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Consulting Principal – Telecoms | Cognizant Consulting

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• 10+ years of consulting experience in professional services, digital strategy, or transformation programs.

• 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 Denver and Atlanta areas.

• Technical undergraduate degree; MBA preferred but not required.

• Must be local to Denver and comfortable with a hybrid work model.

These Will Help You Succeed

• 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

Work Authorization

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).

Compensation

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.

Apply By

Applications will be accepted until Sept 26 th , 2025

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.