About Us

This is a remote opportunity available to any qualified applicant in the United States.

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, redefining customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $19 billion and a market value of $41 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build stronger, more agile, and innovative businesses.

At Cognizant, we give organizations the insights to anticipate what customers want and act instantly to deliver on those demands so our clients can achieve the goal of every modern business: staying one step ahead of a constantly evolving world. In addition to honors such as being listed #185 on the 2021 Fortune 500, Cognizant was again named on Fortune’s List of the Global Most Admired Companies for 2022.

Key Responsibilities

· Actively engage with respective leaders (BU, Region, SET, etc) and ensure Pricing coverage for deal pursuits

· Support region and service line presidents to support their P&L goals

· Chair BU deal governance and review boards

· Represent Global pricing in Corporate Council and Regional Deal Reviews

· Undertake the financial structuring and analysis of deals while meeting Cognizant’s business objectives

· Craft the pricing model and assess deal P&L, cash flow, metrics and financial viability, and highlight potential risks of a deal throughout the bid lifecycle from qualification through to deal closure

· Support the deal team throughout the sales cycle in analyzing and making recommendations regarding deal-specific financial strategies and solutions. Actively engage in deal shaping, formulating a winning sales strategy

· Support Client negotiations of financial/commercial terms in order to meet Cognizant’s business & financial objectives. Enable Cognizant to sign a contract capable of delivering the approved returns, whilst at the same time addressing customer business drivers

· Function in an objective manner to ensure the integrity of the responsibilities of the position, liaising with FP&A, Tax and technical accounting and other areas as required

· Help the preparation for and actively participate in internal deal governance

· Support compliance with Cognizant’s processes and policies including using approved toolsets.

· Participate in standard team meetings and assist with deal coverage.

· Validate commercial/financial Terms and Conditions to evaluate and track risk to revenue and margins

· Support regional and global pricing initiatives

· Drive use of standardized tools and methodologies to ensure best practices areconsistently used

· Lead team of pricers and balance workload/deliverable across the BU

· Lead, advise and develop direct reports and create environment that attracts top performers

Mandatory Capabilities/Skills

· Functional knowledge: Deep understanding of pricing function, pricing tools and KPIs, analytics, planning and forecasting process, organizational structure, and key responsibilities

· Communication and Presence: Effective communication skills to clearly articulate vision thus building and leading effective teams across various geographies

· Analytical Prowess: Analytical skills to develop insights and recommendation from quantitative data

· Relationship management: Act as a strategic partner to collaborate and manage multiple business stakeholders to drive best practices

· Industry and business knowledge: Industry and business knowledge, including products, distribution (e.g., resource management), and strategy

· Leadership capabilities: Ability to build a strong pricing function, retain high potential talent, provide training, professional development, mentoring and lead by example

Preferred Capabilities/Skills/Years of Experience

· Average functional pricing experience: 10+ years

· Previous experience in finance, sales support and price to win in the technology industry is preferred

· Some travel may be required

Applications will be accepted until January 27,2025.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000-$140,000 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.