Senior Director - Global GenC Program Management Cognizant
Cognizant
Office Location
Full Time
Experience: 15 - 15 years required
Pay:
Salary Information not included
Type: Full Time
Location: Karnataka
Skills: Endtoend GenC life cycle management, Problem solving skills, Drive Change with Business stakeholders to deliver outcomes, Proven track record in onboarding, engaging with GenCs, Experience as a Campus relationship leader, Ability to build, maintain strong relationships with internal, external stakeholders, Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic, Multicultural environment, Ability to think strategically analytically, creatively, Ability to handle multiple projects, priorities effectively, Excellent interpersonal communications, Public speaking skills, Good with Executive pr
About Cognizant
Cognizant is a multinational information technology services and consulting firm headquartered in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Teaneck, New Jersey, in the United States. Cognizant is listed on the NASDAQ-100 under the symbol CTSH.
Job Description
You are a seasoned professional being sought to be part of the Global Delivery Operations team in order to lead the GenC program on a global scale. Your role will involve driving both day-to-day activities as well as transformational initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of GenC fulfillment, thereby impacting Service Lines, Markets, and Geographies. Your responsibilities will include managing the entire GenC life cycle, overseeing the global GenC program across regions like India, Americas, EMEA, and APJ by collaborating with various teams such as ISLs, Markets, GenC HR, and L&D teams. It will also be your duty to set targets, enhance GenC absorption and utilization in Service Lines and MDUs, and develop scenario-based models for critical decisions related to GenC headcount planning, budgeting, and promotions. Furthermore, you will be in charge of executive level communication and reporting, building a lean and high-performance team that can effectively engage with all stakeholders involved in the GenC program. Your role will also involve working closely with business units, operations teams, talent acquisition, learning and development, and human resources teams to ensure that graduates are well-prepared to deliver value from the onset. To excel in this role, you should have at least 15 years of experience in delivering large complex programs, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive change with business stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes. You should possess a proven track record in onboarding and engaging with GenCs, and experience as a campus relationship leader would be advantageous. Additionally, your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, work effectively in a fast-paced multicultural environment, think strategically and analytically, and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously will be crucial for success in this position. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of overall IT experience, demonstrating a proven ability to lead, facilitate, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve successful business outcomes. Excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking skills, executive presentation skills, and CXO level stakeholder management capabilities are also essential for this role.,