Data Consulting Director - Cognizant Technology Solutions
Plano, TX
About the Job
We are Cognizant AIA
We at AIA help our clients Rethink, Reimagine and Reinvent their business processes
Building a technology platform that is the foundation for innovation, faster time-to-market, and a thriving ecosystem. Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. We help clients build new business models from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them. With the power to apply AI and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks
Qualification:
MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred,Bachelor degree requiredResponsibility:
Program Governance- Establishes, executes, and oversees program goverance (ie stakeholder management, communication ceremonies,benefits management,change management,scope management, etc).
- Execution Excellence.
- Establishes, executes, and oversees delivery estimation and planning (team resouce and timeline) across Cognizant organization (pursuit through sprints/PIs).
- Metrics and Reporting.
- Ensures tracking/measurment and progress against established measures and metics (eg bid vs did, SLA, and any other operational or contractual measures).
- Operational Excellence.
- Provides insights on improvements while ensuring adherence to operational best practices.
- Drive for Results.
- Drives optimal business value though scope management, change management, communication ceremonies,etc.
- Grow the Business.
- Supports pursuits (and running them as a program) as required.
- Collaborates with Commercial/Account Team to grow the business by identifying and defining business value opprtunities for the client.
- Client Relationship Management.
- Establishes and builds relationships with client and other stakeholders for the program.
- Managing Teams.
- Leads team by supporting and driving career growth,personal/ team development, well being, diversity and inclusion.
- Community Development.
- Leads and personally contributes to the continous improvement of the program management guild and community (best practices, networking,standards,training,tools,etc).
- Compliance.
- Owns the activation(or instanciation)for the MSA and SOW by knowing and monitoring compliance and adherence to these terms and their intent.
Good To Have Skills
- Generative AI
Salary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is between $200,000.00 - $220,000.00 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 InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee 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.
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Apr 11 2024
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 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 www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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