Job Description
OCM Lead, Consulting Principal
Cognizant Consulting, Transformation Management Consulting
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. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .
COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses, and enhance overall performance. We provide services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions.
The Cognizant Consulting team is a high-performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and is increasingly recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!
THE ROLE
We are seeking a Consulting Principal (Associate Director level) to deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, and 5) People Development. This role involves partnering with clients, project stakeholders, and colleagues. The specific focus is on our Post-Merger Integration Advisory practice, which helps Fortune 2000 companies align IT with business objectives during M&A activities.
Our team supports projects that are highly visible and impactful, focusing on Integration Management, IT Assessments, Production Synergies, IT Operating Models, Portfolio Rationalization, Cost Strategies, and business process optimization. You'll play a key role in helping CEOs, CIOs, and CTOs solve strategic problems, using trusted methodologies and cutting-edge technology to create effective roadmaps and future state operating models.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage change management activities for SAP implementation projects.
Lead end-to-end programs including SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC projects.
Develop and execute change management plans covering communication, stakeholder management, workforce transition, training, and readiness.
Conduct impact analyses and readiness assessments, identify stakeholders, and ensure successful adoption of SAP solutions.
Lead change management activities across ERP implementations, applying structured methodologies and tools.
Identify change risks and resistance points; develop mitigation plans.
Create measurement systems to track adoption and proficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate change management with project plans.
Provide training and support to end-users and stakeholders.
Act as a coach and mentor for project teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
12+ years of experience leading change management and training initiatives, including change/strategy, stakeholder engagement, impacts, and communication.
Engaging training development and delivery skills.
Experience managing SAP Enable Now or WalkMe on S/4HANA.
Proven track record leading full-scale OCM initiatives on SAP projects.
Client-facing experience, with at least 2 years leading a digital technology team.
Ability to work with stakeholders, technology partners (e.g., Amazon), and develop consulting opportunities.
Contributions to practice initiatives, research, knowledge repositories, and solutioning approaches.
Strong personal leadership and a desire to foster an exceptional outcomes culture.
Work Authorization
Cognizant will only consider applicants authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Salary & Benefits
The annual salary ranges from $122,400 - $194,000 , depending on experience and qualifications. The role is eligible for discretionary incentives and stock awards based on performance.
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays and Time Off
401(k) plan with contributions
Disability benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Note: Compensation details are accurate as of the posting date and may be modified by Cognizant.
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