Telco Strategy Director & Growth Partner

Cognizant; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an Associate Partner (Director) for Telco Consulting in Stockholm to lead the European Telco practice and shape strategy for key clients.

You will develop business plans, drive revenue growth, mentor senior consultants, and build trusted advisor relationships across Cognizant’s network. You’ll collaborate with the Europe Head of Consulting to recruit top talent, deliver high-impact projects, and strengthen market leadership through thought leadership and client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Strong Telco domain knowledge and consulting experience at CxO level.
• Deep knowledge of Telco market and business models.
• Proven experience in leading complex Telco projects.
• Excellent networking and client relationship skills.
• Ability to discuss business- and technology-enabled transformation.
• Leadership of global, multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop practice business strategy aligned to corporate goals.
• Lead Telco advisory business growth and sales process.
• Drive revenue, profitability and capability development.
• Curate a European client network for Telco.
• Recruit and develop senior consulting talent.
• Mentor team members and deliver high-quality projects.
• Build alliances to provide ready-to-deploy teams.
• Engage market via events and thought leadership.

Skills

Telco domain knowledge

CxO level consulting

Global team leadership

Business transformation

Strong professional network

Stakeholder communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Cross-cultural awareness

Team player

Adaptability

Education

MBA

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an Associate Partner (Director) for Telco Consulting in Stockholm to lead the European Telco practice and shape strategy for key clients.

You will develop business plans, drive revenue growth, mentor senior consultants, and build trusted advisor relationships across Cognizant’s network. You’ll collaborate with the Europe Head of Consulting to recruit top talent, deliver high-impact projects, and strengthen market leadership through thought leadership and client partnerships.