Product Owner/Business Analyst, Retail industry, must be local to Atlanta, GA

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, 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 CONSULTING

Within 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. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!

The Role

Our Retail and Consumer Consulting Practice is looking for a Product Owner/Business Analyst to join our journey.

We're looking for Product Owners/Business Analyst 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 to clarify requirements and support delivery of effective solutions; applying technical and domain expertise to solve core client business challenges or inefficiencies; developing and strengthening domain knowledge and maintaining an accurate understanding of Cognizant's industry propositions and consulting capabilities; supporting business development activities of senior leaders; contributing to the development of practice initiatives or new service offerings (e.g., Strategic Control Points, development of consulting assets); and being an inspiring colleague, promoting team motivation, partnership, and ownership for projects. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.

Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join our dynamic team within the Martech Organization . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and proven experience working with Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage user stories, tasks, and sprint planning & Backlog grooming.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Requirements Documentation:

• Accurately document business requirements received through various intake forms.

Convert these requirements into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria in Azure DevOps (ADO).

Ensure effective execution by Solution Architects and Development Scrum Teams.

1. Clearly define and articulate all the Visual elements of Requirements like figmas

1. Backlog Management:
   Create and maintain a backlog of initiatives , feature requests , product defects and enhancements

1. Work with the Development to continuously refine and groom the backlog to a ready state of acceptance

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to create comprehensive acceptance criteria.

Facilitate precise testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

1. User Acceptance Testing (UAT):

• Actively participate in UAT to internally validate releases.

Demonstrate product readiness to external stakeholders through professional demonstrations.

1. Release Notes Preparation:

• Prepare and maintain detailed release notes in advance of product launches.

Ensure all updates are thoroughly documented for review and certification by Product Owners.

Requirements:

1. Experience:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within the Martech or related domain in the CPG industry.

1. Agile Methodologies:

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.

Experience working with Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar platforms for managing user stories, tasks, and sprint planning.

1. Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to document user stories, acceptance criteria, and release notes clearly and comprehensively.

1. User Acceptance Testing:

• Skilled at performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and leveraging findings to enhance product quality.

1. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Ensure alignment and informed product decisions.

1. Work Environment:

• Adept at working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Able to balance multiple projects with a sharp focus on deadlines and deliverables.

1. Additional Requirements:
   Experience with Figma is a plus

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience: 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the technology or CPG industry.

Martech Knowledge: Familiarity with Martech solutions and trends is highly desirable.

Position is in Atlanta, GA and candidate must be local to Atlanta, GA. Work from office 4 days a week.

Work Authorization

• Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $110,000 - $130,000 depending on the 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.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Consultant with 10 to 12 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in merchandising and a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions. This role requires excellent analytical skills strategic thinking and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive business success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of merchandising strategies to optimize product assortment and maximize sales.
• Oversee the analysis of market trends and consumer behavior to inform merchandising decisions.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve product placement and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing sales and supply chain to ensure alignment on merchandising initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to drive business objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of merchandising strategies and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ensure that merchandising plans are executed effectively and efficiently across all channels.
• Conduct regular reviews of product performance and provide actionable insights to improve profitability.
• Lead the development of merchandising reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators.
• Provide training and support to junior team members to enhance their merchandising skills.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve merchandising strategies.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to support overall business goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all merchandising activities.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelors degree in business marketing or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in merchandising or a related domain.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show proficiency in using merchandising software and tools.
• Display a strategic mindset with the ability to think critically.
• Have experience working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Show a proven track record of delivering successful merchandising strategies.

Certifications Required

Certified Merchandising Specialist (CMS) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

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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.

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