Consulting Principal - Communication Media and Technology- Global Consulting

Consulting Principal – Telecom | Cognizant Consulting

Location:

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

As a Consulting Principal in our Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) practice, you will make an impact by leading strategic advisory engagements, shaping digital transformation initiatives, and mentoring high-performing consulting teams. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to drive business outcomes and innovation.

• Lead client engagements as the Engagement Lead, managing teams of Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Managers to ensure delivery excellence, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, anticipating needs and delivering insights based on emerging trends in the telecoms industry.
• Drive alignment across consulting teams and broader Cognizant ecosystems to support project goals.
• Champion people development through recruitment, onboarding, upskilling, and mentorship.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide developmental feedback.
• Advocate for Consulting’s value in engagements and ensure appropriate rate negotiation.
• Capture and share intellectual property and project artefacts across domains.
• Contribute to the development of new consulting service offerings.
• Collaborate across Cognizant and external networks to innovate and resolve delivery challenges.
• Establish thought leadership to promote Cognizant’s brand and generate new opportunities.

• 10+ years of consulting experience in professional services, digital strategy, or transformation programms
• Proven success in client-facing roles, including at least 2 years leading digital technology teams.
• Strong background in telecom services and sales within a large consulting firm.
• Experience structuring and delivering consulting solutions across multi-tiered environments.
• Excellent consulting and sales acumen, with the ability to frame and present solutions to complex business challenges.
• Strong relationship-building skills, especially with clients in the Seattle and WA areas.
• Technical undergraduate degree; MBA preferred but not required.
• Must be local to Seattle and comfortable with a hybrid work model.

• Leadership in digital transformation and strategic thinking.
• Passion for mentoring and developing consulting talent.
• Ability to navigate dynamic environments and drive results.
• Embodiment of Cognizant’s Core Values:
• - Start with a point of view
• - Seek data, build knowledge
• - Always strive, never settle
• - Work as one
• - Create conditions for everyone to thrive
• - Do the right thing, the right way

Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, L-1B, L-1A).

Salary Range: $165,000 – $193,000 USD annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Incentives:

Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.

Applications will be accepted until Sept 26th, 2025