Job Summary
As the Engineering Director, you will lead the software development teams in Vilnius (part of Cognizant Digital Engineering Studio) and oversee the associated project portfolio. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that engagements meet client expectations, deliver the agreed-upon outputs, and consistently contribute to achieving the specified outcomes. Additionally, you will play a vital role in fostering growth within each client account under your management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage five to six Engineering Directors across multiple engagements, each of whom are either directly leading teams, or are providing guidance and governance to multiple Engineering Managers
- Ensure delivery execution for each team conforms to an established, agreed-upon, and continuously maturing operating model
- Anticipate risks and delivery issues to proactively address. Ensure clear transparent communication internally & with the client
- Track and guide continuous improvement of digital maturity for discovery, delivery, and engineering practices
- Work with delivery team, account team, and Go-To-Market team to identify and present ideas and proposals to client in which Cognizant could help to improve efficiency & efficacy, gain competitive advantage, or create/unlock new/additional business value
- Provide pre-sales support for client briefings, engagement shaping, and RFP responses
- Coach and mentor Engineering Managers/Directors to be able to engage with client leadership, Executive Communication. Be able to handle business development, ongoing relationships & handle escalated situations
- Ensure the right talent with the right skills is available at the right time
- Learn, adapt & comply with community best practices
- Contribute/facilitate/encourage cross-community interactions to drive innovations, improvements and enablement opportunities
Job Requirements and Essential Skills
- Extensive overall IT experience with very strong delivery experience in handling Diversified accounts
- Prior experience in handling portfolios to the tune of ~$10-15M annual revenue
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong people management
- Solid experience in Agile/Scrum Software Development methodologies
- Languages: fluent English and Lithuanian
Nice To Have Skills
- Extensive experience in project management / business unit management
- Good understanding of Cloud, DevOps and digital transformation practices
- Capability building and execution at scale
Qualifications
- Bachelors in technical or business degree or equivalent
What we offer:
- Opportunity to be part of a global organization.
Encouraging working atmosphere, engaging activities, and extra benefits (e.g. additional medical insurance (covers gym subscription), team events, outreach activities, and others); - Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities.
- Open, modern, and ergonomic work environment when working from the office with the multicultural community.
- Opportunity to grow professionally and personally (e.g. Udemy) and continuously develop within the domain.
- The salary range for this position is from 10.000 EUR to 12.000 EUR gross before taxes.*
- *Salary offer for the candidate is determined based on the predefined salary ranges for the position and depends on the level of competence and experience of the candidate.
Cognizant, as a digital company, makes employee health and safety its top priority. With that in mind, we are implementing virtual hiring and work practices which means all interviews will be conducted online as well as live from the office
We will be looking forward to Your CV.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted within 7 days from application.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
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.
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, color, 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.
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.
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.
While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.