Cognizant · 10 hours ago
Engagement Lead (Associate Director)
Greater Phoenix Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
12+ years expCognizant is a global community of experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. As an Engagement Lead, you will drive end-to-end delivery excellence and build trusted client relationships across large consulting programs.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, building and sustaining trusted advisor relationships
Own end‑to‑end delivery across programs, projects, and managed services engagements, ensuring adherence to Cognizant delivery frameworks and quality standards
Establish and lead governance structures, including steering committees, delivery reviews, and risk/issue management forums
Drive innovation and transformation, enabling measurable business outcomes and ensuring accountability for delivery excellence
Lead and mentor cross‑functional, multi-location delivery teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus
12–15+ years of IT services, consulting, or digital transformation experience
8+ years in program, delivery, or engagement leadership roles with a strong track record managing large, complex programs
Proven experience managing global delivery models, including onshore/offshore teams
Strong executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
Preferred
Deep understanding of modern technology landscapes (Digital Transformation, Cloud, Data & AI, Application Modernization)
Certifications such as PMP or Lean SixSigma
Strong governance, planning, and execution discipline
Excellent conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills
Business acumen and industry awareness
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
10 paid holidays plus PTO
Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
Learning & development programs and certifications
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
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