Consulting Manager, Transportation & Logistics

About the Role:
As a Consulting Manager, Transportation & Logistics, you will make an impact by blending domain expertise and hands on product leadership to drive outcomes across complex logistics environments. You will be a valued member of the Manufacturing & Logistics team and work collaboratively with the primary product team, stakeholders and clients.

In this role, you will:
• Lead Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives to improve speed, quality, and reliability across the product development process.
• Own product design strategies to align with business goals and customer needs in transportation & logistics.
• Analyze market signals and customer feedback, translating insights into requirements, features, and tradeoffs.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog; translate strategy into actionable user stories and sprintable work; maintain transparent roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business to embed transportation & logistics knowledge into product decisions.
• Define and oversee product availability testing; establish reliability standards and test protocols; partner with QA for execution.
• Facilitate workshops/training on product management and logistics concepts; uplevel team capability.
• Establish compliance practices aligned to industry norms and client standards; partner with QA/UAT on test plans and sign off.
• Drive continuous improvement through metrics, instrumentation, and feedback loops to optimize product performance.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders; maintain alignment to business objectives.

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 is a position requires 3-4 days a week in a client office in Jersey City, NJ or Alpharetta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations

What you need to have to be considered:
• 8+ years of extensive experience in product management, including backlog ownership and roadmap stewardship.
• Strong background in transportation & logistics industry domain (e.g., Transportation Planning, Execution, Warehousing, Distribution, etc.). Experience in Courier, Express and Parcel (CEP) domain is preferred.
• Demonstrated success collaborating across cross functional teams and operating in hybrid work models.
• Proven expertise in product availability/reliability testing (test strategy, protocols, pass/fail criteria, defect analytics).
• Fluency with data analytics for product performance (KPIs, dashboards, cohort analysis); decision making grounded in data.
• Track record of continuous improvement and measurable productivity gains.

These will help you stand out:
• Familiarity with logistics subdomains (Transportation Management, Warehousing & Distribution, Courier/Express/Parcel (CEP), Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Cold Chain Logistics, Customs & Compliance, and Technology & Integration (TMS/WMS, EDI/API, IoT)
• Prior consulting experience in Transportation & Logistics industry; stakeholder engagement with operational leaders.

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.

Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $110,000 - $130,000 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.
• Paid Parental Leave and Fertility assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Learning and development certifications and programs.

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.

Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until 12/31/2025.

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.