Sr. Manager - Business Dev

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Excellent opportunity for ServiceNow Solution Architect to be part of our Infrastructure services practice. Cognizant Infrastructure Services - Provides IT infrastructure & Cloud services for clients across industry verticals, including both Consulting/Professional and Managed Services, across Enterprise Computing, Cloud services, DevOps, Data Centers, End User Computing, Service Desk, Network Services, and Environment Management Services.

Job Responsibilities
• Should Serve as a trusted technical advisor for our customers on their digital transformation journey with ServiceNow.
• Should Lead and own ServiceNow technical deliveries.
• Should be able to Align architectural strategy with business requirements.
• Should be able Translate requirements into technical designs, evaluating with ServiceNow platform capabilities and best practices.
• Should be able Propose ServiceNow innovation roadmap to serve towards the best future-proof platform architecture and investment value.
• Should Ensure the technical team follows the standard processes and drive towards successful product releases.
• Should be able to Guide, mentor, and train team members.
• Should be able to Create value-adds and accelerators on ServiceNow, including pre-sales support.
• Should be able Define and implement differentiators for ServiceNow business development.
• As a ServiceNow Solution Architect, you will be reporting to the regional ServiceNow Leadership and collaborate with many other teams globally (e.g., Presales, Client Partners, Country Teams, Delivery teams) to deliver large programs, support customers on their digital transformation journey with ServiceNow and support pre-sales team with new pursuits in the region around ServiceNow and Enterprise Service Management.

Areas of Expertise
• Ability and demonstrated experience in running large scale application transition & transformation programs.
• Demonstrated experience in leading sprint planning efforts, reviewing stories against business requirements, splitting epics, and organizing development teams.
• Experience on multiple ServiceNow products such as - ITSM, ITOM, SPM, ITAM, SecOps, IRM, TPSM, HRSD, Workplace Service Delivery, Legal Service Delivery, CSM, AppEngine, OT & ESC Pro
• Experience on Mobility, Discovery, and Orchestration
• Experience in design, development, and deployment in ServiceNow
• Experience in complex data migration
• Excellent experience on complex ServiceNow integrations and creating integration architecture.
• Excellent understanding of ITIL 4 practices and experience in conducting trainings on ServiceNow
• Exposure to Machine Learning, AI, Analytics & Ux led design.

Key Overall Skills:
• Self-motivation, high-energy, a proactive disposition and a team player mentality
• Demonstrable delivery experience with project commercial & delivery teams and high client satisfaction ratings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (German preferable)
• ITIL Foundation or higher certification(s)
• Agile certification(s)
• Multiple ServiceNow Implementation Specialist & Admin certification(s)

At Cognizant you will experience an exciting mix of innovation by design, creativity, collaboration, and efficiency within a framework of stimulating objectives and a passion for delivering the best to our customers.
You will be joining a network of some of the most creative, innovative, and dedicated people in the industry with ample opportunities to learn and develop your career.
Our Associates are chosen for their attitude, skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm but above all, their belief that anything is possible.
Cognizant is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, gender, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, sexual orientation, political opinions, or trade union membership.

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 345,000 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 (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined 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.

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