Senior Consultant – Product Management - Remote Eligible

Senior Consultant – Product Management

As a Senior Consultant – Product Management, you will make an impact by establishing and leading the Product Management function for the organization. You will be a valued member of our consulting team and work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, marketing, sales, and leadership teams.

In this role, you will:

• Define and formalize Product Manager and Product Owner responsibilities.
• Implement a standardized Product Lifecycle process, covering phases such as Discovery, Planning, Development, Launch, and Iteration.
• Integrate customer research and feedback loops into product development.
• Introduce methods to evaluate and prioritize initiatives that deliver maximum business value.
• Build strong communication channels between product, engineering, marketing, sales, and other teams.
• Establish success metrics for products and the product management function.
• Select and configure Product Management tools and technologies to automate core processes.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Atlanta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we 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

• 10+ years of extensive Product Management experience, including managing multiple products across an organization.
• Prior experience setting up a Product Management function is highly desirable.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to gain alignment across diverse teams.
• Hands-on experience with Product Management tools such as Aha, ProductPlan, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, computer science, or economics; MBA is a plus.

These will help you stand out

• Proven ability to drive organizational change and establish new processes.
• Experience in implementing product lifecycle frameworks and governance.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration best practices.
• Thought leadership in product strategy and innovation.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't 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.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until December 23, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $92,000 - $152,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, 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.

What we offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

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 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, provincial 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.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.