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# Manager - Business Transformation & Operational...

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Lincoln, NE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpaet0

## About the Role

+ 10+ years of experience in management consulting, business transformation, or operational excellence.

 + Strong expertise in process optimization, operating model design, and stakeholder-led consulting.

 + Industry experience in one or more of the following:

 + Retail & Omnichannel Operations

 + Customer Experience & Merchandising

 + Travel & Transportation

 + Hospitality Operations

 + Supply Chain & Logistics

 + Proven ability to lead executive workshops, business assessments, and transformation programs.

 + Excellent executive communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills.

 + Willingness to travel and work closely with clients and delivery teams.

Preferred Qualifications

 + MBA or equivalent advanced degree.

 + Lean Six Sigma certification.

 + Experience with Digital Transformation, AI, Automation, Analytics, or Process Mining.

Ideal Candidate

A strategic consulting leader who combines **business transformation expertise, operational excellence, and executive stakeholder management** to help clients accelerate growth, enhance customer experiences, and achieve sustainable business value. Strong workshop facilitation, assessment leadership, and team collaboration skills are essential.

## Description

We are seeking a high-impact Senior Manager to lead business transformation and operational excellence initiatives for Fortune 500 clients across **Retail, Travel, and Hospitality** . This role is ideal for a consulting leader who excels at solving complex business challenges, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering measurable business outcomes., + Lead business transformation, process improvement, and operational excellence programs.

 + Conduct assessments, workshops, and stakeholder interviews to identify opportunities and drive strategic decisions.

 + Design future-state operating models, transformation roadmaps, and process optimization initiatives.

 + Partner with executive stakeholders to improve efficiency, customer experience, growth, and profitability.

 + Drive change management and ensure successful adoption of transformation initiatives.

 + Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and mentor consulting professionals.

 + Support business development, solutioning, and thought leadership efforts.


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