Consulting Manager, Organizational Change Management
About the Role
As a Consulting Manager – Organizational Change Management (OCM), you will make an impact by leading change management workstreams across enterprise transformation programs and driving successful adoption of new operating models, processes, and technologies. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team, partnering with program leaders, client stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.
What You Will Do
- 6–8+ years of experience supporting Organizational Change Management initiatives within large-scale transformation programs.
- Experience working within program or project management environments and leading workstreams.
- Strong experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, and training strategy execution.
- Experience conducting change impact assessments and readiness evaluations.
- Proven client-facing consulting experience with strong collaboration skills.
Work Model
This is a hybrid position requiring minimum 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Teaneck, NJ. We support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Working arrangements may change based on project and business requirements.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years leading full-scale OCM initiatives for SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP ECC programs.
- Strong experience developing OCM strategy, training, stakeholder engagement, communications, and readiness plans.
- Experience with SAP Enable Now or WalkMe.
- Proven client-facing consulting experience.
- Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead and Cognizant Values.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading projects or workstreams within enterprise transformation programs.
- Exposure to program management frameworks or delivery models.
- Experience working in global, matrixed environments.
- Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
Pay
The annual salary for this position is between $81,450 - $126,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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
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.