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 deep industry expertise with technology-led advisory capabilities, we deliver innovative solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague to help shape the future of consulting. Could it be you?

About the Role

As an Consulting Principal – Engagement Manager, you will make an impact by leading strategy and transformation engagements for clients in the Communications, Media, and Technology (CMT) sector. You will own complex workstreams or end-to-end engagements, act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, and guide teams in delivering actionable, AI-enabled solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, AI-driven innovation, and operational transformation.

In this Role, You Will

Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic consulting engagements ensuring measurable outcomes.

Shape solutions across Customer Experience, Marketing Operations, and AI-led Transformation.

Embed AI-enabled services such as agentic AI and digital copilots into client delivery.

Serve as the primary client contact, building trusted senior-stakeholder relationships.

Mentor consulting teams and contribute to practice development and thought leadership.

Support go-to-market activities and identify growth opportunities within accounts.

Work Model

Hybrid role requiring on-site presence at client locations in North New Jersey and New York City at least three days per week. Working arrangements may evolve based on project and client needs.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

10 years of consulting or internal consulting experience with exposure to CMT, Marketing Operations, Customer Experience, or AI-led transformation.

3+ years of hands-on experience delivering AI adoption, marketing ops, or CX transformation initiatives.

3+ years of experience in complex technical delivery with strong knowledge of Agile and product management practices.

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

These Will Help You Succeed

Experience applying AI tools and platforms in consulting engagements.

Strong executive presence and client relationship skills.

Bias for action and comfort navigating ambiguity.

Compensation (Pay Transparency)

Base salary range: $165,000 – $194,000 annually.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k) plan with company contributions.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Employee Assistance Program.

17 Paid holidays plus PTO.

Paid parental leave and fertility assistance.

Learning and development programs and 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.

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.