Managing Partner, North America Consulting Lead (MLEU)

About the role

Leading at Cognizant is about driving business strategy, inspiring teams, upholding values, and fostering an inclusive culture. As a MLEU Consulting Managing Partner, you will collaborate with Cognizant's country leaders, industry leaders, and client partners to grow Cognizant’s consulting business with existing and new clients in the MLEU industry.

Responsibilities

• Leverage your existing network within the MLEU industry CxO’s/Middle managers in North America to grow Cognizant’s consulting business
• Identify, lead, and oversee the development of customer-facing business solutions and offerings that have an impact on the market
• Determine, develop, and deliver innovative strategies and tools to target new and current clients
• Manage the Consulting practice for Cognizant’s MLEU segment for NA – P&L, people management, delivery management and client engagement
• Accountable for operational/financial metrics and overall business results of NA MLEU consulting practice
• Manage and execute large strategic deals, proposals and maintaining a healthy pipeline of opportunities
• Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, which means operating with Personal Leadership (building trust, collaboration, and inclusion), Organizational Leadership (driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and Business Leadership (exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen)

Requirements

• 20+ years of Industry consulting experience, and being a trusted advisor to clients
• Consulting leadership experience in any of the industries in MLEU segment. Consulting P&L management is necessary
• Background in management and execution of large strategic deals, crafting proposals, and maintaining a healthy pipeline of opportunities
• Proven experience in mobilizing, leading and successfully delivering large transformational client engagements in NA
• University degree, preferably a Master’s in Business
• The embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business
• The embodiment of Cognizant’s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It

Qualifications

• Proven experience in solving critical business issues faced by client through thought leadership
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships at the executive level
• Flexibility to travel up to 50%

Benefits

• Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• 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 $275,000- $350,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in North America. 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.