Engagement Lead - Consulting
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Location: Troy, IL 62294
Description:
Engagement lead Consulting
Responsibilities:
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
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.
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
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected 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.
Responsibilities:
- Portfolio Management: Orchestrate a large portfolio encompassing resources across onsite and offshore locations, spanning a spectrum of skill sets including Development, Manual Testing, Business Analysis, and Project Management.
- Business Development Initiatives: Drive new revenue generation through up selling & cross selling via proactive proposal submissions, responsive RFP/RFI handling, and strategic resource fulfillment.
- Operational Oversight: Manage the portfolio utilizing an efficient onsite/offshore model, ensuring seamless coordination and optimal resource allocation.
- Financial Management: Spearhead revenue forecasting and budgeting initiatives for the portfolio, aligning financial objectives with organizational goals.
- Delivery Excellence: Oversee delivery and onsite project management activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and client expectations.
- Team Leadership & Empowerment: Provide comprehensive leadership by directing, motivating, and empowering the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
- Change Management & Risk Mitigation: Effectively manage changes to project scope or plan, assessing impacts on project risk, resources, and budget, while ensuring compliance with standard processes and stakeholder requirements.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary escalation point for addressing project-level or relationship issues between Cognizant and clients, fostering effective communication and resolution.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and track areas for process improvements, quality control enhancements, and productivity gains, driving operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Transparent Communication: Establish and maintain stakeholder matrices and communication plans, providing regular and timely status reports to ensure transparency and alignment.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
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
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected 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.