Service Line Specialist Enablement Specialist – Software & Platform Engineering

About Cognizant

Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, helping clients become data-enabled and data-driven in the digital era. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps companies evolve into modern businesses. By leading clients in leveraging technologies essential to modern enterprises such as IoT, artificial intelligence, digital engineering & cloud, we enable new business and operating models that unlock new value in markets around the world. Cognizant’s unwavering focus on our clients is led by over 350,000 associates, who deliver services and solutions tailored to specific industries and the unique needs of the organizations we serve.

Overview

In this role, the Service Line Specialist Enablement Specialist will focus on Software & Platform Engineering (SPE) which covers the key areas such as Software Product Engineering, Enterprise Application Modernization and Application Development & Maintenance Services along with Quality Assurance Services. The role focuses on enabling, structuring and governing sales pursuits and proposals, working closely with Service Line Specialists (SLS), Client Partners and cross‑functional teams. The individual will balance bid management, presales support and sales enablement responsibilities, ensuring quality, consistency and on‑time delivery of client-facing commercial artefacts. This position requires strong collaboration within a highly matrixed, global environment and is designed as a foundational role for progression into Service Line Specialist (SLS) positions

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sales & Bid Enablement

· Support and enable Cognizant’s offerings positioning in the market for assigned opportunities.

· Provide structured support across lead qualification, pipeline preparation, proposal development and deal governance. Work closely with Service Line Specialists and Client Partners to support account strategy and pursuit execution. Assist in proactive deal shaping and opportunity qualification.

2. Bid & Proposal Management

· Manage the end-to-end proposal lifecycle for assigned opportunities within SPE.

· Collaborate and engage with multiple practices like Moment, Artificial Intelligence & Analytics, etc.

· Coordinate and orchestrate inputs from: Solutioning and Architecture teams; Delivery and Operations; Finance and Commercial and Practice SMEs

· Develop and maintain proposal structure, storyline and narrative flow.

· Ensure compliance with corporate standards, templates and quality benchmarks.

· Identify and manage risks, dependencies and delivery constraints during the proposal phase.

3. Operational Governance & Reporting

· Track and manage milestones, deliverables and deadlines across active pursuits.

· Support preparation of pipeline views, QBR inputs and executive status reporting.

· Act as a quality checkpoint prior to key pursuit milestones.

4. Knowledge & Capability Development

· Maintain and evolve reusable proposal content, templates and best practices.

· Capture lessons learned from wins and losses to continuously improve sales effectiveness.

· Build progressive understanding of SPE services, offerings and value propositions.

Required Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Business + technical training, or equivalent.

· Exposure to Digital Engineering, Application Development, Modernization or Quality Engineering services

· Experience in one or more of the following areas: Bid Management, Pre-sales / Proposal Management, Sales or Commercial Support, Consulting or Delivery roles with sales exposure

· Strong understanding of sales cycles, RFP/RFI processes and deal governance.

· Proven ability to work collaboratively in a virtual and highly matrixed environment.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, quality and deadlines.

· Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels across business and technology teams

· Software Product Engineering approaches, agile methodology and building green fields application using cloud native solutions.

Preferred Experience:

· Understanding of estimation, pricing and commercial constructs.

· Experience supporting complex, multi‑tower or multi‑geography pursuits.

· Demonstrated interest in developing a career in sales, presales or service line leadership.

· Desirable certifications: APMP, ITIL, Agile/Scrum, and any relevant practice‑specific certifications.

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.

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