Job Title: Senior Director, Corporate Strategy

Location: India

About the Corporate Strategy Team

Cognizant’s Corporate Strategy team works directly with and on behalf of senior executives to shape and execute the company’s strategic agenda across three key areas:

Global enterprise strategy definition and execution, including defining “where to play” and “how to win”, competitive and long-term growth strategy, commercial portfolio prioritization and planning, and execution of strategic initiatives

Strategy support and guidance at the industry, service line, function, or country/geo level, including identification of key trends & client needs, assessment of current performance & competitive positioning, prioritization of growth plays, and development of investment needs & supporting business case

Strategic project delivery, including executing on Board-level priorities and initiatives, shaping transformation initiatives, identifying and driving operational efficiencies, and providing M&A strategy support

Cognizant executives view the Corporate Strategy team as an incubator for future leaders within the organization. Former Corporate Strategy team members serve as market and service line leaders, as well as geo-aligned operations and transformation leaders.

Culturally, we are proactive, impact-oriented, collaborative, merit-based, and low ego. A diverse range of projects provides our team members with exciting opportunities to accelerate both their professional development and the company’s growth trajectory.

Role Description

The Senior Director, Corporate Strategy will be a key leader on the Corporate Strategy team. Responsibilities include:

Ensuring streamlined execution and delivery across multiple projects on the Corporate Strategy team, pivoting effectively based on evolving agendas, priorities, and team capacity

Owning ‘trusted-adviser’ relationships with senior Cognizant clients (SVP+), fostering a sense of trust and credibility across multiple teams and projects

Setting (and raising) the bar for rigor and quality of analysis execution and outcomes, including developing innovative approaches, tools, and frameworks

Bringing senior leadership and broader industry perspectives to projects, ensuring approach and recommendations are practical and will drive positive results for the client and Cognizant overall

Managing career paths for junior staff on the team and identifying and directing initiatives that support professional growth and up-level the capabilities of the broader Corporate Strategy team

Required qualifications:

8+ years of experience at a leading strategy consulting firm or in Corporate or Business Strategy role(s) at an industry-leading firm Strong academic credentials (e.g., degree from a top tier MBA program) Experience identifying and leading initiatives (both strategy and strategy execution) that advance the agenda of senior leadership 5+ years of team or organizational leadership experience Proficiency leading financial modeling and other complex data analyses Comfortable engaging a global team remotely/virtually Low ego, collaborative, direct, and impact-oriented

Preferred qualifications:

IT services or technology experience in Data/AI, Cloud, SaaS, Software Engineering, IoT, etc. Experience in Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Retail & Hospitality or Communications, and/or Media & Telecom industries

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant 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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation 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.

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.