Senior Consulting Manager

Senior Consulting Manager – Property & Casualty Insurance

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending deep industry and technology advisory capabilities, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague to help shape the future of insurance consulting. Could it be you?

About the role

As a Senior Consulting Manager – Property & Casualty Insurance , you will make an impact by leading large-scale transformation initiatives for insurance clients, with a strong focus on core systems modernization and digital enablement. You will be a valued member of Cognizant Consulting’s Insurance practice and work collaboratively with clients, cross-functional Cognizant teams, and industry leaders to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex Property & Casualty insurance transformation programs, including core system modernization initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, translating business challenges into actionable technology and operating model solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise across P&C insurance domains, supporting large, multi-tower transformation engagements in collaboration with other Cognizant practices.
• Drive requirements analysis, solution design, and delivery execution using Cognizant methodologies and industry best practices.
• Support go-to-market initiatives by contributing insights on market trends, client needs, and emerging opportunities within the insurance industry.
• Manage senior client relationships, project governance, and ongoing communication, including executive-level status reporting and issue resolution.

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 is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week in a client office in Teaneck, NJ . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our 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.

What you must have to be considered

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience within the Property & Casualty insurance industry, with consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading large-scale P&C core system transformations, including platforms such as Guidewire and Duck Creek .
• Strong ability to assess business needs and evaluate impacts across complex insurance operations and technology environments.
• Experience working in cross-functional, global delivery teams with flexibility to support multiple time zones.

These will help you succeed

• Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based delivery environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership presence and the ability to influence at senior client levels.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is $134,500 – $158,500 , depending on experience, education, and other job-related factors. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Learning and development programs, including certifications

Post closing date

Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2026 .

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