The Consulting Manager is an essential team member focused on helping our clients take modernization to a whole new level. This role is a dynamic, outcomes-based leader who can think outside of the box and leads enterprise technology projects with knowledge of how IT and business operational support units’ function. The Consulting Manager serves as the point of escalation for all project related issues. Also supports the sales teams to further expand client relationships and addressing a client’s most pressing business issues by delivering a combination of strategy, process, people, and technology related services. The Consulting Manager is responsible for assisting with expanding the Cognizant footprint within an account by successfully delivering to outcomes, facilitating roadmaps, and engaging in higher lever business conversations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage large programs for targeted accounts with support from Senior Consultants.

Responsible for continued growth within the Client Account. This includes working with sales/pre-sales/CPs on new opportunities that present themselves during the account management process.

Accountable for delivery of projects in accordance with Project Management standard methodologies and is responsible for delivery of the project in terms of schedule, scope, resources, and budget.

Ensures a deep understanding of the business purpose of every engagement, identifies the expected business outcomes, and ensures the team meets those expectations as an overall project success criteria.

Manages client expectations through proactive relationship management.

Serves as the Project Lead on client engagements and drives the completion of all Project Management results. Serves as point of review and approval of client work.

Defines clients desired business outcomes and manages alignment to those outcomes.

Leads oversight of client deliverables including customer approach documents and proposals.

Accountable for managing and invoicing client engagement financials.

Facilitates the preparation of workshop materials and co-leads workshop discussions.

Works with the client, Consultant, and Solution Architect to build user stories with business-level requirements.

Accountable for creation and delivery of all project Change Requests for assigned accounts.

Responsible for the creation of all Statements of Work for assigned accounts.

As needed works with Sales/Pre-Sales and Managers to develop Statement of Work documentation/collateral for other client implementations

As vital, serves as the Cognizant Scrum Master.

Mentorship of Senior Consultants assigned to your engagements and/or coaching HR responsibilities for resources where there is a HR reporting relationship.

Builds out templates and sample artifacts to continuously improve our Center of Excellence in delivery.

Uses their background in non-project management areas to assist the project team in creation of non-project management related materials (i.e. process flow diagrams, agile story test cases, etc.)

As needed, reviews / approves timesheets, generates invoices and provides budget updates / resource forecasting for assigned projects.

Knowledge & Skills:

Proficient in implementing Service Delivery solutions, can demonstrate real-world examples to customers and provide standard methodology solution alternatives.

Strong analytical and facilitation skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to create and present executive level presentations.

Excellent interpersonal and relationship leadership skills.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products; including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio.

Knowledge or familiarity with cloud-based technology management solutions (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.)

Knowledge of Agile Development framework and effective SCRUM techniques.

Ability to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Work Experience Minimum 10 years of related experience with a management consulting firm. Prior Big 4 experience a plus. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education. 4-6 years ServiceNow project experience preferred. Experience with process consulting, business analytics, organizational change management, business analysis, or technical writing preferred. ITIL v4 Foundations Preferred. PMI CAPM or PMP Preferred. Agile SCRUM Master certified preferred. ServiceNow System Administration Certification preferred.

Applications will be accepted until 1/03/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $114,000.00 – $134,000.00 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 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.

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.