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Consulting Manager – Utilities Data & AI Transformation (Palantir Foundry & AIP)

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Consulting Manager – Utilities Data & AI Transformation (Palantir Foundry & AIP)

Houston, Texas, USA

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice—we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capabilities, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the Role

As a Consulting Manager – Utilities Data & AI Transformation, you will make an impact by helping utility clients unlock business value through data modernization, AI-powered decision-making, and digital transformation initiatives. You will combine deep utilities domain expertise with modern data platform capabilities, leveraging Palantir Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) technologies to drive measurable business outcomes.

You will be a valued member of Cognizant Consulting's Utilities & Energy practice and work collaboratively with business leaders, technology teams, client stakeholders, and cross-functional consulting teams.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead end-to-end transformation programs across utility business functions, leveraging expertise in Meter-to-Cash (M2C), Customer Analytics, Outage Analytics, revenue assurance, customer experience, and grid reliability.
  • Design and implement ontology-driven enterprise data models within Palantir Foundry by defining object types, link types, and action types to support operational and analytical use cases.
  • Architect and manage scalable data pipelines utilizing Foundry's data layer, ensuring data quality, governance, lineage, schema evolution, and reliable transformation processes.
  • Build and operationalize AI-powered solutions using Palantir AIP capabilities, including Agents, Assist, Automate, Logic, and function-backed workflows that drive measurable business value.
  • Partner with executive stakeholders and business teams to translate complex utility challenges into scalable data, analytics, and AI solutions aligned to strategic business objectives.

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 position requires 3–4 days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Houston, Texas, with flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.

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.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

  • 8–15 years of experience in utilities, consulting, data engineering, analytics, or digital transformation programs.
  • Strong knowledge of utility business processes, including billing operations, customer engagement, Meter-to-Cash (M2C), outage management, and customer analytics.
  • Hands-on experience implementing solutions using Palantir Foundry, including ontology development, data products, data pipelines, and Foundry applications.
  • Experience building and deploying enterprise AI solutions utilizing AIP, GenAI technologies, agents, workflow automation, and prompt engineering frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, data quality management, and enterprise-scale data architecture.
  • Proven experience leading client-facing engagements and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business, or a related field.

These Will Help You Succeed

  • Experience within electric, gas, water, or renewable energy utilities.
  • Expertise with Foundry applications such as Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, Code Workbook, Contour, Object Explorer, Workshop, Quiver, and Slate.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Familiarity with AI evaluation frameworks, LLM orchestration, tool/function integration, and responsible AI practices.
  • Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 utility organizations.
  • Master's degree in a related discipline.

Why Choose Cognizant Consulting

You'll be joining a team that helps organizations solve their most complex challenges through strategy, innovation, data, and technology. You'll have opportunities to work with leading clients, innovative technologies, and talented colleagues while building a rewarding consulting career.

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.

Compensation

Salary and compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, geographic location, and market conditions.

For positions located in the United States, Cognizant offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary and eligibility for performance-based incentives where applicable.

Benefits

Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements where applicable

Post Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until August 22, 2026.

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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