Consulting Manager - Manufacturing & Logistics (Automotive industry)

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. 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're growing!

The Role

Our Manufacturing & Logistics Consulting group is looking for a Consulting Manager to join our journey.

We're looking for Consulting Managers who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Consulting Manager, you will be responsible for evaluating, enhancing, and supporting surveillance systems and processes to ensure the integrity of trading activities and compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with stakeholders in trading, risk management, compliance, and technology teams to deliver innovative solutions that support surveillance operations.

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:

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements
• Develop and prioritize product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Conduct data analysis and generate insights to support business decisions.
• Utilize SQL (or other tools) for data management and analysis tasks.
• Drive business development initiatives to identify new opportunities and enhance existing relationships.
• Leverage automotive industry experience to inform product development and strategic decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst and Product Owner, preferably in the automotive industry (or manufacturing industry)
• Strong data management skills, including proficiency in SQL (or Python, Power BI etc)
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Plano, TX, 4 days a week.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of automotive industry trends and technologies.
• Certification in Business Analysis or Product Ownership (e.g., CBAP, CSPO).

Working Environment:

* Full-time position based in Plano, Texas.

* Opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic, global team

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.)

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