Functional SME–Mortgage Platform
About the role
As a Senior Functional SME within Cognizant, you will step into one of the most strategically critical roles in large-scale banking transformation programmes. You will be the connective tissue between client business stakeholders, product vendors, integration teams, and delivery squads — ensuring that the right functional solutions are designed, adopted, and implemented end-to-end.
In this role,
you will:
- Lead and manage end-to-end implementation engagements across Mortgage and Banking transformation programmes — from Discovery through to Go-Live
- Conduct and facilitate Process Led Workshops (PLWs) with clients and third-party vendors, driving alignment across business and IT stakeholders
- Perform hands-on platform configuration and functional validation to ensure requirements are accurately fulfilled at a grass-roots level
- Lead Gap-Fit analysis and Adopt vs. Adapt discussions, positively influencing business and IT decision-makers to reach sound functional outcomes
- Review, contribute to, and approve key project deliverables including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), and project plans
- Work collaboratively with integration, testing, design, and development teams throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Apply appropriate implementation methodologies — including Waterfall and Agile (including ceremonies) — based on programme needs
Work model
Onsite – This role requires presence at the client or Cognizant office in Amsterdam. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.
What you need to have to be considered
· 12–15+ years of experience in platform implementation within banking domains.
· Expertise in Dutch mortgage processes and platforms.
· Strong experience in PLW facilitation and requirement configuration within platforms.
· Ability to influence stakeholders on solution design and implementation strategies.
· Hands-on experience with integration concepts in SaaS environments.
· Knowledge of Dutch language is a strong advantage.
· Education: Engineering Graduate / MBA / Professional Degree / Postgraduate.
These will help you stand out
· Experience in coordinating UAT and managing multi-stakeholder engagements.
· Exposure to microservices architecture and API-driven integrations.
· Thought leadership in banking transformation and product consulting.
What we offer (Netherlands)
· Competitive salary
· Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy
· Technology-driven organization with an open team spirit
· International work environment
Contact the Recruiter
Megha Nagpal
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +31 6 2715 5643
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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