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# AI Strategist Director

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, AI Platforms
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.seattlejobs.com/job.asp?id=3324417215&tx=KJ1919FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

This position is well suited for a product-minded consultant or solution designer with strong business acumen and AI literacy who can turn complex challenges into differentiated offerings., * 6-12 years of experience in consulting, solution design, digital strategy, AI strategy, or product/experience design

 * Demonstrated ability to frame business problems and structure AI-enabled solutions
 * Exposure to AI platforms, generative AI tools, and industry-specific use cases
 * Strong commercial mindset with the ability to link technology solutions to business value
 * Experience collaborating across cross-functional and stakeholder-heavy environments

Preferred Skills

 * Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
 * Executive-level communication and storytelling abilities
 * Understanding of AI and machine learning concepts at a business-technical level
 * Ability to work effectively with sales, engineering, consulting, and product teams

## Description

The AI Strategist plays a critical role in shaping Cognizant's artificial intelligence portfolio by designing high-impact AI use cases, developing compelling value propositions, and supporting early-stage client engagement. This role bridges business strategy, AI capabilities, and industry needs to create scalable, market-ready solutions that drive measurable business outcomes., * Design and develop AI use cases and solution offerings aligned with client and market needs

 * Translate business problems and AI capabilities into structured solution designs and workflows
 * Build value propositions, business impact models, and client-ready narratives
 * Create reusable go-to-market materials such as pitch decks, points of view, and solution overviews
 * Partner with sales, consulting, engineering, and presales teams during discovery and pursuit phases
 * Lead ideation sessions and solution walkthroughs to refine AI-driven transformation approaches


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