Consulting Manager

Amsterdam, AM - Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Opleidingsniveau
WO
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What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating a lot of opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.

At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative and successful. And this is your chance to be part of the success story.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Consulting Manager to lead and expand our Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) - Consulting portfolio in Benelux for the Life Sciences (LS) industry based out of Benelux region. This role requires a strong balance of consulting delivery expertise, sales acumen and a deep understanding of process and operations consulting. You will be responsible for driving complex consulting engagements, business growth and positioning the organization as a trusted partner for digital transformation and automation initiatives in the Life Sciences industry.

Cognizant is one of the leaders in the industry on Intelligent Process Automation offering its customers across all industries an integrated automation solution across a spectrum of hyper automation tools and technologies. Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) Consulting supports Cognizant’s clients across all industries to realize business benefits by improving business operations strategy and prepare them for a futurist target operating model underpinned by process excellence, automation and analytics. The IPA Consulting portfolio has over 100+ clients across UK, Ireland and Central Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex IPA engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment with client objectives
• Develop and execute strategies to identify, pursue, and win new IPA consulting opportunities
• Design, implement, and optimize intelligent automation solutions, including RPA, AI, and workflow tools
• Collaborate with clients to define and execute operations consulting projects, driving efficiency, cost savings, and business transformation
• Manage project teams, ensuring resource optimization, client satisfaction, and delivery excellence
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing thought leadership on industry best practices and emerging technologies
• Develop and execute strategies to identify, pursue, and win new IPA consulting opportunities.
• Supporting generation and managing a sales pipeline by engaging with senior client stakeholders
• Partner with internal stakeholders to craft compelling proposals, business cases, and value propositions tailored to client needs
• Foster long-term client relationships to drive revenue growth, cross-sell opportunities, and repeat engagements
• Track industry trends and develop go-to-market strategies for IPA, process consulting, and operations consulting offerings
• Ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Act as a key contributor to the IPA practice’s strategic direction, including developing new service offerings and delivery frameworks across Automation, Consulting and Analytics portfolios
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., product development, marketing, and technology) to ensure alignment of solutions with client needs
• Represent the organization at industry forums, webinars, and client events to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership

Requirements

• Academic with a master’s degree, preferably in business administration, data analytics or information technology/science
• Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience in consultancy focussing on Digital Transformation and Digital Process optimisation roles in commercial space in the LS industry
• Proven track record of implementing successful digital transformation, Omni-Channel and automation programmes within the LS Industry
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and standards such as HIPAA, FDA guidelines, and GxP
• Experience in enterprise-wide deployments of process excellence and delivery methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, Agile, DevOps, SAFe, etc.)
• Experience of leading AI and Gen-AI initiatives in LS industry to enable efficiencies
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Able to produce high quality business-facing deliverables and activities to drive the automation agenda
• Resilient and able to manage challenge and resistance
• Results/outcomes oriented, business value focused
• Confident and able to work in high-ambiguity work environment
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your qualities and experience
• Access to Udemy, Cognizant Academy digital libraries for your continuous learning
• NS business card to cover your commute expenses
• 25 days of paid holiday per year
• A laptop and a smartphone
• A pension scheme and health insurance
• Organization driven by technology – we have a tremendous technology backbone
• Open, ‘can do’ team spirit and international environment that encourages making your ideas reality!

Diversity and Inclusion at Cognizant

At Cognizant, we believe diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our ability to execute successfully and consistently over the long term. We recognize that our people are our most important asset. We strive to create an environment where all associates feel comfortable to be themselves, feel accepted and can therefore thrive both personally and professionally. We continue to drive D&I throughout our organization to unlock the insights, imagination and innovation of our associates, as well as reflect the diversity of our clients and communities. We are a Dutch and European Top Employer and continually drive employment recognition and engagement through employee friendly policies and affinity groups such as “Women Empowered”, “Embrace LGBTQ+” and “Race Equality Network”. For more information, see

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.

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 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at

www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email
CareersNA2@cognizant.com
with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Vacature informatie

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Cognizant
Locatie: Amsterdam, AM - Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Opleidingsniveau: WO
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