Consulting Principal - Manufacturing Domain
Atlanta GA

About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role
As a Consulting Principal – Manufacturing Consulting, you will make an impact by enriching client partnerships and anticipating client needs based on a solid understanding of emerging manufacturing industry requirements and technological breakthroughs. You will be a valued member of the Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities (MLEU) Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients and cross-functional teams.

In this role, you will:

• Sell and lead business transformation for clients across the value chain – sourcing & procurement, manufacturing through distribution.
• Provide deep expertise in serving industrial and process-oriented clients within the manufacturing sector and deliver tailored solutions that address their specific needs.
• Offer strategic guidance and solutions to clients in the manufacturing industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Cognizant teams to deliver process improvements and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics optimization.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies for clients.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Drive thought leadership agenda for the business unit, including authoring white papers, workshops, webinars, etc.
• Ensure appropriate alignment and collaboration of consulting teams and individuals to support project requirements and activities in the focus area and within larger Cognizant and client ecosystems.
• Advocate for and establish appropriate recognition for Consulting within projects and negotiate applicable consultant rates in project-sizing that correspond to the value consultants contribute to engagements.
• Exercise leadership in the development of Consulting service offerings.
• Leverage collegial networks across Cognizant (e.g., sales, service line community, offshore delivery) and external partners to innovate solutioning or resolve issues.
• Support and contribute to the establishment of thought leadership in the industry, to promote Cognizant’s brand and to drive additional opportunities for Cognizant.
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 position requires travel and a minimum of three days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What you must have to be considered

• 8+ years of consulting, professional services, sales, digital strategy development, advisory, or transformation programs operating in a client-facing capacity serving and leading external client engagements.
• Extensive experience working in the manufacturing segment.
• Excellent customer-facing capabilities, and an established track record for selling & delivering consulting engagements.
• Travel Required: Yes.

These will help you succeed

• MBA or Master’s or advanced business degree preferred.
• Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.
• Embodiment of the Cognizant Way to Lead: Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business.
• The 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.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• 10 paid holidays plus PTO
• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
• Learning and development certifications and programs

Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until 1/31/2026

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.