Partner Consulting, CIO Advisory

About the role

As a CIO Advisor, Partner Consulting, you will make an impact by helping Fortune 200 clients thrive in the digital era-establishing strategic direction and building the capabilities needed for successful transformation. You will be a valued member of the CIO Advisory team and collaborate closely with Technology Consulting and client stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead strategic consulting engagements across Digital Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Data Strategy, Platform Modernization, Product Management, Automation, and Service Management.
• Guide clients through IT sourcing strategies, demand management, procurement transformation, and digital program execution.
• Drive large-scale, cross-functional global programs focused on technology modernization and business value realization.
• Assess IT organizations and define future-ready operating models, governance frameworks, workforce strategies, and process improvements.
• Provide architecture leadership, develop application blueprints, and define future-state roadmaps.
• Execute IT Strategy engagements using agile methodologies, identifying trends and enabling competitive advantage.
• Build business cases and financial models to support technology investments.
• Conduct Application Portfolio Rationalization and IT Cost Optimization assessments.
• Support solution proposal development and contribute to business development efforts.
• Create practice capability decks and thought leadership assets in Technology Modernization.
• Mentor and upskill team members, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Work Model:

This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in a Cognizant or client office in the US. We support flexibility and work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.

What you must have to be considered:

• 20+ years in Information Technology, with 15+ years in consulting or advisory roles.
• Deep expertise in at least 3 of the following: IT Strategy, Data Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Platform Modernization, Cloud, Agile Delivery, Application Rationalization.
• Industry domain knowledge in Energy & Utilities.
• Familiarity with Design Thinking, Agile, DevOps, RPA, and enterprise solutions.
• Proven experience in cloud migration, service management, and IT business process re-engineering.
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong proposal development and client engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred.

We welcome applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and encourage those with transferable skills and unique experiences to apply.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, L-1B, L-1A).

Salary and Other Compensation:

• Annual salary: $162,000 - $257,000, based on experience.
• Eligible for discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) plan with contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan