Tech Transformation Associate Six Sigma & RPA (Remote)

Cognizant; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech organization is seeking a remote Tech Transformation Associate focusing on Six Sigma and RPA. Responsibilities include driving client workshops, assessing technical feasibility, and designing transformation solutions. Candidates should have over 10 years of business transformation experience and relevant certifications. The salary is between $55,000.00 - $65,000.00. Great benefits included.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Proven track record in transformation projects over a decade.
• Experience in leading workshops and managing client engagements.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive client workshops to understand scope and process details.
• Conduct high-level process and technical feasibility assessment.
• Propose and define transformation/automation scope.

Skills

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Business analysis and requirements gathering

Analytics solutions design skills

Stakeholder management skills

Project management skills

Storytelling or communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Transformation skills and design thinking

Procurement and finance skills

Six Sigma project certification (Green or Black belt and LSS certified)

RPA tools certification (design focus, not coding)

10+ years of experience in business transformation or business process improvement

5+ years of people management experience, including managing leaders

Job description

Overview

Tech Transformation Associate Six Sigma & RPA (Remote)

Cognizant is looking to hire an experienced Tech Transformation Associate with Six Sigma and RPA. Drive client workshops to understand scope and process details and conduct high-level process and technical feasibility assessment.

Work model: Remote. This role is open to qualified applicants in the United States. We support work-life balance through wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting; this may change based on project requirements. We will be clear about role expectations.

Responsibilities

• Drive client workshops to understand scope and process details
• Conduct high-level process and technical feasibility assessment
• Propose and define transformation/automation scope of the process
• Design a high-level transformation/optimization/automated solution schematic
• Create a business view transformation/optimization/automation solution design, detailing the as-is steps and the to-be process flow
• Assign solution complexity for the proposed scope to be automated
• Understand operational metrics (volume, seasonality, average handling time) to gauge effort and benefits
• Define a quantifiable benefits case for the client business case
• Identify capacity and license requirements to meet process SLAs in BAU/production
• Utilize the reusable asset library and identify reusable components within each client engagement
• Create a hybrid-agile plan to automate the process
• Provide post-implementation support for change requests (CR impact analysis, feasibility, effort, timelines, complexity, benefits)
• Lead and facilitate client sign-off on PDD, SDD, scope and plan
• Ability to lead and conduct proofs of concept as required by the client

Qualifications and Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Business analysis and requirements gathering
• Analytics solutions design skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Project management skills
• Storytelling or communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Transformation skills and design thinking
• Procurement and finance skills
• Six Sigma project certification (Green or Black belt and LSS certified)
• RPA tools certification (design focus, not coding)
• 10+ years of experience in business transformation or business process improvement
• (2+ years in business transformation for Fields programs preferred)
• 5+ years of people management experience, including managing leaders

Why Cognizant

We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. You will have access to robust benefits and training opportunities through our Academy, with opportunities to obtain certifications on the latest technologies.

If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications will be accepted until October 20th, 2025.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for this position is between $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 depending on experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and plan terms.

Benefits:

• 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

Apply today!

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.