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You will be a valued member of the Retail and Consumer Goods Business Unit team and work collaboratively with delivery, operations, finance, service line, innovation and alliance partners, and clients.\nIn this role, you will\n· Drive profitable growth across regional accounts while owning each account’s current health and long-term potential\nBuild and sustain CxO and CxO-1 level relationships, meeting regularly with customer decision makers and influencers, and shaping the thought leadership agenda.\n\nCollaborate across service lines, innovation teams and business teams to formulate and execute the account business plan, and actively drive the Digital, Transformation and innovation agenda for the portfolio.\nReview account performance metrics with delivery, operations and finance teams and represent the account in senior management reviews.\nOwn execution and customer satisfaction across all revenue portfolios within the accounts and identify and forge partnerships and alliances to grow the account.\nConsistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead through strategic agility, client value creation, AI-led innovation, disciplined execution, collaborative ecosystem building and amplifying human potential through a culture of growth, inclusion and effective human-AI collaboration.\nWork model\nAt Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3-4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Dallas, TX with flexibility to travel to all 3 locations: Dallas, Austin and San Antonio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.\nThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.\nWhat you must have to be considered\nMinimum 15 years of experience in a client-facing role in a consulting firm or an account/engagement management role in the IT professional services offshore/outsourcing industry.\nExperience managing client P&L of $50+ million, including reporting and metric assessment, with strong experience of the global service delivery model.\nIn-depth understanding of the Retail/Consumer Goods business domain, with thought leadership on technology, services and business trends and their impact on outcomes for these companies.\nDemonstrated recent experience leading or driving AI-enabled business transformations, including the implementation and adoption of AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, decision-making, customer experience, or business outcomes. Candidates should be able to provide examples of AI initiatives executed within the past 2-3 years and the impact achieved.\nProven record of building and maintaining long-term relationships at senior (CXO and CXO-1) levels, with the presence and gravitas to present persuasively to C-level executives and senior business and technology leaders.\nExperience in digital services/solutions, combined with strong leadership skills and demonstrated capability as a thought leader; minimum BS degree.\nDemonstrated ability to lead with strategic vision, client-centric thinking, innovation, disciplined execution, collaboration and a commitment to developing people in line with the Cognizant Way to Lead.\nProven track record of building trust, demonstrating ownership, exercising sound judgment and fostering an inclusive culture that supports growth and associate success.\nThese will help you succeed\nMS or MBA degree.\nA strong performance track record managing diverse portfolios, ranging from sales and new sales to programs and existing annuity business.\nDetail orientation and the ability to manage and maintain all facets of complex assignments, with the flexibility to work across diverse corporate environments, industries and technical and non-technical audiences.\nAbility to navigate a large, multi-dimensional matrixed organization, with the power of persuasion through content and confidence, and to hold knowledgeable conversations with clients on Digital trends in the industry.\nStrategic thinking with excellent problem solving, communication and client management skills, and the confidence and ability to plan ahead and stay the course.\nExperience thriving in complex, fast-evolving environments by translating strategy into action, fostering cross-functional collaboration and championing continuous learning and curiosity.\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.\nSalary and Other Compensation:\nApplications will be accepted until Oct 31, 2026. The annual base salary for this position is between $180,000 - $210,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.\nThis position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.\nBenefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance\nPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off\n401(k) plan and contributions\nLong-term/Short-term Disability\nPaid Parental Leave\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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