Partner - Consulting SME w/ Utilities experience

Cognizant; Teaneck Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Partner - Consulting SME with extensive utilities experience. The role focuses on strategic engagement and business development within the utilities sector, guiding clients through digital transformation and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong consulting background and a passion for driving innovative solutions.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 18–20+ years in consulting, 10 years in utilities sector.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale transformation programs ($30M–$90M).
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagements with expertise in utilities.
• Own a book of business and manage client relationships.
• Author insights and mentor consulting teams.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

IFS

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W/ Utilities Experience

(Utilities Advisory Consulting Practice)

Level: Senior Director

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About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Title: Partner - Consulting SME

W/ Utilities Experience

(Utilities Advisory Consulting Practice)

Level: Senior Director

(Hybrid - Teaneck, NJ)

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

COGNIZANT CONSULTING

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and is increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!

At Cognizant Consulting, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry-leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences.

The Role

Our Energy & Utilities Consulting group is looking for a Partner - Consulting SME to join our journey.

We’re looking for Partner - Consulting SME who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Partner - Consulting SME (which is a Sr. Director level position) this means partnering with clients and project stakeholders, colleagues. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.

Our solutions are in demand and we’re passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

Core Responsibilities: High level responsibilities:

• Lead Strategic Engagements: Act as a consulting leader with deep domain expertise in the utilities sector (electric, water, gas), driving large scale transformation programs such as AMI, SCADA, DERMS, and ERP/EAM implementations
• Business Development: Own a book of business, lead sales pursuits, and ensure profitable growth. This includes expanding key accounts
• Client Advisory & Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, guiding them through regulatory shifts, sustainability goals, and digital modernization
• Thought Leadership: Author insights, represent the firm in industry forums, and contribute to the development of consulting offerings and IP
• Talent Development: Mentor consulting teams, support recruitment, and build a strong internal community
  
  

Utilities-Specific Focus Areas

• Field Services Modernization: Addressing legacy infrastructure, workforce shortages, and the integration of advanced technologies in field operations
• Trusted advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level utility executives on digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Sustainability & Net-Zero Goals: Supporting clients in aligning operations with decarbonization and regulatory mandates.
• Digital Transformation: Leading initiatives in smart grid, customer engagement platforms, and data governance
  
  

Desired Profile

• Experience: 18–20+ years in consulting, with at least 10 years in the utilities sector. Proven track record in managing large-scale transformation programs ($30M–$90M) and leading cross-functional teams
• Skills: Deep knowledge of utility operations, regulatory frameworks, and digital platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS). Strong communication, stakeholder management, and financial acumen.
• Travel: Willingness to travel extensively as needed
  
  

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred

Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until June 23rd, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $162,000.00 – $257,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

• Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
  
  

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