Senior Data Strategy Consultant
Dallas, TX 
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Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

Senior Data Strategy Consultant

Technology Modernization

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 ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at.

COGNIZANT CONSULTING

Within Cognizant is CognizantConsulting,a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technologyexpertise. With over 6,000consultants 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 industryexpertise, program and change management capabilities,and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value.Weprovidea number ofBusiness/IT Consulting Services includingBusiness 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 andincreasinglybeing recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner.Andwe'regrowing!

The Role

As a Senior Data Strategy Consultant at Cognizant, you will play a pivotal role in helping our clients develop and implement data strategies that align with their business objectives and drive measurable results. You will be responsible for leading engagements, providing strategic guidance, and delivering actionable insights to clients across all stages of the data lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals, challenges, and opportunities related to data management and analytics.
  • Lead the development of comprehensive data strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans that align with client objectives and industry best practices.
  • Define and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and processes to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
  • Design scalable and efficient data architectures, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data pipelines, to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives.
  • Drive the development of advanced analytics solutions, predictive models, and data visualizations to extract actionable insights and drive informed decision-making.
  • Provide guidance and support to clients in implementing organizational changes required to adopt data-driven practices and foster a data-driven culture.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data management, analytics, and artificial intelligence, and share insights with clients and internal teams.
  • Lead cross-functional teams, manage project timelines and deliverables, and ensure successful project outcomes within budget and scope.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience of 10+ years in data strategy consulting, with a focus on developing and implementing data management, analytics, and governance solutions.
  • Strong understanding of data architecture principles, database technologies, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Python, R, and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive results in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Work Authorization

  • Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $95,500 -$214,500 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 isaccurateas of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right tomodifythis information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Job Posting : Mar 27 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us

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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.

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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