Senior Manager – Retirement & Pension Consulting

About Cognizant ConsultingCognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?About the RoleAs a Senior Manager – Retirement & Pension Consulting, you will make an impact by leading transformation initiatives across the retirement and pension industry. You will be a valued member of the Retirement Consulting Practice and work collaboratively with Cognizant leadership, client stakeholders, and cross-functional this role, you will:Lead strategic assessments of retirement clients’ maturity across the value stream, including strategy, operating model, technology, data, and architecture.Manage and deliver consulting engagements across defined contribution (DC), defined benefit (DB), annuities, and supplemental plans (e.g., NQDC, COLI, pension risk transfer).Drive business development efforts including RFI/RFP responses, upsell opportunities, and client relationship expansion.Coach and mentor consulting teams, ensuring quality delivery and alignment with client objectives.Develop reusable consulting assets, thought leadership, and practice capabilities to grow Cognizant’s presence in the retirement space.Work ModelWe strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.What you must be consideredBachelor’s degree in business, IT, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).10+ years of experience in the retirement and pension industry, including DC/DB plans, annuities, and supplemental retirement products.Proven ability to lead client engagements, manage project economics, and deliver strategic transformation.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a track record of building trusted client relationships.Experience in developing consulting assets, white papers, and industry points-of-view.These will help you succeedThought leadership in retirement industry trends and best practices.Ability to coach and develop high-performing consulting teams.Experience in managing cross-functional initiatives and navigating complex client environments.Familiarity with retirement technology platforms and data integration strategies.BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) plan and contributionsEmployee stock purchase planEmployee assistance program10 paid holidays plus PTOPaid parental leave and fertility assistanceLearning and development certifications and programs #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18