Smart Manufacturing SME (Discrete Industrial) - Director - Cognizant Technology Solutions

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 www.cognizant.com.

 

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

 

 

Job summary

About Cognizant Intelligent Operations

Intelligent IoT-enabled operations within production facilities and distribution networks have started resulting in the proliferation of data and have started experiencing rapid improvements in operations. To be successful companies will need to leverage IoT capabilities at scale design systems that increase connections between people OT systems IT applications and processes interconnecting them all.

 

Domain Skills- Industrial Manufacturing

Technical Skills- Control Engineering/MES, Industry 4.0 applications, IoT platforms (as applied in manufacturing), IT-OT integration.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Industry Expert and Market leader for I&P (Industrial and Process) sectors.

Setting the vision and strategy to drive offering roadmap.

Supporting sales process as the SME with relevant industry knowledge towards business generation.

Contributing to the IoT Business operations.

Business transformation advisor for key clients.

Recommend offering roadmap for Smart Manufacturing for I&P.

Provide input on strategic alliances & partnerships.

Generate thought leadership and engage with customers within I&P portfolio.

Help design of marketing activities as it relates to Smart Manufacturing for I&P sector.

Collaborate with sales team to identify, qualify, and meet clients.

Guide delivery teams to architect and design solutions on client engagements.

Provide input on practice M&A strategy.

Participate in industry events and webinars contribute to writing case studies.

 

Domain Skills

20+ years of smart manufacturing experience with a deep understanding of the manufacturing controls/PLC SCADA systems MES productivity metrics (operations quality etc) and nuances in integrating OT systems with IT systems/applications.

Proven expertise in digital technologies that improve I4.0 success including sensors, IoT data architectures, analytical approaches, Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) and exposure to industry-standard models like ISA-95. Experience in advisory function to be able to comment on what programs would lead to success for clients.

Strong relationships with Industry executives and key technology alliance partners

Strong analytical skills with ability to review relevant data and use it to reach informed conclusions.

Acknowledged thought leader with ability and desire to speak in small and large groups and at conferences.

Effective communicator in both technical and C-level discussions

 

Technical Skills

Broad expertise in OT IT IoT technologies including different manufacturing process.

 

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

 

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Apr 08 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.

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