Senior Director - CPG Consulting

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 Consumer Goods Consulting Practice is looking for a Senior Director, Consulting, to join us on our journey to become the preeminent technology services partner to the Global 2000.

We engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life. Cognizant Consulting is the Cognizant business analytical and advisory group that drives Cognizant's digital innovation and transformation strategy. Our consultants apply industry-specific domain knowledge and understanding of Cognizant's horizontal solutions to address client needs and requirements, to advise on and shape client strategies, to deliver optimum solutions that delight clients, and achieve client business goals. We work on some of the most exciting projects in the marketplace across our 7 verticals and 3 horizontals. We are looking for pure-play management consulting leaders with expertise in Retail/Consumer Goods.

To be successful, we're looking for Consultants who exemplify Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. At the Director Level, this means driving cost effective end-to-end execution of consulting engagements, cultivating practice innovations, achieving financial targets (utilization, expenditures, revenue, margin), promoting Cognizant Consulting's vision & mission, and building high performing teams across the organization. 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!

Global Practice Leader - RCGTH Consulting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

5. PARAMETERS OF SUCCESS

a. Drive Consulting Sales in Retail/CPG Space

• Own multiple new/existing client pursuits with direct Consulting Revenue

• Participate in large deals

• Present solutions/POV/Proposals to the clients

• Qualify deals. Drive solution. Credentialize response

b. Consulting Excellence:

• Lead consulting teams in major client transformational deals

• Deliver client value. Ensure client satisfaction

• Referenceable client delivery

c. Own Solution Offering Management:

• Define Strategic consulting solution

• Develop Cognizant POVs and artefacts

• Ensure offerings are marketed internally (MDU/AM/CPs) and externally with clients

d. Thought leadership:

• Engage with external analysts

• Develop Cognizant POVs in Omni fulfillment area

e. Practice Management Activities:

• Consulting team growth - recruitment, mentoring

• Training and skill upgrade for associates

• Manage utilization/staffing levels for direct reports in accordance to needs

f. Drive RCGTH BU Growth

• Support solutioning for large deals for the BU

• Provide consulting support to drive TCV BU deals

5a. Key Decisions Rights

5aa. Owns

• Consulting Sales

• Deal Pursuits

• Consulting Delivery

5ab. Influences

• BU's Go-To-Market strategy

• Practice and client profitability

5b. Key Performance Indicators

• Consulting Revenue

• Revenue growth

• Overall Cognizant TCV / Influence sale

• Team size / Recruitment contribution

• Personal utilization

• Team Utilization

• Bill rates

6. STAKEHOLDERS INTERACTIONS

6a. Internal Stakeholders

• Consulting Leaderships

• AM/CPs/MDU

• Offshore EDPs

• Consulting team

6b. External Stakeholders

• Customer side Chief Supply Chain Officers / Business leaders

• Customer side IT leaders

• Industry Analysts

• Solution partners

7. EXPERIENCE (required to perform the role, not the incumbent's experience)

• Minimum 10+ years in senior leadership role

• Focused 15+ years experience in relevant domain / Subject Matter

• Minimum 15+ years of complex solutioning experience, with broad technical experience

• Minimum 15+ years in in experience executing transformative initiatives in Retail/CPG space

• Applicable market standard certifications

• Preferred background:

- Strong Omni Channel Consulting and solution delivery experience with Retail and Consumer Goods industry clients

- Hands on/firsthand SCM Products experience

KEY COMPETENCIES (includes knowledge / skills / abilities required for delivering the responsibilities effectively)

1. Domain Knowledge: Omni Channel Fulfillment; Order Management; Inventory Management: Transportation Management
2. Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Retail value chain. Familiarity with Retail and CG technical architecture
3. Technical Expertise: Firsthand experience in Supply Chain Solutions; industry trends knowhow and familiarity with emerging technology trends
4. Commercial Acumen: Ability to shape commercials for maximizing client value while preserving Cognizant's financial goals
5. Executive Presence: Possess gravitas; effective communicator; ability to engage at CXO level executives
6. Leadership Experience: Manage large global/multi-cultural teams.

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 $200,000 - $220,000 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.

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