Consulting Principal, GIS, AUD & ArcPro experience

Role Summary Lead Cognizant’s AUD program, driving Esri Utility Network migration , AUD configuration , and enterprise design standards on a Microsoft Azure-based GIS stack . Establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) for design and data governance, ensuring compliance, quality, and accelerated delivery. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Own end-to-end delivery for AUD/UN initiatives: planning, solutioning, build, testing, rollout, and warranty support. Solution Architecture Define and enforce design standards, CU libraries, symbology, and configuration baselines for AUD + ArcGIS Pro. AUD & Utility Network Enablement Configure AUD (AutoCAD Map 3D), integrate with ArcGIS Utility Network, validate attribute/network rules, and automate BOM generation. Data Migration & Integration Manage GIS data readiness and migration from ArcFM/Smallworld; integrate with ADMS/OMS, EAM, CIS, BI, and grid analytics. Cloud & DevOps Operate Azure-based GIS/AUD stack; enforce DevOps practices in Azure DevOps and delivery tracking in Smartsheet. Stakeholder Management Align with client business and IT leadership on roadmaps, investment cases, and change management. Quality & Compliance Embed automation in SIT/UAT; adhere to Cognizant Cloud Security and Acceptable Use standards. Must-Have Qualifications 12–15+ years in Utilities consulting; 5+ years leading AUD/ArcGIS transformation programs. Hands‑on experience with AUD (AutoCAD Map 3D), ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Utility Network, and Azure cloud. Expertise in defining design standards, CU libraries, attribute/network rules for UN implementations. Strong integration background with ADMS/OMS, EAM, CIS, BI/Reporting . Preferred Skills Prior experience with similar IOUs; familiarity with ArcFM/Smallworld conversions. Experience establishing AUD/UN CoE and managing multi‑vendor ecosystems. Awareness of DER/grid modernization contexts. KPIs Cycle‑time reduction for design packages (>20–50%). Manual data entry elimination and BOM accuracy improvement (~95% reduction). Data quality and defect leakage reduction in SIT/UAT. Tools & Platforms AUD, AutoCAD Map 3D, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Utility Network, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet; integrations with Hexagon ADMS/OMS, CGI OpenGrid EAM, CIS, BI. Travel: willingness to travel extensively as client needs require. Required Education & Work Authorization 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 & Compensation Salary: Applications accepted until June 12, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $98,853.00 – $158,500.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognizant