About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant's IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Background

Are you passionate and experienced in working on challenging projects in carbon emissions modeling, sustainability/ESG reporting, sustainable supply chain and circular business models? Do you like to identify opportunities for transformation and drive change? Are you passionate about technology and enabling ESG transformation using technology?

We have an opportunity on our US based Sustainability team to support North American Market. You will be a member of Cognizant's rapidly growing Sustainability Practice, identifying sustainability opportunities at Fortune 500 companies and participating in impactful projects.

We are looking for an energetic individual with a focus on quality, detail and delivering value to our clients.

Responsibilities

Establish a trusted partner working relationship with the client and sustainability team members to align deliverables for the client's sustainability program and ensure fulfillment of contractual requirements.

Stay attuned to client needs and work with the sustainability experts and the client to roadmap the client's sustainability program growth and continuous improvement.

Demonstrate strong transformation execution skills to manage ESG program or manage change with influence.

Strong Project Management expertise to charter, organize and deliver one or multiple projects managing resources, budget, scope, risks and schedule.

Team with client and the sustainability advising team to document sustainability solution or roadmap deliverable requirements that align with current legislation, client set targets and program deliverables.

Create / Track / Maintain requirement changes and backlog. Track milestone completion with the delivery team based on client priority and timeline.

Encourage a collaborative and effective communication environment.

Partake in client conversations on topics such as: emission management strategy, circular economy and decarbonization in a variety of industries (e.g. CPG and Retail). Ensure sustainability strategies and deliverables are backed by business buy in and support client needs.

Support internal business development and sales teams in providing program artifacts that could support lead generation. Support sr. advisors in creation of point of views and accelerators.

Qualifications

10+ years professional experience working in the sustainability space with large corporations.

BS or MS in a scientific, mathematical or engineering subject with focus on sustainability.

Experience in carbon emissions accounting (GHG protocol) for large corporations and translating them to reports and emissions reduction strategies.

Previous experience in a consulting or advisory role is preferred.

Familiarity with CSO sustainability reporting frameworks (such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc.)

Client focused, detail-oriented, organized and independent thinker that follows trends in sustainability legislation, industry and innovation.

Strong business development skills

Exceptional listening, written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels.

Travel needs: 20%.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

* Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

* 401(k) plan and contributions

* Long-term/Short-term Disability

* Paid Parental Leave

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.