Sr. Consulting Manager, Automotive

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer who will be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining AI workflows that support an Auto OEM’s business and technical objectives. The AI Engineer will be focused on the design, implementation, and operationalization of AI workflows. Key Responsibilities Design and implement end-to-end AI workflows, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model inference, and output delivery. Develop and operationalize AI pipelines for batch and real-time use cases. Automate the workflows via orchestration and scheduling mechanisms. Implement testing, validation, and performance optimization for AI workflows. Collaborate with OEM engineers to align solutions with enterprise standards. Define program goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with organizational strategy. Monitor program performance, timelines, and budget adherence. Identify, track, and mitigate program-level risks and issues. Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders through status reports and review meetings. Ensure alignment between business goals, project delivery, and change management. Foster collaboration between product, engineering, operations, and other departments. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field experience. Fluency in AWS-based platforms is a plus. 5+ years of proven experience in AI, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing sectors. Strong leadership skills to guide project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive success. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, CISSP or CSM is a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or master’s strongly preferred. Work Authorization Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. Salary Applications will be accepted until June 5th, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $64,350.00 – $101,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Incentives Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, subject to applicable plan terms. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays plus PTO, 401(k) with company contributions, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Disclaimer Salary, other compensation, and benefits are accurate as of the date of this posting and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law. #CB #LI-Remote Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognizant