• Functional Transportation Management (TM) Advisory…

    Cognizant (Newark, NJ)


    Functional Transportation Management (TM) Advisory** - **Americas MLEU Consulting

     

    Work Model: Remote

     

    About Cognizant Consulting

     

    Cognizant Consulting is a global community of experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. We blend deep industry knowledge with technology advisory to deliver innovative solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Join us and shape the future of business.

     

    Role Overview

     

    As a Functional Transportation Management Lead at the Senior Consulting Manager level, you will lead large-scale IT and SAP implementation/migration programs. This role requires exceptional program management skills, strategic oversight, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders to deliver complex, high-value programs.

    Key Responsibilities

    - Lead enterprise-level TM design sessions, ensuring alignment with logistics strategies and operational efficiency goals.

     

    -Develop and validate detailed FSDs and TDDs for TM functionalities, incorporating complex transportation scenarios and compliance requirements.

     

    -Conduct solution workshops with business stakeholders and technical teams to finalize TM architecture and integration points.

     

    -Provide strategic guidance on transportation optimization, cost reduction, and leveraging advanced TM functionalities for competitive advantage.

     

    -Manage TM implementation teams, ensuring delivery excellence, adherence to timelines, and proactive risk mitigation.

     

    -Oversee testing phases, cutover planning, and hyper care support for TM solutions, ensuring smooth transition and minimal business disruption.

     

    -Engage with senior stakeholders to align TM solutions with enterprise objectives and regulatory standards.

     

    -Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, enterprise security policies, and audit frameworks while driving innovation in logistics processes.

    Required Skills

    - 12-15 years of experience in SAP TM with a strong advisory background and hands-on solutioning expertise for large-scale S/4HANA implementations.

     

    -Deep knowledge of Transportation Planning, Freight Order Management, Carrier Selection, Freight Settlement, and seamless integration with SD and EWM modules.

     

    - Strong track record of delivering complex enterprise solutions in global consulting environments.

     

    - Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

     

    - Experience in advisory roles within top-tier consulting firms.

     

    Work Authorization

     

    Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

     

    Compensation & Benefits

     

    - Competitive salary aligned with senior consulting roles.

     

    - Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program.

     

    - Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

     

    Equal Opportunity Statement

     

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

     

    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.