• Senior Manager - AI program

    Cognizant (Plano, TX)


    In this role, you will lead end-to-end AI Indexer programs—spanning data ingestion, model orchestration, metadata enrichment, retrieval systems, and workflow transformation. You will partner with senior executives to design future-ready AI architectures that unlock measurable business value through intelligent automation, advanced search, and content understanding.

    Key Responsibilities

    + **AI Strategy & Roadmap**

    + Lead enterprise AI Indexer strategy engagements, including visioning, business case creation, use-case prioritization, and value realization plans.

    + Define scalable AI Indexer architectures involving multimodal ML models, vector databases, retrieval frameworks, and cloud/on-prem pipelines.

    + **Client Engagement & Advisory**

    + Conduct executive workshops with C-suite and cross-functional teams to align AI indexing capabilities with strategic business goals.

    + Assess AI maturity across data governance, metadata quality, storage infrastructure, and model readiness; recommend actionable improvements.

    + **Solution Architecture & Delivery**

    + Guide the selection and deployment of AI/ML models (vision, NLP, metadata extraction, deduplication, embeddings, and clustering) for enterprise-scale indexing.

    + Define and oversee ingestion workflows integrating cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, ), high-speed NAS storage, and distributed processing frameworks.

    + Ensure AI indexer solutions support scalability, security, compliance, and operational continuity.

    + **Change Management & Adoption**

    + Drive organizational enablement, training, and process redesign to fully embed AI indexer capabilities in business operations.

    + Champion KPI tracking, continuous improvement, and performance optimization of indexing pipelines.

    + **Leadership & Team Development**

    + Lead and mentor consulting teams, fostering a culture of experimentation, innovation, and delivery excellence.

    + Support sales and pre-sales cycles by shaping AI Indexer proposals, PoCs, and client showcases.

    Qualifications

    + min 8–12 years in AI strategy, digital transformation, enterprise data programs, or consulting leadership roles.

    + Demonstrated success leading complex AI Indexer or AI/ML transformation projects with measurable business outcomes.

    + Strong understanding of AI and data ecosystems, including:

    + Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure,

    + Modern data stacks: Databricks, BigQuery

    + AI tooling: vector databases, retrieval systems, model orchestration, MLOps

    + Ability to translate technical AI capabilities into business value, ROI modeling, and competitive differentiation.

    + Excellent communication and executive-level facilitation skills.

    What We Offer

    + Opportunity to lead next-generation AI Indexer and enterprise AI transformation programs for global organizations.

    + A collaborative environment with access to Cognizant’s global network of AI, data, and industry experts.

    + Continuous learning, innovation programs, and professional growth opportunities.

     

    Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

     

    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.