About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice. We are a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry knowledge with technology advisory capabilities, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Now, we are looking for our next colleague to help shape the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Data Product Owner, you will make an impact by defining, prioritizing and delivering data products and Adobe Analytics capabilities that support measurable business outcomes. You will connect business stakeholders with data engineering, architecture and Adobe teams, owning the product backlog and guiding delivery from strategic planning through acceptance.
In this role, you will:
- Define and maintain the data product vision and roadmap, translating business outcomes into prioritized features, user stories, acceptance criteria and success measures.
- Own and refine the product backlog, breaking epics into delivery-ready features and stories while balancing business value, risk, dependencies and team capacity.
- Lead stakeholder discovery and alignment through workshops, requirements clarification, solution reviews and transparent communication of progress, risks and dependencies.
- Prepare features and objectives for Strategic Planning and Program Increment planning, and actively support backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives.
- Partner with business and delivery teams to validate data integration and data-quality outcomes, secure business acceptance and maximize the value delivered by each increment.
Work model
Hybrid 4 days per week at a client or Cognizant office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. They may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations.
What you must have to be considered
- Strong experience as a Product Owner or Data Product Owner, including ownership of product roadmaps and delivery backlogs in an Agile environment.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives and complex data requirements into clear features, user stories, acceptance criteria and measurable outcomes.
- Hands-on experience supporting Strategic Planning, Program Increment planning and core Agile ceremonies across multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Strong stakeholder-management and facilitation skills, with the ability to align business, data engineering, architecture and analytics teams.
- Deep knowledge of airline industry metrics, key performance indicators and aviation data, including TDNA (Amadeus), Passenger Name Record, loyalty and flight data.
These will help you succeed
- Experience delivering data integration, data-quality or analytics products in a complex enterprise environment.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Analytics capabilities and their application to business decision-making.
- A structured, value-focused approach to prioritization, scope management and stakeholder communication.
- Ability to operate effectively across business and technical audiences in a multicultural consulting environment.
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 could bring something new and valuable to this role.
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.












