Senior Consultant - Product Owner/Manager (Comms, Media & Technology)

Senior Consultant - Communications, Media and Technology Consulting Practice

Product Owner/Manager - Networks

Remote

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, change management capabilities and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide several 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

Cognizant Technology Industry Practice is changing the game for our clients within the tech industry by helping reevaluate business models, shift rapidly to digital, transform customer experiences and supply chains and streamline efficient operations. We deliver all this through combining innovative approaches to technology, process and organizational design, adopting design thinking and rapid prototyping techniques to start putting strategy into action.

We strategically drive modern engineering practices and ways of working, along with helping clients in all aspects of enterprise technology solution modernization.

Product Manager will be responsible for overseeing product management across the data products and analytics the team is developing to support client. The ideal candidate must be an effective and cross-functional team leader who can work with a diverse group of stakeholders to organize, plan, and prioritize work across the teams. You must also be an experienced problem-solver and be comfortable navigating ambiguity and influencing without authority. You will need to be able to work in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment and must be able to adapt to new technologies and new ideas.

We're looking for a Senior Consultant who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Senior Manager Consulting, this means overseeing advisory consulting engagements, being a trusted advisor to clients, establishing oneself as a thought leader in your field, solving complex problems, consultatively working with a client to achieve business goals, driving contributions to offerings and innovations, and serving as a people leader, guiding multiple teams as they work to transform a client and the world. 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!

Responsibilities:

• Will help oversee the department's data-driven product strategy, including but not limited to managing and reporting on department product budgets, forecasts, multi-year product plans.
• Shall lead the team in developing and maintaining product roadmaps by implementing best practices to ensure appropriate product strategies are defined, and technical requirements are being met.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure alignment on the strategic direction of the team.
• Drive new product development functionality and developed new program to expand customer engagements to build/enhance C-Level relationships.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex network solutions for clients.
• Oversee the assessment of existing network infrastructures and recommend improvements.
• Provide expert guidance on network architecture ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network solutions.

Required Skills:

• Around 7+ years of relevant Product Management experience
• Possess a deep understanding of network technologies including routing switching and security.
• Demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing network solutions for various industries.
• Have strong analytical skills to assess and optimize network performance.
• Show proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Hold relevant certifications such as CCNP or equivalent.
• Display a proactive approach to staying current with industry trends and advancements.
• Experience delivering products while working with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related field required
• The embodiment of Cognizant's Core Values of: Work as one, Raise the bar, Dare to innovate, Do the right thing, Own it

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.)

Location: Remote

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 9/30/2024

The annual salary for this position is between $80,000.00 to $125,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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

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.