Manager

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or other relevant field (Required)

• Advanced Degree in Business (Preferred)

• Tier 1 MBA (Strongly Preferred)

Responsibility:

Problem and Scope Definition:

• Provide primary support for formulation of problem statement and definition of scope for her/his assigned area(s).

• Work independently and bring thought leadership to bear in order to identify root cause of the issue.

• Work with engagement management to define scope of work in context of larger project.

• Construct problem statement to include problem description, those affected, benefits of solving the problem, and implications of not doing so.

• Support the identification of project risks and mitigation.

Requirements Gathering:

• Demonstrate exceptional requirement gathering techniques with minimal direction from engagement management.

• Design, conduct and facilitate requirements sessions.

• Organize and sequence requirements into a user requirements document.

• Write well-formed, validated requirements and manage changes.

• Use appropriate tools to record, track and manage requirements.

Business Analysis:

• Review and analyze relevant documentation to ensure the understanding of an organization's function and capabilities.

• Lead relevant research to increase understanding in support of developing comprehensive solutions.

• Serve as liaison between stakeholders-demonstrate understanding of client's structure, policies, and operations.

• Logically structure recommendations and supporting data to formulate a solid, logical and understandable business case.

• Utilize appropriate business modeling techniques to represent and graphically depict various activities, processes and data. These could include:

- Business process modeling.

- Process flow modeling.

- Data flow modeling.

Engagement Delivery:

• Deliver exceptional engagement delivery support.

• Develop and manage project plan(s) as needed.

• Identify and manage engagement risks for the area of responsibility.

• Independent of close supervision, develop high-quality deliverables that are "client-ready" the first time.

• Proactively share ongoing points of view and perspectives based on experience/expertise.

• Display strong listening and communication skills when interacting with clients and team.

Engagement Governance:

• Develop governance and communication plans that facilitate smooth delivery of the project.

• Provide engagement lead with consistent and frequent updates through written and verbal communications.

• Effectively track and/or escalate project risks and issues.

Thought Leadership:

• Independently research industry trends and support shaping innovative ideas and opinions for practice thought leaders.

• Actively contribute to research, development, and authoring of consulting mindshare, i.e., articles, whitepapers, and other collaterals via traditional and social media channels.

Business Development:

• Support RFI/RFP responses and other business development opportunities as needed.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholder(s).

• Be seen as a "go-to" resource that the client wants to bring back for future engagements.

Practice Development:

• Draw conclusions from market/industry trends and client experiences to support in the design and build of new go-to-market service offerings.

• Support service line development and case study support through the gathering of industry best practices.

Revenue Management:

• Ensure personal utilization targets are achieved by working standard hours and actively seeking new opportunities well before the current engagement ends (if possible).

Knowledge Management:

• Assist in creating client and/or practice-related materials (deliverables, solutions, industry best practices, standards, and other knowledge artifacts) to Cognizant's knowledge management repository.

People Management:

• Actively support recruitment for campus candidates through pre-placement discussions.

• Help to onboard and mentor junior associates.

• Actively support their ongoing development.

• Be known as a leader among peers.

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 345,000 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 (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

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.