Practice - AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics

About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future—a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies.

By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models. Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provides businesses a clear way to transform how they source, interpret and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Governance & Data Management Consultant to support the development and implementation of enterprise-wide data governance capabilities. The ideal candidate will play a key role in establishing governance frameworks, enabling data stewardship, and improving visibility and control over enterprise data assets.

In this role, you will:

· The candidate will work closely with business, technology, and compliance stakeholders to define and operationalize data governance policies, standards, and processes that ensure data quality, transparency, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

· Key responsibilities include designing and implementing data governance operating models, establishing data stewardship structures, and enabling governance processes related to metadata management, data lineage, data quality oversight, and data lifecycle management.

· The role will also support the implementation and adoption of enterprise data catalog and governance platforms to improve metadata visibility and accountability across critical data assets. The candidate will collaborate with data owners, stewards, and technical teams to onboard datasets, define business glossaries, and establish data ownership and accountability.

· Additionally, the candidate will work with privacy and security teams to support data classification, sensitive data identification, and implementation of privacy controls aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements.

What you need to have to be considered

· The successful candidate will also facilitate data governance councils, stewardship forums, and training programs to promote data literacy and governance adoption across business and technical teams.

· This role requires strong experience in enterprise data governance frameworks, metadata management, stakeholder engagement, and governance tool implementation, along with the ability to translate complex data management concepts into practical governance solutions that support business objectives.

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Applications will be accepted until 16 Mar 2026.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly salary for this position is between $[102,820-158,500] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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 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

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant 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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.