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Product Owner - Retail Consulting

Cognizant North America
United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa
Dec 20, 2024

Product Owner with Merchandising Experience

Retail Consulting

Locations: Tulsa, OK

ABOUT US

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

COGNIZANT CONSULTING

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program, and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we are growing!

The Role

We're looking for a Product Owner or Senior Consultant who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a senior consultant, this means creating high-quality client deliverables and taking ownership (with supervision) of producing client content and meeting client expectations; developing an expertise in your functional area, including obtaining certifications; contributing to Client Satisfaction and/or RFPs; supporting leadership and contributing to content development for service offerings; and participating in People Care initiatives and exhibiting personal leadership at all times. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.

As a Product Owner specializing in Merchandising, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives and optimizing merchandising processes for our clients. With a hybrid work model and day shifts you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Your expertise will help shape the future of merchandising strategies ensuring our clients achieve their business objectives efficiently

Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of merchandising strategies that align with client business goals.
  • Oversee the analysis of market trends to identify opportunities for merchandising improvements.
  • Provide expert guidance on merchandising best practices to enhance client operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of merchandising solutions.
  • Develop and present comprehensive merchandising plans to clients highlighting potential benefits and ROI.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented merchandising strategies making adjustments as needed.
  • Facilitate workshops and training sessions to upskill client teams on merchandising techniques.
  • Ensure all merchandising projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget.
  • Utilize data analytics to drive decision-making and optimize merchandising performance.
  • Foster strong client relationships to understand their unique needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
  • Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities within the merchandising domain.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in merchandising.
  • Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on project progress and outcomes.

Qualification

  • Possess a minimum of 8 years of experience in consulting with a focus on merchandising.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
  • Exhibit excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey ideas to clients.
  • Show proficiency in project management and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Have a proven track record of successfully implementing merchandising strategies.
  • Display strong leadership qualities and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
  • Be adept at using merchandising software and tools to enhance client solutions.
  • Hold a relevant certification such as Certified Management Consultant (CMC) or equivalent.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of market trends and their impact on merchandising.
  • Show a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry advancements.
  • Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
  • Be comfortable working in a hybrid work model with occasional in-office meetings.

Work Authorization

  • Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
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