Cognizant · 1 day ago
Service Line Sales - Software Platform Engineering (SPE)
Greater Phoenix Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelCognizant is focused on Digital Engineering and Enterprise Application Modernization, and they are seeking a Service Line Sales professional for their Software Platform Engineering division. The role involves bridging client delivery and business development to identify and close opportunities within SPE.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead the market positioning of Cognizant’s custom application offerings within SPE
Collaborate with Client Partners and stakeholders to craft and implement growth strategies and transformation roadmaps
Own lead generation, pipeline development, proposal creation, and solution architecting for new and expanded business
Manage strategic pursuits end‑to‑end: account planning, RFP/RFI responses, and negotiations
Interface with CXO, VP, Director-level executives to position Cognizant as a trusted advisor
Drive outcomes via pipeline tracking—deliver QBRs, executive updates, reports
Engage internal cross-functional delivery, presales, and service teams to build cohesive client solutions
Qualification
Required
Expertise in Digital Engineering, App Modernization, ADM, or Quality Assurance, with proficiency in at least one and familiarity with the others
Proven track record in generating pipelines, qualifying high-priority deals, and achieving revenue or total contract value targets
Strong sales acumen in digital/cloud solutions, including generative AI, agentic AI, AI-led SDLC, legacy modernization, and cloud platforms
Experience selling at senior executive levels (CXO, EVP) and managing full sales cycles—including RFPs and contract closures
Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and collaborative skills within a global, matrixed organization
Comfortable traveling and working onsite 2–3 days per week for client engagements
Preferred
Experience in Consumer Marketspace including modernizing enterprise apps in that domain
Knowledge of generative AI, AI-driven SDLC, cloud-native application design, and large-scale modernization
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
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