Manufacturing Transformation Principal & AI-Driven Strategy

Cognizant; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual incentive program

Stock awards

Job summary

Cognizant Consulting seeks a Consulting Principal (Manufacturing exp.) at Associate Director level to lead manufacturing, automotive and transportation strategies at the intersection of business and technology in a hybrid role across Minneapolis and Chicago.

You will guide consulting teams, drive end-to-end engagements, and shape proposals while collaborating with senior executives to deliver AI-enabled transformations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer facing capabilities and a demonstrated track record for selling & delivering consulting engagements.
• Strong program management expertise to lead complex transformations.
• Ability to understand technology/architecture imperatives for consulting and IT transformation deals.
• Extensive experience in the manufacturing segment.
• Experience working with C-level executives at client organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Consulting teams responsible for delivering client objectives and process improvements.
• Grow consulting footprint and revenue across the client manufacturing value chain.
• Sell, lead, and deliver consulting engagements while influencing senior executives.
• Lead end-to-end engagements including strategy, operating model transformation, and digital initiatives.
• Drive AI-led discussions and workshops with clients.
• Provide tailored solutions for industrial / process / diversified manufacturing clients.
• Coordinate proposal development, solution shaping, and client presentations for large IT transformation deals.
• Manage client relationships and ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive thought leadership through white papers, workshops, and webinars.
• Lead and mentor consulting teams of analysts and subject matter experts.

Skills

Program management

Business Transformation

Selling engagements

Lead engagements

AI-led discussions

Manufacturing expertise

Stakeholder management

Thought leadership

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

Cognizant Consulting seeks a Consulting Principal (Manufacturing exp.) at Associate Director level to lead manufacturing, automotive and transportation strategies at the intersection of business and technology in a hybrid role across Minneapolis and Chicago.

You will guide consulting teams, drive end-to-end engagements, and shape proposals while collaborating with senior executives to deliver AI-enabled transformations and process improvements.