Title: Partner - Consulting SME
w/ Utilities experience
(Utilities Advisory Consulting Practice)
Level: Senior Director
(Hybrid - Teaneck, NJ)
ABOUT US
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, is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and is increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!
At Cognizant Consulting, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry-leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences.
The Role
Our Energy & Utilities Consulting group is looking for a Partner - Consulting SME to join our journey.
We’re looking for Partner - Consulting SME who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Partner - Consulting SME (which is a Sr. Director level position) this means partnering with clients and project stakeholders, colleagues. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
Our solutions are in demand and we’re passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Core Responsibilities: High level responsibilities:
- Lead Strategic Engagements: Act as a consulting leader with deep domain expertise in the utilities sector (electric, water, gas), driving large scale transformation programs such as AMI, SCADA, DERMS, and ERP/EAM implementations
- Business Development: Own a book of business, lead sales pursuits, and ensure profitable growth. This includes expanding key accounts
- Client Advisory & Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, guiding them through regulatory shifts, sustainability goals, and digital modernization
- Thought Leadership: Author insights, represent the firm in industry forums, and contribute to the development of consulting offerings and IP
- Talent Development: Mentor consulting teams, support recruitment, and build a strong internal community
Utilities-Specific Focus Areas
- Field Services Modernization: Addressing legacy infrastructure, workforce shortages, and the integration of advanced technologies in field operations
- Trusted advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level utility executives on digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Sustainability & Net-Zero Goals: Supporting clients in aligning operations with decarbonization and regulatory mandates.
- Digital Transformation: Leading initiatives in smart grid, customer engagement platforms, and data governance
Desired Profile
- Experience: 18–20+ years in consulting, with at least 10 years in the utilities sector. Proven track record in managing large-scale transformation programs ($30M–$90M) and leading cross-functional teams
- Skills: Deep knowledge of utility operations, regulatory frameworks, and digital platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS). Strong communication, stakeholder management, and financial acumen.
- Travel: Willingness to travel extensively as needed
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until June 23rd, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $162,000.00 – $257,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
*Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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À propos de nous :
Cognizant est l’un des leaders mondiaux des services professionnels. Nous transformons les modèles commerciaux, opérationnels et technologiques de nos clients pour les adapter à l’ère numérique. Notre approche consultative, basée sur une connaissance sectorielle, aide nos clients à concevoir, développer et gérer des entreprises plus innovantes et plus efficaces. Basée aux États-Unis, Cognizant (membre du NASDAQ-100 et l’un des meilleurs employeurs du monde en 2024 selon Forbes) figure régulièrement parmi les entreprises les plus admirées au monde. Découvrez comment Cognizant aide ses clients à garder une longueur d’avance grâce au numérique sur le site www.cognizant.com.
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