About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

*You must be legally authorized to work in United States without the need of employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future *

*Travel may also be required for this role*

Responsibilities

Industry Expert and leader in Cable NextGen Networks(NGN) Solutions/Offerings

Contribute to Strategy & Build NGN offering, case, investment requirements, critical initiatives for Cable Network Operators

Drive offerings for TCV/revenue growth objectives and contribute to Practice P&L

Business/Technology transformation advisor for key Tier1 Telco service providers - Network/Technology/Process Modernization

Generate thought leadership for Cable Network operators (Senior leadership presentations)

Drive strategic alliances & partnerships

Manage analyst and advisors relations in the NGN field for Cable Network

Collaborate with Sales to qualify opportunities

Contribute on practice M&A strategy

Domain & Technical Skills

20+ Years of Cable network/Quadplay experience, with global reach

Strong relationships with Industry senior leaders across tier1 Cable Network Operators

Acknowledged inspiring leader with ability to speak at conferences/forums (MWC/TMForum etc)

Broad expertise in Wireless Telecom technologies - CPE, Access, Transport, Core, NMS/OSS etc

Experience in Cable Network modernization strategies - DOCSIS 4.0, Open/PurpleWRT, RDK, Virtualization, Network Twin, Cloudification, AIOps etc

Experience in Network & OSS layers and their modernization journey, return on investment/CBA etc

Expertise in Technology evolution like - Service intelligence, AI powered NoC, Zero Touch Operations etc is a plus

Experience in IoT integration is a plus

Personal Skills

Strong vision for practice development & growth

Effective communication & crisis management skills

Strong analytical skills with ability to review relevant data and use it to drive informed actions

Strong decision making abilities and influencing skills

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Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 3/15/2024.

The annual salary for this position is between $[200,000.00–230,000.00] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Mar 01 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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