Senior Manufacturing & AI Transformation Leader (Hybrid)

Cognizant; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Cognizant Consulting in the United States is seeking a Consulting Principal (Manufacturing exp.) at Associate Director level for a hybrid role in Chicago, IL or Minneapolis, MN. You will lead strategic engagements at the intersection of business and technology for industrial manufacturing, automotive and transportation, shaping outcomes and value delivery.

You will mentor teams, drive client relationships, help grow the consulting footprint, and work with executives to design operating models,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Extensive experience selling and delivering consulting engagements.
• Strong program management and client-relations skills.
• Experience with manufacturing, automotive, or transportation sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting teams and manage client engagements.
• Drive end-to-end transformation programs and digital initiatives.
• Develop proposals and support large IT transformation deals.
• Mentor analysts and subject-matter experts.
• Engage with C-level executives to shape strategy and value delivery.

Skills

Program management

Client management

Leadership

Business transformation

AI strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Proposal development tools

AI workshops facilitation

Job description

Cognizant Consulting in the United States is seeking a Consulting Principal (Manufacturing exp.) at Associate Director level for a hybrid role in Chicago, IL or Minneapolis, MN. You will lead strategic engagements at the intersection of business and technology for industrial manufacturing, automotive and transportation, shaping outcomes and value delivery.

You will mentor teams, drive client relationships, help grow the consulting footprint, and work with executives to design operating models,