The OC&T Consultant role will provide value to the Organizational Change &
Training (OC&T) practice and Cognizant by pursuing team and organizational
goals, operating with a client-first mindset, and exemplifying the company core
values in an effort to achieve meaningful results.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as support resource on projects, responsible for owning and executing
a workstream or sub-workstream (e.g., Communications, Training).
• Apply Cognizant’s change management and training methodology to projects
on which they are assigned.
• Support and seek out internal OC&T projects and initiatives to improve skillset
and expertise.
• Serve as a Training or Culture Buddy for OC&T new hires.
• Produce organized, coherent, clear, and high-quality work product with limited
review or oversight.
• May support small sales efforts, including responding to RFPs and shadowing
scoping calls (as determined by OC&T Staffing team).
• Demonstrated understanding of Change Management concepts and how they
align with both OC&T and CYNERGY® methodologies to execute an OC&T
project, as evidenced by successful development and delivery of OC&T
activities and major project deliverables.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by regularly
interfacing with client, and successfully developing and facilitating many
OC&T activities.
• Successfully participate in at least 1-2 projects, typically serving as the OC&T
Principal, owning a workstream (e.g., Communications, Training) or as the
OC&T Lead on smaller engagements.
Duties and Tasks:
• Conduct Peer Interviews (1st round interviews with prospective candidates) -
as determined by the OC&T leadership team.
• Take ownership of own career development, including consultative and
professional development skills, with support from Manager and other
mentors.
• Periodically review SOW and develops initial forecast and expected hours for
OC&T workstream, with support from Change Architect.
• Manage own time effectively while in larger, more involved project roles, at
times across multiple projects, while also supporting internal initiatives.
• Support and seek out internal OC&T projects and initiatives to improve skillset
and expertise.
• Contribute to lessons learned on projects and suggest improvements for
future OC&T projects.
• Active on MS Teams (shares collateral, collaborates with fellow teammates,
poses questions, answers others' questions, etc.)
• Additional duties as assigned by manager
Skills & Requirements:
• 1 years’ experience with Workday
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Current Workday Core HCM or Core Financials certification or ability to
acquire it within 28 days of offer
• Understanding of change management and training concepts as evidenced
by internship, academic, or prior work experience, and understanding of how
they work together to execute an OC&T project
• AI-related change management experience preferred
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until 08/19/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $106,282 - $134,415 depending on the 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.
Why choose Cognizant:
Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
Opportunity to do great work
Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs
Cognizant Core Values:
Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.