Organizational Change & Training Consultant

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. Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. As one of the world's leading professional services companies, we help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. Founded in 1994 as a technology development arm of The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, we were spun off as an independent company in 1996, and have worked closely with large organizations to help them build stronger businesses ever since. Today, Cognizant engineers modern businesses to improve everyday life, helping some of the world's most established companies remain the most loved brands. In today's fast-changing technology landscape, we work with our clients to advance every aspect of how they serve their customers: digitizing their products, services and customer experiences; automating their business processes; and modernizing their technology infrastructures. Cognizant's Workday practice was formed in 2020 through the acquisition of Collaborative Solutions, a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy. Our 1,700+ experts provide full lifecycle services—advisory, deployment, and post-production—using our proven, proprietary tools. With headquarters in the US and a rapidly expanding footprint that extends from India and China to Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East, we're committed to building digital talent all around the globe so everyone can benefit from the full spectrum of human ingenuity. We collaborate locally with clients, in person and in their local languages. We believe that the opportunity presented by technology has never been greater, and because of that opportunity, Cognizant will continue to work with clients to modernize their businesses, making everyday life even better for them, their customers and the communities they serve. 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