Senior Transformation Leader: Operational Excellence & Growth

Cognizant

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

Cognizant seeks a high-impact Senior Manager to lead business transformation and operational excellence initiatives for Fortune 500 clients across Retail, Travel, and Hospitality. You will influence senior stakeholders, design future-state operating models, and drive measurable outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in consulting, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering transformation programs. Travel up to 50% is expected to work closely with clients and delivery teams.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in management consulting, business transformation, or operational excellence.
  • Proven ability to lead executive workshops and transformation programs.
  • Experience with process optimization and operating model design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead business transformation and operational excellence programs for Fortune 500 clients.
  • Conduct assessments, workshops, and stakeholder interviews to identify opportunities.
  • Design future-state operating models and transformation roadmaps.
  • Partner with executives to improve efficiency, customer experience, growth, and profitability.
  • Drive change management and ensure adoption of initiatives.
  • Mentor consulting professionals and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Support business development, solutioning, and thought leadership.

Skills

Executive communication
Stakeholder management
Workshop facilitation
Leadership

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

Process mining
Analytics
AI & Automation

Job description

Cognizant seeks a high-impact Senior Manager to lead business transformation and operational excellence initiatives for Fortune 500 clients across Retail, Travel, and Hospitality. You will influence senior stakeholders, design future-state operating models, and drive measurable outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in consulting, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering transformation programs. Travel up to 50% is expected to work closely with clients and delivery teams.

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