Cognizant Technology Solutions

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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 capability, 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 Senior Consulting Manager, you will make an impact by driving client engagement, leading teams, and delivering contextual solutions that address complex business challenges. You will be a valued member of our consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, your primary team, and other stakeholders. In this role, you will: • Lead and direct a team of consultants through client engagements, business analysis, and solution development. • Align functional and industry expertise to meet consulting engagement requirements. • Manage escalations and balance client responsiveness with optimal resource utilization. • Ensure team activities are prioritized and resources are efficiently applied to shared goals. • Identify and address capability gaps within the team to maximize responsiveness to new opportunities. • Participate in client workshops, business analysis interviews, and the development of compelling business cases as needed. • Oversee daily activities of project staff, including both consulting and non-consulting team members. • Lead communications with project stakeholders, including status reporting, priority setting, and timely issue resolution. • Review project deliverables for quality assurance and actively seek stakeholder feedback for continuous improvement. • Participate in project post-mortems to extract lessons learned and identify potential intellectual property for future use. • Ensure client validation and documentation of project success to foster enduring relationships and repeat business. Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. 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 • 6-8 years of consulting experience as an industry practitioner within a relevant vertical. • 2+ years of experience leading digital technology (business or technical consultative) teams and managing client relationships. • Demonstrated project management and people management experience. These will help you succeed • 5+ years as a digital technology (business or technical consultative) team lead. • Experience coordinating workstreams in multi-team projects using an onsite/offshore model. 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 - This section is mandatory for specific states where this is law mandated $98,853-$158,500 This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans Benefits Include applicable items based on the eligibility of the role: • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance • 401(k) plan and contributions • Employee stock purchase plan • Employee assistance program • 10 paid holidays plus PTO • Paid parental leave and fertility assistance • Learning and development certifications and programs 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 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com 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. 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.