Cognizant
Sr Consulting Manager - Manufacturing and Logistics
Cognizant, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Sr Consulting Manager - Manufacturing and Logistics
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About the Role As a Senior Manager – Manufacturing & Logistics Consulting, you will make an impact by leading business transformation and advisory services for manufacturing clients. You will be a valued member of the Manufacturing & Logistics team and work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and clients in the Greater Illinois/Indiana area.
In This Role, You Will
Sell and lead business transformation for clients across the value chain – Sourcing & Procurement, Manufacturing through Distribution.
Provide strategic guidance and solutions to clients in the manufacturing industry.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver process improvements and operational excellence.
Develop and implement supply chain strategies, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics optimization.
Manage client relationships, ensuring successful project delivery.
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 position requires travel and a minimum of three days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Illinois. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
What You Must Have To Be Considered
8+ years of consulting, professional services, sales, digital strategy development, advisory, or transformation programs operating in a client‑facing capacity serving and leading external client engagements.
Extensive experience working in the manufacturing segment.
Excellent customer‑facing capabilities, and an established track record for selling & delivering consulting engagements.
MBA or Master’s or advanced business degree preferred.
Travel required: Yes
Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.
The 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.
These Will Help You Succeed
Deep expertise in serving industrial and process‑oriented clients within the manufacturing sector and providing tailored solutions that address their specific needs.
Identify cost‑saving opportunities and operational efficiencies for clients.
Driving thought leadership agenda for the business unit including authoring white papers, workshops, webinars, etc.
Ensuring the appropriate alignment and collaboration of consulting teams and individuals to support project requirements and activities.
Exercising leadership in the development of consulting service offerings.
Leveraging collegial networks across Cognizant and external partners to innovate solutions or resolve issues.
Supporting and contributing to the establishment of thought leadership in the industry to promote Cognizant’s brand and drive additional opportunities.
Compensation
$135,000‑$160,000
This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) plan and contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
10 paid holidays plus PTO
Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
Learning and development certifications and programs
Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until 01/09/2026
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing – IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services
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Sr Consulting Manager - Manufacturing and Logistics
role at
Cognizant
About the Role As a Senior Manager – Manufacturing & Logistics Consulting, you will make an impact by leading business transformation and advisory services for manufacturing clients. You will be a valued member of the Manufacturing & Logistics team and work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and clients in the Greater Illinois/Indiana area.
In This Role, You Will
Sell and lead business transformation for clients across the value chain – Sourcing & Procurement, Manufacturing through Distribution.
Provide strategic guidance and solutions to clients in the manufacturing industry.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver process improvements and operational excellence.
Develop and implement supply chain strategies, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics optimization.
Manage client relationships, ensuring successful project delivery.
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 position requires travel and a minimum of three days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Illinois. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
What You Must Have To Be Considered
8+ years of consulting, professional services, sales, digital strategy development, advisory, or transformation programs operating in a client‑facing capacity serving and leading external client engagements.
Extensive experience working in the manufacturing segment.
Excellent customer‑facing capabilities, and an established track record for selling & delivering consulting engagements.
MBA or Master’s or advanced business degree preferred.
Travel required: Yes
Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.
The 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.
These Will Help You Succeed
Deep expertise in serving industrial and process‑oriented clients within the manufacturing sector and providing tailored solutions that address their specific needs.
Identify cost‑saving opportunities and operational efficiencies for clients.
Driving thought leadership agenda for the business unit including authoring white papers, workshops, webinars, etc.
Ensuring the appropriate alignment and collaboration of consulting teams and individuals to support project requirements and activities.
Exercising leadership in the development of consulting service offerings.
Leveraging collegial networks across Cognizant and external partners to innovate solutions or resolve issues.
Supporting and contributing to the establishment of thought leadership in the industry to promote Cognizant’s brand and drive additional opportunities.
Compensation
$135,000‑$160,000
This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) plan and contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
10 paid holidays plus PTO
Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
Learning and development certifications and programs
Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until 01/09/2026
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing – IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services
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