Senior Consulting Manager, Network

Sr. Consulting Manager, Cognizant Consulting

Communication, Media and Technology

Orlando, FL, USA

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 ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and 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're growing!

The Role

Our Communication, Media and Technology group is looking for a Sr. Consulting Manager to join our journey. We're looking for someone who is has consulting experience in the Network domain.

The Consulting Manager role requires a seasoned professional with 12 to 15 years of experience ideally with domain expertise in Networks. The position involves a hybrid work model with day shifts and no travel requirements. The candidate will drive strategic consulting projects ensuring impactful solutions that align with company goals and societal benefits.

We're looking for Senior 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 Sr. Consulting Manager (Senior Manager level position) this means leading a team of Consultants through a client-facing engagement, managing escalations, and serving as a the owner of a workstream; maintaining expertise in your domain; meaningfully contributing to the sales process through a mix of RPI development, client presentations, financial modeling, pricing strategy, and flawless delivery; creating service offerings and/or client partner training materials; and contributing to PeopleCare initiatives, recruiting, and mentoring. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.

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 consulting projects focused on network solutions ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry standards.
• Oversee the development and implementation of strategic plans that enhance network performance and reliability.
• Provide expert guidance to clients on optimizing network infrastructure for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive consulting services that address complex network challenges.
• Analyze client requirements and design tailored solutions that meet their specific needs and expectations.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to empower clients with knowledge and skills for effective network management.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of high-quality consulting services.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to recommend innovative solutions that drive business growth.
• Develop strong relationships with clients to understand their long-term goals and provide ongoing support.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards in all consulting engagements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and impact of consulting services.
• Utilize data analytics to provide actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Support the company's mission by delivering solutions that contribute to societal advancement and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Possess a strong background in network technologies and solutions with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• The track record and experience to achieve the above, which includes ideally 8+ years of management consulting experience, where at least 2 of those (though ideally 4+) have been Digital technology (business or technical consultative) team lead experience
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex network issues.
• Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and team members.
• Have a deep understanding of industry regulations and standards related to network management.
• Show proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques to derive meaningful insights.
• Display a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technological advancements.
• Hold a relevant degree in computer science information technology or a related field.

Certifications Required

* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

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

Disclaimer: The compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.