Director, Transportation & Logistics Transformation (Hybrid)

Cognizant; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in the United States seeks a Consulting Director with deep Transportation and Logistics expertise to shape strategy, optimize operations, and guide clients through digital transformation in a hybrid work model.

With 20+ years of experience, you will lead end-to-end engagements across global enterprises, develop transformation roadmaps, and mentor teams while focusing on service reliability, network optimization, and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Twenty years of consulting or strategic roles in Transportation and Logistics.
• Deep knowledge of transportation planning fleet operations and freight optimization.
• Experience managing complex programs with hybrid work and limited travel.
• Strong quantitative analysis financial modeling and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagements to define transformation roadmaps that improve service reliability.
• Analyze end-to-end transportation networks to optimize cost and service.
• Oversee data-driven operating models for logistics planning and warehouse collaboration.
• Guide clients in adopting digital solutions for planning and execution decisions.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, procurement, and technology to align initiatives.
• Develop business cases quantifying financial, service, and sustainability benefits.
• Mentor consulting teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Coordinate hybrid work across on-site and remote settings to ensure delivery.
• Shape thought leadership and market insights on Transportation and Logistics.
• Engage in opportunity shaping and proposal development for large deals.
• Ensure governance and risk management across engagements.
• Promote sustainable logistics practices in recommendations.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Hybrid work experience

Tools

Transportation management systems

Analytics platforms

Job description

Cognizant in the United States seeks a Consulting Director with deep Transportation and Logistics expertise to shape strategy, optimize operations, and guide clients through digital transformation in a hybrid work model.

With 20+ years of experience, you will lead end-to-end engagements across global enterprises, develop transformation roadmaps, and mentor teams while focusing on service reliability, network optimization, and sustainable growth.