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Consulting Manager, Cognizant Consulting
Communications, Media, & Technology
San Francisco, California, USA
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, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at
COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!
The Role
The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. As a Consulting Manager, you play an important role with responsibilities that range from analyzing a client's issues/objectives and interviewing key client stakeholders to developing recommendations and authoring presentations. You will participate and lead teams in strategic advisory projects. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive client projects from conception to implementation while managing stakeholder relationships and guiding other team members. The ideal candidate combines project management excellence with strategic vision and exceptional client communication skills.
We’re looking for Consulting Managers who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Senior Consultant, this means partnering with clients and project stakeholders, and colleagues. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
Our solutions are in demand and we’re passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Responsibilities
Based on experience, support or own and manage one or more project workstream(s), including deliverables, while adhering to budget, timelines, and client engagement guidelines;
Partner with clients and project stakeholders and apply technical and domain expertise to solve core client business challenges or inefficiencies; this may include leading and managing small solutioning teams to accomplish the above
Lead consulting engagements with end-to-end project management responsibility
Develop and drive strategic initiatives while managing timeline, resources, and deliverables
Navigate complex stakeholder environments and lead difficult conversations when necessary
Create and present high-level, concise client deliverables that effectively communicate key messages
Develop both immediately actionable recommendations and innovative future state solutions
Guide and mentor team members
Translate strategic concepts into practical recommendations
Build and maintain strong client relationships at multiple organizational levels
Develop practice capabilities and brand recognition by exercising thought leadership, establishing a consultative presence within Cognizant and the wider consulting community, and participating in professional organizations.
Qualifications
Completed MBA from top tier Business School
5-7 years of experience in management consulting style role
Proven track record in project management and client relationship management
Hands on experience in marketing or cloud technology field
Hands on experience with sales CRM technologies like salesforce or dynamics
Exceptional strategic thinking capabilities balanced with operational implementation expertise
Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to influence key stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to develop concise, high-impact client deliverables
Experience leading teams and mentoring colleagues
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights
Solid Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint is required
Previous consulting experience is a nice to have
Willingness to travel per need
Desired Skills
Ability to toggle seamlessly between strategic thinking and tactical execution
Skill in challenging clients constructively while maintaining strong relationships
Exceptional leadership presence in client-facing situations
Talent for creating practical recommendations that drive immediate value while positioning for future innovation
Capacity to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
Adaptability in approach when faced with new challenges or changing requirements
Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessary
Strong work ethic with a commitment to client service excellence
A strong interest in technology and digital modernization
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $80,000 USD- $130,000 USD depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services
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