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Cognizant

Senior Consultant

Cognizant, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245


Senior Consultant, Cognizant ConsultingManufacturingCharlotte, NCABOUT USCognizant 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 .COGNIZANT CONSULTINGWithin Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value.The RoleOur Manufacturing group is looking for a

Senior Consultant

to join our journey. We’re looking for someone who is the lead of development and implementation of strategic initiatives. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering impactful solutions.We’re looking for

Senior Consultants

who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Senior Consultant, this means partnering with clients and project stakeholders, colleagues. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.ResponsibilitiesSupport or own and manage one or more project workstream(s), including deliverables, while adhering to budget, timelines, and client engagement guidelines.Lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives within the manufacturing domain.Oversee project timelines ensuring that all deliverables are met on schedule.Provide expert guidance on manufacturing industry best practices and emerging trends.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize manufacturing solutions.Partner with clients and project stakeholders and apply technical and domain expertise to solve core client business challenges or inefficiencies.Elevate the Cognizant brand from mere solution vendor to business-focused transformation partner.Ensure accurate understanding of a client’s business challenges and their optimum alignment to engagements delivering Cognizant solutions.Capitalize on successful project outcomes in pursuit of further client business partnering.Collaborate with and influence Cognizant project resources on behalf of project goals.Leverage specific engagement solutions as marketable Cognizant solution offerings.Develop practice capabilities and brand recognition by exercising thought leadership.Participate in PeopleCare activities; mentor and support less experienced Consultants.Qualifications6 + years working in technology, consulting, professional services, or solution development within the manufacturing domain, experience in the automotive industry is preferred but not required.Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business or technical discipline.Broad understanding of core business processes, technology challenges, and technical/business solutions associated with an industry.PMP and/or Six Sigma certification(s) are preferred.Experience within a consultancy, within a targeted industry domain, or within a digital solution environment core to one or more of Cognizant’s businesses.Experience in leading cross-functional teams.Onsite Requirements: hybrid, 1-2 days onsite as per client needs.Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.The embodiment of Cognizant’s Core Values.Work AuthorizationCognizant 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 InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer:

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.

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