Service Delivery Director – Cloud & Infra

Cognizant is looking for a Service Delivery Director – Cloud & Infra to lead one of its flagship managed services engagements to drive end-to-end service excellence and transformation s role will serve as the single point of accountability for multi-tower delivery, overseeing field services, transformation initiatives, and offshore operations across geographies. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership in P&L management, AI-led service innovation, and digital workplace transformation while enabling business growth and operational continuity.

• Own end-to-end accountability for the Services program across all towers, ensuring delivery of contractual commitments, SLAs, and strategic outcomes
• Act as the primary executive interface, leading client governance forums, executive reviews, and steering committees
• Lead and govern delivery across multiple service towers including Field Services, Transition, Transformation, Command Center, Offshore Delivery, and Airport Signatory operations
• Establish integrated delivery governance frameworks, including escalation management, risk mitigation, and cross-tower coordination
• Drive End User Transformation initiatives including workplace modernization, device lifecycle management, and AI-led service improvements
• Introduce AI-driven solutions such as predictive maintenance, intelligent incident management, virtual agents, and analytics-led operations
• Own full P&L responsibility for a large-scale engagement, driving revenue protection, margin expansion, and operational efficiency
• Partner with commercial teams to identify growth opportunities, manage contracts, and deliver additional revenue streams
• Identify and lead new business development opportunities, expanding wallet share across client portfolios
• Build and mentor a high-performing, globally distributed delivery organisation, ensuring strong leadership pipeline and talent retention
• Manage complex stakeholder environments across client and internal leadership, influencing strategic decisions and resolving escalations
• Drive continuous improvement in service quality, customer satisfaction, and delivery performance metrics
• Lead transformation programmes aligned with client digital ambitions and operational priorities

• 20+ years of experience in IT managed Services delivery leadership with accountability for large-scale, multi-geography Cloud & Infrastructure programmes.
• Strong technical knowledge across endpoint infrastructure, ITSM platforms, digital workplace technologies, and automation tools
• Proven expertise in leading end-to-end managed services including End User Computing (EUC), field services, and workplace transformation
• Strong experience in P&L ownership, margin management, and commercial delivery in large outsourcing engagements
• Hands‑on experience deploying AI and automation in managed services (predictive operations, intelligent ticketing, virtual agents, analytics‑driven delivery)
• Deep understanding of multi-tower delivery models including governance, SLA management, and operational frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively at CXO/VP level
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing large global teams and driving organisational capability development
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and stakeholder management capabilities in complex environments

• Prior experience in airline, aviation, or critical infrastructure domains
• Certifications such as ITIL Expert, PMP, or equivalent credentials
• Strong understanding of airport systems, airline IT operations, and safety‑critical environments