Experience of leading diverse teams, experience of cultivating and collaborating in a multi-cultural environment · Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Embodiment of the **Cognizant Way to Lead** : Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business · The embodiment of Cognizant's Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It **These will help you succeed** · Trusted CIO/CTO partner providing strategic AI guidance, modernization leadership, and executive-level thought leadership · Proven track record delivering large-scale AI and technology transformations across complex enterprise environments · 20+ years of experience across hyperscalers, enterprise software, or consulting shaping AI use cases through strong partner ecosystems · Leads AI architecture and platform strategy while enabling sales and delivery teams to drive differentiated, scalable solutions · Builds and mentors high-performing, diverse technical teams and drives solution definition and deal success in complex pursuits **Work model** At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. - Lead a team of high-performing individuals to build - Continuous coaching and sponsoring of sales engineering leaders ensuring career discussions and growth Consistently demonstrate the **Cognizant Way to Lead,** which means operating with **Personal Leadership** (building trust, collaboration, and inclusion), **Organizational Leadership** (driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and **Business Leadership** (exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen) **What you need to have to be considered** · CIO/CTO level candidate who has experience engaging, advising, and/or directly leading complex technology organizations including C-suite interaction · Proven strong functional and technology background and ability to deliver technology transformation in Fortune 500 organizations · Minimum of 20+ years of industry experience in a Field Sales Engineering Role in a Hyperscaler or a Software company.