AI Field CTO and Technology Strategy Leader

About the role

Cognizant is seeking a Field CTO and Technology Strategy Leader to serve as the executive technology spokesperson and technology champion for Cognizant’s AI market unit. This role involves driving exponential growth, establishing Cognizant as a recognized leader in AI, and collaborating with internal stakeholders, partners, and clients to define and shape Cognizant’s AI technology strategy and offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic advisory and thought leadership studies to understand key technology trends, capabilities, and priorities across the AI landscape.
• Engage C-level staff, architects, senior leaders, and prospects at industry conferences, user groups, and partner events to share thought-leadership and deep industry knowledge.
• Identify and champion tech debt elimination and modernization with client technology leaders to create value and enable transformation.
• Identify and collaborate with partners to build Cognizant use cases on AI, educate the sales organization on key components, trends, and capabilities of AI technologies, and lead the extended Cognizant teams in solution definition and deal success.
• Build a team of high-performing Distinguished Sales Engineers and lead them to build solutions that drive differentiation for Cognizant, while consistently demonstrating the Cognizant Way to Lead.

Requirements

• CIO/CTO level candidate with experience engaging, advising, and/or directly leading complex technology organizations, including C-suite interaction.
• Proven strong functional and technology background and ability to deliver technology transformation in Fortune 500 organizations.
• Minimum of 20+ years of industry experience in a Field Sales Engineering Role in a Hyperscaler or a Software company.
• CTO of an industry segment or a service in line in a consulting firm will also be considered.
• Experience of leading diverse teams and experience of cultivating and collaborating in a multi-cultural environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Embody the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business.
• Embody Cognizant’s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It.
• Trusted CIO/CTO partner providing strategic AI guidance, modernization leadership, and executive-level thought leadership.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale AI and technology transformations across complex enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20+ years of industry experience in a Field Sales Engineering Role in a Hyperscaler or a Software company.
• CTO of an industry segment or a service in line in a consulting firm will also be considered.
• Experience of leading diverse teams and experience of cultivating and collaborating in a multi-cultural environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Embody the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business.
• Embody Cognizant’s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale AI and technology transformations across complex enterprise environments.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of AI technologies and trends.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $300,000 - $370,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This is an onsite position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements.