Senior Consulting Manager, OCM

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.Senior Consulting ManagerAbout the RoleAs a Senior Consulting Manager – Organizational Change Management (OCM), you will make an impact by leading enterprise-scale transformation programs—primarily SAP S/4HANA and ERP modernization initiatives—using proven change methodologies to ensure successful adoption and measurable business outcomes. You will be a valued member of our Consulting organization and partner closely with cross-functional teams, program leaders, and client executives.In this role, you will:Lead and manage end-to-end change management strategies for SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and broader digital transformation programs.Drive stakeholder engagement, communication planning, workforce transition, training strategies, and organizational readiness.Conduct change impact assessments and readiness evaluations to support effective adoption of new systems and processes.Partner with client executives and project teams to integrate change management activities into program delivery.Identify and mitigate change risks and adoption challenges.Apply structured OCM methodologies and digital adoption tools such as SAP Enable Now or WalkMe.Coach and guide project teams through the change lifecycle.Contribute to practice development through thought leadership and consulting solution development.Demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead through Personal, Organizational, and Business Leadership.Work Model – RemoteWe 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.What you must have to be considered8–10+ years leading full-scale OCM initiatives for SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP ECC programs.Strong experience developing OCM strategy, training, stakeholder engagement, communications, and readiness plans.Experience with SAP Enable Now or WalkMe.Proven client-facing consulting experience.Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead and Cognizant Values.These will help you stand outExperience supporting M&A integration or future-state operating model design.Experience working in matrixed environments on global programs.Experience creating OCM frameworks or assets.Strong facilitation and executive communication.Work AuthorizationCognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.CompensationThe annual base salary for this position is $98,853 – $158,500. Eligible for discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards.BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) plan and employer contributionsEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance Program10 paid holidays plus PTOPaid parental leave and fertility assistanceLearning and development programsCognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.J-18808-Ljbffr