Managing Partner, North America Consulting Lead (MLEU)

Managing Partner, NA MLEU (Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities) Consulting Lead

Leading at Cognizant

This is a Leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level: Drive our business strategy and inspire teams around our future. Live the leadership behaviors, leading themselves, others and the business. Uphold our Values, role modeling themin every action and decision. Nurture our people and culture, creating a workplace where all can thrive.

At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.

About the role

As a MLEU Consulting Managing Partner, you will make an impact by collaborating with Cognizant’s country leaders, industry leaders, and client partners to grow Cognizant’s consulting business with existing and new clients in the MLEU industry. You will be a valued member of the North America Consulting practice and work collaboratively with Cognizant leaders, industry CxO’s, and other stakeholders to grow Cognizant’s MLEU business.

In this role, you will:

• Leverage your existing network within the MLEU industry CxO’s/Middle managers in North America to grow Cognizant’s consulting business

• Identify, lead, and oversee the development of customer-facing business solutions and offerings that have an impact on the market

• Determine, develop, and deliver innovative strategies and tools to target new and current clients

• Manage the Consulting practice for Cognizant’s MLEU segment for NA – P&L, people management, delivery management and client engagement

• Lead complex end-to-end projects to timely deliver service, revenue, cost and risk improvements in line with project and business objectives of our clients.

• Accountable for operational/financial metrics and overall business results of NA MLEU consulting practice

• Manage and execute large strategic deals, proposals and maintaining a healthy pipeline of opportunities

  Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, which means operating with Personal Leadership (building trust, collaboration, and inclusion), Organizational Leadership (driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and Business Leadership (exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen)

What you need to have to be considered

• 20+ years of Industry consulting experience, and being a trusted advisor to clients

• Consulting leadership experience in any of the industries in MLEU segment. Consulting P&L management is necessary.

• Background in management and execution of large strategic deals, crafting proposals, and maintaining a healthy pipeline of opportunities

• Proven experience in mobilizing, leading and successfully delivering large transformational client engagements in NA

• University degree, preferably a Master’s in Business

• Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead : Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business

• The embodiment of Cognizant’s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It

These will help you succeed

• Proven experience in solving critical business issues faced by client through thought leadership

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships at the executive level

• Flexibility to travel up to 50%

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 is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in North America. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until September 6, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $275,000- $350,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

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