Leading at Cognizant
This is a Leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level: Drive our business strategy and inspire teams around our future. Live the leadership behaviors, leading themselves, others and the business. Uphold our Values, role modeling them in every action and decision. Nurture our people and culture, creating a workplace where all can thrive.
At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.
About the role
As a Delivery Head - F&A and Procurement, you will make an impact by leading strategic business development initiatives, identifying new growth opportunities, shaping client solutions, and driving profitable business outcomes. You will be a valued member of the Business Development team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver tailored solutions aligned to customer needs and market trends.
In this role, you will:
Develop and execute strategic business development plans that support company growth objectives and strengthen market position.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities across clients and markets.
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights to guide solution development and improve client relevance.
Lead client negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and solution discussions to secure profitable and sustainable business deals.
Manage business development initiatives and project management processes to ensure timely delivery, operational efficiency, and measurable outcomes.
Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, which means operating with Personal Leadership (building trust, collaboration, and inclusion), Organizational Leadership (driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and Business Leadership (exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen).
What you need to have to be considered
16 to 20 years of experience in business development, project management, solution development, or related client-facing growth roles.
Strong experience in project management and solutions insight, with the ability to translate market and customer needs into actionable business opportunities.
Proven track record of developing and delivering successful business development initiatives, including client engagement, stakeholder management, and commercial negotiations.
Proficiency in using a solution manager work model to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and support solution delivery.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model with rotational shifts, based on business and client requirements.
Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business.
The embodiment of Cognizant’s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The Right Thing, & Own It.
These will help you succeed
PMP Certification or Certified Business Development Professional certification.
Experience mentoring junior team members and supporting their professional development.
Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and delivering solutions that create measurable client and business impact.
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. The specific office location and in-office expectations will be confirmed based on business and client requirements. 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
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.
Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
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