Remote Consulting Manager, Payer Strategy & Delivery

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

401(k) plan and contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee assistance program

10 paid holidays plus PTO

Paid parental leave and fertility care

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Cognizant Consulting in the United States is seeking a Consulting Manager- Payer BA to lead client engagements, drive solution delivery, and foster strategic growth for Cognizant’s consulting practice. You will manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with senior stakeholders across multiple projects.

The role offers remote work within the United States, with opportunities to shape payer strategies for Fortune 500 clients. 7+ years of consulting experience and a relevant degree are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of consulting experience with extensive client-facing work.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT) or equivalent.
• Proven experience building and leading consultant teams in planning and delivery.
• Experience managing teams using an onsite/offshore model.
• Proficiency in business/financial data modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with consulting frameworks and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engagement Lead, managing consultant teams for projects to ensure delivery and client satisfaction.
• Assess proposed solutions for expansion opportunities and strategic growth.
• Drive collaborative solutioning across cross-functional teams and governance structures.
• Oversee daily activities of project staff, including both consulting and non-consulting members.
• Review project deliverables for quality, scope alignment, and integration.
• Lead post-mortems to capture lessons learned and IP for reuse.
• Apply strategic thinking to ensure value-add for clients and programs.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Digital strategy

Advisory services

Onsite/offshore model

Financial data modeling

Consulting frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

Cognizant Consulting in the United States is seeking a Consulting Manager- Payer BA to lead client engagements, drive solution delivery, and foster strategic growth for Cognizant’s consulting practice. You will manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with senior stakeholders across multiple projects.

The role offers remote work within the United States, with opportunities to shape payer strategies for Fortune 500 clients. 7+ years of consulting experience and a relevant degree are required.