Senior Consultant, Road Transportation

Senior Consultant (Manager Level) – Road Transportation/Freight BrokerageManufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities ConsultingLocation: ChicagoABOUT 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.COGNIZANT CONSULTINGWithin Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. We provide high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses, and enhance overall performance.The RoleOur Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities Consulting group is looking for a Senior Consultant to join our journey. 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.ResponsibilitiesWork with clients to establish clear connections between business goals and strategies to capability development and implementation to achieve desired business value.Define product/platform strategies and solutions focused on Transportation Planning and execution, including logistics planning, route optimization, and fleet management.Understand scope and define business requirements along with client business stakeholders.Map business processes to identify improvement/transformation opportunities.End-to-end requirement management of products from product/platform vision to deliverable stories.Prepare functional use cases/detailed user stories.Validate UX/UI for every feature/function.Conduct stories/functionality demos to client product management teams (internal/external).Review test plans prepared by the QA Team.Support UAT.Assist in resolving scope, requirements, and other technical-related queries.Manage change requests/enhancements/features.Conduct defect analysis, testing, and demos to clients.Expertise in working with multi-geography development teams to deliver production-ready products with incremental value.Advanced problem resolution skills and communication abilities.Create and maintain long-term working relationships with technology teams, functional counterparts, vendors, and business partners.QualificationsBachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent relevant experience, with additional certifications, but not mandatory.7+ years of consulting experience with a focus on Transportation and Logistics.Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications are preferred but not required.Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Show proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.Display a deep understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.Be capable of working effectively in a hybrid work model.Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Exhibit a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.Maintain a client-focused approach with strong relationship management skills.Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.Ability to travel if needed for business requirements.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:

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