Consulting Principal – Advisory

June 25, 2026

About Cognizant Consulting<o:p></o:p>Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?<o:p></o:p>About the Role<o:p></o:p>As a Consulting Principal – Advisory, you will make an impact by leading client engagements, driving solution delivery, and ensuring strategic growth for Cognizant’s consulting practice. You will be a valued member of our consulting team, collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients, and senior stakeholders.<o:p></o:p>In this role, you will:<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Serve as Engagement Lead, managing teams of consultants for commercial projects to ensure effective negotiations, solution delivery, governance, profitability, and client satisfaction.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Assess proposed solutions for opportunity expansion and strategic growth, including partner and alliance involvement.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Drive collaborative solutioning across cross-functional teams, aligning interests, building shared goals, and enforcing governance.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Oversee daily activities of project staff, including consulting and non-consulting team members.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Review project deliverables for quality assurance, requirements alignment, and solution integration.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Lead project post-mortems to extract lessons learned and identify intellectual property for repurposing.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Apply strategic thinking and a transformational mindset to ensure value-add opportunities for clients.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Drive issue resolution and escalate engagement challenges to appropriate decision-makers.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>Work Model<o:p></o:p>We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, business, or client requirements.<o:p></o:p>What you must have to be considered<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">10+ years of strong industry experience in consulting, digital strategy development, advisory services, or transformation programs, with extensive client-facing experience.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT) or equivalent in a relevant business or technical discipline.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Proven experience developing and leading consultant teams in planning, task structuring, analysis, and solution delivery.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Experience managing teams using an onsite/offshore model.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Proficiency in business/financial data modeling and analysis.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Familiarity with various consulting frameworks, processes, and methodologies.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>These will help you succeed<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;">Extensive experience in client management and relationship building at the executive level.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;">Experience working in global organizations and/or with global clients.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.<o:p></o:p>Compensation<o:p></o:p>$122,400-$194,000. This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.<o:p></o:p>Benefits<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in;">Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in;">401(k) plan and contributions<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in;">Employee stock purchase plan<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in;">Employee assistance program<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in;">10 paid holidays plus PTO<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in;">Paid parental leave and fertility assistance<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in;">Learning and development certifications and programs<o:p></o:p></li></ul>

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