Consulting Principal

Cognizant; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Consulting Principal in Belgium to lead and deliver consulting and advisory engagements in the Insurance domain, with a focus on Employee Benefits. You will guide business and IT transformation programs for major insurers and collaborate with stakeholders, delivery and technology teams across onsite and offshore locations.

The role supports a hybrid work model with 2–3 days in Brussels offices, balancing client needs and Cognizant wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Long-standing work experience in the Insurance domain (Life and P&C).
• Experience in Belgium Employee Benefits domain and benefit administration.
• Proven experience leading and executing consulting or advisory engagements.
• Expertise in operating model design and transformation program management.
• Fluency in English plus Dutch and/or French.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute consulting engagements for leading Belgian insurers.
• Advise on Employee Benefits administration and processes.
• Drive operating model design and transformation program management.
• Conduct business, system, and process analysis in Employee Benefits.
• Manage programs and stakeholders across onsite and offshore teams.
• Operate in a hybrid model with 2–3 days per week in Brussels offices, supporting wellbeing programs.

Skills

Insurance domain

Program management

Stakeholder mgmt

Delivery model

English + Dutch/FR

Job description

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is where curious minds come together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Blending industry insight, technology expertise, and the power of AI, we partner with leading organizations to transform the way they work, serve customers, and grow.

About the role

As a Consulting Principal, you will make an impact by leading and executing consulting and advisory engagements across the Insurance domain, with a focus on Employee Benefits in the Belgium market, driving business and IT transformation programs for leading insurers. You will be a valued member of the Insurance Consulting team and work collaboratively with insurer stakeholders, delivery and technology teams, and clients.

In this role, you will

• Lead and execute consulting and advisory engagements, including business transformation and IT transformation programs, for leading Belgian insurers.

• Advise on Employee Benefits administration and insurance processes across Life and P&C insurance domains.

• Drive operating model design and transformation program management from strategy through to execution.

• Conduct business, system, and process analysis in the Employee Benefits domain to shape solutions and improvements.

• Manage programs and stakeholders across onsite and offshore teams, supporting IT solution development and go-to-market initiatives.

• At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Brussels, Belgium. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

• The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you must have to be considered

• Long-standing work experience in the Insurance domain, covering both Life Insurance and P&C Insurance.

• Experience in the Belgium Employee Benefits domain, with a good understanding of Employee Benefit Administration.

• Proven experience leading and executing consulting or advisory engagements, including business and IT transformation programs.

• Expertise in operating model design, transformation program management, program management, and stakeholder management.

• Fluency in English plus Dutch and/or French.

These will help you succeed

• Experience working with leading insurers such as AXA, AG, Ethias, Belfius, and Allianz in the Belgium market.

• Business analysis, system analysis, and process analysis experience in the Employee Benefits domain.

• Experience in IT solutions development and go-to-market (GTM) initiatives.

• General understanding of P&C insurance processes.

• Experience working within an onsite/offshore delivery model.

• We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

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