, with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and align leaders around M&A strategy, governance, operating models, and measurable outcomes.
- Experience building and leading high-performing consulting teams, developing talent and capabilities, and managing complex global or cross-functional delivery environments.
- Strong transformation, program management, change management, commercial, and quality-assurance expertise, with the ability to shape offerings and translate market opportunities into client solutions.
These will help you succeed
- Experience in the insurance industry, with additional exposure to banking, healthcare, media, energy, manufacturing, or travel.
- CIO advisory experience and a strong understanding of business, operating model, organizational, and technology implications across complex transactions.
- A visible industry presence, established professional network, and experience publishing thought leadership or engaging analysts, alliances, panels, and industry forums.
- Strong executive communication, facilitation, negotiation, conflict-resolution, and stakeholder-alignment skills.
- Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead and Cognizant's Values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do the Right Thing, and Own It.
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.
Compensation
$162,000 - $296,000
This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus paid time off
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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