Sr. Consulting Manager

In This Role, You Will:
Partner directly with client stakeholders to understand business objectives, operational challenges, and technical requirements while serving as a trusted technical advisor.
Lead discovery workshops, technical assessments, and solution envisioning sessions to translate business needs into scalable solution architectures and implementation roadmaps.
Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications, APIs, microservices, and enterprise integrations that accelerate time-to-value.
Build and implement Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions, including AI copilots, intelligent workflows, and autonomous agents.
Own technical delivery across client-facing initiatives, driving rapid iteration, production readiness, adoption, and measurable business outcomes.​

Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position requires travel as needed and a minimum of three days per week in a Cognizant office or client location in Atlanta/ NJ. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Must Have to Be Considered
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, technical consulting, or customer-facing engineering roles.
Strong programming expertise in one or more languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go.
Experience developing cloud-native solutions on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, including APIs, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of software architecture, enterprise system integration, stakeholder management, and client-facing consulting engagements.

These Will Help You Succeed
Experience deploying Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions in enterprise environments.
Hands-on experience with LLM platforms such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or Google Gemini.
Experience with AI frameworks and orchestration platforms including LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, vector databases, and knowledge graph solutions.
Experience building AI copilots, intelligent automation solutions, RAG architectures, and enterprise knowledge management platforms.
Experience delivering technology solutions across industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, or Logistics.

We'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.

Compensation
$130,000 - $158,500

This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) plan and contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays plus PTO
Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
Learning and development certifications and programs