Director-CIS Solutions Leader

Position: Director-CIS Solutions LeaderAbout Cognizant:Cognizant's CIS (Cloud Infrastructure and Security) Practice expands the entire platform beyond traditional implementations into strategic digital transformations. Our shown ability to assess, innovate, design, build, integrate and sustain opportunities keeps the client’s main goals top of mind, while ensuring businesses stay relevant, brands are differentiated, and profitable growth is achieved. Our CIS practice has successfully led over 9,500 transformations – delivering services globally and across the enterprise! Our tenure and validated achievements make Cognizant a front runner to propose dedicated approaches for the CIS Practice.The role:As the Director, CIS Solutions Leader, you will demonstrate your diverse enterprise platform transformation expertise to develop and implement pre-sales strategies that will optimize customer experience, enhance retention, and cultivate long-term relationships. This role is client-facing, highly collaborative with the Delivery and Sales/Account teams, and requires dedication to guiding and mentoring a team.Design technical vision and pre-sales strategy in alignment with CIS practices50% of the role will be focused on ServiceNow Solutions design and 50% solutioning related to Autmation tools (i.e. Automation anywhere, Ayehu,  Selenium), DevSecOps, Enterprise Service Management, Dynatrace, AppDynamics and related Monitoring toolsDevelop project roadmap and define all goals, metrics, and benchmarksServe clients as a trusted advisor and leading advocate to best support their needsLead and support a team of managers, encouraging our promise to grow with an inclusive and high caliber team with heartWork cross-functionally to understand client objectives and address challengesFind opportunities to increase service value, growth prospects and Cognizant return on investmentCollaborate and work across industry verticals to come up with solutions which will help our clients in achieving their goals in a proficient manner Help transform the client to digitalization of their enterprise using platforms like ServiceNow You must have:15+ years dedicated experience in IT with related large-scale platform integration and transformation knowledge8-10 years proven abilities in solution design and/or delivery leadership preferably from an Elite ServiceNow Integration PartnerRelated solution build experience with ServiceNow combined with Automation tools (i.e. Automation anywhere, Ayehu,  Selenium), DevSecOps, Enterprise Service Management, Dynatrace, AppDynamics and/or related Monitoring toolsAbility to travel 50-75%Bachelor’s degree requiredYou’ll stand out if you have:Additional ServiceNow industry specializationsUnderstanding of full stack enterprise using Hybrid or Cloud architecture Experience integrating with other enterprise systemsWork AuthorizationCognizant will only consider applicants 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 is between $210,000-$250,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The role is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position: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 is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Employee Status : Full Time EmployeeShift : Day JobTravel : NoJob Posting : Sep 27 2023About CognizantCognizant (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 www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.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.If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.Job SummaryJob number: 00055597562Date posted : 2024-04-05Profession: Sales & MarketingEmployment type: StandardExperience: 20 - 24 years of experience