Sr Consulting Manager

Sr Consulting Manager - Manufacturing and Logistics

Greater Illinois Area

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice—we're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the Role

As a Senior Manager – Manufacturing & Logistics Consulting, you will make an impact by leading business transformation and advisory services for manufacturing clients. You will be a valued member of the Manufacturing & Logistics team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and clients in the Greater Illinois/Indiana area.

In this role, you will:

• Sell and lead business transformation for clients across the value chain – Sourcing & Procurement, Manufacturing through Distribution.
• Provide strategic guidance and solutions to clients in the manufacturing industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver process improvements and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics optimization.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring successful project delivery.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this position requires travel and a minimum of three days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Illinois. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• 8+ years of consulting, professional services, sales, digital strategy development, advisory, or transformation programs operating in a client-facing capacity serving and leading external client engagements.
• Extensive experience working in the manufacturing segment.
• Excellent customer-facing capabilities, and an established track record for selling & delivering consulting engagements.
• MBA or Master's or advanced business degree preferred.
• Travel required: Yes
• Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.
• The embodiment of Cognizant's Core Values: Start with a point of view; Seek data, build knowledge; Always strive, never settle; Work as one; Create conditions for everyone to thrive; Do the right thing, the right way.

These Will Help You Succeed

• Deep expertise in serving industrial and process-oriented clients within the manufacturing sector and providing tailored solutions that address their specific needs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies for clients.
• Driving thought leadership agenda for the business unit including authoring white papers, workshops, webinars, etc.
• Ensuring the appropriate alignment and collaboration of consulting teams and individuals to support project requirements and activities.
• Exercising leadership in the development of consulting service offerings.
• Leveraging collegial networks across Cognizant and external partners to innovate solutions or resolve issues.
• Supporting and contributing to the establishment of thought leadership in the industry to promote Cognizant's brand and drive additional opportunities.

Compensation
- $135,000-$160,000
- This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- 10 paid holidays plus PTO
- Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs

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.

Post closing date

Applications will be accepted until 01/09/2026