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Cognizant · 1 day ago

Lead Operational Analyst

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services. The Lead Operational Analyst will drive operational excellence by leveraging data-driven insights to optimize workflows and support key business initiatives.

ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and implement business operations strategies aligned with organizational goals

Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement

Design and enhance operational processes to improve scalability and performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and reduce bottlenecks

Create dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs, financial performance, and operational health

Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Lead and manage operational projects from initiation to completion

Ensure timely delivery of initiatives while maintaining quality standards

Act as a liaison between business units and technology teams to ensure alignment

Facilitate communication and decision-making across departments

Qualification

Data visualization toolsAdvanced ExcelSQLERP systemsAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementLeadership capabilitiesProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsMentoring capabilities