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You will be a valued member of the Data Strategy team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, dealers, technology teams, data architects, and governance organizations to maximize the value of enterprise and dealer data assets.\nThis role combines data strategy, data governance, business engagement, data modeling, and analytics enablement to ensure high-quality, trusted data is available to support critical business operations and strategic initiatives.\nIn this role, you will:\nPartner with business stakeholders, dealers, and technical teams to identify, document, and prioritize data use cases that deliver measurable business value.\nFacilitate requirements gathering sessions and translate business needs into data strategies, governance standards, and analytical solutions.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytics, integrations, and business applications leveraging enterprise data assets.\nDesign and maintain logical and physical data models supporting enterprise data management and analytics initiatives.\nDevelop and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, data lineage documentation, interface specifications, and knowledge management assets.\nDefine and implement enterprise data governance standards, policies, and change management processes.\nEstablish and promote data quality frameworks, validation standards, stewardship processes, and monitoring practices.\nDevelop SQL queries and perform source-to-target data validation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of enterprise data.\nConduct data quality assessments and maturity evaluations while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.\nPartner with business and technical leadership to resolve data issues, align on data standards, and support enterprise data strategy initiatives.\nPrepare executive-level presentations and recommendations that communicate business value, data insights, and governance outcomes.\nSupport a globally distributed stakeholder community, including occasional early morning or evening collaboration sessions.\nWork model\nWe strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring time in a Cognizant or client office as determined by project and business needs.\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 need to have to be considered\n8+ years of experience in Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or related disciplines.\nStrong experience gathering business requirements and translating them into enterprise data solutions.\nHands-on experience with Snowflake, SQL, and enterprise data platforms.\nStrong understanding of logical and physical data modeling concepts.\nExperience creating and maintaining data dictionaries, metadata repositories, data lineage documentation, and governance artifacts.\nExperience defining and implementing data governance frameworks, standards, and operating models.\nProven experience performing data quality analysis, reconciliation, data validation, and source-to-target mapping activities.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex data-related initiatives.\nExperience working across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups.\nExcellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.\nThese will help you stand out\nExperience working within dealer networks, manufacturing, industrial equipment, distribution, or supply chain environments.\nExperience supporting enterprise master data management and large-scale data transformation initiatives.\nKnowledge of enterprise data governance frameworks and data stewardship programs.\nExperience implementing data quality scorecards, maturity assessments, and governance metrics.\nFamiliarity with enterprise analytics, business intelligence, and cloud data modernization initiatives.\nExperience interacting with executive leadership and presenting strategic recommendations.\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.\nCompensation\nApplications will be accepted until November 20, 2026.\nThe annual salary for this position is between $115,000 - $135,000, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by applicable law.\nThis position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable compensation plans.\nPay Transparency\nThe salary range provided reflects Cognizant's good-faith estimate of compensation for this position at the time of posting. 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