Cognizant is hiring: Consulting Principal - Communication Media and Technology-

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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 lead strategic advisory engagements, shape digital transformation initiatives, and mentor 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 programs


• 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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