Cognizant · 3 hours ago
Consulting Principal- Energy- Global Consulting
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
15+ years expCognizant is a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. As a Consulting Principal – Associate Director, you will lead strategic transformation initiatives for client’s Application Development and Maintenance programs, collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional teams to drive impactful change.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of operating models and governance frameworks for ADM programs
Drive AMS (Application Management Services) optimization and champion AI-first delivery strategies
Oversee multi-supplier ecosystems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards
Manage Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to deliver superior client outcomes
Collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams to foster innovation and continuous improvement
Utilize automation, DevSecOps, SRE, and observability tools to enhance operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with safety-critical and regulated environments within the Oil & Gas sector
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience (15+ years) in consulting within the Oil & Gas sector, with a strong record of success in large-scale transformation programs
Proven ability to manage geographically distributed teams and complex projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Deep understanding of the Oil & Gas value chain, including upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
Experience working with senior stakeholders and fostering collaboration across business consulting and operational functions
Expertise in managing Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to deliver superior client outcomes
Champion of AI-driven strategies to optimise delivery and accelerate transformation initiatives
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) plan and contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
10 paid holidays plus PTO
Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
Learning and development certifications and programs
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
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
2026-01-15
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