Consulting Manager, Payer SME

Consulting Manager

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practicewe're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

As a Consulting Manager, you will make an impact by supporting client engagements and delivering structured, high-quality solutions to address business challenges. You will be a valued member of our consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, internal teams, and key stakeholders to drive project success.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and support a small team of consultants through project execution, including analysis, solution development, and delivery.
• Contribute functional and industry expertise to consulting engagements, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Support issue resolution and escalation management while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ensure team activities are aligned to project priorities and timelines, optimizing the use of resources.
• Participate in client discussions, workshops, and business analysis activities to support solution design and delivery.

Work model:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's 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 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're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered:

• 46 years of consulting experience, preferably within the healthcare or payer domain
• 12 years of experience leading or mentoring teams and managing project deliverables
• Strong understanding of healthcare payer functions such as claims, enrollment, billing, or care management
• Experience supporting client engagements, including business analysis and solution delivery
• Strong communication skills with the ability to create and present deliverables to stakeholders
• Exposure to digital or technology-driven initiatives and transformation projects

These will help you stand out:

• Experience as a Digital Technology (business or technical consulting) team lead
• Experience working in multi-team or onsite/offshore delivery models
• Knowledge of Medicaid plan implementations and payer platforms
• Advanced PowerPoint and stakeholder presentation skills

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.

Total Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $81,450 - $129,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) plan and contributions.
• Long-term/Short-term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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