Qualification:
MBA / Engineering Graduate with relevant industry experience
Responsibility:
Opportunity Management
- Understand the problem statement (RFP/ RFI) and ensure identification of missing information jointly with the pursuit team and support the framing of appropriate queries to capture the missing information.
- Validate the service lines and information needed for completion of proposal response.
- Support the Bid Solutions team in creation of deal solutions and pricing.
- Own elements of presales support function (Deal analytics, prospect list, BD assets etc).
- Support compliance initiatives strict adherence to Bid Management process in line with laid down templates, tools and approval matrices.
- Ensure that CRM tagging of Bid Manager is compliant for their respective bids.
- In addition, carry out all activities of a BD Analyst for small/medium sized bids Solution Design & articulation.
- Support the Bid Solution teams in conducting problem definition/ solution identification workshops for customers.
- Assist Bid Solution teams in detailing and articulation of solutions (response to RFPs/ RFIs/ unsolicited bids etc) and ensure completeness of the same with regard to content and form.
- Own deal solutions response for smaller/ nonstrategic deals.
- Assist Bid Solution teams in development of complex solutions for transformation deals working with broader ecosystem and effectively articulate the value proposition/differentiators in the deals.
- Support identification of alternate solutions and propose multiple solutions to any problem statement Collateral Management / Thought Leadership.
- Provide framework for creation of marketing collateral such as Fliers, SoQs etc and review for relevancy.
- Assist in industry research, market study to arrive at gaps to be plugged by Cognizant expertise.
- Template Management Ensure usage of Cognizant brand guidelines Practice Development.
- Create and update reusable artefacts.
- Assist in creating reusable assets/artefacts to showcase Cognizant expertise in all areas consulting, technology, outsourcing etc Client Visit Management.
- Manage visits from existing client/ intermediaries/ analysts.
- support client visits for large/ complex deals Knowledge Management.
- Contribute in knowledge management activities by creating case studies of existing engagements, reusable standardised collaterals, etc and ensure presales artefacts are up to date.
- Ensure compliance to KM processes Stakeholder Management.
- Responsible for complete stakeholder management during entire pursuit cycle and maintain relationships with multiple entities within the ecosystem involving, MDU, Commercial/Pursuit team, Solution design SMEs, Transtion Office, FP&A, Technology Office, Business Consulting, Professional Services, etc Act as a bridge integrating the different stakeholders People Management / Team Building.
- Attend relevant training programmes and assist in preparing emerging trends in domain/technology.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing sessions within and outside the BD group.
- Provide mentoring and coaching support for team members.
Must Have Skills
- Business Scorecard
- Business Services
Good To Have Skills
- IoT
- PLM SAP-PLM
- Digital Strategy and Delivery
- MES: Rockwell Werum
- Life- Sciences
Location: Chennai/Bangalore/Hyderabad
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 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high-calibre team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
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