Sr. Consulting Manager w​/ArcGIS & Esri , EU Consulting Practice

Role Summary

Lead Cognizant’s GIS Transformation Program for the client, driving Esri Utility Network migration
, GIS strategy execution
, and data modernization on a Microsoft Azure cloud stack
. Establish and govern a GIS Center of Excellence (CoE) for standards, workflows, and integrations.

• Program Leadership
  • Own end-to-end delivery for GIS initiatives: roadmap, design, build, testing, and deployment.
• Solution Architecture
  • Define GIS design standards, symbology, and configuration baselines for ArcGIS Pro
    , ArcGIS Enterprise
    , and Utility Network
    .
• Data Migration & Integration
  • Oversee migration from ArcFM and Small world to Esri UN; manage playback and reconciliation.
  • Integrate GIS with ADMS/OMS (Hexagon),
    EAM (CGI Open Grid),
    CIS
    , and BI/reporting systems.
• Cloud & Dev Ops
  • Operate GIS stack on Azure
    ; enforce Dev Ops practices using Azure Dev Ops and Smartsheet
    .
• Stakeholder Management
  • Align GIS roadmap with client business and IT leadership; manage change adoption and governance.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to Cognizant security standards and client compliance requirements.

• 12–15+ years in Utilities consulting; 5+ years leading GIS transformation programs.
• Hands‑on experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro
  , ArcGIS Enterprise
  , Utility Network
  , and Azure cloud
  .
• Expertise in data migration
  , network modeling
  , and integration with OMS/EAM systems
  .
• Strong knowledge of GIS standards
  , attribute rules
  , and network rules
  .

• Prior experience with similar IOUs.
• Familiarity with ArcFM
  , Small world
  , and Esri UN web services.
• Experience establishing GIS CoE and managing multi‑vendor ecosystems.
• Awareness of DER/grid modernization initiatives.

• Successful migration to Esri UN across operating companies.
• Reduction in GIS data errors and improved QA/QC throughput.
• Integration performance and compliance with client’s cloud‑first strategy.

ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Utility Network, Azure Dev Ops, Smartsheet; integrations with Hexagon ADMS/OMS, CGI Open Grid EAM, CIS, BI.

Travel: willingness to travel extensively as client needs require.

Education
:
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or master’s strongly preferred.

Work Authorization
:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary
:
Applications will be accepted until February 10th, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $98,853.00 – $ depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Incentives
:
Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, subject to applicable plan terms.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays plus PTO, 401(k) with company contributions, Short‑term/Long‑term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Salary, other compensation, and benefits are accurate as of the date of this posting and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.