Strategic Engagement Lead - GCC

Cognizant; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 162,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm located in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a Strategic Engagement Lead to drive Sales efforts and develop transformative solutions. Candidates should have proven experience in digital transformation and business development, with strong analytical skills to leverage market opportunities. The role offers a competitive salary of $162,000 - $190,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience with digital transformation.
• Proven experience as a business development lead.
• Experience in business analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sales efforts and proposal development.
• Design integrated client-centric solutions.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with high-value clients.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities.

Skills

Digital transformation

Business analysis

Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

Profit and loss (P&L) management

Client relationship management

Job description

Overview

The Strategic Engagement Lead – Global Capability Center Setup & Management Service Line (GCC), focuses on crafting client-centric solutions, driving Sales efforts and leveraging strategic relationships to secure complex deals. Prioritizing competitive market trends and operational excellence to ensure sustained business expansion for the GCC Service Line, empowering Organizations to Seamlessly Establish and Operate GCCs that produces value to their enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sales efforts and proposal development by gathering intelligence, assessing and creating transformational Solutions for client presentations and persuasive proposals.

• Design integrated client-centric solutions that seamlessly blend technology with business.

• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with high-value clients and strategic partners.

• Lead comprehensive business development activities aligned to regional and business goals as defined by the GCC Service line.

• Analyze market trends and competitive landscapes to identify and leverage emerging opportunities.

• Lead go-to-market strategy, scan the industry value chain identify business development opportunities to deliver client value.

• Collaborate cross-functionally and with enterprise-wide business development communities leveraging solutions and capabilities to pull together artifacts to solve business needs

Experience Required

• Experience with digital transformation

• Experience with mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

• Experience with multi-tower and multi-service line environments

• Proven experience as a business development lead

• Experience in business analysis

• Experience with profit and loss (P&L) management

Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2025

The annual salary for this position is between $162,000 - $190,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• 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.

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.