Consulting Principal (Manufacturing exp.), Florida, United States

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 where curious minds come together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Blending industry insight, technology expertise, and the power of AI, we partner with leading organizations to transform the way they work, serve customers, and grow.

About the role As a Consulting Principal - Manufacturing, you will make an impact by leading end-to-end consulting engagements for manufacturing clients at the intersection of business and technology, driving business transformation across the manufacturing value chain and helping grow our consulting footprint. You will be a valued member of the Manufacturing & Logistics consulting practice team and work collaboratively with cross-functional Cognizant teams, account leadership, service lines, and clients.

In this role, you will

Lead end-to-end consulting engagements across strategy, operating model transformation, process optimization, and digital initiatives, and drive business transformation across the manufacturing value chain to grow consulting footprint and revenue.
Sell, lead, and deliver consulting engagements while influencing senior executives and managing client relationships to ensure successful project delivery.
Provide strong program management, collaborating with clients and cross-functional Cognizant teams to deliver process improvements and achieve client objectives.
Drive AI-led discussions and workshops, helping manufacturing clients (Industrial, Process, and Diversified) navigate AI with tailored solutions for their specific needs.
Lead and mentor consulting teams of consultants, analysts, and subject matter experts, and drive the thought leadership agenda through white papers, workshops, and webinars.

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 Florida. 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

An established track record of selling and delivering consulting engagements with excellent customer-facing capabilities.
Extensive experience working in the manufacturing segment.
Strong program management expertise.
A demonstrated ability to understand the technology and architecture imperatives for consulting and IT transformation deals.
Experience working with C-level executives at client organizations.

These will help you succeed

Experience supporting proposal development, solution shaping, and client presentations, including large IT transformation deals.
Proven ability to influence senior executives and develop high-performing consulting teams.
Experience serving Industrial, Process, and Diversified manufacturing clients with tailored solutions.
A Bachelor's degree; an MBA or Master's degree is strongly preferred.

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.

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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