• Consulting Principal- Energy- Global Consulting

    Cognizant (Houston, TX)


    About Cognizant Consulting

     

    Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients.

     

    About the Role

     

    As a Consulting Principal – Associate Director, you will make an impact by leading strategic transformation initiatives for ExxonMobil’s Application Development and Maintenance (ADM) programs. You will be a valued member of the ExxonMobil consulting team and work collaboratively with senior executives, cross-functional teams, and multi-supplier partners.

    In this Role, You Will:

    • Lead the design and implementation of operating models and governance frameworks for ADM programs.

    • Drive AMS (Application Management Services) optimization and champion AI-first delivery strategies.

    • Oversee multi-supplier ecosystems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.

    • Manage Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to deliver superior client outcomes.

    • Collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

    • Utilize automation, DevSecOps, SRE, and observability tools to enhance operational efficiency.

    • Ensure compliance with safety-critical and regulated environments within the Oil & Gas sector.

     

    Work Model

     

    This is a hybrid position requiring 3-4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Houston, TX. We support a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.

    What You Must Have to Be Considered

    • Minimum 15 years of consulting experience in Oil & Gas and IT, with a proven track record in large-scale transformation programs.

    • Demonstrated success managing geographically distributed teams and complex consulting projects.

    • Deep understanding of the Oil & Gas value chain and related applications.

    • Expertise in AMS optimization, AI-first delivery, and platform-driven approaches.

    • Strong background in governance framework design and XLA/SLA management.

    • Familiarity with DevSecOps, SRE, automation frameworks, and observability/SIEM tools.

    • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across business and IT functions.

    These Will Help You Succeed

    • Experience across the full Oil & Gas value chain.

    • Knowledge of regulated environments and safety-critical systems.

    • ITIL v4, SAFe/Agile, and cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are highly desirable.

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

    • 401(k) plan and contributions

    • Employee stock purchase plan

    • Employee assistance program

    • 10 paid holidays plus PTO

    • Paid parental leave and fertility assistance

    • Learning and development certifications and programs

     

    Application Instructions

     

    Applications will be accepted until 01/31/2026. Submit your resume and cover letter through the Cognizant career portal. For reasonable accommodation requests, email [email protected].

     

    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.