Consulting Principal - Communication Media and Technology- Global Consulting

Consulting Principal – Telecom | Cognizant Consulting

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

About the Role

As a Consulting Principal in our Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) practice, you will make an impact by leading strategic advisory engagements, shaping digital transformation initiatives, and mentoring high-performing consulting teams. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to drive business outcomes and innovation.

What You’ll Do

· Lead client engagements as the Engagement Lead, managing teams of Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Managers to ensure delivery excellence, profitability, and client satisfaction.

· Act as a trusted advisor to clients, anticipating needs and delivering insights based on emerging trends in the telecoms industry.

· Drive alignment across consulting teams and broader Cognizant ecosystems to support project goals.

· Champion people development through recruitment, onboarding, upskilling, and mentorship.

· Conduct performance reviews and provide developmental feedback.

· Advocate for Consulting’s value in engagements and ensure appropriate rate negotiation.

· Capture and share intellectual property and project artefacts across domains.

· Contribute to the development of new consulting service offerings.

· Collaborate across Cognizant and external networks to innovate and resolve delivery challenges.

· Establish thought leadership to promote Cognizant’s brand and generate new opportunities.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

· 10+ years of consulting experience in professional services, digital strategy, or transformation programms

· Proven success in client-facing roles, including at least 2 years leading digital technology teams.

· Strong background in telecom services and sales within a large consulting firm.

· Experience structuring and delivering consulting solutions across multi-tiered environments.

· Excellent consulting and sales acumen, with the ability to frame and present solutions to complex business challenges.

· Strong relationship-building skills, especially with clients in the Seattle and WA areas.

· Technical undergraduate degree; MBA preferred but not required.

· Must be local to Seattle and comfortable with a hybrid work model.

These Will Help You Succeed

· Leadership in digital transformation and strategic thinking.

· Passion for mentoring and developing consulting talent.

· Ability to navigate dynamic environments and drive results.

· Embodiment of Cognizant’s Core Values:

· - Start with a point of view

· - Seek data, build knowledge

· - Always strive, never settle

· - Work as one

· - Create conditions for everyone to thrive

· - Do the right thing, the right way

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, L-1B, L-1A).

Compensation

Salary Range: $165,000 – $193,000 USD annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Incentives: Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.

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Applications will be accepted until Sept 26th, 2025