Sr. Consultant

Consulting Manager, Cognizant Consulting (Automotive focus)

Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy and Utilities Consulting

Detroit, Michigan

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 Consulting group is looking for Consulting Managers 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. At the Consulting Manager level, the ideal candidate will bring Business Analyst and Product Owner experience, preferably in the automotive industry (or manufacturing industry). 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

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience with Agile methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Proven ability to develop and implement program strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client needs.

Strong leadership skills to guide project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive program success.

Qualifications

Knowledge of industry trends and technologies.

Certification in Business Analysis or Product Ownership (e.g., CBAP, CSPO).

PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.

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.)

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.