Data and AI Transformation Lead & Country Delivery Lead
Purpose of the Role
Serve as the Program Leader for a large‑scale Data Transformation initiative and act as the Delivery Leader for AI & Analytics (AIA) across the Nordics region. The role drives strategic vision, execution excellence, stakeholder alignment, and organisational readiness for data, cloud, and AI‑enabled transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy & Vision
- Define the data transformation vision, roadmap, and success metrics for the region.
- Partner with executive leadership to shape and execute long‑term transformation strategy.
2. Program Leadership
- Lead cross‑functional programs spanning technology, process, and data.
- Establish governance, communication structures, and decision‑making frameworks to ensure smooth execution.
3. Stakeholder Alignment
- Act as the bridge between business, technology, and functional teams.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, manage expectations, and drive cohesive change adoption.
4. Change Management
- Drive organisational readiness, communication, training, and culture‑shift initiatives.
- Mitigate resistance and embed new ways of working across teams.
5. Talent Management
- Lead, mentor, and inspire teams to foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Plan for skill development, career progression, and nearshore capability expansion.
- Bridge demand–supply gaps through proactive workforce planning.
6. Delivery Excellence
- Oversee delivery of data and analytics programs from inception to completion.
- Embed a culture of AI‑led continuous improvement and innovation.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential risks.
7. Cross‑Sell & Up‑Sell
- Engage with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions.
- Collaborate across teams to expand portfolio and client base.
- Lead customer discussions to showcase practice capabilities and insights on Agentic AI.
Experience Required
- Data and BI programs
- Leading multiple transformation initiatives
- Senior technical leadership
- Strong understanding of data, cloud, and AI technologies
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Key Competencies
- Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of platform architecture, cloud, and integration technologies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technology with business strategy
- Leadership: Strong mentoring, influencing, and communication skills
- Innovation: Ability to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies
- Collaboration: Skilled at working across functions and geographies
- Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities
- Governance: Experience establishing and enforcing technical standards
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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