Solution Architect jobs in United States

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 340,000 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.

Purpose:

To lead the design, development and management of HR & Finance process and integration of these systems with enterprise platforms. Partner with HR and Finance leaders to develop a solid roadmap, architecture strategy for HR & Finance systems. Manage & prioritize business demands, ensuring alignment with business goals across respective domains while driving innovation, scalability, and security in these systems environments to support the organization's long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Architecture:

• Design and oversee the architecture for HR systems and processes

• Align HR technology initiatives with business goals

• Ensure integration of HR systems with other enterprise systems

Finance Architecture:

• Develop and maintain the architecture for financial systems

• Ensure financial systems support regulatory compliance and business needs

• Integrate financial data with other enterprise systems for operations

• Technology Strategy and Innovation:

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends that could enhance the organization’s architecture for HR and Finance systems

• Develop technology roadmaps that prioritize investments in HR and Finance platforms while remaining open to adopting new and emerging technologies as needed.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in construction and how AI can support the respective HR and Finance systems

• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and approaches to solve business challenges.

Governance and Standards:

• Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency, security, and compliance across all digital initiatives.

• Ensure that all HR & Finance technology architecture decisions are documented, communicated, and adhered to across the organization.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the HR & Finance architecture to ensure it meets business needs and adapts to changes in the technology landscape.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a key advisor to the Group CIO & Enterprise Architect and other senior executives on Domain architecture and technology strategy.

• Build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment on architecture initiatives.

• Represent the domain (HR & Finance) architecture function in cross-functional teams, ensuring that architecture considerations are integrated into all major IT projects.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to think long-term and translate business goals into effective technology architectural design.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive change, and foster a collaborative working environment.

• In-depth knowledge of HR & Finance architecture framework

• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to stay ahead of industry trends and leverage new technologies to drive business value.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in HR & Finance architecture roles, with a focus on domain architecture, technology integration, and strategic alignment.

• 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in HR & Finance architecture. Experience in the UAE, understanding local regulations, and business culture is advantageous.

• Proven leadership in cross-functional, multicultural teams, with experience in managing large-scale projects.

• Experience in the construction industry or related sectors within the UAE or the Middle East. The candidate should possess an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the UAE, such as the emphasis on smart cities, sustainability, and the integration of advanced technologies in construction projects.

Personal Attributes:

• Visionary with a strong focus on execution and delivering results.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across the organization.

• Adaptable and open to new ideas and approaches.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.