Consulting Principal, GIS, AUD & ArcPro experience

Lead Cognizant's AUD program, driving Esri Utility Network migration , AUD configuration , and enterprise design standards on a Microsoft Azure-based GIS stack . Establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) for design and data governance, ensuring compliance, quality, and accelerated delivery., Program Leadership Own end-to-end delivery for AUD/UN initiatives: planning, solutioning, build, testing, rollout, and warranty support. Solution Architecture Define and enforce design standards, CU libraries, symbology, and configuration baselines for AUD + ArcGIS Pro. AUD & Utility Network Enablement Configure AUD (AutoCAD Map 3D), integrate with ArcGIS Utility Network, validate attribute/network rules, and automate BOM generation. Data Migration & Integration Manage GIS data readiness and migration from ArcFM/Smallworld; integrate with ADMS/OMS, EAM, CIS, BI, and grid analytics. Cloud & DevOps Operate Azure-based GIS/AUD stack; enforce DevOps practices in Azure DevOps and delivery tracking in Smartsheet. Stakeholder Management Align with client business and IT leadership on roadmaps, investment cases, and change management. Quality & Compliance Embed automation in SIT/UAT; adhere to Cognizant Cloud Security and Acceptable Use standards.

Do you have experience in Systems integration?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, 12-15+ years in Utilities consulting; 5+ years leading AUD/ArcGIS transformation programs. Hands-on experience with AUD (AutoCAD Map 3D), ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Utility Network, and Azure cloud. Expertise in defining design standards, CU libraries, attribute/network rules for UN implementations. Strong integration background with ADMS/OMS, EAM, CIS, BI/Reporting . Preferred Skills Prior experience with similar IOUs; familiarity with ArcFM/Smallworld conversions. Experience establishing AUD/UN CoE and managing multi-vendor ecosystems. Awareness of DER/grid modernization contexts. KPIs Cycle-time reduction for design packages ( >20-50%). Manual data entry elimination and BOM accuracy improvement (~95% reduction). Data quality and defect leakage reduction in SIT/UAT. Tools & Platforms AUD, AutoCAD Map 3D, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Utility Network, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet; integrations with Hexagon ADMS/OMS, CGI OpenGrid EAM, CIS, BI.

• Travel: willingness to travel extensively as client needs require.

Required Education & Work Authorization: Education : Bachelor's degree required; MBA or master's strongly preferred. Work Authorization : Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

3.83.8 out of 5 stars New Jersey Hybrid work $98,853 - $158,500 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, Salary: Applications will be accepted until June 12 th , 2026 . The annual salary for this position is between $98,853.00 - $158,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Incentives : Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, subject to applicable plan terms. Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays plus PTO, 401(k) with company contributions, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Disclaimer : Salary, other compensation, and benefits are accurate as of the date of this posting and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law. #CB #LI-NewJersey