Consulting Principal, Organizational Change Management

About Cognizant Consulting:

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice. We’re a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capabilities, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Now, we’re looking for our next colleague to join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role:

As a Consulting Principal, Organizational Change Management (OCM) , you will make an impact by advising senior executives and leading enterprise-scale change and transformation programs that accelerate adoption, strengthen organizational readiness, and deliver measurable business outcomes. You will be a valued member of our Consulting organization and work collaboratively with client executives, transformation leaders, program teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to shape and deliver complex business and technology transformations.

In this role, you will:

• Lead enterprise OCM strategy and transformation programs, providing executive-level advisory across stakeholder engagement, organizational readiness, communications, workforce transition, training, and adoption.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, influencing transformation strategy, identifying adoption risks, and aligning business, technology, and people priorities across complex organizations.

• Shape and oversee change strategies for large-scale technology and business transformations, including SAP programs, operating model changes, digital transformation, and other enterprise initiatives.

• Drive consulting capability and business growth by shaping OCM solutions, supporting proposals and client pursuits, developing thought leadership, and identifying opportunities to expand strategic client relationships.

• Provide leadership across consulting engagements and teams, coaching change leaders, establishing OCM standards and frameworks, and demonstrating the Cognizant Way to Lead through Personal, Organizational, and Business Leadership.

Work model:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office/Cognizant's office in Boston, MA . 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’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered:

• 15+ years of professional experience, with significant experience leading Organizational Change Management, organizational transformation, or workforce adoption initiatives within complex enterprise programs.

• Proven consulting leadership experience, advising senior executives and leading large-scale transformation programs across multiple functions, geographies, or business units.

• Deep expertise in OCM strategy, change impact and readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement, executive communications, workforce transition, training, and adoption measurement.

• Demonstrated ability to operate at an executive advisory level, influence senior stakeholders, manage complex client relationships, and translate transformation objectives into actionable change strategies.

• Experience leading and developing consulting teams while contributing to business development, solution development, proposals, thought leadership, or practice growth.

These will help you stand out:

• Experience leading enterprise OCM programs supporting SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP ECC transformations.

• Expertise with digital adoption and enablement platforms such as SAP Enable Now or WalkMe.

• Experience supporting M&A integration, operating model transformation, organizational design, or global business transformation.

• Experience developing reusable OCM frameworks, methodologies, accelerators, or consulting solutions.

• Relevant change management or transformation certifications, such as Prosci, combined with strong executive facilitation and communication capabilities.

Total Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $122,400 - $190,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Employee assistance program

• 10 paid holidays plus PTO

• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance

• Learning and development certifications and program

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.