Transformation Enablement Lead

About the Position

About the Role

As a Transformation Enablement Lead, you will make an impact by helping ensure transformation initiatives are executed with strong governance, process discipline, technology alignment, and measurable outcomes. You will be a valued member of the transformation team and work collaboratively with transformation workstreams, technology teams, governance stakeholders, and executive sponsors to support consistent delivery against approved transformation frameworks.

Work Model

Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an On-site position in New Jersey - NJ and Parsippany - NJ. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Important Disclaimers:

• Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

In This Role, You Will:

• Review process changes against approved transformation blueprints, design principles, and governance expectations.
• Confirm that process deviations are formally assessed, approved, documented, and aligned to transformation objectives.
• Validate that tool implementations, including configurations, integrations, and access controls, conform to architecture, compliance, and governance standards.
• Review tool adoption checkpoints and readiness criteria before key go-live milestones.
• Ensure KPIs, success metrics, and transformation reporting are accurate, complete, consistent, and aligned to the approved transformation framework.
• Challenge metric definitions or reporting inputs that may misrepresent transformation progress, delivery outcomes, or business impact.
• Partner with transformation workstreams to maintain clear reporting cadence, governance commitments, and escalation paths.
• Escalate risks, deviations, and governance concerns to the Transformation Steering Committee or Executive Sponsor as appropriate.

Requirements

• 12+ years of overall experience.
• Experience supporting transformation, program execution, program planning, or enterprise change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of program governance, communication, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Experience reviewing or supporting process changes against approved design principles, operating models, or transformation blueprints.
• Ability to evaluate tool or technology implementations for alignment with architecture, compliance, access control, and adoption readiness standards.
• Experience tracking KPIs, success metrics, transformation progress, and executive-level reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify gaps, challenge assumptions, and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Ability to work across multiple transformation workstreams, tools, data sources, and stakeholder groups.
• Experience supporting program budget, cost, profitability, or financial governance activities.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with transformation steering committees, executive sponsors, or senior leadership governance forums.
• Background in enterprise transformation, operational excellence, technology enablement, or business process improvement.
• Familiarity with transformation frameworks, governance checkpoints, go-live readiness reviews, and adoption metrics.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams while maintaining strong governance discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level status reports.

We Offer

• Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $81,000 – $155,000 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

About the Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI Builder and a digital services company delivering end-to-end AI solutions that maximize investments for real results. Its deep expertise in business, process, and technology enables it to embed the unique context of each organization’s systems and technology from engineering to production at scale. Its goal: to improve the efficiency of teams, create value, and enable large enterprises to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. For more information: cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Know Before You Apply

• Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider candidates for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Accommodation Measures: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to conduct a job search or apply for a job, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
• AI in Our Recruitment Process: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen and evaluate applications efficiently. Our team then reviews the applications and decides who moves forward.
• Job Opening: Unless otherwise stated, this position is currently open and we are looking to fill it.
• Language Requirements: We require all candidates to have a basic knowledge of English to facilitate internal communications. For positions in Quebec, the ability to communicate effectively in English is required as you will be providing services to and collaborating with English-speaking stakeholders located outside the province.
• Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and record will not be reviewed based on race, color, sex, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.

Benefits That Make a Difference

Our benefits program is designed with you in mind-so you can enjoy a balanced, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Financial Well-Being

We regularly review market data to ensure that compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits go beyond salary and may include retirement plans with matching contributions, financial training, etc.

Physical and Mental Well-Being

We encourage you to prioritize your well-being with paid time off, flexible work where possible, health care plans, clinical counseling, our mental health alliance program, and more.

Your Career, Your Way

With more than 350,000 roles at Cognizant, you’ll have the opportunity to explore new technologies, industries, and locations-and develop the skills you need to advance your career.

Real Impact

Think of the brands you rely on every day. Chances are, they also rely on us to power their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve people’s lives around the world.

Your Journey to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our recruitment process. Please note that it may vary depending on the role and location. Check our FAQ for more information.

Step 1: Find Your Role and Apply

Find an open position that matches your skills and career goals, then show us why you’re the perfect fit for that role. If no positions match your profile right now, please join our talent community.

Step 2: Chat with a Recruiter

If one of our recruiters determines you’re a good fit for the role, they’ll contact you to set up a brief conversation to better understand your background and skills.

Step 3: Showcase Your Talent

If you and our team want to move forward, you’ll meet with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final Decision

Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time as we want to make the right decision-but you can count on us to keep you informed.

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