Business Analyst, Aviation

Stryker Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a highly motivated professional to drive project workstreams and provide functional oversight in the airline domain. Candidates should possess strong experience in mobile app development and product management as well as excellent communication skills. This role includes mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development initiatives. The ideal candidate holds an MBA or a relevant degree, with significant experience in leading projects and teams in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the airline domain.
• Prior experience with mobile app development and airline booking engines preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; a highly self-motivated problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Drive project workstreams and deliver best-in-class processes.
• Serve as a thought leader with extensive industry expertise.
• Manage stakeholders and facilitate business workshops.

Skills

Airline domain expertise

Mobile app development

Product management

Communication skills

Market research skills

Leadership skills

SAFe Agile methodologies

Education

MBA or degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or Science

Job description

Overview

The Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Cognizant Consulting

At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.

As a member of one of Cognizant\'s fastest-growing consulting practices, the successful candidate must be able to integrate well and develop their leadership within a global matrixed organisation, working collaboratively in agile environments with subject matter experts and technologists to develop sound enterprise architectures, technology strategies and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive project workstreams and deliver best-in-class processes and capabilities.
• Serve as a thought leader with extensive industry expertise.
• Manage stakeholders and facilitate business workshops.
• Develop and maintain a robust product roadmap and backlog.
• Provide functional oversight for product delivery, collaborating with engineering teams.
• Support account mining and business development initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership activities.
• Mentor junior team members and support practice development.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the airline domain.
• Prior experience with mobile app development and airline booking engines (Amadeus preferred).
• Deep understanding of product management concepts and experience with large-scale projects.
• Excellent communication skills; highly self-motivated problem solver.
• Skilled in conducting secondary market research and presenting best practices.
• Effective coordination with onshore/offshore and client stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate bottlenecks, highlight issues, and recommend solutions.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strong experience in SAFe Agile methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• MBA or degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or Science.
• Strong IT experience and good business domain knowledge.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel as required for project needs.

The Cognizant community

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don\'t just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what\'s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that\'s right for you.

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 and one of Forbes World\'s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer

Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.