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About Cognizant's IoT Practice:
Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
Roles/Responsibilities
• Industry Expert and leader in Wireless NextGen Networks (NGN) Solutions/Offerings
• Contribute to Strategy & Build NGN offering, business case, investment requirements, strategic initiatives for Wireless Network Operators
• Drive offerings for TCV/revenue growth objectives and contribute to Practice P&L
• Business/Technology transformation advisor for key Tier1 Telco service providers - Wireless Network /Technology/Process Modernization
• Generate thought leadership for Telecom operators (Senior leadership presentations)
• Drive strategic alliances & partnerships.
• Manage analyst and advisors' relations in the NGN field for Telcos
• Collaborate with Sales to qualify opportunities.
• Contribute on practice M&A strategy.
Domain & Technical Skills
• 20+ Years of Telecom network experience, with global reach
• Strong relationships with Industry senior leaders across tier1 Telcos (Wireless)
• Acknowledged thought leader with ability to speak at conferences/forums (MWC/TMForum etc)
• Broad expertise in Wireless Telecom technologies - 5G/LTE, RAN, Core, NMS/OSS etc
• Experience in Telecom modernization strategies - 5G, Virtualization, Network Twin, Cloudification, AIOps etc
• Experience in Network & OSS layers and their modernization journey, RoI/CBA etc
• Expertise in Technology evolution like - Service intelligence, AI powered NoC, Zero Touch Operations etc is a plus.
• Experience in IoT integration is a plus.
Personal Skills
• Strong vision for practice development & growth
• Effective communication & crisis management skills
• Strong analytical skills with ability to review relevant data and use it to drive informed actions.
• Strong decision-making abilities and influencing skills
• Effective offering / solution pitching skills across Senior Leadership Levels
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Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $[ 224,180 - 235,430] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• 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.
Qualifications
Technical Skills
SNo
Primary Skill
Proficiency Level *
Rqrd./Dsrd.
1
5G Networks
PL1
Required
* Proficiency Legends
Proficiency Level
Generic Reference
PL1
The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.
PL2
The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.
PL3
The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.
PL4
The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.
About Cognizant's IoT Practice:
Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
Roles/Responsibilities
• Industry Expert and leader in Wireless NextGen Networks (NGN) Solutions/Offerings
• Contribute to Strategy & Build NGN offering, business case, investment requirements, strategic initiatives for Wireless Network Operators
• Drive offerings for TCV/revenue growth objectives and contribute to Practice P&L
• Business/Technology transformation advisor for key Tier1 Telco service providers - Wireless Network /Technology/Process Modernization
• Generate thought leadership for Telecom operators (Senior leadership presentations)
• Drive strategic alliances & partnerships.
• Manage analyst and advisors' relations in the NGN field for Telcos
• Collaborate with Sales to qualify opportunities.
• Contribute on practice M&A strategy.
Domain & Technical Skills
• 20+ Years of Telecom network experience, with global reach
• Strong relationships with Industry senior leaders across tier1 Telcos (Wireless)
• Acknowledged thought leader with ability to speak at conferences/forums (MWC/TMForum etc)
• Broad expertise in Wireless Telecom technologies - 5G/LTE, RAN, Core, NMS/OSS etc
• Experience in Telecom modernization strategies - 5G, Virtualization, Network Twin, Cloudification, AIOps etc
• Experience in Network & OSS layers and their modernization journey, RoI/CBA etc
• Expertise in Technology evolution like - Service intelligence, AI powered NoC, Zero Touch Operations etc is a plus.
• Experience in IoT integration is a plus.
Personal Skills
• Strong vision for practice development & growth
• Effective communication & crisis management skills
• Strong analytical skills with ability to review relevant data and use it to drive informed actions.
• Strong decision-making abilities and influencing skills
• Effective offering / solution pitching skills across Senior Leadership Levels
#LI-EF1
#CB
#Ind123
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $[ 224,180 - 235,430] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• 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.
Qualifications
Technical Skills
SNo
Primary Skill
Proficiency Level *
Rqrd./Dsrd.
1
5G Networks
PL1
Required
* Proficiency Legends
Proficiency Level
Generic Reference
PL1
The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.
PL2
The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.
PL3
The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.
PL4
The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.
