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Cloud Architect, Senior Consulting Manager

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Cognizant About The Role

As a Senior Manager – Cloud & DevOps Consulting, you will make an impact by leading high-performing technical teams across commercial engagements, driving delivery excellence, and fostering strategic client partnerships. You will be a valued member of the Cloud & Infrastructure Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. About The Role

As a Senior Manager – Cloud & DevOps Consulting, you will make an impact by leading high-performing technical teams across commercial engagements, driving delivery excellence, and fostering strategic client partnerships. You will be a valued member of the Cloud & Infrastructure Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

In This Role, You Will

Lead technical teams across commercial projects, ensuring delivery aligns with plans, governance, profitability, and client satisfaction. Build strong client partnerships by anticipating needs and leveraging expertise in Agile, DevOps, enterprise software, and distributed systems. Align consulting teams with project goals and broader Cognizant/client ecosystems, fostering collaboration and strategic design. Advocate for Consulting’s value in engagements, including rate negotiations and recognition. Capture and share intellectual property and project artifacts. Develop consulting service offerings and contribute to industry thought leadership to elevate Cognizant’s brand. Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, operating with Personal Leadership (trust, collaboration, inclusion), Organizational Leadership (vision, strategic mindset, bold direction), and Business Leadership (client focus, financial acumen, accountability). Deliver on project responsibilities without oversight Coach/mentor/upskill colleagues Support business development activities

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. 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.

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

What You Must Have To Be Considered

Proven thought leadership and mentoring experience in cloud and DevOps practices. Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP (certifications preferred). Expertise in DevOps, SRE, or enterprise software/infrastructure. Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) and observability platforms (Splunk, Datadog, ELK). Strong documentation and cloud architecture skills. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm), microservices, and APIs. Hands-on development experience across the software lifecycle.

These will help you succeed

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred. Experience in consulting engagements with Fortune 500 clients. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes. Proven experience and expertise in Cloud/DevOps/SRE/FinOps/AI Provide technical guidance and expertise Create and deliver training Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business. Embodiment of Cognizant’s Values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The Right Thing, & Own It.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $98,853-158,500 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

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