Senior Associate, Projects

Om jobbet

ABOUT COGNIZANT

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 is ranked 185 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 THE ROLE

As a Senior Associate, Projects, you will make an impact by translating complex business requirements into powerful data-driven solutions that help clients make smarter, faster decisions. You will be a valued member of our Analytics and Insights delivery team, working collaboratively with clients, business stakeholders, and cross-functional delivery teams to drive meaningful outcomes across the full project lifecycle.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and facilitate workshops to elicit, document, and validate business requirements from stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Design, develop, and implement advanced reports, dashboards, and interactive visualizations using Microsoft Power BI, transforming raw data into clear, actionable insights
• Serve as a key client-facing point of contact, attending meetings, managing expectations, and building trusted long-term relationships with client stakeholders
• Guide and mentor your team end-to-end across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, ensuring quality delivery from requirements gathering through to deployment and support
• Bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders by translating complex data findings into clear, business-relevant narratives

Needed Skills

• Proven experience in Business Analysis, including requirements elicitation, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder management
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, data modeling, and report and dashboard development
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple phases of the SDLC, ideally in a delivery or project-based environment
• Excellent client-facing communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field

THESE WILL HELP YOU STAND OUT

• Experience with additional BI or data visualization tools such as Tableau, Qlik, or Azure Synapse Analytics
• Familiarity with Agile and/or Scrum delivery methodologies
• Exposure to cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP and their integration with Power BI
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data warehousing, ETL processes, or data governance
• Prior experience in a team lead or mentoring capacity within a project delivery environment

We are excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Do not hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

THE COGNIZANT COMMUNITY

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world
• We do not just dream of a better way, we make it happen
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what is right
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that is right for you