Functional SME-Mortgage Platform

As a Senior Functional SME within Cognizant, you will step into one of the most strategically critical roles in large-scale banking transformation programmes. You will be the connective tissue between client business stakeholders, product vendors, integration teams, and delivery squads - ensuring that the right functional solutions are designed, adopted, and implemented end-to-end., * Lead and manage end-to-end implementation engagements across Mortgage and Banking transformation programmes - from Discovery through to Go-Live

• Conduct and facilitate Process Led Workshops (PLWs) with clients and third-party vendors, driving alignment across business and IT stakeholders
• Perform hands-on platform configuration and functional validation to ensure requirements are accurately fulfilled at a grass-roots level
• Lead Gap-Fit analysis and Adopt vs. Adapt discussions, positively influencing business and IT decision-makers to reach sound functional outcomes
• Review, contribute to, and approve key project deliverables including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) , Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) , and project plans
• Work collaboratively with integration, testing, design, and development teams throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Apply appropriate implementation methodologies - including Waterfall and Agile (including ceremonies) - based on programme needs

· 12-15+ years of experience in platform implementation within banking domains.

· Expertise in Dutch mortgage processes and platforms.

· Strong experience in PLW facilitation and requirement configuration within platforms.

· Ability to influence stakeholders on solution design and implementation strategies.

· Hands-on experience with integration concepts in SaaS environments.

· Knowledge of Dutch language is a strong advantage.

· Education: Engineering Graduate / MBA / Professional Degree / Postgraduate.

These will help you stand out

· Experience in coordinating UAT and managing multi-stakeholder engagements.

· Exposure to microservices architecture and API-driven integrations.

· Thought leadership in banking transformation and product consulting.

· Competitive salary

Onsite - This role requires presence at the client or Cognizant office in Amsterdam. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.