Assistant Vice President - AI Training Data Services SME

Assistant Vice President, AI Training Data Services SME

Leading at Cognizant. This is a leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level drive our business strategy and inspire teams around our future. Live the leadership behaviors, leading themselves, others, and the business. Uphold our values, role modeling them in every action and decision. Nurture our people and culture, creating a workplace where all can thrive.

At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.

About the Role

As an Assistant Vice President, SME for Cognizant's AI Training Data Services group, you will make an impact by leading the sales and promotion of our cutting-edge AI Training Data Services to prospective clients. This role involves consultative selling, strategic guidance, and offering development, tailored to each client's unique needs. This is a multifaceted and high-impact position that blends Sales, Strategy, Transformation, and Offering Development. Success requires agility, business acumen, and the ability to pivot across roles depending on the stage of engagement. You will be a valued member of the IOA Services team and work collaboratively with the larger Cognizant ecosystem and executives to define priorities and execution roadmaps to grow the AI Training Data Services group.

In this role, you will :

• Engage with clients to understand their data training requirements and define customized solutions.
• Define the services and strategic roadmap for the AI Training Data Services based on market trends, knowledge, and evolving landscape.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that address client needs and enhance service value.
• Establish thought leadership by engaging with industry analysts, contributing to white papers, and representing the organization in key forums to elevate market presence and credibility.
• Be a sales leader to Cognizant's AI Training Data Services group.
• Evaluate and recommend optimal solution configurations for clients.
• Drive the development and implementation of AI training services at client locations.
• Navigate complex deal cycles by wearing multiple hatsacting as a strategist, sales leader, transformation advisor, and solution architect.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to shape offerings that align with client goals and business outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor while fostering a culture of innovation.
• Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead, which means operating with Personal Leadership (building trust, collaboration, and inclusion), Organizational Leadership (driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and Business Leadership (exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen)

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

These Will Help You Succeed

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 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. 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.

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 1, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $155,000- $250,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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 :

What We Offer

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.

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.