Senior Consulting Manager

_Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Senior Consulting Manager About the Role As a Senior Consulting Manager u2013 Organizational Change Management (OCM), you will make an impact by leading enterprise-scale transformation programsu2014primarily SAP S/4HANA and ERP modernization initiativesu2014using proven change methodologies to ensure successful adoption and measurable business outcomes. You will be a valued member of our Consulting organization and partner closely with cross-functional teams, program leaders, and client executives. In this role, you will: + Lead and manage end-to-end change management strategies for SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and broader digital transformation programs. + Drive stakeholder engagement, communication planning, workforce transition, training strategies, and organizational readiness. + Conduct change impact assessments and readiness evaluations to support effective adoption of new systems and processes. + Partner with client executives and project teams to integrate change management activities into program delivery. + Identify and mitigate change risks and adoption challenges. + Apply structured OCM methodologies and digital adoption tools such as SAP Enable Now or WalkMe. + Coach and guide project teams through the change lifecycle. + Contribute to practice development through thought leadership and consulting solution development. + Demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead through Personal, Organizational, and Business Leadership. Work Model u2013 Remote We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this roleu2019s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. What you must have to be considered + 8u201310+ years leading full-scale OCM initiatives for SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP ECC programs. + Strong experience developing OCM strategy, training, stakeholder engagement, communications, and readiness plans. + Experience with SAP Enable Now or WalkMe. + Proven client-facing consulting experience. + Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead and Cognizant Values. These will help you stand out u00b7 Experience supporting M&A integration or future-state operating model design. u00b7 Experience working in matrixed environments on global programs. u00b7 Experience creating OCM frameworks or assets. u00b7 Strong facilitation and executive communication. Work Authorization Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Compensation The annual base salary for this position is $98,853 u2013 $158,500. Eligible for discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards. Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance - 401(k) plan and employer contributions - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Employee Assistance Program - 10 paid holidays plus PTO - Paid parental leave and fertility assistance - Learning and development programsCognizant 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.

Created: 2026-02-26