AI Strategist Director

About the role

The AI Strategist plays a critical role in shaping Cognizant’s artificial intelligence portfolio by designing high-impact AI use cases, developing compelling value propositions, and supporting early-stage client engagement. This role bridges business strategy, AI capabilities, and industry needs to create scalable, market-ready solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. This position is well suited for a product-minded consultant or solution designer with strong business acumen and AI literacy who can turn complex challenges into differentiated offerings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI use cases and solution offerings aligned with client and market needs
• Translate business problems and AI capabilities into structured solution designs and workflows
• Build value propositions, business impact models, and client-ready narratives
• Create reusable go-to-market materials such as pitch decks, points of view, and solution overviews
• Partner with sales, consulting, engineering, and presales teams during discovery and pursuit phases
• Lead ideation sessions and solution walkthroughs to refine AI-driven transformation approaches

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in consulting, solution design, digital strategy, AI strategy, or product/experience design
• Demonstrated ability to frame business problems and structure AI-enabled solutions
• Exposure to AI platforms, generative AI tools, and industry-specific use cases
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to link technology solutions to business value
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional and stakeholder-heavy environments

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Executive-level communication and storytelling abilities
• Understanding of AI and machine learning concepts at a business-technical level
• Ability to work effectively with sales, engineering, consulting, and product teams

Pay

The annual base salary for this position in Washington is $180,000 – $210,000, depending on experience and qualifications. 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan