Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

Senior Data Governance and Quality Consultant

Technology Modernization 

ABOUT US 

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. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com. 

COGNIZANT CONSULTING 

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing! 

The Role 

As a Senior Data Governance and Quality Consultant at Cognizant you will play a critical role in driving data governance initiatives and ensuring data quality across the organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to maintain the integrity, availability, and security of data assets. Additionally, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to establish data quality standards, metrics, and processes to improve overall data reliability and usability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide data governance strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct data quality assessments, identify data quality issues, and develop remediation plans to address them effectively.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring processes.
• Provide guidance and expertise to business units on data governance and quality principles, practices, and tools.
• Develop and deliver training programs and workshops to promote data governance awareness and knowledge across the organization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on data governance and quality matters, providing recommendations and solutions to address complex challenges.
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes in data governance and quality management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience of 10+ years in data governance, data quality management, or related fields, preferably in a consulting capacity.
• In-depth understanding of data governance principles, frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Strong knowledge of data quality assessment methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience in implementing data governance and quality solutions using industry-leading tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, IBM InfoSphere).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in data governance or data quality (e.g., CDMP, DGIQ) is a plus.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government

Work Authorization 

• Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.) 

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $95,500 - $214,500 depending on 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: 

• 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.