Consulting Principal – Telecom | Cognizant Consulting
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
About the Role
As a Consulting Principal in our Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) practice, you will make an impact by leading strategic advisory engagements, shaping digital transformation initiatives, and mentoring high-performing consulting teams. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to drive business outcomes and innovation.
What You'll Do
- Lead client engagements as the Engagement Lead, managing teams of Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Managers to ensure delivery excellence, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, anticipating needs and delivering insights based on emerging trends in the telecoms industry.
- Drive alignment across consulting teams and broader Cognizant ecosystems to support project goals.
- Champion people development through recruitment, onboarding, upskilling, and mentorship.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide developmental feedback.
- Advocate for Consulting's value in engagements and ensure appropriate rate negotiation.
- Capture and share intellectual property and project artefacts across domains.
- Contribute to the development of new consulting service offerings.
- Collaborate across Cognizant and external networks to innovate and resolve delivery challenges.
- Establish thought leadership to promote Cognizant's brand and generate new opportunities.
What You Must Have to Be Considered
- 10+ years of consulting experience in professional services, digital strategy, or transformation programms
- Proven success in client-facing roles, including at least 2 years leading digital technology teams.
- Strong background in telecom services and sales within a large consulting firm.
- Experience structuring and delivering consulting solutions across multi-tiered environments.
- Excellent consulting and sales acumen, with the ability to frame and present solutions to complex business challenges.
- Strong relationship-building skills, especially with clients in the Seattle and WA areas.
- Technical undergraduate degree; MBA preferred but not required.
- Must be local to Seattle and comfortable with a hybrid work model.
These Will Help You Succeed
- Leadership in digital transformation and strategic thinking.
- Passion for mentoring and developing consulting talent.
- Ability to navigate dynamic environments and drive results.
- Embodiment of Cognizant's Core Values:
- - Start with a point of view
- - Seek data, build knowledge
- - Always strive, never settle
- - Work as one
- - Create conditions for everyone to thrive
- - Do the right thing, the right way
Work Authorization
Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, L-1B, L-1A).
Compensation
Salary Range: $165,000 – $193,000 USD annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Incentives: Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.
Apply By
Applications will be accepted until Sept 26th, 2025
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