Senior Consulting Manager, PMO M&A

About the role

You will lead end-to-end M&A advisory engagements that help clients maximize deal value, manage integration complexity, and execute business-driven technology transformation.

You will be a valued member of Cognizant Consulting’s M&A Advisory team and work collaboratively with client executives, cross-functional consulting teams, and technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A advisory engagements across the full deal lifecycle, including IT due diligence, Day 1 readiness, and post-merger integration
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior technology leaders on integration strategy, operating models, and value realization
• Audit application, infrastructure, and IT operating landscapes to define interim and future-state integration roadmaps
• Manage and mentor cross-functional consulting teams while ensuring high-quality, value-focused client delivery
• Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, methodology development, proposals, and client discussions

Requirements

• 15+ years of consulting or professional services experience with a strong focus on M&A advisory and integration engagements, specifically network.
• Proven experience leading complex, client-facing transformation programs across due diligence, Day 1, and post-merger integration.
• Experience managing non-related M&A related programs.
• AI/Generative AI fluency. Demonstrated ability to use and guide teams leveraging modern GenAI.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior executives and deliver strategic, data-driven recommendations.
• Experience leading, developing, and managing consulting teams in a matrixed environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise across IT M&A topics including integration management, application rationalization, IT operating models, and synergy realization.
• Track record of contributing to practice development, thought leadership, and business development activities.
• Excellent executive communication skills and strong presence in senior-level client settings.
• Ability to translate complex technical assessments into clear business outcomes.
• Willingness to travel as needed based on client and project demand.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position is anticipated to range between $98,853 – $158,500, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of applicable plans.

Schedule

This is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States.