Corporate Strategy Consulting- AD

About The Corporate Strategy Team

Cognizant’s Corporate Strategy team works directly with and on behalf of senior executives to shape and execute the company’s strategic agenda across three key areas:

ü Long term global strategy definition and stewardship, including defining “where to play” and “how to win”, competitive and growth strategy, and commercial portfolio planning

ü Strategic projects, including transformation initiatives, M&A strategy and support, executing on Board-level priorities and objectives, and identifying and driving operational efficiencies

ü Business unit strategy support and guidance, including identification of key growth opportunities, assessment of ability to compete, and strategic planning

Cognizant’s CEO, a former Corporate Strategy leader, views the team as a seeding ground for future leaders within the organization. Former Corporate Strategy team members now serve as leaders in the company’s service lines and practices, and as operations and transformation leaders in our North America business unit.

Culturally, we are proactive, impact-oriented, collaborative, non-hierarchical, and merit-based. The diverse range of projects provides our team members with exciting opportunities to accelerate both their professional development and the company’s growth trajectory.



Role Description

The Associate Director / Director, Corporate Strategy Will Be a Key Leader On The Corporate Strategy Team. S/he Will Own Complex End-to-end Projects, Drive Impact, And Manage Relationships With Executive Stakeholders. Some Of The Key Responsibilities Include:

ü Owning complex projects for internal stakeholders, taking responsibility for the ultimate success of the effort and leading project teams of 2-5 managers and analysts

ü Effectively communicating complex ideas to different audiences and translating these conversations to next steps

ü Driving high-impact problem solving and analysis – including brainstorming, structuring the problem-solving framework, breaking the framework into workstreams for your team, and guiding the team through the process – for some of the firms most critical questions

ü Establishing a strong thought partnership with senior executives across Cognizant to jointly solve key strategy and operational issues, and collaboratively develop and execute recommendations and implementation plans

ü Presenting frequently to VP/SVP and C-suite executives on progress against key Corporate Strategy projects and initiatives

ü Actively contributing to the continued development of the Corporate Strategy team by leading team knowledge management efforts, ongoing executive stakeholder engagement, recruiting, etc.

ü Fostering a positive working environment by inspiring and motivating other team members, mentoring/providing coaching to junior team members to aid in career and skill development, and actively collaborating and seeking input cross-functionally

Preferred Experience:

ü 5-8 years of experience (of which 3-4 years at a top-tier strategy consulting firm)

ü Top academic credentials (e.g., Top 20 MBA program)

ü Experience leading end-to-end strategy consulting projects and managing teams (both line management and cross-functional/influence)

ü Comfortable engaging remotely (via videoconference) with a diverse global team

ü Low ego, collaborative, direct, and impact-oriented

Bonus Experience:

ü Tech industry experience, familiarity with IT services/SaaS/Cloud/Data/IoT/Software Engineering

ü Experience in Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Retail & Hospitality or Communications, Media & Telecom industries

Job Summary

The Consulting Director will drive strategic initiatives and deliver high-impact consulting services within the Payer domain. With a hybrid work model and day shifts the role requires a seasoned professional with 16 to 20 years of experience. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business outcomes and contribute to the companys growth and societal impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of consulting strategies to optimize client outcomes in the Payer domain.
• Oversee project teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of consulting services.
• Provide expert guidance to clients on industry best practices and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align consulting services with client objectives.
• Analyze client needs and develop tailored strategies to address complex challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build client capabilities and knowledge.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform consulting strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to foster long-term partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all consulting engagements.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and expanding service offerings.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate project outcomes and recommendations.
• Support the companys mission by delivering consulting services that positively impact society. Qualifications
• Possess a deep understanding of the Payer domain and its challenges.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show proficiency in project management and strategic planning.
• Have a proven track record of successful consulting engagements.
• Display the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Bring experience in leading cross-functional teams.