At Cognizant, we’re not just at the forefront of technological innovation – we’re actively shaping the future of the digital landscape. As a rapidly expanding global leader in IT services, we're seeking top talent to join our exponentially growing Data & AI practice.
As the Google Cloud Platform Data Practice Lead within our APJ Technology Consulting Practice, you will be a pivotal strategic leader driving innovation and growth in our data and AI consulting practice. This is a leadership role that requires a visionary approach to technology consulting, with deep expertise in the Google Cloud ecosystem. You will be responsible for shaping our practices technical direction, building client relationships, and positioning our firm as a market leader in GCP-based data solutions.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth, as youll be at the forefront of technological advancements, contributing to solutions that have far-reaching impacts across industries.
The Google Cloud Platform Data Practice Lead is responsible for:
- Provide overall strategic leadership for our GCP Data practice, defining technical vision and go-to-market strategies
- Develop and execute a comprehensive practice growth strategy, focusing on emerging Google Cloud data technologies and industry trends
- Lead presales efforts, crafting compelling technical solutions and narratives for complex enterprise data challenges
- Design reference architectures and solution frameworks leveraging the Google Cloud Platform
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with Google, developing strategic partnership opportunities and co-innovation initiatives
- Build and nurture a high-performance team of data consultants, driving skill development and practice capabilities
- Represent the practice at industry conferences, technical forums, and Google Cloud events as a thought leader
- Mentor and coach senior consultants, helping them develop advanced technical and client engagement skills
About you:
Technology Consulting at Cognizant involves exciting, fast-paced work at the cutting edge of innovation. You'll be dealing with a variety of stakeholders, from C-suite executives to technical teams, as you drive transformative change. The ideal candidate will possess a powerful combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and exceptional communication skills. You should be passionate about data and have a proven track record of delivering successful, large-scale data projects that have had significant business impact.
At Cognizant, we value consultants who demonstrate high IQ, thrive on complex problem-solving, and have a genuine commitment to client success. You’ll need to be confident presenting to both business and technology leaders, capable of leading diverse, cross-functional teams across the globe, and skilled in negotiation and collaboration to drive outstanding outcomes. Above all, you should have a positive attitude and relish the opportunity to work with consultants from a wide range of backgrounds on fast-paced, high-impact engagements that are reshaping industries.
Base capability requirements include:
- 10+ years of progressive technology consulting experience, with a minimum of 5 years focused on Google Cloud Platform technologies
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, enterprise data and platform transformation initiatives
- Deep understanding and hands-on expertise with BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, and other GCP data services
- Comprehensive knowledge of Google Cloud AI/ML services, including Vertex AI, AutoML, and AI Platform, with a vision for their transformative potential
- Strong background in solution architecture, with ability to design complex, scalable data platforms
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging with C-level executives
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in and lead cross-functional and/or global teams
- Proven ability to develop strategic client relationships and drive new business opportunities
- Proven track record in mentoring and developing high-performing teams of data professionals
- Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer and/or Professional Cloud Architect certification (additional GCP certifications preferred)
- Ideally certified in Agile delivery (eg. SAFe, Scrum, etc)
A comunidade Cognizant:
Somos uma equipe de alto calibre que aprecia e apoia uns aos outros. Nosso pessoal defende um local de trabalho enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo, onde todos possam prosperar.
- A Cognizant é uma comunidade global com mais de 300,000 funcionários em todo o mundo.
- Não sonhamos apenas com um caminho melhor – nós fazemos acontecer.
- Cuidamos de nossas pessoas, clientes, empresa, comunidades e clima fazendo o que é certo.
- Promovemos um ambiente inovador onde você pode construir o plano de carreira certo para você.
Quem somos:
A Cognizant é uma das principais empresas de serviços profissionais do mundo, transformando os modelos de negócios, operação e tecnologia dos clientes para a era digital. Nossa abordagem consultiva exclusiva baseada no setor ajuda os clientes a visualizar, construir e administrar negócios mais inovadores e eficientes. Com sede nos EUA, a Cognizant (membro do NASDAQ-100 e uma das Melhores Empregadoras do Mundo da Forbes 2024) é consistentemente listada entre as empresas mais admiradas do mundo. Saiba como a Cognizant ajuda os clientes a liderar com o digital em nosso site.
A Cognizant é uma empregadora que investe em equidade. Sua candidatura não será pautada em raça, cor, gênero, sexualidade, credo, origem, deficiência, gravidez ou qualquer outra característica protegida pelas leis brasileiras.
Se você tem uma deficiência que requer adaptações razoáveis para procurar uma vaga de emprego ou enviar uma candidatura, envie um e-mail para [email protected] com sua solicitação e informações de contato.
Disclaimer:
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Embora nosso sistema permita a candidatura em todos os idiomas, o(s) idioma(s) e o(s) nível(is) de proficiência exigidos para o trabalho variam. No entanto, é necessário um nível básico de inglês para fins de comunicação em toda a empresa.